{"id":810,"date":"2024-01-23T05:10:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T05:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetravelstories.ca\/?p=810"},"modified":"2026-01-02T22:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T22:33:10","slug":"4-days-in-lake-como","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetravelstories.ca\/index.php\/2024\/01\/23\/4-days-in-lake-como\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Days in Lake Como"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you think of Lake Como you imagine gorgeous villas, towering mountains, George Clooney, and Dolce Vita! Lake Como delivered and then some. We were worried it was going to be cold but it was do beautiful and less crowded than the summer months. I loved it so much that I cannot wait to return and spend at least a week in the summer when all the flowers are in bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 1 – Milan to Como<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can visit the area in one day with a day trip from Milan, but I recommend that you spend at least three days in Lake Como which is what we did. Lake Como is huge and this way you aren’t rushed and can really take in the vibe as every village has something different to offer. Lake Como takes a lot planning, all the villages are easily accessible by boat however not all ferry routes are the same to every village. Some are slow ferries, the fast ferries do not stop everywhere. Your best bet is to look for ferry times and decide where you would like to stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lake Como is 55 kms from Milan. We chose to stay north of Como so we absolutely needed a car which gave us some flexibility. Again it was not crowded, this may not be a good option in the summer months. We took the train from Milan to Como and drove the same day to Gravedona. We had a two night stay booked. We explored the villages from Gravedona and made our way back to Como again. Lake Como is a shape of an upside down ‘Y’. We were on the left side of the lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drive to Gravedona was absolutely spectacular. It was supposed to be a one hour drive but it turned into a 3 hour drive as kept stopping to admire the scenery. You pass Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Menaggio, Tremezzo and Lenno on the way. We almost missed one tunnel which takes you to Switzerland. The small historic centre of Gravedona is also pleasant to explore. <\/p>\n\n\n

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