02/06/2026
A Bellagio–Varenna combination is one of the best half-day outings on Lake Como because both towns are compact, scenic and easily reachable by a short ferry ride ⛴️
Spend about 2 hours in Bellagio .. then..
•Ferry to Varenna.
•Visit Villa Monastero.
•Hike 20–30 minutes uphill to Castello di Vezio for one of the best viewpoints over Lake Como.
•Return to Varenna for lunch or gelato.
OR: start in Varenna first, then visit Bellagio and lunch at Grand Villa Serbelloni hotel, with mountain & lake views ❤️