- Villa del Balbianello - .
- I Giardini di Villa Melzi - .
- Chiesa di San Giorgio - The group will enter the church and be given a detailed description.
- Scenic guided walking tour of Varenna
- Admission to the renowned Villa Melzi
- Exclusive entry to Villa del Balbianello
- Gourmet lunch at a local restaurant with multiple courses, wine, and coffee
- Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Savor local flavors with a special tasting in a vintage mill setting
- Enjoy a 1.5-hour picturesque boat ride in an open-top Venetian taxi
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Como with this comprehensive day-long tour that combines a walking and boating journey. Tour the gardens of Villa Melzi and Villa del Balbianello, and get a taste of the local cuisine with cheese, meat, olive oil, and wine samples. Discover the region’s Celtic past with a guided walk through Varenna. Enjoy a delicious lunch composed of fish starters and pasta at a local eatery. Experience spectacular views of Lake Como’s villas and gardens from a Venetian taxi during a scenic boat ride. Make a stop at Villa del Balbianello for photo opportunities and relaxation, before proceeding to Bellagio. Here, tour the stunning Villa Melzi gardens and cap off the day with a leisurely lakeside walk.
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- A maximum of 11 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.
- We are following Italy’s Covid rules as they change. We do not ask for vaccination or tests to take our tours but suggest bringing with you a FFP2 mask in case it is needed on transports.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 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.