A nature guided tour in the romantic Varenna, on lake Como, leaded by Nadia, a native local guide licensed AIGAE (Italian Official Association for Nature Hiking Guides). 

A walking tour of about 3 km in the lovely Varenna, a picturesque medieval fishing village on lake Como,  located in front of Bellagio and Tremezzo.

A 2 hour walking experience  visiting famous attractions but also corners off the beaten track, meeting local artisans and experience Varenna like a local.

At the end of the tour  there ‘s the option of a unique experience aboard the traditional boat of Lake Como, the “LUCIA”. 

The boat was made famous by Alessandro Manzoni in the novel “I promessi sposi”.

One day tour in the old, quaint world of “Villa Fogazzaro Roi“, on the italian side of Lake Lugano.

An Hiking Tour for nature and culture lovers guided by Nadia, a AIGAE tour & Hiking Guide.

Visit “Villa Fogazzaro Roi”, a 19th Century bourgeois Family Home; it all stands still as in memory of  “The little world of the past”, a novel by Antonio Fogazzaro.

Discover nature and old fairy tale villages in a circular walk of circa 10 km.

Optional lunch in a typical “trattoria“.

An itinerary of circa 12 km along the old “Regia” way, the old connection route between Como and Bellagio. 

Enjoy your holiday guided by Nadia, local Hiking Guide licensed AIGAE (Official Italian Association for Nature Hiking Guides).

From Como to Brunate by funicular: beautiful view over the city, Villa Olmo, Cernobbio and the close by to Switzerland.

From Como to Brunate by funicular; beautiful view over the city, Villa Olmo, Cernobbio and close by to Switzerland.

On the walk-through beech and chestnut woods, “Monte Piatto” and the legendary “Pietra Pendula”, an erratic boulder with fascinating legends. 

Through ancient stone villages, nature, history, and panoramic views, we reach Torno, where the boat journey to Como gives us new photographic views.    

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Looking for a day trip on Lake Como starting from Argegno, in the west side of the lake?

Reach Pigra by funicular and walk about 14 km on a mountain trail between Lake Como and Lugano.

Enjoy your holiday guided by Nadia, local Hiking Guide licensed AIGAE (Official Italian Association for Nature Hiking Guides). A walking tour along the Val d’Intelvi, living the soul of nature, beauty and tradition:

• the ancient mountain trail on the peak of the mountains, with breathtaking views on Lake Como and Lugano.
• the local “Casera”, with tasting of the local typical  cheese, made in the old tradition of the valley.
• Natural green woods, stone hamlets on the steps of old merchants and travellers.

Have you ever seen the beautiful gardens of Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello, on Lake Como? Enjoy your day trip walking along the “Greenway of the Lake” guided by Nadia, Nature Hiking Guide licensed AIGAE, the Official Italian Association for Nature Hiking Guides.

Discover Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo,a masterpiece of the 18th century, situated opposite the Bellagio peninsula. The worldwide famous Italian botanical garden has thousand of plant species: rhododendron and azalea, pergolas with orange and camellia trees, cedars, palms, redwoods, plane trees and other exotic plants. Enjoy your walk in the nature along the “Greenway of the Lake”, an ancient connection path along medieval villages, old farmhouses and olive trees.

Visit Villa Balbianello, located near Lenno in the green peninsula of Avedo. A beautiful garden on different levels to exploit the characteristic of the promontory: in its central part the loggia, with two balconies facing east and west.

We will have lunch in a Trattoria, typical restaurant where you can taste the traditional cuisine of Lake Como.

Return by boat from Lenno to Tremezzo.

Possibility to complete your experience with a private boat trip (ask in advance for a quote).

Looking for 2, 3 or 4 days Trekking along the Viandante path, on Lake Como?
The right holiday for nature lovers, walking along an ancient passageway from Milano to Switzerland.

Live an exciting Trekking tour, more than 45 km walk along the coast from Lecco to Colico, a guided tour leaded by Nadia, local hiking guide licensed AIGAE (Italian Official Association for Nature Hiking Guides), discovering corners off the beaten truck.
Not only a naturalistic excursion but also tradition, culture and local food, a tour where you can feel and taste the soul of Lake Como.

Be our guest and choose the right option for your holiday: depending on your time we will suggest the best choice.

Looking for a day trip on Lake Como, in the surroundings of Varenna.

Visit the natural canyon of “Orrido di Bellano”, the mountain trail along the Viandante path, the medieval Vezio Castle.

Enjoy your holiday guided by Nadia, local Hiking Guide licensed AIGAE (Official Italian Association for Nature Hiking Guides). A walking tour along the Viandante path, living the soul of nature, beauty and tradition:

• the exciting experience of Orrido di Bellano, walking on wooden walkways above the waterfalls of a natural gorge
• the ancient mountain trail “Il Sentiero del Viandante”, walking through natural green woods on the steps of old merchants and travellers
• the local “Crotto”,a typical restaurant, with traditional food specialties kept in a temperate gorge
• the Castle of Vezio, a medieval tower where Queen Teodolinda, the Queen of Lombards, felt in love with the enchanting panorama of Lake Como

Looking for a guided tour on Lake Como, in the romantic Varenna?

An Hiking and walking tour of about 10 km in the lovely Varenna, a picturesque medieval fishing village on lake Como, situated in front of Bellagio and Tremezzo. Discover Varenna leaded by Nadia, a native local guide licensed AIGAE (Italian Official Association for Nature Hiking Guides). A Day experience walking mountain trails, visiting famous attractions but also corners off the beaten truck, tasting specialties of the traditional cuisine.

CASTLE of VEZIO, a medieval castle surrounded by nature and a breathtaking panorama with a view over the central part of the lake.

FIUMELATTE, the shortest river in Italy which was explored by Leonardo Da Vinci.

VILLA MONASTERO, a fascinating villa with a botanic garden with numerous botanic species.

VARENNA, a charming fishing medieval village, its colorful small streets and the “Walk of Lovers”.
Possibility to arrange Lunch in a typical restaurant or Picnic lunch with local products.