Como Lake. Boat Tours, Cooking classes and Nature Farm Tours.

Just one hour to drive from Milan, In the north of Italy, at the foot of the Alpine Mountains lies the ancient and beautiful Lake Como. Every year it captivates thousands of tourists with its beauty. Perhaps, this is the most beautiful place in Lombardy, which pleases with small towns and villages, ancient castles, colorful landscapes and amazing nature, national cuisine and a variety of entertainments.

One of the most popular tours is a boat tour on the Como Lake.  Breathtaking lake cruise is the best way to discover one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, well known for its golden age of Hollywood connections and famous residents. Sail along the water and spot mansions such as Villa d’Este, Villa le Rose, and the Versace home of Villa Fontanelle. See the Orrido di Nesso gorge and La Civera bridge, and learn about the culture and history of this special place. Snacks and alcoholic beverages usualy are included in the tour. See many famous residences, and even more which have hosted artists, composers, and writers over the centuries Plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the picturesque surroundings with a glass of prosecco. You can stop for a swim during the tour.

Visit one of the most famous towns Bellagio that hides a medieval old town that is worth discovering. Visit Villa Melzi and Serbelloni – exquisite architectural monuments, and the second of them is a working five-star hotel, which can rightfully be considered one of the most exquisite hotels in the world. Bellagio is called the city of romantics, because literally everything around here evokes a feeling of love. Another colorful town to visit is Varenna - bright, sunny and cozy. The village was originally a fishing village, but still retains this atmosphere.

One of the wonderful places where you can retire among nature can be Brusco, which is about a 15-minute drive from the city of Como. It's an ancient farmhouse surrounded by greenery at the gates of Como. Here you will find a big territory for a walk, restaurant with delicious cousine, riding school and tennis cort.

If you love local cuisine, you can delve into its knowledge and attend one of the cooking classes where you will learn the art of cooking local dishes, as well as spend time having dinner with your company, if this is a private tour. By the way, it is worth paying attention to home-made restaurants, which are rapidly gaining popularity throughout Italy.