Sunset Aperitivo Cruise in Cernobbio, Lake Como
Lake Como's most glamorous address — home of Villa d'Este
Cernobbio is Lake Como's most glamorous address, anchored by the legendary Villa d'Este — a 16th-century cardinal's residence turned 5-star hotel where global leaders gather every September for the Forum Ambrosetti. Just five kilometres from Como city and 45 minutes from Milan Malpensa airport, Cernobbio combines effortless access with old-world elegance.
Lake Como at sunset is the cliché that everyone has seen photographed and almost no one experiences first-hand. A two-hour private cruise from Cernobbio solves that — departing 90 minutes before sundown, with a chilled Franciacorta and a tray of local salumi, formaggi and lake-fish carpaccio waiting on board.
The captain rounds the headland in front of Villa del Balbianello as the light turns, lingers at the most photogenic viewpoint, and returns to dock just after dark. Perfect for couples, anniversaries, marriage proposals or a quiet evening end to a busy lake day.
What's included
- •2-hour cruise, departs 90 min before sunset
- •Franciacorta + antipasti served on board
- •Pass Villa del Balbianello at golden hour
- •Maximum 8 guests (private charter)
- •Romantic / proposal-friendly
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