Villa Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como Walking and Boating Full-Day Tour
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Day Trip
Group Tour
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7 hr
Explore Lake Como by land and water on this full-day walking and boating tour, with a visit to Villa del Balbianello. Sample local cheeses, meats, olive oil, and wine, 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 for a guided visit, then cruise onwards to Bellagio, where you shall be guided through the wonderful Villa Melzi gardens, followed by a stroll along the lakeside.
Itinerary Details
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Villa del Balbianello
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Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: I Giardini di Villa Melzi
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Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di San Giorgio
The group will enter the church and be given a detailed description.
Duration: 15 minutes
Important Details
Included
1h Boat Tour (open top Venetian taxi)
Guided walking Tour of Varenna
Tickets to Villa Melzi
Tickets to Villa del Balbianello
Special lunch in a local restaurant: starters, pasta, water, a glass of wine and coffee
Professional, English-speaking guide
Tasting of delicious local specialties in a charming old mill
Not Included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
A maximum of 14 people per booking
Dress code is casual, comfortable shoes
A fair amount of walking is involved. The trail to the mill for the morning tasting entails a descent with some steep steps which must also be ascended on the return trip. Please make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The tour runs rain or shine. In case of bad weather conditions it is possible that the tour undergoes some slight changes and that the transfer to Villa Balbianello is done using public transport and not with the private boat taxi due to safety reasons
Please Note: hotel pickup is not included for this activity, however it will be requested at the time of booking.
We are following Italy's rules as they change. PLEASE NOTE FROM AUG 6TH THIS TOUR WILL NEED A GREEN PASS OR A PROOF OF VACCINATION (with one of the vaccines recognized by EMA) or PROOF OF A COVID TEST (taken within 48 hours, either rapid or PCR). Clients will also be required to bring masks and wear them in case of no social distance. WITHOUT THE REQUIRED PAPERS, TRAVELLER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE TOUR AND WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
We only operate small groups, which will be exceptionally limited to 8 participants.
Our experiences mainly take place outdoors: our guides wear masks and we require all participants to do the same. Social distancing will be required and facilitated throughout the tour.
Meeting Point
Our Tour starts in front of the Ferry Terminal Ticket Office in Varenna at 10 am . Just look for the team with the LAKE COMO FOOD TOURS sign !
If you are arriving from Como, Cernobbio or Moltrasio we recommend to take the 9:00 am hydrofoil from Como (stopping also in Moltrasio) and disembark in Bellano at 10:04. If this is the case please inform us at least one day before the tour, so that we can organise your pick-up at the ferry terminal in Bellano.
Please check lake navigation timetables while planning your trip as boat times may vary depending on season. http://www.navigazionelaghi.it/eng/c_orari.asp
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 3 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.