By boat to discover the villas of Lake Como. A day of relax, art and culture to discover the most beautiful villas of the central lake on board by the symbol of Lake Como: the boat. Starting from Varenna, you will visit the gardens of Villa Monastero, an authentic explosion of colors, perfumes, age-old plants and ancient statues. From here with the boat you will move to Cadenabbia, where there is a place of rare beauty: Villa Carlotta, famous for its works of art and the immense botanical garden that surrounds it.  In the afternoon, after a short crossing on the lake, you will be in Bellagio. In your free time, you will visit the beautiful gardens of Villa Melzi d’Eril and the characteristic historic center of the town.
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By boat to discover the villas of Lake Como. A day of relax, art and culture to discover the most beautiful villas of the central lake on board by the symbol of Lake Como: the boat. Starting from Varenna, you will visit the gardens of Villa Monastero, an authentic explosion of colors, perfumes, age-old plants and ancient statues. From here with the boat you will move to Cadenabbia, where there is a place of rare beauty: Villa Carlotta, famous for its works of art and the immense botanical garden that surrounds it.  In the afternoon, after a short crossing on the lake, you will be in Bellagio. In your free time, you will visit the beautiful gardens of Villa Melzi d’Eril and the characteristic historic center of the town.
TOUR DEPARTURES: Every day, from April to October
 
SELF-GUIDED VILLAS TOUR DEPARTING FROM VARENNA 

10:00 Arrival in Varenna by own means and free visit to the Gardens of Villa Monastero
11:23 – 11:56 Transfer by ferry boat for Varenna – Villa Carlotta route
12:00 Free visit to Villa Carlotta
13:40 – 14:00 Transfer by ferry boat for Villa Carlotta – Bellagio route
14:00 Free lunch in Bellagio
15:00 Free visit to the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril
16:15 – 16:50 Transfer by ferry boat for Bellagio – Varenna route

*boat timetables may undergo changes based on the public navigation schedule of Lake Como

Activities summary

  • Departure Varenna
  • Duration 8 h
  • Available languages
    • English
    • Italian
  • Meeting point varenna
  • Availability 50

Photogallery

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  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    THE PRICE INCLUDES:
    Villa Monastero entrance ticket (house museum + botanical garden).
    Full day free circulation ticket for ferry transfers.
    Villa Carlotta entrance ticket.
    Villa Melzi Gardens entrance ticket.
    Medical and baggage insurance.
    Taxes and service rates
     
    Price refers to a minimum of 4 people participating, for other types of groups and number of people quotation on request.
     
    Price does not include
    THE PRICE DOES DOES NOT INCLUDE:
    Anything not expressly indicated under the heading "includes".
    Any tips and personal extras.
    Cancellation policy Cancellation conditions:
    10% penalty for cancellation up to 30 days before.
    25% penalty for cancellation up to 15 days before.
    50% penalty for cancellation up to 7 days before.
    100% penalty for cancellation from 6 days before the departure date