Walking tour: Tremezzo, Isola Comacina , Villa Balbianello
(7) Reviews
Province of Como
About
At 9:30 starts our walking tour from Tremezzo, typical village looking the central part of the lake, in front of Bellagio and Varenna. We walk from Tremezzo to Ossuccio through an ancient connection road, the "Greenway of the lake" discovering gentle paths, hidden corners of local history and enchanting lake views. We reach Ossuccio and from there the Comacina island by public boat. Comacina island is the only one island of Lake Como, one of the most interesting archeological sites in northern Italy for the early Middle Ages. The area, called Zoca de l'Oli for its mild climate, is covered by mediterranean vegetation and olive trees for the production of local oil. From Comacina Island return...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tickets ENTRANCE TICKETS , Isola Comacina and Villa Balbianello
Guided tour leaded by Nadia, Nature Hiking Guide AIGAE, Ital. Off. Ass. for Nature Hiking Guides
ENTRANCE TICKETS , Isola Comacina and Villa Balbianello, about £ 30
LUNCH (possibility of Lunch in a local restaurant, inform me in advance for booking)
PUBLIC BOAT TRANSPORT by return from Lenno to Tremezzo, about £ 2
Meeting Points
Departure
Tremezzo
Landing stage Tremezzo
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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Items | Walking tour: Tremezzo, Isola Comacina , Villa Balbianello
Itinerary
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Isola Comacina
Isola Comacina is a small wooded island of Italy's Lake Como.
The area, called Zoca de l'Oli for its mild climate, is covered by mediterranean vegetation and olive trees for the production of local oil.
The only one island of Lake Como, is among the most interesting archeological sites in northern Italy for the early Middle Ages.
The island was besieged for a good deal of time by the Lombards under Authari.
The island was invaded in 1169 by Frederick Barbarossa and soldiers from the town of Como, who set fire to the island.
TICKET ENTRANCE NOT INCLUDED
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Villa del Balbianello
Villa del Balbianello is a villa located on the top of the small wooded peninsula of Dosso d'Avedo, in the south-west branch of Lake Como. Villa del Balbianello is famous for its elaborate terraced gardens, with a famous loggia which allowed viewers to admire two different panoramas of the lake, from east to west.
The location of the Villa was also used for famous films: Star Wars (2002), Casino Royale (2006), His Demise (2016), A month by the lake (1995) and many others.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Greenway del Lago di Como
From Tremezzo, walking through ancient villages and gentle paths, we will walk to Ossuccio along an antique Roman connection road, the "Greenway of the Lake" (roughly m 100 level difference, about 8 km). By the way, enchanting panoramas on the lake, nature and local history.
Walking tour: Tremezzo, Isola Comacina , Villa Balbianello
(7) Reviews
Province of Como
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About
At 9:30 starts our walking tour from Tremezzo, typical village looking the central part of the lake, in front of Bellagio and Varenna. We walk from Tremezzo to Ossuccio through an ancient connection road, the "Greenway of the lake" discovering gentle paths, hidden corners of local history and enchanting lake views. We reach Ossuccio and from there the Comacina island by public boat. Comacina island is the only one island of Lake Como, one of the most interesting archeological sites in northern Italy for the early Middle Ages. The area, called Zoca de l'Oli for its mild climate, is covered by mediterranean vegetation and olive trees for the production of local oil. From Comacina Island return...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tickets ENTRANCE TICKETS , Isola Comacina and Villa Balbianello
Guided tour leaded by Nadia, Nature Hiking Guide AIGAE, Ital. Off. Ass. for Nature Hiking Guides
ENTRANCE TICKETS , Isola Comacina and Villa Balbianello, about £ 30
LUNCH (possibility of Lunch in a local restaurant, inform me in advance for booking)
PUBLIC BOAT TRANSPORT by return from Lenno to Tremezzo, about £ 2