Tour of the villas with guide from Milano

Lombardia , Bellagio , Milano , Tremezzo , Varenna
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THE EXCURSION AT A GLANCE

Type of experience: Lake Como Villas Tour
Activities: Art - Gardens and parks
Mode of travel: Boat - Train

Accompanied by a licensed tour guide, you will discover the wonderful villas in the center of the lake: Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo, Villa Monastero in Varenna and the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril in Bellagio, a wonderful tour where you can discover and admire the magnificent architecture of the villas and their well-kept luxuriant botanical gardens as well as enjoying the splendid view that the wonderful towns of lake Como can offer you. Departure by train from Milan arriving directly in Varenna, return by train from Varenna to Milan at the end of the tour.

*Note for the period from 15/06/2025 to 15/09/2025 due to works on the Lecco - Tirano railway line for this route there will be a substitute bus service from Lecco station to reach Varenna station and viceversa

08:20 Departure by regional train, 2nd or 1st class from Milano Centrale station to Varenna
09:24 Arrival at Varenna station 
10:00 Meeting in Varenna with licensed tour guide and visit Villa Monastero
11:15 Transfer by public boat for Varenna – Villa Carlotta route
11:56 Arrival at Villa Carlotta and guided tour of Villa Carlotta
13:45 Transfer by public boat for Villa Carlotta - Bellagio route 
14:15 Arrival in Bellagio and free time for lunch
After lunch guided tour of the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril
16:20 Transfer by public boat for Bellagio – Varenna route
16:45 Arrival in Varenna
17:35 Departure by regional train, 2nd or 1st class from Varenna station to Milano Centrale station
18:40 Arrival at Milano Centrale station

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

The program includes

  • Regional train ticket, 2nd or 1st class from Milano Centrale to Varenna and back.
  • Full day licensed tour guide.
  • Villa Monastero entrance ticket (house museum + botanical garden).
  • Full day free circulation ticket for public boat transfers.
  • Villa Carlotta entrance ticket.
  • Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril entrance ticket.
  • Taxes and service rates.

The program does not include

  • Lunch.
  • Anything not expressly indicated under the heading "includes".
  • Any tips and personal extras.

ITINERARY

Tour of the villas with guide Train journey

Departure from Milano Centrale

08:20 Departure by regional train, 2nd or 1st class from Milano Centrale station to Varenna

Boat trip

Varenna

09:24 Arrival at Varenna station 
10:00 Meeting in Varenna with licensed tour guide and visit Villa Monastero
11:15 Transfer by public boat for Varenna – Villa Carlotta route

Boat trip

Tremezzo

11:56 Arrival at Villa Carlotta and guided tour of Villa Carlotta
13:45 Transfer by public boat for Villa Carlotta - Bellagio route 

Boat trip

Bellagio

14:15 Arrival in Bellagio and free time for lunch
After lunch guided tour of the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril
16:20 Transfer by public boat for Bellagio – Varenna route

Train journey

Varenna

16:45 Arrival in Varenna
17:35 Departure by regional train, 2nd or 1st class from Varenna station to Milano Centrale station

Train journey

Arrival at Milano Centrale

18:40 Arrival at Milano Centrale station

TOUR OF THE VILLAS WITH GUIDE FROM MILANO
from 128 € per person
Price starting from 128 € per person
Duration 1 day
Participants min. 2 max. 20
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