Explore the iconic villas of Lake Como and the picture-perfect towns of Bellagio, Varenna, and Tremezzo in one day with ease, thanks to pre-booked entry tickets and ferry transportation. Take in the Villa Melzi D'Eril, Villa Monastero, and Villa Carlotta and their gardens, traveling via public ferry.
Start your self-guided trip in Bellagio, Varenna, or Tremezzo. Spend the day exploring the towns and their villas at your own pace, focusing on what interests you. Travel across Lake Como using the public ferry, a convenient service that connects the three towns where the villas are located.
In Bellagio, discover the spectacular gardens of the neo-classical Villa Melzi D'Eril. Admire sculptures, a Moorish temple, and more. In Varenna, visit Villa Monastero. Discover eight centuries of history in the well-kept House Museum before taking a stroll through the lakefront botanical gardens.
Last but not least, in Tremezzo, take in the beautiful seventeenth-century Villa Carlotta. Marvel at masterpieces by renowned artists and the lush private apartments and furniture of Princess Charlotte of Sachsen-Meiningen. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of color in the botanical gardens.
Suggested itinerary starting in Varenna - Timetable up to 23 June 2024 (included):
10:00 Arrival in Varenna by own means and free visit to the Gardens of Villa Monastero
11:58 – 12:40 Transfer by public boat for Varenna – Villa Carlotta route
Free time for visit Villa Carlotta
13:45 – 14:15 Transfer by public boat for Villa Carlotta – Bellagio route
Free time for lunch in Bellagio
After lunch free time for visit the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril
16:45 – 16:58 Transfer by public boat for Bellagio – Varenna route
Suggested itinerary starting in Bellagio - Timetable from 25 March to 26 May 2024:
10:00 Arrival in Bellagio with own means and free visit to the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril
11:35 – 11:51 Transfer by ferry boat for Bellagio – Villa Carlotta route
Free time for visit Villa Carlotta
13:45 – 14:50 Transfer by public boat of the navigation of Lake Como from Villa Carlotta - Varenna
Free time for lunch during the excursion
Free time for visit Villa Monastero
17:33 – 17:50 Transfer by ferry boat for Varenna – Bellagio route
Suggested itinerary starting in Tremezzo - Timetable from 25 March to 26 May 2024:
10:00 Arrival by own means at Villa Carlotta, Tremezzo and free time for visit
11:25 - 11:45 Transfer by public boat for Villa Carlotta - Bellagio route
Free time for lunch in Bellagio
After lunch entrance at the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril and free time for visit
14:50 -15:18 Transfer by public boat for Bellagio – Varenna route
Entrance at Villa Monastero and free time for visit
17:33 – 18:06 Transfer by public boat for Varenna – Villa Carlotta route