Villa del Balbianello and Varenna from Milan

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8 hours (approximately)

By train from Milan a day discovering Varenna and the wonderful Villa del Balbianello, you will be able to reach the Villa on board the public boat of the Lake Como Navigation! Once in Lenno, you will reach Villa del Balbianello with a walk of about 30 minutes. Back in Varenna, you will then have the opportunity to visit Villa Monastero with its lush garden, which adjoins the gentle shores of Lake Como, and its house museum, which will tell centuries of history.

What's Included

Public boat ticket for the route Varenna - Lenno and return.
Regional train ticket, 2nd class from Milano Centrale to Varenna and return
Entrance ticket to Villa del Balbianello - Park only
Entrance ticket for Villa Monastero, house museum + garden
Taxes and service rates.
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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a self tour please go directly on board of the train. Be there at least 30 minutes before the departure. Enter at the station and look at the board to see which track is your train!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Varenna

    *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. Varenna is one of the most characteristic places on Lake Como with its walk for lovers, its narrow streets and its fascinating beauty

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
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    Villa Del Balbianello

    VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO AND VARENNA FROM MILAN 08:20 Departure with Regional train from Milano Centrale to Lecco 08:59 Arrival at Lecco station 09:05 Departure with sostitutive bus to reach Varenna 09:39 Arrival in Varenna and 1 hour at disposal for visit Varenna 09:56 - 10:55 Departure on public boat for the Varenna - Lenno route Arrival in Lenno and approx. 30 minutes' walk from Lenno ferry terminal to Villa del Balbianello Arrival and entrance to Villa del Balbianello Park only and free time for visit Approx. 30 minutes' walk from Villa del Balbianello to Lenno ferry terminal 14:10 - 15:05 Departure on public boat for the Lenno - Varenna route 2 hours at leisure to visit Villa Monastero and its gardens 17:21 Departure with sostitutive bus from Varenna station to reach Lecco 17:55 Arrival at Lecco station 18:01 Departure from Lecco station with regional train to Milano Centrale 18:43 Arrival at Milano Centrale

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Visit the beautiful Villa Monastero in Varenna with its lush botanical garden bordering Lake Como and its museum that tells more than eight centuries of history!

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Rigamonti Lake Tour & Experiences

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