Bellagio, Lake Como: Villa Melzi Gardens & a Boat Ride
Explore Bellagio on Lake Como with us as we stroll through Villa Melzi’s gardens, discover a little local history, and head out on the lake for views of waterfront villas and the surrounding mountains. This Destination Wednesday begins our European adventure by planes, trains, and automobiles. After arriving in Bellagio, we enjoy the lakeside setting before exploring the gardens, the Moorish Pavilion, and the museum at Villa Melzi d’Eril. Then it’s time to see Lake Como from the water. CHAPTERS 00:00 Bellagio on Lake Como 00:19 Our European adventure begins 00:50 Arriving in Bellagio 01:23 Flowers and lakeside atmosphere 01:51 Exploring Villa Melzi Gardens 02:39 The villa and its history 03:21 The Moorish Pavilion and Francesco Melzi 03:47 Inside the museum 04:13 Lake Como boat ride 05:33 On to the next adventure Would you spend your time exploring the gardens or getting out on the lake? Tell us below! Subscribe to Jan and Tracey Travels for Destination Wednesdays, travel tips, and our cruise adventures. Until that next horizon, keep on traveling! #Bellagio #LakeComo #JanAndTraceyTravels Our Recommended Cruise Gear OREI American to European Plug Adapters—Many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs, which are useless unless you have the correct adapter. These are the essentials we pack in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six-pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6-pack sets of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold up to 30 lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and the shelves described below. Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space are sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers, which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We typically use a couple of magnetic hooks, as described above, to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small, and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, as Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What's great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, distributing the weight of your camera across your back rather than your neck. Additionally, it provides a bit more security when traveling through high-risk pickpocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR As Amazon Affiliates, we earn from qualifying purchases.