-What you can expect- **Lake Como Cruise and Brunate Panoramic View** **(Nov - March) **Departing from Milan city center in the morning, take a 1-hour drive up to Como, arriving around 10.00am. Take a guided tour of the city and then ride the funicular up to the town of Brunate, where you can admire the beautiful panorama of the city and the lake. After that, you'll have free time for lunch (own expense) in Brunate before the highlight of your afternoon: a Lake Como cruise.Board the boat at the Como city center and then sit back and relax on a 1-hour cruise around the breathtaking lake. Admire the splendid lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, a luxurious hotel set in tropical gardens.On your return to Como, continue into the historic center and enjoy some free time to get to know the town and shop in the many local boutiques before going back to Milan by coach.**Lake Como Cruise and Bellagio Visit (April - Oct)**After your 1-hour coach journey from Milan, start your tour of Como visiting Como’s historic center and enjoy some free time to get to know the town and shop in the many local boutiques. The tour continues with a 2-hours cruise on the lake. Admire the lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d'Este at **Cernobbio**, a luxurious hotel set in tropical gardens. The mild Mediterranean climate ensures an abundance of exotic and rare plants thrive all year round.Docking at the town of Bellagio, one of the most famous towns on the lake, you can follow the steep alleys running up from the lake and stop for a coffee or **gelato** at one of the lively cafes housed in grand historic buildings. Spend some time at your leisure here before cruise to Cadenabbia and return to your coach for the journey back to Milan.