Lake Como Day Trip from Milan — Bellagio and Varenna
Milan, Italy
About This Activity
Take a direct train from Milano Centrale to Como San Giovanni (45 minutes, ~€5), then board the Navigazione Laghi ferry across to Bellagio, the pearl of the lake. Wander the narrow lanes, visit the Villa Melzi gardens (€8), then hop the short ferry to Varenna for lunch by the water and a stroll along the Passeggiata degli Innamorati. The €15 Centro Lago day pass covers unlimited ferry hops between the central villages.
Seasonal note: Most beautiful in spring when camellias bloom; ferries run year-round
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