This Milan day trip visits the romantic Lake Como, with free time spent in its most beautiful resort town of Bellagio. It is a wonderful trip for those wanting to spend a day outside of bustling Milan.
After meeting your English speaking driver, you depart the hustle and bustle of Milan, and in a short time you are traveling along the shores of Lake Como, one of the most fascinating and beautiful places in northern Italy. The lake and its towns have long drawn Hollywood names, including George Clooney, who owns a villa on the lake, along with visitors from Alfred Hitchcock to Elizabeth Taylor over the decades.
When you reach Bellagio, known as the Pearl of Lake Como for its setting where the lake's three arms meet, you have a few hours of free time to stroll the tiny cobblestone streets and alleys lined with boutiques selling typical Italian goods. You might visit one of the town's famous lakeside villas, such as Villa Serbelloni or Villa Melzi, both open to visitors. For others, the ideal way to spend the afternoon is sipping an espresso or enjoying gelato on a lakeside patio. Regardless of what you choose, you will likely wish your stay could last forever.
Your driver brings you back to your hotel at the end of your visit to Bellagio.