Lake Como Private Boat Tour : The Wooden Venetian Limo Escape

Overview

The captains, Marco and Stefano with their wooden Venetian Taxi, will make your tour on Lake Como unique, it will be possible to enjoy the anecdotes and stories experienced on the Lake by famous people. You can take a refreshing bath or a pleasant aperitif. All always in total safety. We are waiting for you!

Itinerary

1. Varenna

   We will leave from Varenna along the promenade of lovers

   · Non-stop passage

2. La Passeggiata Degli Innamorati

   Leaving Varenna we can admire the walk of the lovers, a short pedestrian path that leads from the Varenna pier to the center of the village; a cantilevered walkway over the water from which you can admire the lake and the mountains.

   · Non-stop passage

3. We will then pass by Villa Cipressi (Heaven's Gate) and the famous gate. Prestigious complex of ancient buildings and beautiful gardens enriched by a magnificent botanical garden, with staircases and terraces that descend to the lake.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Villa Monastero

   Afterwards we will meet the Villa, one of the main historical environmental landscape sites of the territory, thanks also to its privileged position. The complex consists of the Villa itself, now transformed into a Museum is also home to an internationally known Convention Center, and the beautiful Botanical Garden that surrounds it, extending for almost 2 km following the shore of the lake.

   · Non-stop passage

5. We will then equip the lake and head towards Punta Spartivento, the watershed of Lake Como, the extreme tip of the Larian triangle that divides the two branches of the lake. It enjoys a wonderful view towards the north.

   · Non-stop passage

6. Next stop is Bellagio, known for its cobbled streets, elegant buildings and Villa Serbelloni Park, an 18th-century garden terrace overlooking the lake. Nearby, there are the Tower of the Arts, home to exhibitions and shows, and the Basilica of St. James from the Romanesque era. Near the rocky beach of Loppia, there is the Museum of Navigational Instruments, which displays sundials and compasses. With the 4-hour tour you can get off and visit the village.

   · 10 min

7. Descending from Bellagio we can admire the park of Villa Serbelloni

   · Non-stop passage

8. We will pass by the famous Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, a 5 star luxury hotel, once also called Castello di Bellagio.

   · Non-stop passage

9. The English gardens of 1815, enriched by sculptures rich in rare and exotic plants, there are ancient trees, camellia hedges, forests of azaleas and giant rhododendrons, stones and monuments, boats and relics of historical and artistic value.

   · Non-stop passage

10. We will then reach the west coast of the Como branch to arrive at Tremezzo, a well-known village full of hotels overlooking Bellagio.

    · Non-stop passage

11. We will then admire Villa Carlotta famous both for the art collections kept inside, and for the vast botanical garden that surrounds it.

    · Non-stop passage

12. Sailing south we will meet the imposing building in an eclectic style between neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic.

    · Non-stop passage

13. The Gulf of Venus is the suggestive stretch of Lake Lenno, the inlet following the promontory of Lavedo that on its southern summit sees the splendid Villa dal Balbianello

    · Non-stop passage

14. On a peninsula from which you can enjoy enchanted views of the Lake, this elegant and romantic 18th century mansion and its amazing garden have hosted writers and travelers, today you can visit the Gardens and the Villa, in the 4-hour tour you can go down and visit the gardens. We remind you that the purchase of tickets is mandatory and charged to the customer.

    · 15 min· Admission not included

15. Villa la Cassinella is a private residence on the western shore of Lake Como, a few hundred meters from Villa del Balbianello. The whole estate is immersed in large perfectly maintained gardens.

    · 10 min

16. The Villa is a historic residence in Ossuccio on Lake Como.

    · Non-stop passage

17. Ossuccio is a village of pre-Roman origin. In its hamlet of Ospedaletto rises the famous bell tower of the church of Santa Maria Maddalena. in front of the village is the Comacina island

    · Non-stop passage

18. The only island on Lake Como, in its canal hosts, in summer, swimmers who want to cool off with a swim in the lake. It is possible to swim safely. From 2 hours of tour you can swim

    · 10 min

19. We will cross the lake to reach the east coast and the village of Nesso, a village clinging to the steep shores of the lake.

    · 10 min

20. We will then be able to admire the ravine of Nesso, a natural waterfall that in the terminal part is overlooked by the bridge of Civera

    · 5 min· Admission included

21. The Civera bridge, a Roman bridge rebuilt with a medieval silhouette from which tourists love to dive for incredible shots.

    · 5 min· Admission included

22. We will then head towards Laglio to admire Villa Oleandra, home of George Clooney.

    · 5 min

How to use your ticket

Meeting at the jetty in front of BAR LARIO, the Giulian motorboat has the code on the side: Nauticamper

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Small pets are allowed Pets allowed

Travelers

Pricing per boat (up to 10 people).

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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