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Villa del Balbianello and Villa Monastero by boat

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When
All year round (check the timetables before you set off)
Outbound
5 min to Tavernola
Return
5 min

These are among the most beautiful villas on Lake Como. I'd recommend buying a ticket for each leg of the journey.

Visits inside Villa del Balbianello must be booked in advance.

The day, stop by stop

  1. 9:18 Pontile di Tavernola Como Boat departure
  2. 11:09 Lenno Tremezzina A 10-minute walk to the villa
  3. Villa del Balbianello Tremezzina Visit, booked in advance
  4. 14:50 Villa Monastero Varenna 13:29 boat from Lenno, visit to the villa
  5. 18:45 Pontile di Tavernola Como Back on the 15:50 boat

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