--- title: Como, Lugano & Bellagio: Exclusive Cruise–Two Countries in a Day lang: en type: tour city: Milan country: Italy price: 95 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 1714 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Como, Lugano and Bellagio rank_in_category: 12 of 16 (Lake Como Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/tours/como-lugano-bellagio-exclusive-cruise-two-countries-in-a-day/ --- # Como, Lugano & Bellagio: Exclusive Cruise–Two Countries in a Day **Guidekin's take:** Two lakes and two countries in one coach day from Milan: free time in Como, a private boat cruise from Tremezzo to Bellagio and an afternoon in Lugano across the Swiss border. Lunch is not included, an original passport or EU ID is required for the border, and the cruise depends on lake conditions. 4.75 from 1714 reviews at €95 per person. ## Overview Do not miss the opportunity to visit two countries and two lakes on a full day tour starting from Milan! Firstly you will reach Como where you will have free time to take photos of this charming city and discover the Medieval city center. Once in Tremezzo, you will begin an Exclusive Boat Cruise to Bellagio, called the “pearl of Lake Como”. During the 1-hour panoramic cruise, take your time to look around and see the harmony between nature and architecture. Drift past villas with their beauteous gardens amongst untouched nature. Once in Bellagio enjoy some free time to soak up the laid-back atmosphere of this idyllic and relaxing place and to have lunch. Your last stop will be the lake town of Lugano in Switzerland, where you will have free time to visit the city center and taste Swiss Chocolate. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Near the Hotel Gallia. - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €95 per person - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.75/5 from 1714 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Veditalia ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Full Tour Option English | €95 / person | English | Full Tour Option ENG: This option includes a bilingual tour (English + second language), though it may occasionally be conducted monolingual | | Full Tour Option Spanish | €95 / person | Spanish | Full Tour Option SPA: This option includes a bilingual tour (Spanish + second language), though it may occasionally be conducted monolingual | | Full Tour Option Portuguese | €95 / person | Portuguese | Full Tour Option POR: This option includes a bilingual tour (Portuguese + second language), though it may occasionally be conducted monolingual. | ## What's included - Professional Bilingual Tour Leader - Audio headsets provided (over 10 participants) - Exclusive Private Boat Cruise ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Milan** (pass by, no stop) - City of Milan 2. **Como** (1h 15m) - City Center 3. **Cattedrale Di Como** (pass by, no stop) - Duomo Cathedral 4. **Tremezzo** (pass by, no stop) 5. **Lake Como** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise 1 hr 6. **Bellagio** (1h) 7. **Lake Como** (pass by, no stop) - 15 minutes 8. **Lugano** (1h) - City Center. PASSPORT MANDATORY (no photo, no copy) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Near the Hotel Gallia. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 MINUTES BEFORE the starting time. In case of late arrival at the meeting point and missed tour departure, NO REFUND will be possible. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJoR27DtDGhkcRpoAE2MPmw7c ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - For non-European citizens PASSPORT IS MANDATORY to enter Swiss territory while for European citizens is ok the ID card. Each document must be in original (no photo). - In Lugano, most stores are closed on Sundays and some might be closed on holydays - For safety reasons, due to bad weather or a water level that is too high in the lake, public navigation will be used instead of the exclusive boat - We are not responsible for valuables left on the bus - Please note that purchases over € 300 made in Switzerland require a customs stop for VAT refunds. As our tour does not include this stop, we kindly ask you to avoid purchases exceeding this amount during your free time in Lugano. We cannot be held responsible for any customs issues if this rule is not followed. - In case of late arrival at the meeting point and missed tour departure, NO REFUND will be possible. - Please be informed that in case of any road closures, the route may be reversed - Should we reach the required number of participants for a single group, the tour will operate in a single language rather than bilingually Booking asks for: passport details ## Compared with other Lake Como Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 16** | €95 | 11h | 4.75 (1714) | shared | | [Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise](/italy/milan/tours/small-group-lake-como-lugano-2-countries-in-1-day-boat-cruise/?format=md) | €139 | 10h | 4.96 (1544) | shared | | [Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat](/italy/milan/tours/small-group-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-hidden-gorge-boat/?format=md) | €119 | 10h | 4.94 (860) | shared | | [Small-Group Lake Como Experience with Boat and Van from Milan](/italy/milan/tours/small-group-lake-como-experience-with-boat-and-van-from-milan/?format=md) | €85 | 10h 30m | 4.97 (235) | shared | Ranked #12 of 16 in Lake Como Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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