Lake Como

Visiting the world-famous Lake Como should be on every tourist's bucket list. The lake is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world. Massive in terms of its size, it encompasses multiple villages along its coast. And each of these villages is equally rich in history and traditions, providing otherworldly sites to experience which cannot be experienced anywhere else. To travel to Lake Como, you can opt for multiple means of transport, such as trains, buses, taxis, and even boats or ferries. Many people look forward to these ferry rides from Lake Como to these small villages on the coast. To say that the boat ride would be like any other boat ride would be an understatement, because you get the view of the entire city in the background, on a boat ride from Lake Como. These boat rides cost only 10 to 25 euros for private or public boats. Lake Como is held in such high regard that if you visit Como and miss out on the lake itself, then that might be the most blasphemous thing you can do.

Villa del Balbianello

Residing on the western side of Lake Como, Villa del Balbianello is another of the best places to visit in Como. Subjected to many film appearances for its aesthetic and historical significance, Villa del Balbianello could be a great addition to your traveling list. The quickest ride would be a taxi to this place since it would take only half an hour for about 60 euros. But, if you want to enjoy the lake, a ferry ride would do the service. A ferry ride would cost just 10 euros and take just around 30 minutes to take you from Como to Villa del Balbianello. Stopping at the Villa's main entrance as you get off the boat, you walk into the dreamy mansion with curved walking lines, where people get wedded. Yes, Villa del Balbianello can be booked for wedding events or events of other kinds as well.

Como Cathedral

Again, perpetuating Italy’s gothic impression on the world, Como cathedral is one of the last cathedrals built in the country. With architecture constructed by the Romans in the 14th century, the cathedral has managed to preserve its idiosyncrasies quite well and is at par with all the other cathedrals in Italy. The cathedral is mainly visited by religious groups of travelers who also want to experience history. This cathedral is known to be the seat of the Bishop of Como, a title accrued to a person by the Latin Church. The cathedral is just a distance of 2 kilometers from the Como city center and, therefore, can be traveled on foot in about 10-15 minutes.

Bellagio

Testing on the doors of Lake Como, Bellagio is a small village comprising some of the most wonderful places in Italy. Known to be the perfect blend of Roman culture and the economic state of Milan, this place will surprise its explorers with the best sights ever. Make sure to keep this place in your list if you are paying a visit to Milan.

Varenna

Many tourists often consider a small commune on Lake Como, Varenna, one of the best places to travel. The place provides experiences which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. You can get everything from stone-pebbled beaches to the best restaurants in Varenna. Many tourists believe having breakfast in Varenna is an experience unlike any other because the place is shrouded in a thick fog during the morning and having your meal by the lake is truly beautiful. Varenna also consists of different coloured buildings and narrow streets that you see on the highways of Como. These are the same places that snapped your attention from so far away. Apart from this, Varenna is surrounded by forests and mountains which can be trekked to, and you can find small old unrestored churches that have existed for many years. These churches genuinely provide a gothic, out-of-the-past experience. Similar to the other villages in Como, you can visit Varenna by bus, taxi, or ferry. The prices won't differ much, and neither will the traveling experience.

Lake Orta

Residing away from the urbanization and the hustle and bustle of the cities, Lake Orta has remained a secret among the few visitors who know about it. Although Lake Como has replaced it in terms of popularity, Lake Orta is still intact with the past. It is impossible to find one urban architecture in this small city. The reason is that the place is still filled with the romanticism of the past. The preserved villas consist of lavish gardens alongside the river and hand-picked fruits that make its cuisine. You are believed to start seeing the lakeside villas as you drive through the hills and vineyards surrounding the lake. The lake falls about 140 kilometers by taxi from Turin Airport, taking around an hour and a half.