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3 Days in LAKE COMO, Italy Travel Vlog: Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio | 2026

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We spend 3 days around Lake Como, specifically staying in Bellagio whilst taking a day trip to Varenna and Menaggio. We visit the Villa Monastero, Villa Del Balbianello, Vezio Castle, hike the Greenway del Lago di Como and share our favourite aspects to Lake Como. With tips around using the ferry in Lake Como and where to stay in Bellagio included.

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#lakecomo #italytravel #travelvlog

00:00 Lake Como
00:56 Arriving into Lake Como
2:37 Bellagio
4:13 Bellagio Apartment with balcony
4:41 Bellagio at Night
6:47 Varenna Town
8:41 Villa Monastero
9:50 Vezio Castle
11:21 Menaggio
12:17 Villa Del Balbianello
14:05 Lake Como Hike (Greenway)
14:56 Lake Como Cruise

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@SuitcaseMonkey Creator 6 months ago (edited) Pinned

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I hope you enjoy the last from our Italy series! Please give the video above a like and let me know any thoughts or questions. Thanks for watching as ever!

@TravelNurseDavid 6 months ago

"...and Chiaki had come dressed like a ninja." 😂😂😂

@miyayume_eclectic_dream 6 months ago

Exactly the kind of video I need. Your videos are on point and have great humor.

@nikhilprakash1732 5 months ago

My favourite travel vlogger in the entire universe 😊

@TM_expeditions 4 months ago

Perfectly captured. You encapsulated the true dolce far niente of the lake. There is nothing quite like bypassing the rigid tourist itineraries and simply letting the timeless elegance of the shores sink in.

@marybethmccloy6447 6 months ago

Paul, I needed your humor this morning. And, I'm glad that Chiaki dresses like a ninja instead of changing her clothes 3 times.

@annejillianmonsanto8565 5 months ago

Your sarcasm is so funny, and so refreshing from the usual travel video where everything is perfect 😂 love your video!

@lucassims7182 3 months ago

Thanks for the video. Humor and sincerity with a dose a reality is perfect. Will now be watching the entire library.

@helenvictoria1970 6 months ago

Huge fan, absolutely love your travel vids…they give me so much inspiration for my next getaway! I really appreciate you! 🤗🤗

@lexwalker 6 months ago

Such a relaxing and beautiful look at Italy’s most famous lake.

@prasunchoudhury8711 6 months ago (edited)

This is perfect, I am planning a trip to Lake Como later this year and was hoping you will come up with a video on that!

I have followed your itinerary for Malta, Santorini, Jordan and your London tips when I used to live in London.

@Grinderfeed 6 months ago

You are too FUNNY 😂- I always look forward to what you have to say!

@OnTheRoadRM 6 months ago

As always fantastic video! We love Lake Como and and you took us back!

@anelcruz9015 3 weeks ago

Do you suggest to pay at the moment using the tap or buying the one day ticket instead? We are planning a one day trip and thought buying the ticket in advance.

@jennycraigadventures3314 6 months ago

Great stuff as always! On our last trip to Italy, we had to remove Lake Como from the itinerary to sync up with our friends’. We definitely want to get there at some point.
Also, the Star Wars bit was gold, especially the “only hope” call back with Leia. 👏

@melvynstevenson6487 3 weeks ago

I want to visit Lake Como, but only if it is perfect as in 1930s.

@roycarder6179 1 month ago

By a country Mile the best clip on the Lake Como region …well put together and well narrated …aiming to go at the end of this month …not sure of best location to base ourselves ( me and my other half ) but yes a great insight from this piece of footage , thank you for posting and in your effort to produce this

@shutterbuginnorway 6 months ago

Watched and truly enjoyed! 🇮🇹✨ Lake Como looks absolutely stunning — Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio are all so beautiful, and this 3-day travel vlog for 2026 is very inspiring. Warm regards from Norway 🇳🇴✨