BELLAGIO Hike Tour & Villas

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The tour starts in Bellagio. Experience the intense green and blue of Lake Como hiking through charming historic villages and woods. An easy hike of about 8 km, a scenic journey that will make you feel as though you have been transported back into early Italy, with stunning views around every corner.

We will explore this famous hamlet walking along its picturesque steep stone alleys, admiring the elegance of its boutiques, continuing up to Pescallo and Aureggio crossing lush gardens and olive groves passing by noble mansions and villas. We will visit the ancient coloured village of San Giovanni. From this point it’s a steep path up. We will immerse in nature, hiking through enchanted woods to reach a suggestive restaurant with spectacular views over the lake. Here we will stop for our delicious lunch. A great opportunity to get to know better your new travel companions over a glass of red wine. The tour ends at the magnificent gardens of Villa Melzi.

What's Included

Entrance Tickets to Villa Melzi's Gardens (Tickets provided only during the opening days)
Bellagio & Surroundings Hiking Tour
Delicious, genuine typical food samplings and a glass of wine
Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 8
Friendly English speaking nature tour guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
Any admissions for visits not mentioned in the program
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us outside Ristorante La Goletta (Opposite Hotel Florence in Bellagio). Our local nature tour guide will be there to welcome you holding a sign with our company name "Taste & Travel Italy".

End point

The tour ends at the magnificent gardens of Villa Melzi, 10 minutes walk from the Bellagio Boat Terminal.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Bellagio

    Explore this world famous hamlet walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys admiring the elegance of its boutiques.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Borgo di Pescallo

    Discover this hidden authentic village most beloved by famous poets and writers.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Stroll through the picturesque alleys of San Giovanni, a characteristic charming fishing village just south of Bellagio. At this point it’s a steep path up to "I mulini del Perlo", a suggestive hike through enchanted woods with spectacular views over the lake.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Take photos at this charming little village located south of Bellagio’s town centre with its small dock and examples of "Lucie", the traditional fishing boats with their characteristic ringed tops.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    I Giardini Di Villa Melzi

    Stroll along the beautiful English gardens of Villa Melzi with its lush surrounding scenery. A true paradise for nature lovers.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A fair amount of walking is involved. Please take note that during this tour we will ascend and descend the hilly townlands around Bellagio so make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
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Hiking Tours
Half-day Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
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