The garden on the water
The garden follows the shore with citrus trees, palms and agaves, and from the boat you see the villa and its terraces with Varenna's coloured houses next to it.
Villa Monastero in Varenna, by boat
Villa Monastero is a former convent turned villa in Varenna, on the eastern shore of Lake Como, with a botanical garden that runs for almost two kilometres along the water. It is open to visitors with its own tickets. Our Grand Lake Como and full-day tours pass in front of it and can stop in Varenna.
Stopping in Varenna
With the full-day Iconic Tour, 7 hours for €1,500, the stop in Varenna is part of the plan; with Grand Lake Como (6 hours) ask the captain for a shorter stop.
Visiting
Villa Monastero has its own opening days and tickets: check them on the villa's website before you go.
See it from the water.
Every one of these tours passes it. Prices are for the whole boat.
Good questions.
Can we start the tour from Varenna?
Yes, we pick up at Varenna's public pier with a supplement of €50.
Is Varenna worth a stop?
Yes: the lakefront walk, the small harbour and Villa Monastero are among the most beautiful on the lake.