Lake Como, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Lake Como is a breathtaking Italian gem, combining dramatic mountain landscapes with crystal-clear turquoise waters and picturesque villages. It's a perfect destination for a romantic or family vacation, offering a blend of luxury, nature, and authentic Italian culture.

Top things to do in Lake Como

Things to do in Lake Como include Bellagio, Varenna, La Terrazza Lake Como. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Lake Como

Here is what 3 days in Lake Como look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Orrido di Bellano
    3.9 km
  2. 2
    VarennaTown · Varenna
    250 m
  3. 3
    Vezio CastleCastle
    350 m (🚶 20 min)
  4. 4
    Villa MonasteroMonastery
    5.3 km
  5. 5
    Villa Melzi d'Eril GardensVilla · Bellagio
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Como CathedralChurch · Como
    13 km
  2. 2
    NessoTown
    6.1 km
  3. 3
    LennoLenno
    250 m
  4. 4
    Villa BalbianelloVilla
    6.4 km
  5. 5
    MenaggioTown · Menaggio
    2.9 km
  6. 6
    Villa CarlottaVilla · Tremezzina
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
1
  1. 1
    BellagioTown
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Lake Como?

Bellagio, Varenna, La Terrazza Lake Como, Menaggio, Como Cathedral, Villa Carlotta and 9 more. Bellagio: The famous town of Bellagio, known as the 'Pearl of the Lake', offers picturesque streets, boutique shops, and magnificent views.

What can you do in 3 days in Lake Como?

Day 1: Orrido di Bellano, Varenna, Vezio Castle, Villa Monastero. Day 2: Como Cathedral, Nesso, Lenno, Villa Balbianello. Day 3: Bellagio.

Which areas should you explore in Lake Como?

The itinerary for Lake Como runs through Varenna, Bellagio, Como, Lenno, Menaggio and Tremezzina.

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