Lake Como Day Trip from Milan: Varenna, Bellagio, and Tremezzo

Soak in the picturesque beauty of Lake Como on an action-packed day trip from Milan.

Explore the fascinating town of Varenna, enjoy a scenic boat ride on the lake to reach the charming village of Bellagio. Visit Villa Carlotta with its magnificent botanic garden and art masterpieces in over 70.000 square meters of gardens and museum.

Lake Como boasts picturesque views, wonderful landscapes and a vibrant culture. Brace yourself for an unforgettable day of charming towns and splendid villas, with gardens decorated with marble statues and exotic plants.

The tour starts with a 1-hour train ride from Milan to the charming Varenna, an attractive village on the eastern shore of Lake Como, looking over the central part of the lake towards Bellagio. The quaint lanes and old fishermen's houses are unpretentiously appealing, and some visitors prefer the town to its grander neighbors.

Enjoy a cruise to Bellagio, called the “Pearl of the Lake”, boasting world class hotels and restaurants with the lake's famous panorama. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping before continuing to Tremezzo and Villa Carlotta. The transfer will give you the chance to relax in the afternoon and admire the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas - once the homes of aristocrats, now the playgrounds for the jet set.

Villa Carlotta’s elegant Neoclassical interior with a sculpture gallery including works by Antonio Canova and the impeccably manicured gardens will truly take your breath away. After the visit your guide will escort you back to Varenna and from there you will get the train to Milan.