3 Days in Lake Como: The Perfect Itinerary
A balanced 3-day itinerary for two travelers exploring the beauty of Lake Como, focusing on scenic towns, boat rides, and local cuisine.
Day 1 — Arrival in Como & Bellagio Exploration
- 14:00 — Check-in at hotel (Hotel Barchetta Excelsior, Piazza Cavour, 1, 22100 Como CO, Italy)
- 15:00 — Walk to Como ferry terminal (Lungolario Trieste, 22100 Como CO, Italy)
- 15:30 — Ferry to Bellagio (Bellagio Ferry Terminal, Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italy)
- 16:30 — Explore Bellagio town center (Bellagio, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italy)
- 18:30 — Dinner at a local restaurant (Ristorante Bilacus, Salita Serbelloni, 30, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italy)
- 20:30 — Walk back to hotel (Hotel Barchetta Excelsior, Piazza Cavour, 1, 22100 Como CO, Italy)
Day 2 — Villas, Views & Varenna
- 09:00 — Breakfast at hotel (Hotel Barchetta Excelsior, Piazza Cavour, 1, 22100 Como CO, Italy)
- 09:45 — Walk to Como Nord Lago train station (Piazzale Alcide De Gasperi, 22100 Como CO, Italy)
- 10:45 — Walk to Villa Monastero (Villa Monastero, Viale Giovanni Polvani, 4, 23829 Varenna LC, Italy)
- 11:00 — Visit Villa Monastero and gardens (Villa Monastero, Viale Giovanni Polvani, 4, 23829 Varenna LC, Italy)
- 12:30 — Lunch in Varenna (Ristorante Il Cavatappi, Contrada Scoscesa, 8, 23829 Varenna LC, Italy)
- 13:30 — Explore Varenna town and Castello di Vezio (optional walk) (Varenna, 23829 Varenna LC, Italy)
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How many days does this Lake Como itinerary cover?
This itinerary covers Lake Como in 2 days — see the full day-by-day plan above.
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