Lake Como · Italy

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Itineraries

Three ferry-linked multi-day plans across six destination towns — each step connects to timetables, destination guides, and seasonal events.

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The Classic Lake Triangle

The quintessential Lake Como circuit: arrive in Como, ride the slow boat to Bellagio, then hop the triangle ferry to Varenna before finishing in Menaggio. Every major landmark, two ferry crossings, and a jazz evening included.

CLASSIC ⏱ 2 days

Day 1

Day 1 — Como to Bellagio

  • Como

    Begin at Piazza Cavour — espresso at a lakeside bar before the ferry.

  • Como → Bellagio (slow boat)

    Approx. 2 hrs, stops at Cernobbio, Tremezzo, Lenno.

  • Bellagio

    Check in, explore the stepped lanes of the Salita Serbelloni.

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    Bellagio Jazz NightsJUN–JUL

    Lakeside sunset concerts on the Bellagio waterfront.

Estimated spend per person · Budget / Mid-range / Splurge

TierFerriesMealsAttractionsLodgingTotal
BUDGET €14 €35 €12 €75 €136
MID-RANGE €18 €60 €18 €140 €236
SPLURGE €22 €95 €25 €290 €432

Day 2

Day 2 — Bellagio to Varenna to Menaggio

Estimated spend per person · Budget / Mid-range / Splurge

TierFerriesMealsAttractionsLodgingTotal
BUDGET €14 €35 €14 €75 €138
MID-RANGE €18 €60 €22 €140 €240
SPLURGE €22 €95 €30 €290 €437

02

Western Shore Weekend

Trace the western shore from Como through Cernobbio and Tremezzo before crossing to Varenna. Timed to the bloom season, this itinerary catches the Villa Carlotta azaleas and the Sagra di San Giorgio in Varenna.

GARDENS ⏱ 2 days

Day 1

Day 1 — Como to Cernobbio to Tremezzo

Estimated spend per person · Budget / Mid-range / Splurge

TierFerriesMealsAttractionsLodgingTotal
BUDGET €16 €35 €12 €75 €138
MID-RANGE €22 €60 €20 €145 €247
SPLURGE €28 €95 €28 €295 €446

Day 2

Day 2 — Menaggio to Varenna

Estimated spend per person · Budget / Mid-range / Splurge

TierFerriesMealsAttractionsLodgingTotal
BUDGET €10 €35 €10 €75 €130
MID-RANGE €14 €60 €16 €140 €230
SPLURGE €18 €95 €22 €290 €425

03

Grand Tour: Three Days on the Lake

The complete Lake Como circuit — Cernobbio and the southern shore on day one, Bellagio and Varenna on day two, then a western-shore finale through Menaggio and Tremezzo on day three, ending with chamber music above Lenno.

FULL TOUR ⏱ 3 days

Day 1

Day 1 — Como to Cernobbio

  • Como

    Arrive, check in; explore the old town and lakefront promenade.

  • Cernobbio ↔ Como ferry

    Short hop to the village, approx. 20 min.

  • Cernobbio

    Villa Erba, lakeside bars, and the piazzetta at dusk.

  • 🗓
    Festival del LagoJUN

    Lakeside cultural weekend with food stalls, artisan markets, and a fireworks finale over Villa Erba.

Estimated spend per person · Budget / Mid-range / Splurge

TierFerriesMealsAttractionsLodgingTotal
BUDGET €10 €35 €8 €70 €123
MID-RANGE €14 €60 €16 €130 €220
SPLURGE €18 €95 €24 €280 €417

Day 2

Day 2 — Bellagio to Varenna

Estimated spend per person · Budget / Mid-range / Splurge

TierFerriesMealsAttractionsLodgingTotal
BUDGET €18 €35 €12 €75 €140
MID-RANGE €22 €60 €20 €145 €247
SPLURGE €28 €95 €28 €295 €446

Day 3

Day 3 — Menaggio to Tremezzo (return via Como)

Estimated spend per person · Budget / Mid-range / Splurge

TierFerriesMealsAttractionsLodgingTotal
BUDGET €16 €35 €14 €75 €140
MID-RANGE €22 €60 €22 €145 €249
SPLURGE €28 €95 €30 €295 €448

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Seasonal fit

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