[ ](https://wa.me/393358210912?text=Hello%20MilanobyCar%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20the+Venice+private+day+tour+from+Milan.) Varenna Weather-- Private Day Trip from Milan — Since 1993# Varenna *Private Day Trip from Milan* One village on the eastern shore of Lake Como, seen properly: the castle above it, the gardens on the water, the little harbour. Door-to-door by private Mercedes, 8 hours, fixed price from **€600** per car. [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393358210912)[+39 335 821 0912](tel:+393358210912) Book this day trip Varenna, Lake Como · private and tailor-made ## Book this day trip See the price for your car now, then send the request: we confirm the driver and send a secure payment link. The itinerary is yours to change: tell us your stops in the notes. - CarsMercedes E-Class up to 2 guests, V-Class up to 6 - Pick-upYour hotel in Milan, or Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo (+€60) - PaymentNothing now: we confirm, then send a secure link Instant price From Milan (hotel or address) Tour Lake Como: Como & Bellagio Vehicle Mercedes E-Class Passengers *01***Price now**Fixed, per vehicle *02***We confirm**Within a few hours by day, 8 hours max overnight *03***Pay by link**Secure link once confirmed **Weekday price.** Saturdays and Sundays +20%, Christmas, New Year, Easter and Ferragosto +50%. The exact price for your date shows on the next step. Date Pick-up time Flight number Hotel name or pick-up address Drop-off at a different place Drop-off place Extra hours *optional* Lead passenger Email Mobile on the day Anything we should know *optional* Website Nothing is charged now. We confirm the car and driver, usually within a few hours during the daytime and within 8 hours at most overnight (Italian time), then send you a secure payment link. Cancellation as set out in our [terms](https://www.milanobycar.com/terms-and-conditions). Request received Thank you Your reference is We confirm the car and driver, usually within a few hours during the daytime and within 8 hours at most overnight (Italian time), then send you a secure payment link. 1993In Business Since NCCLicensed & Insured 80km from Milan Private Day Trip from Milan## A slow day in Varenna Most visitors see Varenna for an hour between two ferries. This day gives it the time it deserves. The village climbs from a tiny harbour up the slope of the eastern shore, with the medieval Castello di Vezio on the hill above, Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi along the water, and the Fiumelatte, a short, foaming stream, just to the south. It is about 80 km from Milan via Lecco, one of the more relaxed [day trips from Milan](https://www.milanobycar.com/day-trip-from-milan) for couples and families who want the lake without a long programme. With the car you save the steepest part of the day: your driver can take you up to the hamlet of Vezio for the castle so you walk only downhill to the village, and can move you between the village and the gardens if needed. Bellagio is a short ferry ride away if you want to add it. **The price is per vehicle, not per person**: from **€600** with an E-Class for two, from **€680** with a V-Class for up to six. ### Varenna Day at a Glance DepartureDoor-to-door, Milan hotel or airport Distanceabout 80 km each way · SS36 via Lecco Driveabout 1 h 15 min each way Package8 hours · 150 km included Extra hours€75 (E) · €85 (V) Group sizePrivate · up to 6 (V-Class) HighlightsCastello di Vezio · Villa Monastero · Lovers’ Walk · Fiumelatte [Book Your Varenna Day](#mci-book) Suggested Itinerary — Fully Customisable## Varenna Day Trip Itinerary An unhurried 8-hour day: castle in the morning, village and lunch at midday, gardens or a riverside walk in the afternoon. **Tailor-made, always.** This itinerary is our suggestion only: every MilanobyCar day trip is tailor-made. Change the stops, the order and the timing as you like, or tell us your own plan in the booking notes. **Your driver, your local insider.** Our chauffeurs are not licensed tour guides and do not guide you inside museums or sites, but they know these places well from years on the road: ask them for the best viewpoints, where to eat, where to stroll and how to avoid the busiest spots. If you would like a licensed guide, we can book one for you. Departure ### Pick-up at your hotel in Milan Your driver meets you in the lobby and takes the SS36 north to Lecco, then the eastern shore road. From Linate or Bergamo airport the day can start at arrivals. Depart around 9:00Included in package Castello di Vezio ### The castle above Varenna A medieval watchtower over the lake, traditionally linked to the Lombard queen Theodolinda, with an olive garden, a small exhibition on the Lariosaurus fossil reptile and falconry displays on many days. It opens from early March to the beginning of November. Your driver takes you up to Vezio; the walk down to the village takes about 20 minutes. Around 10:20–11:45Ticket not included The village ### Piazza San Giorgio, the harbour and the Lovers’ Walk The 14th-century church of San Giorgio on the main square, the lanes that drop to the harbour, and the Passeggiata degli Innamorati, a promenade built out over the water towards the ferry landing. 11:45–12:45Free to walk Lunch ### Lunch by the water Lake fish, polenta and local cheeses from the Valsassina. Your driver can suggest a place with a terrace on the lake and book a table. Around 13:00–14:15Meal not included Afternoon ### Villa Monastero or the Fiumelatte The botanical garden of Villa Monastero runs along the shore for nearly 2 km; the house museum can be visited too. Or walk about 20 minutes south to the Fiumelatte, about 250 m long and running only from spring to autumn. With more time, the ferry to Bellagio is a 15–20 minute crossing. 14:15–15:45Tickets not included Return ### Back to your hotel in Milan Your driver collects you in Varenna for the drive back via Lecco. Drop-off at another address, at Linate or at Bergamo airport is possible. Back around 17:00Extra hours bookable Fixed Rates — Updated October 2026## Varenna Day Trip Prices — 8-Hour Private Car Prices are **per vehicle** for the whole 8-hour day with 150 km included, whatever the number of passengers. Saturdays and Sundays +20%, major holidays +50%, airport pick-up +€60. **Extra hours €75 with the E-Class, €85 with the V-Class**, bookable in the form below. Mercedes E-Class Up to 2 passengers from **€600**8-hour package · per vehicle - •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel - •English-speaking chauffeur - •8 hours · 150 km included [Book This](#mci-book) Families & groups Mercedes V-Class Up to 6 passengers from **€680**8-hour package · per vehicle - •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel - •English-speaking chauffeur - •8 hours · 150 km included [Book This](#mci-book) Mercedes S-Class 2 passengers · Premium On Request8-hour package · per vehicle - •Executive luxury sedan - •English-speaking chauffeur [Request Quote](https://www.milanobycar.com/contact-us) #### Included in the price - ✓Private Mercedes and English-speaking chauffeur for the whole day - ✓Door-to-door pick-up and return in Milan - ✓Fuel, motorway tolls and parking for the car - ✓Bottled water on board - ✓Child seats on request, free of charge - ✓Driver waiting while you visit #### Not included — paid separately - ✕Castello di Vezio ticket - ✕Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi garden tickets - ✕Ferry tickets, if you cross the lake - ✕Meals and drinks - ✕Licensed local guide (bookable on request) The Route## Milan to Varenna: The Route About 80 km on the SS36 via Monza and Lecco, then along the eastern shore of the Lecco branch: around 1 hour 15 minutes, a little more on summer weekends. SS36 Milan – Lecco · eastern shoreOptional ferry to BellagioAirportsPossible stops Frequently Asked Questions## Varenna Day Trip from Milan — FAQ How far is Varenna from Milan? About 80 km. The drive takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on the SS36 via Lecco and the eastern lake road, a little more on summer weekends. How much does a private day trip from Milan to Varenna cost? From €600 per car with a Mercedes E-Class (up to 2 passengers) and from €680 with a V-Class (up to 6), for 8 hours with 150 km included. Saturdays and Sundays are +20%, major holidays +50%, and extra hours cost €75 (E-Class) or €85 (V-Class). Is a whole day in Varenna too long? Not if you include the castle, a villa garden and a long lunch, which are hard to fit in a short stop between ferries. If you want more, Bellagio is a 15–20 minute ferry ride away, or the Orrido di Bellano, a gorge ten minutes north, can be added by car. Is Varenna suitable for people who cannot walk much? The centre has steps and slopes down to the harbour, and Vezio is uphill. The car helps: we take you up to Vezio and can collect you near the gardens. Tell us in the booking notes and we plan the day around it. When are the sights open? Castello di Vezio opens from early March to early November. Villa Monastero’s garden is open most of the year with shorter hours in winter. The Fiumelatte usually flows from late March to October. In winter Varenna is very quiet, which some visitors prefer. Is a guide included? No. Your driver is not a licensed tour guide and does not guide you inside the sites, but after years on these roads he knows Varenna well and can recommend the best viewpoints, places and restaurants, and give you practical tips for the day. A licensed local guide can be booked on request. ### Varenna by private car or by train? Varenna has its own station, about an hour from Milan, and the train is a good option for a short visit. A private car adds the comfort of a door-to-door day, the ride up to Vezio, and the freedom to combine Varenna with Lecco, Bellano or a ferry to Bellagio without watching the timetable. ### What to know before you go Parking in Varenna is very limited and the village fills up on summer weekends, so a weekday or the spring and early autumn months are the most pleasant. Ferries to Bellagio and Menaggio leave from the landing at the end of the Lovers’ Walk. ### How much is a Varenna day trip? MilanobyCar charges a fixed price per car: from €600 for two passengers in a Mercedes E-Class and from €680 for up to six in a V-Class, for 8 hours with 150 km included, driver, fuel, tolls and parking. Weekends +20%, holidays +50%. [Explore all private day trips from Milan →](https://www.milanobycar.com/day-trip-from-milan) ## Book Your Varenna Day Trip — Private Mercedes from Milan 8 hours, English-speaking driver, door-to-door. One village, at your own pace. 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