LAKE COMO Hiking Experience, from Villa Carlotta to Villa Balbianello | La Vacanza Travel

LAKE COMO Hiking Experience, from Villa Carlotta to Villa Balbianello

Duration: 1 day 6 hours
Destination: Italy, Lombardia, Lake Como
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  • 1 day 6 hours
  • Lake Como
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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.

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.
Return Tour by boat starting from Lenno, about 1,5 km distance from Villa Balbianello.

Stop At:

• Villa Carlotta, Via Regina 2, 22016, Tremezzina Italy
• Villa del Balbianello, Via Guido Monzino 1 Località Lenno, 22016, Tremezzina Italy

Inclusions
  • Tour guided by Nadia, licensed AIGAE,the official Italian Association for Nature Hiking Guides

Exclusions
  • Entrance Ticket to Villa Carlotta: Euro 12
  • Entrance Ticket to Villa Balbianello: garden Euro 11,00 / garden and Villa Euro 22,00
  • Lunch in a typical restaurant, from Euro 20
  • Return Tour, Public Transport by Boat: Lenno/Tremezzo Euro 2,50
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Villa Carlotta, Via Regina, 2, 22016 Tremezzina CO, Italy


Departure Time

10:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 day 6 hours


User's Reviews

sofiawilson26

19 Jan, 2024

Exceeded our expectations! Our guide Nadia was very experienced and passionate, sharing with us many local treasures. My partner and I truly enjoyed this educational walk with her. Great value for money!

Maria_T

29 Sep, 2023

I spent over $800 and OUR GUIDE NEVER SHOWED UP and still hasn’t even bothered to answer any of my messages.

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