The Experience:
Forget the crowded ferries: this is your chance to cruise in style on a characteristic Italian wooden boat, as comfortable and reliable as it is elegant. The warm colour of the wood, the classic lines, and the onboard comfort will make your journey a true VIP experience.
Departing conveniently from the city of Como, we will begin our cruise towards the first basin and the middle lake, where lush mountains plunge into the water and the world's most famous architectural jewels are hidden.
What We Will See (The Itinerary):
During our 2-hour navigation, you will have the opportunity to admire these wonders right from the lake (with your captain ready to reveal curiosities and local anecdotes):
⛲ Villa Geno: Famous for its spectacular water fountain that shoots 30 metres (100 feet) high. Built in 1790, it is one of the true symbols of the city of Como.
Villa Cagni Troubetzkoy: Clinging dramatically to the rock face, it was built in the mid-19th century by a Russian prince and former prisoner in Siberia, who created a refuge with a unique and mysterious charm.
✨ Mandarin Oriental (Former Villa Roda/CastaDiva): Once the home of the famous opera singer Giuditta Pasta (muse of composer Vincenzo Bellini), today it is one of the most luxurious and fascinating five-star resorts in Italy.
Villa Pliniana: A 16th-century palace shrouded in legend. Named after Pliny the Elder, it is famous for a mysterious intermittent water spring that even fascinated Leonardo da Vinci.
Orrido di Nesso: A breathtaking natural spectacle! A deep rocky gorge where two streams merge into a dramatic waterfall, beautifully crossed by the ancient stone Civera Bridge.
Laglio & Villa Oleandra: Admire the quiet village of Laglio from the lake, home to the world-famous Villa Oleandra. This summer residence of George Clooney has made this corner of the lake a hotspot for Hollywood stars.
️ The Village of Moltrasio: An enchanting town famous for its sun-kissed villas and the local limestone (“Moltrasio stone”) that was historically used to build the majestic mansions around the lake.
Villa Fontanelle: The iconic 1920s neoclassical mansion that was the favourite residence of legendary fashion designer Gianni Versace. A true triumph of elegance and immaculately manicured gardens.
Villa D'Este (Cernobbio): Built in 1568 as a cardinal's residence, today it is one of the most celebrated luxury hotels in the world, featuring immense Renaissance gardens that slope elegantly down to the water.
Villa Erba: Majestic and grand, it was the summer home of the great Italian film director Luchino Visconti. Today, it is a prestigious event centre and a frequent set for numerous Hollywood blockbuster films.
️ Villa Olmo: We will end on a high note as we return towards Como with this imposing neoclassical villa, which once hosted historical figures like Napoleon Bonaparte and Giuseppe Garibaldi.
