Things To Do in Tremezzo

A leisurely day of culture on Lake Lugano in Switzerland. Spend a little time exploring the waterfront village of Morcote before hopping on the boat to Lugano. Known as the Monte Carlo of Switzerland thanks to its celebrity visitors, it’s a beautiful city of parks, gardens and a piazza edged with palaces.

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Take a boat over to this 18th-century villa, once owned by explorer Guido Monzino and famous for the gardens that have featured in Star Wars and James Bond films. You’ll get a guided tour inside too, to see all the fascinating art, furniture and artifacts that Monzino collected on his travels.

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So you’re aware, this trip includes an uphill walk and a number of steps so it may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties.

Spend a day in one of northern Italy’s oldest and most beautiful cities, known as the Florence of the North. Wind through the maze of cobbled alleys in the hilltop upper city and spot palaces, the cathedral and the UNESCO-protected Venetian city walls. Then sit outside a café in Piazza Vecchia and watch the world go by.

Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally.

Morning
Start with coffee by the lake while watching the town wake up around you. Then either catch the C10 bus or, if you fancy stretching your legs, walk for 30 minutes along to the stunning Villa Carlotta.

Lunch
The Villa Carlotta has an onsite café by the lake - Antica Serra - a perfect place for a special lunch in unique surroundings. The café is located in the old greenhouse and has a large panoramic terrace where you can enjoy your meal.

Afternoon
Spend the rest of your day getting lost among the beauty of Villa Carlotta and its huge art collection. Once you've had your fill of pretty things inside the museum, the latter end of the afternoon is best spent lazily exploring the equally fascinating botanical gardens within the grounds.

Spend some time exploring Lake Orta, an under-the-radar spot that’s known locally as Cinderella lake. After that, you’ll head to Stresa on Lake Maggiore and catch a boat over to Isola Bella – with its opulent palace and tiered gardens, you’ll soon see why it’s called ‘Beautiful Island’.

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Head to the lakeside town of Tirano for a coffee stop, then it’s off to board the Bernina Express and journey along the highest railway route in Europe. You’ll be glued to the windows as you pass peaks, waterfalls, valleys and glaciers. And at the end is the Swiss town of St Moritz, where you can take a couple of hours to explore the cafés and shops.

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Lake Como Festival - Early May to early October
European Food Festival, Lecco - Mid-May
Days of Elegance, Cernobbio - Late May
Festival of Saint Giovanni - Late June
Sagra di Bellagio - Late June
Festival Chitarra Menaggio - August
Tremezzo Music Festival - Late August

Tick off two of the area’s must-visit cities in one day. You’ll get a guided tour of the best sights in Como itself and then Lugano over the Swiss border – from grand buildings to flower-lined promenades. Then sit back for a 1-hour cruise across Lake Lugano to the little village of Cassarate.

Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally.