Lake Como: Italy's Gem ๐
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Lake Como: Italy's Gem ๐
Elizabeth Palumbi
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Lake Como remains a top destination for travelers seeking a peaceful retreat and an opportunity to explore the history and culture of the region. This itinerary will take you on a journey through the charming towns and villages that surround the lake, showcasing the best of what this idyllic destination has to offer.
Here is a simple 4 day itinerary to Lake Como staying in Varenna, and I recommend coming to Lake Como with the top things to do, see, and visit, in order to maximize your time here.
๐ Places to stay (luxury hotels, budget hotels)
๐ฝ Places to eat + drink (casual and upscale dining)
๐ธThings to do (charming towns, historic villas and gardens, boat tours, scenic pathways)
๐ค Essential transportation tips
BONUS: Experiences that are super popular (cooking class, etc)
Each day includes a step by step description with detailed insights. Check the guide or use the interactive map to look through the options and make plans. Itโs mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go.
This is a living guide - you will receive future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later! Feel free to send me an email with your feedback & tag me in your photos! @lifeofthetravelingpin
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Day 1: Arrive in Varenna
So you may wonder why are we setting the home base in Varenna? It's because its the easiest to get to by train, especially from Milan. Its about an hour long journey and it pulls into a tiny, two track station.
You can book your train via Rome2Rio (https://www.rome2rio.com) or on the direct site (https://www.trenord.it). Itโll run you about 6-10 euro. Prices can fluctuate based on the time of year!ย
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Elizabeth Palumbi
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Hello! My name is Elizabeth! Iโm here to help you prepare for your trip without having to do hours of research yourself! That's a win-win!!
My guides focus on:
- Places to Stay
- Itineraries ranging from 3 to 5 days
- Places to Eat and Drink
- Bookable Experiences
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About me:
- based out of New York City ๐
- meteorologist by day โก๏ธ๐ฆ๏ธ
- digital nomad for parts of the year
- studied abroad in Florence in college ๐ฎ๐น
- featured in Reuters and Bloomberg articles about traveling ๐๏ธ
- avid traveler (30+ states and 20+ countries!) ๐
- strong supporter of solo female travel ๐๐ผ
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Find me on Instagram ๐ธ @lifeofthetravelingpin for your daily female solo travels
Email me at lifeofthetravelingpin@gmail.com
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
34 places
34 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
6 links
6 links from the creator to go even deeper with more info
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Como, Province of Como, Italy
Menaggio, Province of Como, Italy
Tremezzo, Province of Como, Italy
Bellagio, Province of Como, Italy
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Varenna, Province of Lecco, Italy
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Architecture
Art
Boutique
Budget
Luxury
Foodie
History
Shopping
Nature
People & Culture
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Beach
Mountain
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