Tremezzina comprises four utterly picturesque villages that adorn the shores of Lake Como: Tremezzo, Lenno, Ossuccio, and Mezzegra. Tremezzo boasts the beautiful Villa Carlotta, which has a wonderful botanical garden and art collection. In Lenno, you can visit the spectacular Villa del Balbianello. It’s located on the tip of a small wooded peninsula on the western shore of the southwest branch of Lake Como. Built for Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini in 1787 on the site of a Franciscan monastery, the villa is famous for its elaborate terraced gardens. If you like UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you’re in luck because Ossuccio has the Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, a religious sanctuary perched high atop a cliff. There are fourteen chapels there, built in baroque style between 1635 and 1710. At the summit, there is a sanctuary that dates back to 1532. It's impressive, to say the least, and will add another dimension to your holiday on Lake Como. While in Ossuccio, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of Isola Comacina, the lake's sole island. Here you can visit the Basilica of St. Eufemia, or enjoy a true Italian espresso at the island's restaurant. We especially recommend a visit on the day of the Saint John Festival on June 24th. There are fireworks over Lake Como and mass is celebrated among the ruins of St. Eufemia. Beyond Tremezzina, we can arrange private day trips to other Lake Como locations, Lake Maggiore, Milan, and even Lugano in Switzerland. Speaking of Switzerland, from Tremezzina, it's easy to plan a unique train ride across the Alps, an experience on the famous Bernina Express you don't want to miss.