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HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE

Location Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy
$196.03
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Overview

Discover the local history and traditions of Varenna on a hiking tour lead by a local guide. Visit Varenna, a romantic medieval village on Lake Como, the botanical garden of the world-famous Villa Monastero, the castle of Vezio that overlooks the village, and the source of Fiumelatte, one of the shortest rivers in the world, during a hike.

Enjoy a walk in nature surrounded by silence and stunning panoramas. Visit the romantic medieval village of Varenna, its colourful narrow streets, and the "Walkway of Lovers." Explore the Castle of Vezio, a medieval castle with a stunning view at the intersection of the three branches of Lake Como.

See the Fiumelatte, the second shortest river in Italy, already explored by Leonardo Da Vinci. Visit the Villa Monastero, a beautiful villa with a botanic garden on the lakeshore. Take a break for lunch and taste local products of the area, such as local cheeses and cured meats served with artisanal jams and honey.

HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

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  • Hiking guided by Nadia,Nature Guide abilit. AIGAE, Italian official Association for Hiking Guides
  • Entrance ticket to Vezio Castle
  • Entrance ticket to Villa Monastero

Meeting point
Meeting point: Varenna, San Giorgio square, in front of the main church of San Giorgio
Return details
Meeting point: Varenna, San Giorgio square, in front of the main church of San Giorgio

  • Castello di Vezio
    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...
  • Sorgente Fiumelatte
    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.
  • Villa Monastero
    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
  • Varenna
    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".

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE

    Location Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy
    $196.03
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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