Day 1
Como town and Brunate
- 9:00ComoSight
- 10:30ComoWalk
- 12:30Lunch in the old townComoFood
- 14:30ComoSight
- 17:00Lake ComoTransfer
Day by day
Day 2
Bellagio and Villa Carlotta
- 9:30BellagioWalk
- 11:00BellagioSight
- 13:00Lunch by the waterBellagioFood
- 14:30TremezzoSight
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Day 3
Lenno, Balbianello and Varenna
- 10:00LennoSight
- 12:30Lunch in LennoLennoFood
- 14:30VarennaWalk
- 16:00VarennaSight
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Questions about this trip
Is 3 days enough for Lake Como?
Yes, 3 days covers Como town, Bellagio and the central lake villas. Base yourself in Bellagio so ferries reach most stops in under 30 minutes.
Do I need to book Villa del Balbianello in advance?
Yes, visits are booked on the official FAI site, and it is closed Mondays and Wednesdays. Book a few days ahead in high season and check current prices there.
How do you get around Lake Como without a car?
Use the public Navigazione Laghi ferries, which link Bellagio, Tremezzo, Lenno, Varenna and Como. A day pass is usually better value than single tickets.
When are the Lake Como villas open?
Most gardens open from about late March to October or early November. Villa Carlotta posts its yearly dates on its site, so check before you go.
