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Italy & Switzerland in 1 Day:Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano with Private Boat

Italy & Switzerland in 1 Day:Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano with Private Boat

Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 375 reviews
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Price is Rp1.455.328 per adult
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From Como: Bellagio and Lugano Tour with Lake Como Cruise

From Como: Bellagio and Lugano Tour with Lake Como Cruise

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 31 reviews
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Price is Rp1.921.648 per adult
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Lake Como: Boat Tour with Prosecco

Lake Como: Boat Tour with Prosecco

Activity duration is 3 hours
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Price is Rp3.054.139 per adult
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Discover Como VIP • 1 Hour

Discover Como VIP • 1 Hour

Activity duration is 1 hour
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Exclusive 3 hour tour Lake Como.

Exclusive 3 hour tour Lake Como.

Activity duration is 3 hours
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Price is Rp2.459.709 per adult
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What to do in Canton of Ticino

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Piazza Grande

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Home to one of Europe’s most picturesque outdoor cinemas, this town square is the cultural hub of Locarno.
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Where to stay in Canton of Ticino

Find the best Canton of Ticino areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Lugano City-Centre

Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.

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Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are top sights worth seeing.

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Carona

You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Carona. You might want to make time for a stop at Monte San Salvatore or Botanical Garden Parco San Grato.

A lake with sailboats, rocky shore, and mountains in the background.

Cassarate

If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.

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Besso

While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa.

Day trip destinations from Canton of Ticino

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Lugano

A historic European street with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and outdoor seating areas.

Bellinzona

An aerial view of a coastal town with a dense cluster of buildings, a narrow road leading into the town, and a beach area with boats.

Luino

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Tesserete

A serene lake with a small island featuring a church and residential buildings.

Morcote

A mountainous landscape with a town and a lake.

Agno

An aerial view of a densely populated town with numerous buildings, green spaces, and a sports field.

Schignano