Welcome to Milan
& Lake Como
Milan & Lake Como
Renowned as a fashion capital, it hosts Milan Fashion Week and the Milan Furniture Fair, drawing millions annually. In 2018, Milan welcomed 10 million visitors, attracted by its art, museums, and works by Leonardo da Vinci. It boasts numerous luxury hotels and ranks fifth globally for Michelin-starred venues
Lake Como, located in northern Italy near the Alps, is a stunning destination known for its breathtaking scenery, elegant villas, and charming lakeside towns. Shaped like an inverted Y, it offers picturesque landscapes of crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush hills and snow-capped mountains. Visitors can explore vibrant towns like Bellagio, Varenna, and Tremezzo, each with cobblestone streets, historic landmarks, and waterfront cafes. Activities include boat tours, hiking trails, water sports, and visits to famous villas such as Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello. Renowned for its tranquility and luxury, Lake Como is a favorite getaway for nature lovers and celebrities alike.
Favorite Tours
Eat Play & Stay
Great menu and wonderful service. This is a great option in Milan. Take a look at the reviews on Tripadvisor and click below for their site. Reservations welcom.
Viator
Get Inspired: Milan
Milan & Lake Como
Rick Steves is one of the first American Travel Personalities to make Americans familiar with Lake Como. Nowawdays due to celebrity and Instagram, many more folks know about this beautiful area. Milan and Lake Como are gems in the north of Italy. Lake Como is only an hour north of Milan and worth adding to your itinerary. Becuae of high speed trains, Venice or Florence can be reached in about 2 1/2 hours.
Top Things in Milan
~ Euro Trotter
Mark Felice, is one of our favorite vloggers. He offers trips to Italy and beyond, so check his site out for his other travels and upcoming trips. Mark loves to show us the best places for food.
Rok Goes Around
Rok always has a great take on a city. His experience as a travel guide serves him well as he shares history and culture, besides the best things to do! Click below for his other great videos in Italy and beyond.
Kimberly's Italy
Milan Part I & II
We became addicted to Kimberly’s Italy Podcast some months ago. She and her husband, Tom share their memories and experiences in Italy. We have not been to Milan or Lake Como on our many trips to Italy, but after hearing her passion for the area, it is now on our bucket list.
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Lake Como
Lake Como
Bellagio and Varenna
Rick Steves
Rick is one of the first travel correspondents to visit and report on Lake Como. This short clip is part of the full video but sheds light on two main villages Bellagio & Varenna on the lake.
AC Boat Rental
AC Boat Rental has a lot of options if you want to get out on Lake Como. they rent Kayaks, Boats (no licence needed) or captain driven private boats. The pricing is fairly affordable for private tour with about $300 for 2 hours and $400 for 3 hours. Boats can be rented with no need for a boat license. Those prices are by the hour. 2 hours is about $120, 3 hours $160.
Kimberly's Italy
Part I , II,& III
Kimberly shares her fond memories of Lake Como. Believe us, after you hear these stories, you are going to want to get on that boat and sail across that magnificent lake! Kimberly has a business in which she helps with itineraries and sometimes even joins you! follow her podcast to hear about 2 recent trips!
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