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By train from Milan, you will arrive in Varenna and here you will start a self-guided tour to Villa Monastero, Villa Carlotta, and Villa Melzi d’Eril, you will reach the various villas by public boat

Highlights

• Discover the beautiful villas of Lake Como with a day tour start from Milan
• Explore Villa Monastero in Varenna with its beautiful garden and house museum
• The Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril with its promenade immersed in the green
• The beautiful Villa Carlotta with its works of art and lush garden
• Sail aboard the Lake Como public boat

Description

*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 Self-guided villas tour departing by train from Milan: Timetable from 16 June to 05 October 2025: 08:20 Departure by regional train, 2nd or 1st class from Milano Centrale station to Lecco station 08:59 Arrival at Lecco station 09:05 Departure with substitute bus from Lecco station to Varenna 09:39 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 11:51 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 15:55 Transfer by public boat for the Bellagio - Varenna route 16:30 Arrival in Varenna 17:21 Departure by substitute bus from Varenna station to Lecco station 17:55 Arrival in Lecco station 18:01 Departure by regional train, 2nd or 1st class from Lecco station to Milano Centrale railway station 18:43 Arrival at Milano Centrale railway station *boat timetables may undergo changes based on the public navigation schedule of Lake Como

Includes

Regional train ticket, 2nd or 1st class from Milano Centrale to Varenna and back Villa Monastero entrance ticket (house museum + botanical garden). Full day free circulation ticket for public boat transfers. Villa Carlotta entrance ticket. Villa Melzi Gardens entrance ticket. Taxes and service rates

Important Information

• *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 This tour has no guide or defined schedule. Follow the suggested itinerary to make the most out of your time on Lake Como Boat timetables are subject to changes The Villa Melzi D'Eril is a private property and not open to the public so you will only be able to visit the gardens

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund