You will certainly appreciate cruising around the southwestern branch of Lake Como, among ancient towns, unique villages, magnificent villas, tiny old houses adorned with flowers and long tiring steps leading to the lake, and many glimpses of the breath-taking landscape.
Duration:
2 hours
Stops:
non-stop
Price includes:
– English speaking captain with extensive knowledge of Lake Como
– 1 bottle of Prosecco or White wine (extra bottle will be charged 25€ more)
– Water and soft drinks will be on board
– A brief introduction
On request:
– You can switch Prosecco or White wine with a bottle of Champagne (it will be charged 80€ more than normal rate)
– Local Tour Guide
Pick up location:
Directly at your hotel or we can figure out a different meeting point
Departing time:
We can arrange the departing time, tailored to our Guests
Number of passengers:
Recommended 8+1 (Authorized on board: 11+1)
Tour Details:
The ‘Volta’ experience takes 2 hours non-stop.
We will cruise following amazing villages spread across the left branch of Lake Como and we will point out the prestigious Villas including:
–Como downtown ( Volta’s city, with his lighthouse and memorial of Alessandro Volta)
–Villa Erba (a 19th century villa, belonged by Erba family and Luchino Visconti di Modrone, an Italian theatre, opera and cinema director; the villa has been used as setting for scenes of the movie Ocean’s Twelve)
–Villa D’Este (an amazing 16th century villa and a huge stunning park, today one of the most beautiful 5stars luxury hotel in the world)
–Villa Fontanelle (once belonged to Gianni Versace, the Italian fashion designer and founder of Versace company)
–Villa Oleandra (passed from the famous American family Heinz to George Clooney)
–Villa La Punta (Igor Kogan, ex-world famous banker who has been working for Putin)
–Villa Molinari (of the family of former Lebanese president Hariri)
–Comacina Island Canal (is the only island on Lake Como)
–Villa Balbiano (a 16th century villa, that once belonged to the famous Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio)
–Villa La Cassinella (is the best luxury villa around Lake Como and.. my favorite one!! )
–Villa del Balbianello (a stunning property and the villa has been used as setting for several movies, including Casino royal, 007, Star wars)
–L’orrido di Nesso (and its hidden waterfall)
–Villa Pliniana and ‘Il Sereno‘ (the oldest villa and its contemporary 5stars boutique hotel)
–Villa Mia (belong by Al Saud, the Crown Prince of Arabia, Saudi Royal Family)
–Villa Rocca Bruna (once belonged to opera singer Giuditta Pasta and today transformed in an exclusive 5stars Mandarin Oriental hotel)
–Villa Troubetzkoy-Pozzi (a charming villa, which owes its name to the Russian Prince Alexander Troubetzkoy)
Remember:
You will not be part of a group of tourists, this experience will be private.
The experience is totally flexible and will be designed and planned according to the special requests and needs of each Guest.
We entertain You with enjoyable journeys filled with fun!!
