Villas and Flavors of Lake Como Walking and Boating Full-Day Trip from Milan

Overview

Traverse Lake Como by land and water on this full-day journey, sampling local delicacies as you go. Take a guided walking tour of Varenna to learn about its Celtic heritage, followed by a delicious lunch of fish and pasta in a lakeside restaurant. See the lake’s grand villas and gardens during a sightseeing cruise, then disembark at Villa del Balbianello for an informative guided visit. Cruise onwards to Bellagio and explore the lush grounds of Villa Melzi with your guide before finishing with a stroll along the lakeside.

What’s included

• An accomplished, English-speaking guide
• Sampling of delightful local delicacies in a picturesque old mill
• Guided trekking Tour of Varenna
• Exceptional lunch in a typical lakeside eatery (starters, pasta, water, a glass of wine and coffee)
• 1 hour Boat Trip (open-top Venetian taxi)
• Tickets for Villa del Balbianello
• Entrance to Villa Melzi
• Guided walking Tour of Bellagio

What’s Exclude

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private minivan transfer from Milan and back can be organised upon request at extra cost. Please contact us after booking.

What To Expect

Additional Information

• Not wheelchair accessible
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Dress code is casual, comfortable shoes
• A fair amount of walking is involved. The trail to the mill for the morning tasting entails a descent with some steep steps which must also be ascended on the return trip. Please make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• The tour runs rain or shine. In case of bad weather conditions it is possible that the tour undergoes some slight changes and that the transfer to Villa Balbianello is done using public transport and not with the private boat taxi due to safety reasons
• Please Note: hotel pickup is not included for this activity, however it will be requested at the time of booking.
• The local supplier cannot be held responsible for train cancellations or late arrivals. In this case we shall do our best to help guests reach the lake and enjoy the tour or part of it but shall not bear the eventual additional transfer costs.
• Near public transportation
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Departure Time

Leonardo3 The World of Leonardo: Tickets for the Interactive Exhibition
1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023

Departure Point

Milano Centrale Railway Station, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 1, 20124 Milano MI, Italy

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details

Milano Centrale Railway Station, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 1, 20124 Milano MI, Italy