By public 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 public boat. Departing by train from Milan, you will arrive directly in Varenna, where you will visit the gardens of Villa Monastero, an authentic explosion of colors, perfumes, age-old plants and ancient statues. From here with the public boat you will move to Tremezzo, 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. Return by public boat to Varenna and then take the train back to Milan.
From April to October, every day
*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 Entrance and free time for visit to Villa Monastero
11:15 Transfer by public boat for the Varenna - Villa Carlotta route
11:56 Arrival at Villa Carlotta and free time for visit to Villa Carlotta
13:45 Transfer by public boat for the Villa Carlotta - Bellagio route
14:15 Arrival in Bellagio and free time for lunch in Bellagio
Followed by free time for visit to the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril
16:30 Transfer by public boat for the Bellagio - Varenna route
16:45 Arrival in Varenna
17:35 Departure by regional train, 2nd or 1st class from Varenna station to Milano Centrale
18:40 Arrival at Milano Centrale railway station
*boat timetables may undergo changes based on the public navigation schedule of lake Como
08:20 Departure by regional train, 2nd or 1st class from Milano Centrale station to Varenna
09:24 Arrival at Varenna station
10:00 Entrance and free time for visit to Villa Monastero
11:15 Transfer by public boat for the Varenna - Villa Carlotta route
11:56 Arrival at Villa Carlotta and free time for visit to Villa Carlotta
13:45 Transfer by public boat for the Villa Carlotta - Bellagio route
14:15 Arrival in Bellagio and free time for lunch in Bellagio
Followed by free time for visit to the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril
16:30 Transfer by public boat for the Bellagio - Varenna route
16:45 Arrival in Varenna
17:35 Departure by regional train, 2nd or 1st class from Varenna station to Milano Centrale
18:40 Arrival at Milano Centrale railway station
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