A full day car and walking tour around the Lake Como: 16th century villas, late Baroque and Neoclassical estates, parks built and defended over the centuries, venerable lakefront towns, Romanesque parish churches. The blend of natural beauty and historical heritage is perfectly balanced here; joined to the gentle climate, the "manmade" landscape attains something close to perfection.

Itinerary -  Lecco, Onno, Asso, Bellagio, Gravedona, Còlico, Varenna, Lecco (km 183).
Halting places of interest: Lecco a nice town on the south side of the lake, with ancient origins and beautiful monuments, is an important tourist resort. Along the climb from Asso to Ghisallo is the Romanesque church of S.Alessandro, with its handsome 12th century campanile and late 15th century Lombard frescoes. Passo del Ghisallo, with the little church of the Madonna del Ghisallo, splendid views of Lake Como during the descend to Civenna. Bellagio is well located, at the juncture of the three basins of Lake Como; it has an old center with narrow lanes, hotel parks, and noble villas. Torno has two centers: one down near the marina, and another up toward the church of S.Giovanni; the 16th century Villa Pliniana graces the view from the far bank. Como: in the "city of silk", exquisite relics of the ages of the communes and of the Lombard Renaissance stand side-by-side with notable buildings from the early 20th century. Cernobbio, practically a residential suburb of Como, has grand villas and a fine lakefront promenade. Ossuccio: the church of S. Maria Maddalena, has an impressive late-gothic bell tower. Tramezzo has the early 18th century Villa Carlotta, with its azaleas and rhododendrons blooming in April and May. Gravedona: fine views of this lovely town, and the church of S. Maria del Tiglio, a major work of Lombard Romanesque. Còlico: follow the shore of the lacustrine gulf, called the Lago di Piona; a short detour takes to the Abbazia di Piona, an ancient monastery with a wonderful 13th century cloister. Corenno Plinio: this village is clustered and perched on a lakefront crag. Bellano, a pleasant health resort which boasts the renowned gorge of the Pioverna stream. Varenna: with a nice lakefront promenade and stairs leading between houses, with fine views of the old center. Fiumelatte, named for the river that tumbles down, from spring to fall, white with foam.

The tour is for a party of max 4 people, or party of max 6 people; and it includes, private car transfers with driver/guide.