What You Will Do
A great opportunity to visit the most interesting attractions of VARENNA with a local guide:
CASTLE of VEZIO,a medieval castle with a breathtaking scenery of the central part of the lake,
FIUMELATTE, the shortest river in Italy which was explored by Leonardo Da Vinci,
VILLA MONASTERO, a beautiful villa with a botanic garden of thousands of species,
VARENNA, a charming fishing medieval village, its colourful small streets and the "Walk of Lovers".
LUNCH BREAK Tasting of typical local food: local cheeses and cured meats served with artisanal jam and honey (possibility of vegetarian Menù, ask in advance)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Varenna, San Giorgio square, in front of the main church of San Giorgio
1
Castello di Vezio
45 minutes
The Castle of Vezio shows us a breathtaking scenery of the central part of the Lake, watching Bellagio, Menaggio and Tremezzo. Immersed in a century-old olive grove, the castle tells us stories about its ancient origins. It's believed that the castle is visited by Queen Teodolinda, whose ghost sometimes appears...
2
Sorgente Fiumelatte
15 minutes
Fiumelatte, better known as the shortest river in Italy, springs from a cave in the rock that has had illustrious explorers: Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the first. When active, the river flows into the lake in a beautiful cascade of white foam.
3
Villa Monastero
1 hour
Villa Monastero, thanks to its strategic location, is one of the most interesting attractions of our lake: its history, its landscape, the botanic garden which extends for 2 km from Varenna to Fiumelatte with thousand botanical species and the House Museum
4
Varenna
1 hour
Varenna, a charming fishing village with its medieval centre, its small streets that lead from the main square to the lake, its beautiful lakeside with the romantic "Walk of Lovers".
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