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LAKE COMO Hiking Experience, from Villa Carlotta to Villa Balbianello

Lake Como, Italyby Trekkingsmile Di Nadia Lillia

  • 1 day
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English, Italian

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Overview

Unique experience guided by a TRUE LOCAL GUIDE,( NADIA, Nature Hiking Guide licensed AIGAE, the Official Italian Association for Nature Hiking Guides) Visit of Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello, two of the most beautiful and famous villas on Lake Como. Walk along the "Greenway of the Lake", an ancient path that connected the lakeside from Como to Colico. Visit of the rural villages, tasting of local specialties in a typical Restaurant overlooking the Lake.

What's included

  • ENTRANCE TICKETS to Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello garden
  • Tour guided by Nadia, licensed AIGAE,the official Italian Association for Nature Hiking Guides

    Itinerary

    A wonderful Trekking experience of about 10 km, from Villa Carlotta to Villa Balbianello. The tour starts in front of Villa Carlotta, villa with beautiful botanical garden with thousands of species. The villa is today a museum, whose art collection includes works by Canova, Thorvaldsen, Migliara and Hayez. Walking through ancient paths and picturesque rural villages, we reach a typical trattoria where we have lunch with local products. From here to Villa Balbianello through the "Greenway of the Lake", an ancient path that connected the lakeside from Como to Colico. Visit of Villa Balbianello, elegant and romantic 18th century mansion, located on the edge of the wooded peninsula of Lavedo. The Villa offers a wide panorama in a spectacular garden, appeared in a great number of films and commercials.

    Meeting and pickup

    Meeting point: Villa CarlottaTicket office. You can easily reach Villa Carlotta from Bellagio and Varenna by boat, from Menaggio by bus, from Como and Lecco by hydrofoil.

    End point

    Meeting point: Villa CarlottaTicket office. You can easily reach Villa Carlotta from Bellagio and Varenna by boat, from Menaggio by bus, from Como and Lecco by hydrofoil.

    Good to know

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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