BELLAGIO Hike Tour & Villas
The tour starts in Bellagio. Experience the intense green and blue of Lake Como hiking through charming historic villages and woods. An easy hike of about 8 km, a scenic journey that will make you feel as though you have been transported back into early Italy, with stunning views around every corner.
We will explore this famous hamlet walking along its picturesque steep stone alleys, admiring the elegance of its boutiques, continuing up to Pescallo and Aureggio crossing lush gardens and olive groves passing by noble mansions and villas. We will visit the ancient coloured village of San Giovanni. From this point it’s a steep path up. We will immerse in nature, hiking through enchanted woods to reach a suggestive restaurant with spectacular views over the lake. Here we will stop for our delicious lunch. A great opportunity to get to know better your new travel companions over a glass of red wine. The tour ends at the magnificent gardens of Villa Melzi.
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BELLAGIO Hike Tour & Villas
What's included in BELLAGIO Hike Tour & Villas
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bellagio
Explore this world famous hamlet walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys admiring the elegance of its boutiques.
Borgo di Pescallo
Discover this hidden authentic village most beloved by famous poets and writers.
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Stroll through the picturesque alleys of San Giovanni, a characteristic charming fishing village just south of Bellagio. At this point it’s a steep path up to "I mulini del Perlo", a suggestive hike through enchanted woods with spectacular views over the lake.
Inclusions
- Entrance Tickets to Villa Melzi's Gardens (Tickets provided only during the opening days)
- Bellagio & Surroundings Hiking Tour
- Delicious, genuine typical food samplings and a glass of wine
- Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 8
- Friendly English speaking nature tour guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
- Any admissions for visits not mentioned in the program
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Please bring a bottle of water; alternatively you can purchase one near the meeting point.
- We highly recommend you bring a reusable bottle of water on this walking tour as we are on the way to reducing single plastic.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- In case of bad weather conditions the tour will be cancelled.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet us outside Ristorante La Goletta (Opposite Hotel Florence in Bellagio). Our local nature tour guide will be there to welcome you holding a sign with our company name "Taste & Travel Italy".
End Points
- The tour ends at the magnificent gardens of Villa Melzi, 10 minutes walk from the Bellagio Boat Terminal.
