Nestled in the Palace gardens next to the azure waters of the Flower Pool amid the sweet scents of the petals, T Pizza is a magical experience day and night. Authentic Italian pizza is the restaurant’s signature dish, made from stoneground flour, fresh tomato sauce and buffalo mozzarella by expert pizzaioli. And there’s also a selection of light dishes and refreshing smoothies on offer, the perfect accompaniment to lazy days by the pool.

With chic and classy interiors leading out onto a charming lakeside terrace, the T Bar has got something to tempt you – whatever the time of day. A light lunch to see you through till dinner. A pre-dinner cocktail made by expert mixologists to tinkling of the piano forte as the sun sets. Or a night cap as the moonlight shimmers on the water.

T BEACH
With real sand, white loungers and parasols, T Beach is a truly unique lido on Lake Como. And what a spectacle it is! While away long hours sunbathing, dipping into the irresistible floating pool, sipping on a refreshing cocktail. With the spectacular scenery of the Lake in front of you.

T MARINA
There is nothing more stylish than experiencing the lake from your very own classic boat with a glass of bubbly in your hand. The Marina boasts two beautiful boats – Ruy and Batt &...

T BEACH
With real sand, white loungers and parasols, T Beach is a truly unique lido on Lake Como. And what a spectacle it is! While away long hours sunbathing, dipping into the irresistible floating pool, sipping on a refreshing cocktail. With the spectacular scenery of the Lake in front of you.

T MARINA
There is nothing more stylish than experiencing the lake from your very own classic boat with a glass of bubbly in your hand. The Marina boasts two beautiful boats – Ruy and Batt – equipped with captains ready to zip you across the waters, in the midst of the spectacular scenery, on an exhilarating private tour of the lake.

THE PARK
The Grand is nestled in an expansive and beautiful park. Spanning some 20,000 sqm, it is one of the largest on the Lake, and not to mention one of the most magical. Dating back centuries, the land used to belong to Villa Carlotta and its spectacular botanic garden, planted with a variety of the rarest plants and trees. Make sure you find the time to wander around and discover just how wonderful nature can be.


LAKE EXCURSIONS
During your stay at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, not living Lake Como from the water is simply not an option. Feel the lake breeze on your face, be refreshed by little splashes of water and enjoy the lake landscape from the best seat in the house. A range of boat options are available for you to pick and choose or experience all four: from Ruy and Batt, the hotel's water limousine to the battello, the lake’s traditional ferry, through to renting your own motorboat and experiencing the excitement of the seaplane. Live the thrill of the water.


GASTRONOMY

WINE TASTING
Discover the great wines of Italy. The knowledgeable sommelier will guide you through a selection of the finest Italian wines in the elegant atmosphere of the Palace’s wine bar, L’Escale, which boasts a collection of over 300 Italian labels. Choose the region or the grape you’d like to explore and enjoy the subtle notes on the palate and on the nose accompanied by delicious canapés designed by the chef.

COOKING LESSONS
Grandmas across Italy hand down the art of pasta making through the generations. Inspired by this tradition, the cooking class will teach you not only how to make perfect pasta, but an entire Italian menu, which you will then sit down to enjoy in front of a lake view. This fun experience is ideal for groups of friends and families. 
 
VINEYARDS TOURS
Lose yourself in the art of viticulture in Valtellina, a relatively unknown yet fantastic wine region within striking distance of Lake Como. Run an hour away up the hills and step back in time to vines tended entirely by hand and some truly unique vintages. Discover the exclusive vineyards of Nino Negri and learn about their age-old production techniques, taste the result of their bottled fruits and enjoy a traditional lunch. 



ART AND CULTURE

PAINTING CLASS
Set up your easel at the highest point of the hotel's grounds and enjoy a few peaceful hours with a local award winning artist. Draw in the merging blues of the lake and sky, rugged mountains and enchanting villages and express your emotional response to the magic in paint. A personal keepsake of your time at the lake.

PHOTOGRAPHY OUTING
See Lake Como through the camera lens and capture your personal response to its overwhelming beauty. Grab your camera or smartphone and set off on foot with a photographer to snap the charm of quintessentially Italian lake villages. Be inspired by age-old history and wholly unspoilt nature and go home with lasting memories of your time at the lake.

OPULENT VILLAS
Discover a world of period glamour in the extravagant villas lining the lakeshore. Walk in the footsteps of princes and princesses, cardinals and illustrious travellers as you stroll around beautifully tended gardens overlooking the blue waters and marvel at the plush architecture, inside and out. Admire paintings, sculptures and tapestries and feel history breathe.


VILLAGES AND TOWNS

BELLAGIO
Worldwide known as the "pearl of Lake Como" and just 10 minutes boat distance form Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Bellagio is suspended like a pendant on the promontory where the lake’s western and eastern arms split and head south. It’s impossible not to be smitten by Bellagio’s waterfront of bobbing boats, its maze of steep stone staircases, red-roofed and green-shuttered buildings, dark cypress groves and rhododendron-filled gardens. It sits at the crux of the inverted Y that is Lake Como; the Como and Lecco arms of the Lake wash off to port and starboard. Once in Bellagio you cannot miss Villa Melzi with its English style park, the Basilica di San Giacomo in the center and the viewpoint Punta Spartivento For a spectacular view of the lake and its three branches.
 
COMACINA ISLAND
Once the site of a Roman fort and medieval settlement, Lake Como’s only island forms its own little bay with the mainland. When the Lombards invaded northern Italy, the island held out as a Byzantine redoubt. The medieval settlement was razed by Como in 1169 as punishment for its loyalty to Milan. Today, as silent witness to this terrible event, lie the scant ruins of the Romanesque Chiesa di Sant’Eufemia. Since 1947 Locanda dell’Isola has been serving the same abundant set menu on the south side of the island, within a dinner characterised by the “exorcism by fire” ceremony to ward off the excommunication of the island declared by the Bishop of Como back in the 12th century.
 
MENAGGIO
4 km north of Tremezzo, Menaggio has a cute cobblestone old centre. The central square overlooking the lake has a couple of cafes that are perfect for lake-gazing and people-watching. Stages of considerable interest in the path to the discovery of Menaggio are the Villa Mylius Vigoni, the church of Santo Stefano, the walk way between via Fabbri, via Castellino da Castello and via Strecioum, and from there to the bridge over Sanagra, one of the most picturesque. It is possible to take a minor road out of Menaggio for Plesio and then follow a walking trail for about two hours to the Rifugio Menaggio. At 1383m altitude, the views down over the lake are ample reward for the climb.
 
VARENNA
A beguiling village bursting with florid plantlife, exotic flowery perfumes and birdsong, is a short ferry ride away from its rival in postcard beauty Bellagio. Its pastel-coloured houses defy the standard laws of physics, seemingly gripping for all they’re worth to the steep slopes that rise from the lake. From the ferry land, a 15-20 minute stroll follows the shore south and cuts up to Piazza San Giovanni and the town’s main attractions, Villa Cipressi and Villa Monastero with their magnificent gardens. Not far from Varenna is the hamlet of Vezio, dominated by the ruins of the 13th century Castello di Vezio. From this one-time fortified watch tower gaze down upon Varenna and over the lake.
 
GRAVEDONA
Behind a gently curved bay on the lake is where Gravedona spreads out. It is a small medieval town nestled between the water and a rock. Gravedona, its bank, its castellum is a stop not to be missed in the discovery of Lake Como. To not be missed is the late 12th century Chiesa di Santa Maria del Tiglio, square-based and with apses protruding on three sides, with its usual bell tower, octagonal at the top, that rises from the centre of the facade.
 
PIONA
In front of Gravedona, on the shore of Lecco, is Piona and its known Benedictine Abbey. The church is a Romanesque gem that the Cluniac order raised, there are attractive 13th-century frescos, but the star is the 13th century, irregularly shaped cloister, a rich example of transitional style from Romanesque to Gothic; it’s an oasis of peace. The monks who live here today enjoy incomparable views west over the lake to Gravedona and the snowcapped peaks behind it and to the north. in addition to the historical and artistic treasures, Piona offers a beautiful sandy beach and several restaurants that allow you to savor the simple and tasty cuisine of the lake.
 
CERNOBBIO
The shoreline of Cernobbio, a graceful town 5Km north of Como (served by frequent boats and buses from Como), comprises a compact quarter of old houses just off the lakeside piazza and is laced with a series of fine villas fronting the water. Following signs out of central Cernobbio, take a scenic drive that winds 17Km up through the residential villages behind Cernobbio to Monte Bisbino, a fabulous lookout spot.
 
COMO
Como, which was established by the ancient Romans, is surrounded on three sides by medieval walls. The atmospheric “Città Murata” is the old, formerly walled quarter, today a dense grid of narrow pedestrianized lanes full of shops and little bars and restaurants. The city is a compendium of the beautiful things that the lake has to offer. There are magnificent churches (the Duomo Cathedral, but also Sant’Abbondio and San Fedele churches), historical villas and gardens (Villa Olmo and Villa Geno) luxuriant vegetation (Spina Verde Park), and fabulous panoramic spots such as Brunate which can be reached by way of an antique cable railway.
 
MOLTRASIO E LAGLIO
The lower lakeside road (Via Regina Vecchia) skirts the lakeshore out of Cernobbio and past a fabulous row of 19th- century villas (all private property) around Moltrasio. Winston Churchill holidayed in one (Villa le Rose) just after WWII and another is owned by the Versace fashion dynasty. A few kilometers north, the villa-lined hamlet of Laglio is home to the star George Clooney (he lives in Villa Oleandra).