Explore the iconic villas of Lake Como and the picture-perfect towns of Bellagio, Varenna, and Tremezzo in one day with ease, thanks to pre-booked entry tickets and ferry transportation. Take in the Villa Melzi D'Eril, Villa Monastero, and Villa Carlotta and their gardens, traveling via public ferry.
Start your self-guided trip in Lecco. Spend the day exploring the towns and their villas at your own pace, focusing on what interests you. Travel across Lake Como using the public ferry, a convenient service that connects the three towns where the villas are located.
In Bellagio, discover the spectacular gardens of the neo-classical Villa Melzi D'Eril. Admire sculptures, a Moorish temple, and more. In Varenna, visit Villa Monastero. Discover eight centuries of history in the well-kept House Museum before taking a stroll through the lakefront botanical gardens.
Last but not least, in Tremezzo, take in the beautiful seventeenth-century Villa Carlotta. Marvel at masterpieces by renowned artists and the lush private apartments and furniture of Princess Charlotte of Sachsen-Meiningen. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of color in the botanical gardens.
Return to Lecco by train from Varenna in the late afternoon.
Suggested itinerary starting in Lecco - Timetable from 16 June to 05 October 2025:
Self-guided villas tour departing from Lecco
10:10 Departure by public boat from Lecco to Bellagio
11:40 Arrival in Bellagio and free time for visit of the village and gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril and free time for lunch
14:00 Transfer by public boat of the Lake Como navigation route Bellagio - Villa Carlotta
14:16 Arrival and entrance for free time for visit to Villa Carlotta
15:35 Transfer by public boat of the Lake Como navigation route Villa Carlotta - Varenna
16:30 Arrival in Varenna, entrance and free time for visit to Villa Monastero
18:21 Departure with sostitutive bus from Varenna station to reach Lecco
18:55 Arrival at Lecco station
*boat timetables may undergo changes based on the public navigation schedule of Lake Como