LAKE COMO VLOG Italy Travel Guide (Varenna, Bellagio & Menaggio)

Join us for 5 days in Lake Como (not just a day trip!) as we share the insider secrets that most visitors never discover. From quiet morning moments in Varenna to Bellagio after the crowds leave, this is Lake Como beyond the tourist rush.
After a month exploring Italy, our 4-day Lake Como stay proved to be the perfect finale to our adventure. Whether you’re planning a day trip from Milan or a longer Lake Como stay, this video shows you exactly what to expect, what it costs, and why this alpine lake has captivated travelers for centuries – plus what you can only experience with more time.
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What You’ll Discover:
🌸 Villa Cipressi Botanical Gardens in Varenna – Instagram Paradise
⛵ Ferry hopping across Lake Como – Bellagio and Menaggio
🏰 Villa Melzi Gardens in Bellagio – stunning lakefront paradise with sculptures
🚂 Epic 3-country train journey: Italy → Switzerland → Germany in one day!
💰 Real costs and practical tips for your Lake Como trip
💡 Local insights from 5 days of exploration

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🎥 Previous episode – Milan & Varenna: https://youtu.be/HbLRVutiQaE
🎥 Watch the full Italy series from the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nwcaW-PgEc&list=PL8DvUO0nQ89o63zeXhINDjwkxB3UBvzSG&pp=gAQBiAQB
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:52 – First impressions of Lake Como
01:56 – Villa Cipressi Botanical Gardens, Varenna
05:03 – Ferry to Bellagio
06:04 – Exploring Bellagio village
07:31 – Villa Melzi Gardens tour
11:45 – Discovering Menaggio
14:18 – Epic train journey begins: Italy to Munich via Switzerland

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