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HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE

4.88(51)Lake Como· Lake · villas · mountainsGerman, English, Italian

Discover the local history and traditions of Varenna on a hiking tour lead by a local guide. Visit Varenna, a romantic medieval village on Lake Como, the botanical garden of the world-famous Villa Monastero, the castle of Vezio that overlooks the village, and the source of Fiumelatte, one of the shortest rivers in the world, during a hike. Enjoy a walk in nature surrounded by silence and stunning panoramas. Visit the romantic medieval village of Varenna, its colourful narrow streets, and the "Walkway of Lovers." Explore the Castle of Vezio, a medieval castle with a stunning view at the intersection of the three branches of Lake Como. See the Fiumelatte, the second shortest river in Italy, already explored by Leonardo Da Vinci. Visit the Villa Monastero, a beautiful villa with a botanic garden on the lakeshore. Take a break for lunch and taste local products of the area, such as local cheeses and cured meats served with artisanal jams and honey.

Languages
German, English, Italian

What's included

Entrance ticket to Villa Monastero
Entrance ticket to Vezio Castle
Hiking guided by Nadia,Nature Guide abilit. AIGAE, Italian official Association for Hiking Guides

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE

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Where this sits in Lake Como

Lake Como is about 1 hr 18 min by road from Milan Malpensa Airport. Mountains dropping into water, with villages and villa gardens along the shore and ferries doing the work of roads. Bellagio is the postcard; Varenna and Menaggio are easier to stay in.

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