A historic 16th century Villa, today one of the most famous five-star luxury hotels in the world. Photo stop optional, leisure, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way

In the 1970s, it was bought by Italian designer Gianni Versace, founder of the iconic Versace fashion house. Photo stop optional, leisure, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way

Famous for moving from the Heinz family to the home of the famous American actor George Clooney. Photo stop optional, leisure, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way

The most luxurious Villa on Lake Como, splendid sixteenth century Italian madman. The name Pliniana is inspired by the famous naturalists from Como Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger. Photo stop optional, leisure time, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way.

travellers can observe a small village between Como and Bellaggio, where two streams meet and flow into the lake after a suggestive 200m waterfall. Photo stop, Leisure, Sightseeing, Swimming, Passage, Panoramic views along the way.

Comacina Island is the only island on Lake Como, off the village of Ossuccio with which it forms a small bay. The island is rich in history: when the Lombards invaded northern Italy, the island was one of the last outposts of the Roman Empire to resist. Photo stop, Leisure, Sightseeing, Swimming, Passage, Panoramic views along the way.

Villa Rocca Bruna – Once owned by the famous opera singer Giuditta Pasta, the building is now one of the most exclusive Resorts on Lake Como: the Mandarin Hotel Oriental. Photo stop optional, leisure, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way

It is a historic residence immersed in the greenery of Torno, where Lake Como embraces every panorama. Between quiet gardens and suggestive spaces. Photo stop optional, leisure time, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way.

Villa Balbianello is one of the most spectacular places on Lake Como, an extraordinary marriage of architecture and lake views. In the past it was Villa of Cardinals and noble families, today it is the property of the FAI and can be visited every day except Monday and Wednesday. The Villa can be reached on foot from Lenno (about 20 minutes walk), by shuttle or private boat. The Villa has been made famous in recent years for hosting scenes from Star Wars and Casino Royale. Photo stop optional, leisure time, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way.

One of the main symbols of the city of Como, once belonged to the Erba family and later to the great director Luchino Visconti di Modrone. Photo stop optional, leisure time, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way.

Cernobbio, the first town you come across from Como going north towards Switzerland, has always been a famous tourist destination. The center of Cernobbio is characterized by a square and a very charming lakeside promenade. In Cernobbio there are two of the best-known villas on Lake Como. Villa Erba is a villa that was built at the beginning of the 1900s by the noble Erba family, surrounded by a huge park, and today hosts an exhibition centre. Villa d'Este is today one of the most well-known 5-star hotels in all of Italy. The hotel maintains a very classic style, in its architecture and service: entering this luxurious residence feels like taking a leap into the past.

Moltrasio, Carate Urio and Laglio are three villages located on the left side of the western branch of Lake Como. Their shores are characterized by a multitude of villas and gardens, mostly visible from the lake. This area is also recommended for those looking for a relaxing place to stay for a few nights and fully enjoy the peace of Lake Como.

Como is the capital and main city of the area around the lake, the point where one usually arrives as the first destination to then explore villages, nature and historic villas. Como is ideal as a base to stay for one or more nights or as starting and arrival point for those who decide to visit the lake for a day. Don't miss the narrow streets in the historic center, the walks on the lake and the viewpoint from Brunate, reachable by funicular.

Blevio and Torno are two small villages on the right side of the western branch of Lake Como. The banks of Blevio are characterized by a multitude of historic villas, currently used as residential complexes, hotels or private structures. Torno is one of the many characteristic villages of Lake Como, less known than Bellagio or Varenna, and therefore suitable for those who want to enjoy a very local experience.