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Villa Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como Walking and Boating Full-Day Tour

4.84(82)Lake Como· Lake · villas · mountainsEnglish, Italian

Explore Lake Como by land and water on this full-day walking and boating tour, with a visit to the gardens of Villa Melzi and Villa del Balbianello. Sample local olive oil at a panoramic castle overlooking the lake, take a walking tour of Varenna and gain insight into the region’s Celtic heritage. Savor a tasty lunch of fish appetizers and pasta in a local restaurant, then admire sweeping views over Lake Como’s villas and gardens during a sightseeing cruise in a Venetian taxi. Disembark at Villa del Balbianello to take pics and enjoy the view, then cruise onwards to Bellagio, where you shall be guided through the wonderful Villa Melzi gardens, followed by a stroll along the lakeside.

Languages
English, Italian

What's included

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
Professional, English-speaking guide

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

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

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Villa Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como Walking and Boating Full-Day Tour

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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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