Villa del Balbianello and Varenna from Milan

Lombardia , Lenno , Milano , Varenna
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THE EXCURSION AT A GLANCE

Type of experience: Lake Como Villas Tour
Activities: Gardens and parks - Nature
Mode of travel: Ferry

By train from Milan a day discovering Varenna and the wonderful Villa del Balbianello, you will be able to reach the Villa on board the public boat of the Lake Como Navigation! Once in Lenno, you will reach Villa del Balbianello with a walk of about 30 minutes. Back in Varenna, you will then have the opportunity to visit Villa Monastero with its lush garden, which adjoins the gentle shores of Lake Como, and its house museum, which will tell centuries of history.

*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

 

08:20 Departure with regional train from Milano Centrale to Varenna station

09:24 Arrival at Varenna station

09:56 Departure on public boat for the Varenna - Lenno route

10:55 Arrival in Lenno

Arrival in Lenno and approx. 30 minutes' walk from Lenno ferry terminal to Villa del Balbianello

Arrival and entrance to Villa del Balbianello Park only and free time for visit

Approx. 30 minutes' walk from Villa del Balbianello to Lenno ferry terminal

14:10 Departure on public boat for the Lenno - Varenna route

15:05 Arrival in Varenna

2 hours at leisure to visit Villa Monastero and its gardens

17:35 Departure with regional train from Varenna station to reach Milano Centrale

18:40 Arrival at Milano Centrale

 

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

The program includes

  • Regional train ticket, 2nd class from Milano Centrale to Varenna and return.
  • Public boat ticket for the route Varenna - Lenno and return.
  • Entrance ticket to Villa del Balbianello - Park only.
  • Entrance ticket for Villa Monastero, house museum + garden.
  • Taxes and service rates.

The program does not include

  • Entrance and visit to the interiors of Villa del Balbianello.
  • Lunch.
  • Licensed tour guide.
  • Anything not expressly indicated under the heading "includes".
  • Any tips and personal extras.

ITINERARY

Villa del Balbianello and Varenna Train journey

Departure from Milan

08:20 Departure with regional train from Milano Centrale to Varenna station

Varenna

09:24 Arrival at Varenna station

09:56 Departure on public boat for the Varenna - Lenno route

Boat trip

Lenno

10:55 Arrival in Lenno

Arrival in Lenno and approx. 30 minutes' walk from Lenno ferry terminal to Villa del Balbianello

Arrival and entrance to Villa del Balbianello Park only and free time for visit

Approx. 30 minutes' walk from Villa del Balbianello to Lenno ferry terminal

14:10 Departure on public boat for the Lenno - Varenna route

Varenna

15:05 Arrival in Varenna

2 hours at leisure to visit Villa Monastero and its gardens

17:35 Departure with regional train from Varenna station to reach Milano Centrale

Train journey

Arrival in Milan

18:40 Arrival at Milano Centrale

VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO AND VARENNA FROM MILAN
from 108 € per person
Price starting from 108 € per person
Duration 1 day
Participants min. 1 max. 20
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