• Villa del Balbianello - .
• I Giardini di Villa Melzi - .
• Chiesa di San Giorgio - The group will enter the church and receive a detailed description.
• Castello di Vezio - Panoramic castle with a mid-lake view

• Guided walking Tour of Varenna
• Tickets to Villa Melzi
• Tasting of locally produced olive oil at a panoramic castle overlooking the lake
• Tickets to the Castle of Vezio
• Tickets to Villa del Balbianello
• Transportation up to the Castle of Vezio
• 2.5h Boat Tour (open top Venetian taxi) including stop at Villa del Balbianello
• Special lunch in a local restaurant: starters, pasta, water, a glass of wine and coffee
• Professional, English-speaking guide

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover Lake Como by land and water on this full-day walking and boating tour, featuring visits to the gardens of Villa Melzi and Villa del Balbianello. Taste local olive oil at a scenic castle with panoramic views of the lake, enjoy a walking tour of Varenna, and learn about the region’s Celtic heritage. Relish a delicious lunch of fish appetizers and pasta at a local restaurant, then take in breathtaking views of Lake Como’s villas and gardens during a sightseeing cruise in a Venetian taxi. Disembark at Villa del Balbianello to capture photos and soak in the view, then continue cruising to Bellagio, where a guided tour of the stunning Villa Melzi gardens awaits, followed by a leisurely lakeside stroll.

• A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
• A maximum of 10 people per booking
• 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, please get in touch in case you wish for us to organise it as an extra.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.