Italy 26 June – 9 July
Bellagio waterfront on Lake Como, seen from a passing ferry — yellow palazzi above the lake, wooded headland behind.

Pognana Lario

Lake Como

27–29 Jun 2 nights 2h 40m from previous stop

Based on the quiet eastern shore at Pognana. The central ferry triangle (Varenna–Bellagio–Menaggio–Tremezzo) links most sights without driving the twisty lakeside roads — ride one way and walk back.

Where you're staying · Airbnb

Condominium in Pognana Lario

Via Imbarcadero 4, Pognana Lario, Lombardia 22020, Italy

Host · Kathi

Check in after 16:00 Check out before 11:00
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Top Places

Varenna, Lake Como — the pastel village on the eastern shore, mountains rising across the lake.

Varenna

Sophie's Plan

Romantic pastel village with a lakeside promenade — the dreamy counterpoint to Bellagio.

Sophie's ⭐ pick

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Bellagio waterfront — pastel buildings, a small church campanile, and trees above the lake.

Bellagio

Sophie's Plan

The 'pearl of the lake' — cobbled lanes and cafés where the three branches meet.

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Nesso, Lake Como — colourful houses cascading down to the lake around the village's natural cove, illuminated in the evening light.

Nesso

Sophie's Plan

Tiny village built around the Orrido di Nesso gorge and its arched stone bridge.

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Activities

Orrido di Bellano — a dramatic limestone gorge with smooth water-carved walls and a turquoise river at the bottom.

Orrido del Bellano

Sophie's Plan

A dramatic gorge and waterfall with suspended walkways — short but striking.

9:00–19:00 daily ~€7.50

Parking · Very limited (1h near the church) — easiest by train/ferry to Bellano.

Sophie's ⭐ pick

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A classic Lake Como ferry — the historic Plinio, the way most travellers hop between Varenna, Bellagio, Menaggio and Tremezzo.

Boat tour / ferry

Sophie's Plan

The best way to see Como. The Varenna–Bellagio–Menaggio–Tremezzo triangle hops between villages.

Tip · Search 'Navigazione Laghi' for live timetables and tickets.

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Villas to Visit

Villa del Balbianello — the famous ivy-arched loggia with cherub statues and carved balustrade above Lake Como at Lenno.

Villa del Balbianello

Sophie's Plan

Iconic terraced villa in Lenno (Star Wars, Casino Royale).

Closed Mon & Wed; book ahead.

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Villa Cipressi in Varenna — yellow lakeside villa with terraced gardens and cypresses descending to the water.

Villa Cipressi

Sophie's Plan

Hotel with terraced gardens in Varenna.

~€10 gardens
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Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo — the botanical garden in spring with cascading flower beds, palms, and wisteria.

Villa Carlotta

Sophie's Plan

Tremezzo — spectacular botanical garden plus an art collection.

10:00–19:00 daily

Tip · Allow 2–3 hours.

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Villa Melzi — the neoclassical lakeside villa in Bellagio, set behind a stone seawall on Lake Como.

Villa Melzi

Sophie's Plan

Lakeside gardens in Bellagio, easy walk from the port.

10:00–18:30 daily ~€10
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Claude's additions — walks, swims & views

A baroque village bell tower rising above the red roofs of a Lake Como village — the Greenway winds through small lakeside hamlets like this one.

Greenway del Lago di Como

Claude's pick

Scenic mostly-paved path through villages and villas; dip in and out.

Distance
~10 km
Time
2–4 h
Difficulty
Easy–Moderate

Tip · Start at Colonno; ferry one way and walk back.

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Moltrasio harbour on Lake Como — colourful lakeside buildings, small fishing boats, and the mountains across the water.

Via Verde: Moltrasio → Laglio

Claude's pick

Gentler panoramic trail, well-marked and mostly shaded.

Distance
~4 km
Time
1–2 h
Difficulty
Easy
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Faggeto Lario view over Lake Como — quiet eastern-shore village above the long lake stretching into the alps.

Lido di Faggeto

Claude's pick

Your closest beach club — loungers, lake swimming, pizza & Aperols.

Tip · Reserve loungers in summer; limited parking.

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Cernobbio on Lake Como — Villa d'Este's grand white waterfront, seen from the lake.

Lido di Cernobbio

Claude's pick

Pool + lake access with a restaurant.

Closed Wednesdays.

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Panorama from Brunate above Como — the city, the lake's southern basin, and the surrounding hills.

Brunate viewpoint

Claude's pick

Drive or take the funicular above Como city for the big panorama.

Tip · Go in the morning for the best light.

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Palanzo above Lake Como — the panoramic mountain valley setting where Home Restaurant Aquarelle hosts its multi-course dinners.

Home Restaurant Aquarelle

Claude's pick

Organic garden-to-table multi-course dinner in a hillside home (Palanzo). Rated 5.0.

Tip · Book ahead via WhatsApp; come hungry.

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Faggeto Lario shoreline — the quiet eastern-shore village where the Wild Villa tasting menu unfolds with lake views.

Wild Villa Experience

Claude's pick

Curated tasting menu with natural-wine pairings and lake views (Faggeto).

Closed Mondays; book ahead.

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Pognana Lario — the small hillside chapel above the lake near Peppo's Bar in the same village.

Peppo's Bar

Claude's pick

Local favourite in Pognana — home-made pizza, pasta, tiramisù, lake views.

Closed Thursdays.

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Pognana Lario seen from the water — the hillside village climbing above Lake Como, where Bar Sonia sits on its terrace.

Bar Sonia

Claude's pick

Laid-back bar-restaurant with a terrace; sells Como bus tickets.

Closed Mondays.

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