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From Milan: Villa del Balbianello and Varenna by Train

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From Milan: Villa del Balbianello and Varenna by Train
4.4  / 517 reviews

By train from Milan a day discovering Varenna and the wonderful Villa del Balbianello. Back in Varenna, you will then have the opportunity to visit Villa Monastero with its lush garden.

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Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Milano Centrale Railway Station

  • Train

    (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Varenna

    Visit, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

  • Ferry

    (40 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Villa del Balbianello

    Visit, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour (2 hours)

  • Ferry

    (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Villa Monastero

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour (2 hours)

  • Train

    (1 hour)

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Day tour by train from Milan on Lake Como
  • Visit the beautiful park of Villa Balbianello
  • Navigation on board the public boat on Lake Como
  • Discover Villa Monastero in Varenna with its lush garden and house museum

Full description

Timetable from 24 June 2024 : VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO AND VARENNA FROM MILAN 08:20 Departure by Regional train from Milano Centrale to Varenna 09:24 Arrival in Varenna 09:56 Departure on public boat for the Varenna - Lenno route 10:55 Arrival in Lenno 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 Departure on public boat for the Lenno - Varenna route 15:05 Arrival in Varenna 2 hours at leisure to visit Villa Monastero and its gardens 17:35 Departure by regional train from Varenna to Milano Centrale 18:40 Arrival at Milano Centrale railway station *boat timetables may undergo changes based on the public navigation schedule of Lake Como

Includes

  • 2nd-class roundtrip regional train ticket from Milano Centrale to Varenna
  • Public roundtrip boat ticket for the route, Varenna — Lenno
  • Entrance ticket to the Park of Villa del Balbianello
  • Entrance ticket for Villa Monastero (including the home museum and garden)
  • H24 Assistance before and during the excursion, with a dedicated telephone line
  • Taxes and service percentages
  • Entry to the interior spaces of Villa del Balbianello
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Arrive directly at Milano Centrale station for train departure. Departure by regional train, 2nd class from Milano Centrale station to Varenna.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • There is an approximately 30-minute walk between the Lenno ferry terminal and Villa del Balbianello

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 17 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    3.7/5
  • Value for money
    4/5

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Product ID: 668997

Activity provider:RIGAMONTI VIAGGI SRL

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