Steep, wooded mountains descend abruptly to the lake. Picturesque towns are mirrored in the calm waters. Charming, elegant villas grow like flowers on tiny dream-like islands.

This is Lake Como — and it needs no introduction.

You will get to know it from a luxury motor boat that will take you around Cernobbio, Bellagio, Tremezzo. See the noble manors of Villa d’Este and Villa Erba, pass by the picturesque town of Como and, if you like, stop at 18th-century Villa Balbaniello to admire its graceful terraced gardens.