Italy and Switzerland Day Trip from Milan: Lake Como Cruise, Bellagio & Lugano
by City Wonders
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This full-day tour starts in central Milan, where participants meet an English-speaking guide and board a private air-conditioned coach. The group travels through northern Italy and crosses the border into Switzerland while the guide provides commentary on the passing scenery. The first activity is a 45-minute private boat cruise on Lake Como in Italy. During the cruise, guests can see lakeside villas featured in Star Wars and James Bond movies, as well as celebrity homes such as George Clooney's. Refreshments are available from the onboard restaurant. After the cruise, the tour stops in Bellagio, Italy, where guests have about one hour of free time to explore the town independently. Visitors can shop, dine, or walk through the streets. Next, the coach crosses into Switzerland to reach Lugano, a lakeside city at the foot of the Alps. Guests have approximately two hours of free time here to visit the church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, which houses Bernardino Luini’s Renaissance fresco “Passion and Crucifixion.” Visitors may also explore the city center, browse luxury shops, or sample Swiss chocolate. The tour returns to Milan in the early evening by air-conditioned bus, arriving at Porta Garibaldi Train Station between 6:30 and 7:30 PM depending on traffic. Headsets are provided throughout the day to hear the guide clearly. The total duration of the tour is about 10 and a half hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure from Milan
The tour begins with a meeting in central Milan where guests join their English-speaking guide. From there, they board a private air-conditioned coach that takes them across the border into Switzerland while the guide describes the surrounding landscapes.
Lake Como boat cruise
Guests take a 45-minute private boat cruise on Lake Como. The boat ride passes by villas known for appearances in Star Wars and James Bond movies and homes of celebrities like George Clooney. The onboard restaurant serves refreshments during the cruise, and guests can take photos or enjoy the views.
60 min
Bellagio free time
Tour participants spend about one hour in Bellagio, called the “pearl of Lake Como.” They have free time to shop, try local food, or walk around the town.
60 min
Lugano visit
The group spends two hours in Lugano, a Swiss lakeside city at the base of the Alps. Visitors can see the church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, which houses Bernardino Luini’s Renaissance fresco “Passion and Crucifixion.” The city center offers luxury shops and Swiss chocolate to explore.
120 min
Return to Milan
The tour concludes with a return trip to Milan on a comfortable air-conditioned bus. Arrival at Porta Garibaldi Train Station is estimated between 6:30 and 7:30 PM depending on traffic and the selected option.
Meeting point
At Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station, in front of the main entrance. Facing the Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station Main Entrance, the meeting point is on the left side just outside the station, in front of Briccocafé next to the stairs and under the covered roof
End point
At Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station, in front of the main entrance. Facing the Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station Main Entrance, the meeting point is on the left side just outside the station, in front of Farinella Bakery & Coffee next to the stairs and under the covered roof
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Italy and Switzerland Day Trip from Milan: Lake Como Cruise, Bellagio & Lugano
by City Wonders
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€136Overview
This full-day tour starts in central Milan, where participants meet an English-speaking guide and board a private air-conditioned coach. The group travels through northern Italy and crosses the border into Switzerland while the guide provides commentary on the passing scenery. The first activity is a 45-minute private boat cruise on Lake Como in Italy. During the cruise, guests can see lakeside villas featured in Star Wars and James Bond movies, as well as celebrity homes such as George Clooney's. Refreshments are available from the onboard restaurant. After the cruise, the tour stops in Bellagio, Italy, where guests have about one hour of free time to explore the town independently. Visitors can shop, dine, or walk through the streets. Next, the coach crosses into Switzerland to reach Lugano, a lakeside city at the foot of the Alps. Guests have approximately two hours of free time here to visit the church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, which houses Bernardino Luini’s Renaissance fresco “Passion and Crucifixion.” Visitors may also explore the city center, browse luxury shops, or sample Swiss chocolate. The tour returns to Milan in the early evening by air-conditioned bus, arriving at Porta Garibaldi Train Station between 6:30 and 7:30 PM depending on traffic. Headsets are provided throughout the day to hear the guide clearly. The total duration of the tour is about 10 and a half hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure from Milan
The tour begins with a meeting in central Milan where guests join their English-speaking guide. From there, they board a private air-conditioned coach that takes them across the border into Switzerland while the guide describes the surrounding landscapes.
Lake Como boat cruise
Guests take a 45-minute private boat cruise on Lake Como. The boat ride passes by villas known for appearances in Star Wars and James Bond movies and homes of celebrities like George Clooney. The onboard restaurant serves refreshments during the cruise, and guests can take photos or enjoy the views.
60 min
Bellagio free time
Tour participants spend about one hour in Bellagio, called the “pearl of Lake Como.” They have free time to shop, try local food, or walk around the town.
60 min
Lugano visit
The group spends two hours in Lugano, a Swiss lakeside city at the base of the Alps. Visitors can see the church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, which houses Bernardino Luini’s Renaissance fresco “Passion and Crucifixion.” The city center offers luxury shops and Swiss chocolate to explore.
120 min
Return to Milan
The tour concludes with a return trip to Milan on a comfortable air-conditioned bus. Arrival at Porta Garibaldi Train Station is estimated between 6:30 and 7:30 PM depending on traffic and the selected option.
Meeting point
At Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station, in front of the main entrance. Facing the Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station Main Entrance, the meeting point is on the left side just outside the station, in front of Briccocafé next to the stairs and under the covered roof
End point
At Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station, in front of the main entrance. Facing the Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station Main Entrance, the meeting point is on the left side just outside the station, in front of Farinella Bakery & Coffee next to the stairs and under the covered roof
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.