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A great opportunity to visit the most interesting attractions of VARENNA with a local guide: CASTLE of VEZIO,a medieval castle with a breathtaking scenery of the central part of the lake, FIUMELATTE, the shortest river in Italy which was explored by Leonardo Da Vinci, VILLA MONASTERO, a beautiful villa with a botanic garden of thousands of species, VARENNA, a charming fishing medieval village, its colourful small streets and the "Walk of Lovers".

An Hiking tour through the ancient Wayfarer path, between woods, tipical rural villages and breathtaking views on Lake Como. A real opportunity to live a unique experience with nature, mountains, silence and quiet.

Wonderful Hikingtour on Lake Como visiting the ORRIDO, a breathtaking natural gorge: we will cross the gorge walking on suspended walkways fixed to the rock wall, above the impetuous flowing of the Pioverna . Among dense forests , gardens,pictoresque old rural villages, we will reach the CASTLE OF VEZIO, a medieval Castle in a unique wonderful scenery in the central part of lake Como, in front of Bellagio, Tremezzo and Menaggio. Our Tour ends in VARENNA, typical village with its colorful houses and the walkway of lovers.

Discover Lake Como East Bank cycling on your e-bike. Admire stunning lake views. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a farmhouse. Live a unique experience cycling along the beautiful East Side of Como Lake. Learn curiosities from your friendly local guide while admiring the breathtaking viewsof the lake. Enjoy a very scenic, cultural tour along the east bank of Lake Como and its gems: from the most picturesque village of the whole lake – Varenna – through the ancient villages of Bellano and Corenno Plinio, up to the amazing peninsula of Piona and eventually to Colico. Visit along the way to the Orrido di Bellano, an impressive natural gorge, and the unique, Romanesque Abbey of Piona. For finishing the tour in the best way, it's time to tickle your tastebuds tasting local delicacies. Of course, you will appreciate this typical meal in a special location: a stone-walls farmhouse overlooking the lake.

A full-day experience in nature, hidden treasures and local specialties. Walking along old trails, finding past time signs. Snuggling up with your footsteps while feeling the scent of olive trees and the colors of wild flowers. Discover our old towns where time stands still, your mind breaks free and hidden ages still survive. Put the present day on hold and get yourself into history and nature: old mule tracks, mystery tales and woods, breathtaking views and local food, just as the old travellers. Your day starts with a “Goodmorning!” from Vezio Castle. Then you'll be walking on the old “Wayfarers' trail”; small picnic break with local honey and jam; lunch at a traditional Crotto restaurant at the end of the hike. After lunch you will visit one of the most important olive oil mill on the Lake before walking down to Bellano and catch the train back to Varenna. Varenna is very easy to reach by train from Milano. The same train goes back to Milano from Bellano.This tour is pet-friendly.

Take a nature walk along the banks of Lake Como during this small-group from Varenna. Learn about the local wildlife that inhabit the area including various bird species and walk along the ‘Greenway of the Patriarchs.’ Pass an English cemetery and learn about the natural phenomenon of the ‘fiumelatte’ before concluding the tour with visit the grand Villa Monastero.

If you enjoy some time in Milan, don’t miss the opportunity to visit Bergamo, easy to reach by train. Bergamo is a beautiful medieval city composed by Upper and Lower Bergamo. The most interesting part of the city is Upper Bergamo that you reach by a cable train, the“Funicolare”, with your guide. At arrival, explore the city with its defensive walls and old buildings, and spend some time in“Piazza Vecchia”, the most important square of Bergamo. The tour continues at the “Campanone”, the bell tower, from which to see at the whole city. Then, you admire the church of Santa Maria Maggiore built in Baroque style, a real gem! The wonders of the city are not finished, you walk to the “Antico Lavatoio” and the “Cittadella Viscontea” house of Visconti,a Real family of Bergamo. It’s time for a sweet surprise, you can taste the “gelato” in the ice-cream shop that invented the Stracciatella, a flavour composed by milk ice-cream and chocolate chips. A delicious ending not to forget this day!

In Bellano we will be welcomed by a local art expert on the eastern bank of Lake Como. We will walk through the side streets of the village visiting its squares and its ancient churches. It is here that we will learn about the legends related to the Bellano “Orrido” waterfall while we listen to the roar of the waters thundering in the rocky gorge of the creek. We will be surrounded by stunning lakes and mountains in an adventure full of art, history, curiosities and famous characters from Lario (Lake Como).

Nice view of lake Como and surrounding plus the several little villages around the water or clinged on the side of the Italian Alps. Learn a bit about local history, geography, food and wine. Your lunch possibly in a typical restaurant and the interesting visit to a winery!

Active tours, guided by geologists, archaeologists and natural Scientists, to discover nature, landscapes, history and traditions of Italy, off the typical tourist routes. We combine active experiences such as Hiking, Mountain Biking, Canoeing and cultural Experiences connected with typical Food, Wine and History. During the tour the Guide offers you a small snack to taste the tyipical local products. Presolana Peak is a white, calcareous mountain raising up among the Orobie Alps. Even if it is not the highest of the peaks, with its 2521 m above sea level it has always been considered a mecca for the alpinism. Escursions at the feet of this breathtaking mountain are a must if you are here! Trekkings of various levels of difficulties (to be chosen with the guide), great scenarios, traditional food

A nice place to visit, if you are staying in Milan, is Bergamo. It is easily accessible by a 50-minute train and can be visited in one day. When you arrive in Bergamo, you will meet your guide at the funicular, the cable car station. The tour will focus on the upper city, which is where the medieval city center is located. Once you arrive you will visit Piazza Vecchia, the main square of Bergamo and the Campanone, the bell tower, which is also a panoramic point of the city. Afterwards you will visit the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, from the Romanesque period, and decorated with the extravagance of the Baroque style. Other main attractions of your tour in Bergamo are the Antico Lavatoio and the Cittadella Viscontea. And best of all, Gelato! You will stop at the ancient “Gelateria”, where the favorite flavor of the Italians was invented, Stracciatella, milk-based ice cream with chocolate chips.

This square was the heart of Bergamo politics and houses a very ancient fountain "Fontana Contarini" which is a symbol of the place. Piazza Vecchia is located in Upper Bergamo and is also the most important place in the city.

Experience the beauty of Lake Como and the stunning views from atop the Swiss and Italian Alps on this full-day tour from Milan. Stop in the historic lakeshore village of Varenna—one of the lake’s most charming—and enjoy lunch in the Valtellina valley before ascending the Alps on the scenic Bernina Express train. The UNESCO-listed ride lets you straddle two countries and one of Europe’s great mountain ranges.