Villa della Tremezzina

Near Bellagio, Lake Como

Excursions

Villa della Tremezzina offers a variety of interesting day trips, most of which are best accomplished by boat. The regular and inexpensive traghetti are the public water taxis on Lake Como and are ideal for slow days exploring the lakeside. Other captivating destinations recommended for longer days of exploring are within an hour’s drive. Let us know what you like and we’ll use our insight, knowledge and comprehensive network of contacts to create memorable tours and activities, just for you.

DAY TRIPS

NEARBY VILLAGES

Villa della Tremezzina is in the most popular central region of the Lake, offering easy access by ferry to any of the Lakefront villages, including Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio.

INTERESTING TOWNS AND CITIES

The main town on the lake, Como, is a lovely walled town with an impressive historic center and lively square. Cernobbio and the famous Villa d’Este are options for dining and sophisticated spa services. From your villa, you can also visit Milan as well as Lugano and St. Moritz in Switzerland.

GUIDED EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

EXPERT AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS

Self-guided tours of the Lake’s famous villas and gardens are well worth enjoying, particularly Villa Balbianello. You can also tour Bergamo, Sondrio and Mennagio, as well as Lugano and St. Moritz in Switzerland. Use the seaplane service to reach the more distant points of interest in shorter travel times.

FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCES

For a special occasion, we can arrange private dinners or wine-tasting events at home or at Villa Balbianello.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Try the funiculare up to Bramante and some spectacular views from accessible trails. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the many open courses at Menaggio, Cernobbio and beyond. You can hike the mountains, bike around the Lake (serious riders only) and enjoy speedboats, paragliding, sailing and windsurfing.

SHOPPING EXCURSIONS

Como has many silk factories making it an excellent place to discover high-quality silks and unknown boutique designer fashions. To show you the way, a personal shopper can also help guide you to the best shops in Milan for designer deals, and help you hunt for Armani and Prada either locally or at Swiss outlets.

IN VILLA

Our Concierge can provide a guided tour of the Villa’s private museum which is of exceptional interest. Special festivities and celebrations create unforgettable memories enhanced by the historic and luxurious surroundings of Villa della Tremezzina. Private boat dock for excursions by day or romantic evenings on the water.

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