LAKE COMO, ITALY | 12 BEST Things To Do In & Around Lake Como (+ Travel Tips)

Located in the North of Italy's Lombardy region, Lake Como is known for its dramatic beauty. Shaped like an upside-down Y, this vast lake stretches about 50 kilometers or 30 miles and is set against the foothills of the Italian Alps. Unlike other Italian lakes, Como boasts a chic atmosphere, with historic villas and elegant towns lining its shores. In this video, we highlight 12 of the best things to do in and around Lake Como, including some hidden gems. 🔗 LAKE COMO LINKS, ACTIVITIES, TOURS & MORE INFO ☑️ Como City Food Walking Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/lake-com... ☑️ Brunate to Volta Lighthouse trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/italy... ☑️ Belvedere lookout trail (Piani dei Resinelli): https://www.alltrails.com/trail/italy... ☑️ Villa Del Balbianello: https://www.getyourguide.com/tremezzi... ☑️ Villa Melzi (Bellagio): https://giardinidivillamelzi.it/en/ho... ☑️ Bernina Express St. Moritz to Tirano: https://www.getyourguide.com/como-l10... ☑️ Rent a boat from Como City: https://www.getyourguide.com/moltrasi... ☑️ Shared boat tour with villa’s highlights: https://www.getyourguide.com/como-l10... ☑️ Lake Como Greenway hiking route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/italy... ☑️ Sentiero del Viandante hiking route (the one we did): https://www.alltrails.com/explore/tra... 🛥️ Ferry info and connections: https://lakecomotravel.com/boat-tours... 🛥️ Ferry tickets & timetable: https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/ti... 😴 WHERE TO STAY IN LAKE COMO Bellagio: Hotel Bellagio ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/bell... Como City: Al Porticciolo di Sant'Agostino ($): https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/al-p... Galbiate ($ where we stayed - but need a car): MINIloft ($): https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/mini... Lecco: Lake Como Apartments ($): https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/lake... Menaggio: Suites Menaggio ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/suit... Varenna: Enjoy Varenna Casa Vacanze ($$$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/enjo... ✏️ LAKE COMO MAP WITH PLACES TO EAT, DRINK, SEE: https://www.worldwildhearts.com/post/... 🎥 MORE ITALY VIDEOS: Venice:    • VENICE, ITALY | 10 Best Things To Do In Ve...   Milan:    • MILAN, ITALY | 10 Best Things To Do In & A...   Cinque Terre:    • CINQUE TERRE, ITALY | Everything You Need ...   ✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF: https://www.worldwildhearts.com/produ... 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP: Book cheap flights: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1... Book accommodation: https://www.booking.com/index.html?ai... Book rental car: https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=W... Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: https://saily.com/worldwildhearts Find the best hiking trails: https://alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/18... ✅ SUBSCRIBE:    / worldwildhearts   😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:   / worldwildhearts   🎵 MUSIC CREDITS: Amsterdam by Swirling Ship Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective Where Birds Sing by idokay Pilgrims Song Stripped Version by Louis Adrien My Feelings Right Now by Mikhail Gurbo Beautiful Days Faraway by Itay Kashti 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:16 Como Old Town 2:12 Brunate Funicular 3:21 Bellano 3:58 Orrido di Bellano 4:37 Bellagio 5:47 Piani dei Resinelli 7:03 Lake Como Villas 8:18 Valtellina Valley 9:27 Rent A Boat 10:33 Varenna 11:20 Lake Como Hike 12:43 Menaggio 13:40 Lake Como Travel Tips #lakecomo #italy #travelguide