Enjoying lake of Como - 2 days / 1 night

Lombardia , Bellagio , Lecco , Malgrate , Varenna
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THE TOUR AT A GLANCE

Theme: History and Culture - Lake
Mode of travel: Ferry
Guide: Guide included

A perfect stay to spend in the company of friends or as a couple to discover the main beauties of Lake Como! If it is a weekend or a short break from everyday life, Lake Como will offer you incredible moments and experiences thanks to its breathtaking landscapes whether is lake or mountains, its traditional dishes where lake fish is the protagonist, delicious local wines to taste, art, culture and majestic villas set among well-kept botanical gardens that during the spring give colors and floral scents.

2 days and 1 night, bed and breakfast in a double room with lake view at Hotel Griso 4 * (or similar) located in the splendid town of Malgrate, a strategic point to move around and reach the various places of interest that will await your visit.

On the first day you will have the ticket for free circulation in the public boat of Lake Como departing from Varenna, it will allow you to get on and off for an unlimited number of trips from the boat to the intermediate stops of the circuit of the central lake.

Before leaving by boat from the Varenna pier, we recommend that you visit the splendid botanical park of Villa Monastero, the entrance ticket is included in the package.

 

The central lake boat circuit includes:

- the Bellagio stopover, where you can visit the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril, the entrance ticket is included in the package;

- the Villa Carlotta stopover, where you can visit the interiors of the Villa and its beautiful botanical garden, the entrance ticket is included in the package.

 

On the morning of the second day you will have a local guide who will take you to discover the beauties and curiosities of the city of Lecco, birthplace of the famous author Alessandro Manzoni who wrote the novel of the Betrothed.

In the historic center of Lecco you will walk through the streets and squares of the center and you will be able to appreciate the pleasant lakeside strolling through the tree-lined avenue. During the visit of the city we will observe the various monuments of the personalities who have made the history of Lecco, among which we find: Alessandro Manzoni, Antonio Stoppani, Mario Cermenati, Giuseppe Garibaldi and the statue of the patron saint of the city, San Nicolò. Very famous and certainly not to be missed is the "Matitone" of the city is the bell tower of the Basilica of San Nicolò, so called for its similar pencil shape. Lecco is also known for its churches, in the city center you can find: the Basilica of San Nicolò, the Church of Santa Marta, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Victory.

In the afternoon, the beautiful Castello di Vezio will be waiting for you, an ancient military fortress from the medieval era whose position is dominant over the entire center of Lake Como. You can observe a breathtaking view from the panoramic terrace in the company of the castle's "ghosts", statues that appear in different points of the fortress garden. Another peculiarity of the Vezio Castle are its birds of prey as the castle has hosted a small Falconry center for several years.

The program includes

  • 1 night in a standard double room with lake view at HOTEL GRISO 4 * or similar with bed and breakfast treatment, in Malgrate town.
  • Day 1: Ticket for free circulation by public boat on Lake Como, central lake circuit, departure from Varenna (The FREE CIRCULATION ticket gives the right to make, within the validity limits, an unlimited number of trips between the stopovers for which was released, with the possibility of intermediate stops).
  • Day 1: Entrance ticket for a free visit to the botanical garden of Villa Monastero in Varenna.
  • Day 1: Entrance ticket for the free visit to Villa Carlotta in Tremezzina.
  • Day 1: Entrance ticket for a free visit to the Gardens of Villa Melzi D’Eril in Bellagio.
  • Day 2: Guided tour of the city of Lecco with a local guide, half day in the morning.
  • Day 2: Entrance ticket to the Vezio Castle in Varenna.
  • Medical and luggage insurance is included.

The program does not include

  • Tourist tax.
  • Movements and / or transfers to the various places of interest.
  • Anything not expressly indicated under the heading "includes".
  • Any tips and personal extras..

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Varenna - Bellagio - Tremezzo

On the first day, you will receive a ticket for unlimited travel on the Lake Como public boat service departing from Varenna, allowing you to hop on and off the boat for an unlimited number of trips to the intermediate stops on the lake centre circuit.

Before departing by boat from the Varenna pier, we recommend visiting the splendid botanical park of Villa Monastero. The entrance ticket is included in the package.

 

The central lake boat circuit includes:

- the stop at Bellagio, where you can visit the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril, admission ticket included in the package;

- the stop at Villa Carlotta, where you can visit the interior of the villa and its beautiful botanical garden, admission ticket included in the package.

DAY 2

Lecco - Varenna

On the morning of the second day you will have a local guide who will take you to discover the beauties and curiosities of the city of Lecco, birthplace of the famous author Alessandro Manzoni who wrote the novel of the Betrothed.

In the historic center of Lecco you will walk through the streets and squares of the center and you will be able to appreciate the pleasant lakeside strolling through the tree-lined avenue. During the visit of the city we will observe the various monuments of the personalities who have made the history of Lecco, among which we find: Alessandro Manzoni, Antonio Stoppani, Mario Cermenati, Giuseppe Garibaldi and the statue of the patron saint of the city, San Nicolò. Very famous and certainly not to be missed is the "Matitone" of the city is the bell tower of the Basilica of San Nicolò, so called for its similar pencil shape. Lecco is also known for its churches, in the city center you can find: the Basilica of San Nicolò, the Church of Santa Marta, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Victory.

In the afternoon, the beautiful Castello di Vezio will be waiting for you, an ancient military fortress from the medieval era whose position is dominant over the entire center of Lake Como. You can observe a breathtaking view from the panoramic terrace in the company of the castle's "ghosts", statues that appear in different points of the fortress garden. Another peculiarity of the Vezio Castle are its birds of prey as the castle has hosted a small Falconry center for several years.

ENJOYING LAKE OF COMO - 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
from 257 € per person
Price starting from 257 € per person
Duration 2 days / 1 night
Participants min. 2
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