Rio 600 Day (1998)

Get on board and let the lake conquer you.

An elegant white motorboat with precious cream beige interiors awaits you to take you to discover the wonders of Lake Como. Sinuous lines, timeless design, the scent of the water, and the wind in your hair: this is an experience you won't forget.

Starting comfortably from the city of Como, we will begin our cruise towards the first basin and the middle lake, where lush mountains plunge into the water and hide the most famous architectural jewels in the world.

What will we see (the itinerary):
During our 2-hour navigation, you will have the opportunity to admire these wonders directly from the lake (with your captain ready to reveal local curiosities and anecdotes):

Villa Geno: famous for its spectacular water fountain that shoots up to 30 meters high. Built in 1790, it is one of the true symbols of the city of Como.

Villa Cagni Troubetzkoy: spectacularly clinging to the rocky wall, it was built in the mid-19th century by a Russian prince, a former prisoner in Siberia, who created a refuge with a unique and mysterious charm.

Mandarin Oriental (formerly Villa Roda/CastaDiva): once the residence of the famous opera singer Giuditta Pasta (muse of composer Vincenzo Bellini), today it is one of the most luxurious and charming five-star resorts in Italy.

Villa Pliniana: a 16th-century palace wrapped in legend. Named after Pliny the Elder, it is famous for a mysterious intermittent water spring that even fascinated Leonardo da Vinci.

Orrido di Nesso: a breathtaking natural spectacle! A deep rocky gorge where two streams merge into a spectacular waterfall, beautifully crossed by the ancient stone bridge of Civera.

Laglio and Villa Oleandra: admire from the lake the tranquil village of Laglio, where the famous Villa Oleandra is located. George Clooney's summer residence has made this corner of the lake a reference point for Hollywood stars.

The village of Moltrasio: a charming town famous for its sun-kissed villas and for the local limestone ("Moltrasio stone") historically used to build the majestic residences around the lake.

Villa Fontanelle: the iconic neoclassical residence from the 1920s, the preferred residence of the legendary designer Gianni Versace. A true triumph of elegance and impeccably manicured gardens.

Villa D'Este (Cernobbio): built in 1568 as the residence of a cardinal, today it is one of the most famous luxury hotels in the world, with immense Renaissance gardens elegantly descending towards the water.

Villa Erba: majestic and grand, it was the summer residence of the great Italian director Luchino Visconti. Today it is a prestigious events center and a frequent set for numerous successful Hollywood films.

Villa Olmo: we will conclude our return journey to Como in style with this imposing neoclassical villa, which once hosted historical figures like Napoleon Bonaparte and Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Gasoline and taxes are excluded and must be paid to the Captain before departure at a cost of 50.00 euros/hour