From Lecco: Lakeside Villas Entry Tickets with Ferries
Highlights
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
This tour has no guide or defined schedule. Follow the suggested itinerary to make the most out of your time on Lake Como
Boat timetables are subject to changes
The Villa Melzi D'Eril is a private property and not open to the public so you will only be able to visit the gardens
Items recommended to bring:
Comfortable clothes
Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for:
Wheelchair users
Good to know:
Boat timetables are subject to changes
The Villa Melzi D'Eril is a private property and not open to the public so you will only be able to visit the gardens
This tour has no guide or defined schedule. Follow the suggested itinerary to make the most out of your time on Lake Como