Classic boat tour on Lake Como

Lake Como is the most beautiful lake in the world and, recently, it was included in the 55 most beautiful places in the world list by the famous travel network: travel + leisure. On a private boat tour on Como lake, you can discover the secret spots that you would not be able to see from the land; Chartering our boat you will be able to see historic villas, beautiful gardens, fishermen villages and beautiful landscapes. Other pick-up points, different from the pre-established one in Como, may be arranged, but only if compatible with the length of the selected tour. For instance, it is impossible to arrange a pick-up in Varenna or Bellagio if opting for a one-hour tour. Conversely, it is possible to arrange a pick-up in Cernobbio or Blevio even when choosing a one-hour tour, as these are villages very close to Como, which, as a reminder, serves as the base for our vessels.

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   Lake Como

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   A brief view of lake Como, you will be able to see villages set in the blue of the lake and prestigious old villas. The tour usually starts in Como town, but departure from the neighbour villages can be also arranged.

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   Villa Troubetzkoy

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   Villa Troubetzkoy, was built in 1800 by a Russian prince Alexandre Troubetzkoy. As many large rocks needed removing quickly, the Prince used mines which earned him the name "Turbascogli" or "Disturber of rocks". Now is a five stars hotel.

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   Villa Erba

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   Villa Erba was built by the noble Erba family at the beginning of the 1900s. It is used for events and weddings and it is also an exhibition center. A glass complex put in a huge park is used for large events and fairs. Normally it is closed to the public and you can visit the villa only on the occasion of special events. The villa can be admired by boat from the lake.

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   Villa Cademartori

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   Eighteenth century building originally owned by Artaria family one of the most famous publishing family of the time. Recently, the Cademartori family, owners of one of the most important Italian food company, bought the Villa and used it as holiday resort for long time. In the eighties, the Villa went through the last renovation and shared into apartments.

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   Laglio

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   In Laglio there is Villa Oleandra famous because is the George Clooney house in Como, where he usually spends his summer holidays.

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   Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como piscina

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   Located in Blevio, Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como boasts a wellness center, views of Lake Como, elegant rooms and suites, 2 independent villas, a refined restaurant and large gardens. The Oriental Mandarin Hotel is the beautiful Villa Roccabruna. It was built in 1910, commissioned by the family of Emilio Wild, an industrialist from Turin. During the second half of the twentieth century, Villa Roccabruna seemed to go into decline several times, almost reducing itself to a state of ruin. Later, in 2010 it was renovated and converted into a luxury hotel: the Oriental Mandarin Hotel.

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   Villa Taverna

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   Villa Taverna is set in a panoramic location in the village of Perlasca, between Blevio and Torno. It was built by Count Paolo Taverna at the end of the eighteenth century. In the nineteenth century the property was sold to the noble family Poldi Pezzoli, who enlarged it with the addition of two symmetrical wings connected to the main building by galleries. In Villa Taverna a large number of prominent personalities spent their sojourns. Today Villa Taverna is a luxurious and privately owned condominium.

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   Villa Le Fontanelle

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   Villa Fontanelle was built in the 19th century in a neoclassical style by the eccentric Lord Charles Currie. In 1977 it was bought by the Italian designer Gianni Versace that began to restore it to its neoclassical glory. The work, completed in December 1980 included a big ornamental gardens with three cottages, a tennis court, and an approximately 800-meter lakefront façade. After the Gianni Varsace death the property was sold and now the estate is owned by Russian millionaire restaurateur Arkady Novikov, who bought it for 33 million euros.

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   Cernobbio

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   Villa d'Este, is a Renaissance patrician residence located on the shores of Lake Como in the municipality of Cernobbio. The building was originally intended as a summer residence for Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio. Since 1873, the complex has been used as a luxury hotel.

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    Villa Olmo

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    Villa Olmo is a neoclassical villa in Como. The imposing structure, commissioned by the family of the Odescalchi marquises of Fino Mornasco, is today the most important of the villas in the Como area.The curious name has been attributed to it due to a magnificent example of elm that was present in the park of the villa in the 19th century and which no longer exists today.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.