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Bellagio, the pearl of lake Como

Gardens Villa Melzi, the village and the surrounding area, a trip through the centuries

Where
Ferry Bellagio - Lungo Lario Manzoni 1
Availability
Every day - by reservation
Duration/Length
6 hours
Costs
Starting from
79 €
Contacts
+39 3478487036
cristina.rovelli61@gmail.com

A walk through one of the most picturesque villages in Italy. Perched on the tip of the promontory that separates the two southern branches of Lake Como, Bellagio and its surroundings show us a rich history witnessed by architectural jewels such as the church of San Giacomo and Villa Melzi; a lively center with wine bars, delis and shops; views to great effect with the mountains that overlook the lake; traditional fishing boats moored in the ports of the hamlets of Loppia e Pescallo.


Costs

Starting from 79 €

Includes

Guided tour with detailed naturalistic historical explanations by an expert and qualified guide AIGAE.


Exclusions and Extra costs

Gardens Villa Melzi entry ticket not included ( €6,50 each )


Notes

Restaurant or packed lunch at the expense of the participants.

Discounts for groups over two participants.


Other links

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https://pacrisca-centro-culturale-e-di-educazione.business.site

Places

The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi

  • Active & Green
The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi
56 mt

The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi

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The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi
56 mt

Villa serbelloni

In the village of Bellagio, "the pearl of Lake Como", is home to one of the most evocative historical residences of the Lario
  • Art & Culture
Villa serbelloni
353 mt

Bellagio

Villas, parks, a romantic lakefront and a maritime history museum. Bellagio is one of the most famous places on Lake Como
  • Villages
Bellagio,Como Lake
781 mt

The Villa Melzi d’Eril Gardens

In Bellagio, the gardens of Villa Melzi which stretch foralmost a kilometre along the Lake Como, attract thousands of visitors each year
  • Art & Culture
@inlombardia - Villa Melzi D'Eril, Bellagio
919 mt

Museum of navigation instruments

  • Art & Culture
Museum of Navigation Instruments
1.43 km

The Plane Trees of Villa Carlotta

  • Lakes
The Plane Trees of Villa Carlotta
2.26 km

Villa Carlotta

Villa Carlotta, located on the shores of Lake Como near the village of Tremezzo, is a triumph of natural and architectural beauty.
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Villa Carlotta, Lago di Como
2.26 km

Tremezzina

It's a village-garden on Lake Como: let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the villas and parks, with their colours and perfumes.
  • Villages
Vista di Tremezzina (CO)
2.41 km

Botanical park of villa carlotta

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Botanical Park of Villa Carlotta
2.53 km

5 Thing-To-Do in Bellagio

The Pearl of Lake Como is a beauty to discover in every season
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Fiumelatte

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Fiumelatte Varenna
2.69 km

Museo di ceramiche antiche Giuseppe Gianetti

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Museo Giuseppe Gianetti
3.03 km

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
3.24 km

Church of San Giovanni Battista

Discover the oldest church in Varenna, one of the first built on Lake Como when Christianity was beginning to spread.
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Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista Varenna
3.24 km

Church of San Giorgio

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Chiesa di San Giorgio Varenna
3.24 km

The Magnolia of Villa Monastero

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The Magnolia of Villa Monastero
3.25 km

Villa Cipressi

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Villa Cipressi Varenna
3.26 km

Ornithology and Natural Science Civic Museum "Luigi Scanagatta"

Ornithology and Natural Science Civic Museum "Luigi Scanagatta"
3.27 km

Varenna

The fishermen's village newly popular as a picture postcard destination, with itineraries of art and nature
  • Villages
Ph: I Mille
3.27 km

Events

Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, 23829, Varenna, LC
23/07/2025
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Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfarer's path
2.92 km

Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, 23829, Varenna, LC
30/07/2025
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Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfarer's path
2.92 km

Omaggio a Ornella Vanoni... in Jazz

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12/07/2025
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Omaggio a Ornella Vanoni... in Jazz
3.24 km

Aspettando Ferragosto

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
14/07/2025
  • Music and show
Aspettando Ferragosto
3.24 km

Abba Fever

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
18/07/2025
  • Music and show
Abba Fever
3.24 km

Concerto da camera IV

Chiesa di San Giorgio
Varenna, piazza San Giorgio, 23829
20/07/2025
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Concerto da camera IV
3.24 km

Stefano di Battista, Jazz Quartet

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
25/07/2025
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Stefano di Battista, Jazz Quartet
3.24 km

Cinatra. La strada delle stelle

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
30/07/2025
  • Music and show
Cinatra. La strada delle stelle
3.24 km

O.I.& B., Zucchero Tribute Band

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
02/08/2025
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O.I.& B., Zucchero Tribute Band
3.24 km

Gran Galà Lirico Sinfonico

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11/08/2025
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Gran Galà Lirico Sinfonico
3.24 km

Mercury Legacy

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29/08/2025
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Mercury Legacy
3.24 km

Uto Ughi e Bruno Canino

Villa Cipressi
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3.25 km

Cuartet Ellington: The Duke

Villa Cipressi
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05/08/2025
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3.25 km

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Giardini di Olivedo
05/07/2025
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3.27 km

Oscar Movie Ensemble

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Milano Virtuosa

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3.28 km

Luca Stocco e Elena Piva

Chiesa di Santa Marta
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08/08/2025
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Luca Stocco e Elena Piva
3.28 km

Sea Quartet

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
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Ken Scott: moda e fiori a Villa Monastero

Villa Monastero
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3.28 km

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Viale dei giardini
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