LAKE COMO Hiking Experience, from Villa Carlotta to Villa Balbianello

3.7
(3 reviews)

1 day (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting 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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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.

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 poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Trekkingsmile Di Nadia Lillia

Tags

Hiking Tours
Sustainable Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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