We arrive in Varenna on a Tuesday afternoon in late August. We'll enjoy the waterfront area and perhaps visit the gardens at Villa Monastero. I've booked a one hour Boat Cruise from 18:00-19:00 that afternoon with TaxiBoat Varenna, followed by dinner at Il Cavatappi.
Unfortunately our full day in Varenna is on a Wednesday and Villa del Balbienello will be closed. The Ferry Schedule has been updated to include Summer 2016 information and this special route: Summer 2016: VARENNA - VILLA CARLOTTA - BELLAGIO - VARENNA 13.80 adult, 11.10 senior sounds like a good plan for us. Any opinions on Villa Carlotta and on this route?
Depart Varenna at 09:23
Arrive at Tremezzina's Villa Carlotta at 9:56 (we pay our own entry to the Villa & Gardens - 9 Euro each)
Depart Villa Carlotta at 12:25
Arrive at Bellagio at 12:45 (we'll have lunch at 13:00 at La Fontana Bellagio, and then enjoy a walk around the area)
Depart Bellagio at 15:45, Arrive back in Varenna at 15:58
A return to our B&B for a rest if necessary. Dinner reservation at Al Prato that evening.
Does this sound like a good plan to appreciate the area in our short time there?