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A scenic lakeside view with a boat dock, stone balustrade, and lush greenery. 1
A building facade with three arches covered in green ivy, a decorative crest above, and a clear blue sky in the background. 2
A house on a hillside with a large tree in front of it. 3
A boat on a river with a bridge and buildings in the background. 4
A stone balustrade with intricate carvings and a flower pot with red flowers. 5
By Rigamonti Lake Tour & Experiences
Price is RM 505 per adult
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Features

  • 8h
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Overview

  • 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.

Activity location

  • Varenna
    • Varenna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Milan Central
    • 1 Piazza Duca d'Aosta
    • 20124, Milano, Lombardia, Italy

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Villa del Balbianello and Varenna from Milan

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
Starting time: 8:20
Price details
RM 505.13 x 1 AdultRM 505.13
Total
Price is RM 505.13

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Public boat ticket for the route Varenna - Lenno and return.
  • Inclusions
    Regional train ticket, 2nd class from Milano Centrale to Varenna and return
  • Inclusions
    Entrance ticket to Villa del Balbianello - Park only
  • Inclusions
    Entrance ticket for Villa Monastero, house museum + garden
  • Inclusions
    Taxes and service rates.
  • Exclusions
    Anything not expressly indicated under the heading "includes"
  • Exclusions
    Any tips and personal extras

Know before you book

    • 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

Activity itinerary

Varenna

  • 3h
*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

Villa del Balbianello

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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

Villa Monastero

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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!

Location

Activity location

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    Varenna
    • Varenna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Milan Central
    • 1 Piazza Duca d'Aosta
    • 20124, Milano, Lombardia, Italy

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