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- Italian
Discover the local history and traditions of Varenna on a hiking tour lead by a local guide. Visit Varenna, a romantic medieval village on Lake Como, the botanical garden of the world-famous Villa Monastero, the castle of Vezio that overlooks the village, and the source of Fiumelatte, one of the shortest rivers in the world, during a hike.
Enjoy a walk in nature surrounded by silence and stunning panoramas. Visit the romantic medieval village of Varenna, its colourful narrow streets, and the "Walkway of Lovers." Explore the Castle of Vezio, a medieval castle with a stunning view at the intersection of the three branches of Lake Como.
See the Fiumelatte, the second shortest river in Italy, already explored by Leonardo Da Vinci. Visit the Villa Monastero, a beautiful villa with a botanic garden on the lakeshore. Take a break for lunch and taste local products of the area, such as local cheeses and cured meats served with artisanal jams and honey.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point: Varenna, San Giorgio square, in front of the main church of San Giorgio
Itinerary
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The Castle of Vezio shows us a breathtaking scenery of the central part of the Lake, watching Bellagio, Menaggio and Tremezzo. Immersed in a century-old olive grove, the castle tells us stories about its ancient origins. It's believed that the castle is visited by Queen Teodolinda, whose ghost sometimes appears...
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Fiumelatte, better known as the shortest river in Italy, springs from a cave in the rock that has had illustrious explorers: Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the first. When active, the river flows into the lake in a beautiful cascade of white foam.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Villa Monastero, thanks to its strategic location, is one of the most interesting attractions of our lake: its history, its landscape, the botanic garden which extends for 2 km from Varenna to Fiumelatte with thousand botanical species and the House Museum
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4
Varenna, a charming fishing village with its medieval centre, its small streets that lead from the main square to the lake, its beautiful lakeside with the romantic "Walk of Lovers".
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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