3 Hours on Lake Como: Cruise, Explore & Relax
Cruise, explore and enjoy Lake Como at your own pace
Every OnlyWood experience is private and tailored to your pickup location, combining Lake Como’s most beautiful sights with a 45–60-minute shore stop in one of its charming villages.
Stroll through historic streets, enjoy an aperitivo and then continue your cruise. Discover three possible itineraries below.
01 · Starting from Bellagio
Across the heart of Lake Como
Leaving Bellagio behind, your three-hour journey unfolds across the central lake, combining elegant villas, panoramic cruising and time ashore in Varenna.
Villas, gardens & iconic shores
Cruise past Villa Melzi before crossing towards the Tremezzina shoreline, where Villa Carlotta, Villa Sola Cabiati and Villa del Balbianello frame one of the lake’s most beautiful stretches of waterfront. Continue past Villa Balbiano and Isola Comacina, slowing down along the way to enjoy the scenery and capture photographs from the water.
A little time in Varenna
Arrive in Varenna for around 45–60 minutes ashore. Stroll along the lakefront, wander through its historic streets or enjoy a relaxed aperitivo before meeting your captain again for the return cruise to Bellagio.
Bellagio → Tremezzina & Historic Villas → Balbianello → Isola Comacina → Varenna · 45–60 min ashore → Bellagio
Begin your journey from Bellagio
Tell us your preferred date and we’ll help tailor the experience around your plans on Lake Como.
Check Availability02 · Starting from central lake
Ideal from Varenna, Menaggio, Tremezzo or Lenno.
Through the icons of the central lake
Starting from the central lake area, your three-hour journey brings together some of Lake Como’s most celebrated landscapes, historic villas and villages, with time ashore in Bellagio at the heart of the experience.
Villas, islands & timeless views
Cruise past Villa del Balbianello and Isola Comacina before following the elegant Tremezzina shoreline, home to Villa Carlotta, Villa Sola Cabiati and some of the lake’s most beautiful historic residences. Along the way, there is time to slow down, enjoy the scenery and capture Lake Como from the water.
A little time in Bellagio
Arrive in Bellagio for around 45–60 minutes ashore. Wander through its historic lanes, browse the boutiques or enjoy a relaxed aperitivo before meeting your captain again at the waterfront and continuing your private journey across the central lake.
Your Pickup Point → Balbianello → Isola Comacina → Tremezzina & Historic Villas → Bellagio · 45–60 min ashore → Punta Spartivento → Return
Begin your journey from the central lake
Tell us your preferred date and pickup point and we’ll suggest the most suitable three-hour experience for you.
Check Availability03 · Starting from Como area
From Como to the wild side of the lake
Starting from Como or the surrounding area, your three-hour journey follows the elegant southern branch of the lake towards Nesso, combining grand waterfront villas, picturesque villages and one of Lake Como’s most striking natural landmarks.
Grand villas, hidden shores & Nesso
Cruise past Villa Olmo, Villa Erba and Villa d’Este, then continue north through Moltrasio and Laglio towards Torno and Villa Pliniana. The journey reaches the Orrido di Nesso, where the dramatic gorge and waterfall meet the lake — a memorable point to slow down, take photographs and enjoy the scenery from the water.
A little time in Torno or Cernobbio
On the return journey, step ashore for around 45–60 minutes in Torno or Cernobbio. Enjoy a relaxed walk along the waterfront, discover the village streets or stop for an aperitivo before meeting your captain again for the final cruise back to your pickup point.
Como Area → Cernobbio & Historic Villas → Moltrasio & Laglio → Torno & Villa Pliniana → Orrido di Nesso → Torno or Cernobbio · 45–60 min ashore → Return
Begin your journey from Como
Tell us your preferred date and pickup point and we’ll tailor the route and shore stop around your stay on Lake Como.
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