What we're doing in Italy
Milan
After a very short flight from Paris, we land at MXP outside of the city of Milan. We jump on a train to Milano Centrale, the main railway station directly in the city of Milan. We have a couple of hours to check out the station and local area before we catch our connection to Lake Como.
Varenna: Steep Hills & Stunning Views
After a train trip from Milan, we arrive at our first Lake Como destination: Varenna. Located in the Province of Lecco in the Italian region Lombardy, Varenna is nested up on the hilly banks of Lake Como.
Lake Como
We access our hotel via funicular! We're in for some stunning views.
We hike and take in the expansive mountain/lake vistas, explore the stone streets and historic churches, and enjoy delicious food and wine at lakeside cafes.
Hiking Lake Como
Como: Connecting with the Team and Wrapping Up the Trip (Lindsay)
After a couple of days in Varenna, we ferry south to meet up with the Columbia crew at our second Lake Como destination: the town of Como.
Lindsay takes the train back to Milan and flies home to New York, but Matt continues on with the Team to some amazing Italian destinations including Venice, Florence, and Rome (all these further points are identified on the map with light blue pins).