Full-Day Small-Group Bellagio and Villa Balbianello Tour with Lunch
Description
Get ready for an unforgettable experience combining a walking tour of Bellagio, a delicious lunch at a charming hilltop restaurant, and a boat cruise with a guided visit to Villa Balbianello. Start at our favorite local café, mingling with the community while learning about Bellagio’s rich history and culture. Then, follow your guide through picturesque stone alleys lined with boutiques and noble villas. Continue past Romanesque churches, olive groves, and ancient paths to the peaceful fishing village of Pescallo. Lunch will be served on a scenic terrace, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Next, enjoy a boat cruise to Villa del Balbianello, where you'll explore its beautiful gardens and historic rooms, learning the fascinating stories behind this iconic estate. The tour ends with a return trip to Bellagio, leaving you with lasting memories of local life and history.
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Itinerary
Explore this world famous hamlet walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys.
Admire the 12th century Romanesque basilica of San Giacomo (St James) with the imposing attached bell tower.
Learn about the history and culture of this hidden authentic village most beloved by famous poets and writers. Continue exploring the surrounding hamlets reaching Aureggio with its picturesque Church of San Carlo Borromeo.
Take photos at this charming little village located south of Bellagio’s town centre with its small dock and examples of "Lucie", the traditional fishing boats with their characteristic ringed tops.
Enjoy a delicious typical lunch at an hilltop restaurant.
Step on a public boat with our guide and enjoy a relaxing cruise from Bellagio to Lenno.
Join a 1h guided visit of Villa Balbianello and stroll along its enchanting English gardens.
Return to Bellagio from Lenno by public boat and enjoy a sunset cruise with your new travel companions.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please bring a bottle of water; alternatively you can purchase one near the meeting point.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- A fair amount of walking is involved. Please take note that during this tour we will ascend and descend the hilly townlands around Bellagio so make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
- We highly recommend you bring a reusable bottle of water on this walking tour as we are on the way to reducing single plastic.