Lake Como In 3 Days - Varenna or Bellagio Which is Better?

In Episode 143, we end our 23-day Eurotrip in one of the most beautiful places in the world, Lake Como Italy. While on the lake we explore the towns of Varenna and Bellagio and get a chance to cruise around on a boat for a day.
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[@josephquattrone8421]

Beautiful sights and to see all of your family having fun

[@ozturktolga]

I really love your channel. Another great video!

[@marktorbay]

Wow, thanks guys for bringing back some amazing memories, we went there for my friends wedding, we stayed in a hotel on the waterfront in Bellagio and caught the ferry across the lake to a very small town to a small church (it looks like it was where you were) the bride turned up in a Riva and that was what the bride and groom left in after the wedding. Was the most beautiful place and event in my life. Thanks for bringing it back to me xxx

[@MathersOnTheMap]

You got it! Glad you were able to bring back memories from it. Lake como is so beautiful! Sounds like the wedding/trip was amazing!!!

[@DrifterJourney]

Beautiful people.....Beautiful places.......Beautiful palm tree. The kiwi one!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Haha the kiwi one is still the best!!

[@dominicdonoflio1429]

Love your dad lol he's so funny ! Editing is also on point smoooooooth transitions !

[@ryanrowe1975]

Varenna has a great view of a small town and good touring around the place of Italy got a nice favorite restaurant to tryout and new cuisine food! Riding the boat all of these spots are awesome to discover and a lot of exciting things to come across from Varenna to Venice, Italy!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Couldn’t agree more Ryan! It’s a beautiful place!

[@ryanrowe1975]

@@MathersOnTheMap Yes it is a beautiful place!

[@susieleiper]

You guys are "arguably" the cutest!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Susie 😁

[@glennirwin4710]

Ihave been there. Great memories. Nice video.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Glenn!

[@jrwatkinsnow2000]

I was just there in September! Already planning a Switzerland/lake como trip. Airbnb in varenna sounds ideal.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Right! Such a beautiful place!

[@emmarowse8071]

Another beautiful video but what’s always so helpful in your films is to be given prices and tips. Lake Como is certainly now on my list of places to visit. Enjoy the rest of your adventure everyone 😊

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Emma!! 🙌🏻

[@jkat9871]

@@MathersOnTheMap Loved this video as I’m preparing a trip there with my niece in May 2023. Two questions for you, what town is the jumping bridge in (Varenna?) and also you said there was a spot you wanted to take a picture of in Bellagio and hoped it wasn’t too crowded. What spot was that (and did you get the picture?) thanks❤

[@elizabethhouck5865]

❤great video!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Elizabeth!

[@doublea487]

Great episode, my wife and I are planning a trip to Lake Como next month and your video gave us some great tips and info. Especially to stay in Varenna instead of Bellagio. Hey Taylor, my wife liked your back pack and was wondering where you got that from. Enjoy your next adventure and looking forward to another awesome video.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you!! Enjoy your upcoming trip, Varenna is the move!

[@doublea487]

@@MathersOnTheMap thanks for the response. Any updates on the pack back. My wife is looking for one for our upcoming trip.

[@eisentzgruppe]

Born and raised nearby Lake Como here. I prefer Varenna and in general eastern branch (Lecco side), it is less known but a way better landscape

[@eric2005]

It’s not even a comparison. Bellagio isn’t worth a visit, never mind an overnight.

[@clivewbrown]

Really enjoyed your portrait of Lake Como via Varenna and Bellagio.Your wit and family are charming. Sorry about the loss of the footage, sigh.....subscribed to channel, all the best.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Clive we really appreciate this!!!

[@ola1707]

Can you please share the Airbnb you stayed love your videos ❤

[@leezynel7203]

Who doesn't enjoy a good "bridge jumping"? 👍 No worries... you are not alone in having video gear resting at the bottom of body of water! 😂 Scenes of Lake Como from the boat cruise and the shoreline were both cool! 👍 Yeah, I am more into active travel... shopping, sightseeing not really my thing.... 👎 We are headed to Baja ☀🌵 on Sunday... our agenda includes... scuba diving, hiking along the Pacific coast near Todos Santos and "movie night" at Flora Farms... Cabo is truly our second home! Recommend any places along the east coast of Baja that you guys enjoyed and might be worth checking out? -Lee

[@MathersOnTheMap]

aghhh enjoy Baja!!! Taylor is sooo jealous of flora farms it’s her favorite! La Postora beach is where we camped out and surfed (lots of overlanders there) not too far from todos but other than that we didn’t explore too too much besides todos before heading down to cabo and east cape. Enjoy the trip!!!!

[@dr.dasaranongbet6914]

What is the comp5 you booked the boat tour

[@reno7725]

I’m going in a vacation with my girlfriend’s family (cruise) and staying in lake Como - thank you so much for this video - you guys are awesome. We’re from Long Island so wait til they get a load of us lol. You guys mentioned renting your own boat - was it worth it , not worth it - would you have done it for yourselves ? My girlfriend and I are adventurous

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Sounds like it will be a blast! The private boat tour was nice, not having to worry at all and seeing all the sights was amazing. I think there are definitely some trade offs, not sure if there are any limitations on how far you can go etc with renting a boat, we didn’t look much into it

[@jkat9871]

@Mathers On The Map Loved this video as I’m preparing a trip there with my niece in May 2023. Two questions for you, what town is the jumping bridge in (Varenna?) and also you said there was a spot you wanted to take a picture of in Bellagio and hoped it wasn’t too crowded. What spot was that (and did you get the picture?) thanks❤

[@mattpronovost2170]

I know I'm not the ones who posted the video lol but I can certainly help you out here :) The Bride that you saw is actually in a small town a bit south of Bellagio called Nesso. Many travel here via a boat or yacht but I do believe there is also a ferry station here. For the picture, I am assuming they wanted to get one at the top of the stairs on Salita Serbelloni Street as that is a very popular instagram/tourist photo opportunity. Hope this helps you and if you're struggling with deciding between Varenna or Bellagio to stay in, I'd ask myself, "Do I want to be in a more busy town but one with so many options for restaurants, a great nightlife scene, and endless things to do? OR do I want a more quaint/small town that is equally as beautiful with less to do but also less tourists and more laid-back feel?" The reason I chose Bellagio over Varenna for my upcoming trip is because Bellagio is much more active in the nighttime in terms of restaurants and people out so it is very nice to take a walk and just be in that energy. In Varenna, I assume most nothing will be open past 9:30 which means the whole town is asleep. I just personally prefer a more vibrant town and even though it is more touristy I found that if I stayed in Varenna I'd be wanting to spend most of my days in Bellagio anyways since it has a lot to do and so I figured I'd be better off staying there all together! Hope this helps you out and enjoy your trip!

[@marknicholl438]

Your videos are great. Just wondering if the ferries from Vareena to Bellagio run everyday and what time in the mornings do they start?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Mark! I think so?! Not 100% sure tho

[@jemjr1628]

Wowwwww! This is my favorite trip over seas you have taken. I have to assume that you guys did all this after Ireland? Was it easy to travel through Europe? I might just be your number one fan when I can possibly detect Taylor had a slight sniffle in the video. Was I right?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

You were right John! Haha but yes europe is very easy to navigate most of not all speak some English. This was after Ireland. We did Ireland -> Croatia -> Italy

[@jemjr1628]

@@MathersOnTheMap can’t wait for the next vlog. Have a great week

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks John! You too!!! We appreciate the support 🙌🏻

[@KarlisAnsons]

someone dying at the end of the video :D :D :D

[@maxdavies9327]

I cannot believe in your video and the description you do not mention where you stayed in Varenna !!!! CRAZY !!! Thats why people watch a vid to find out the places where people stay.... and hear there opinion. BIG BO BO ????.

[@billhurley5406]

Great video. Sorry about the GoPro

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Bill!

[@vietho4306]

Hi, great content! May I ask which Go Pro camera did you use for this? Thanks

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Luan! We use GoPro Hero 10 amzn.to/36b9MsN (this is our affiliate link if you want to support us!)

[@vietho4306]

@@MathersOnTheMap Cheers, I will check it out! Keep up the great work!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

@@vietho4306 thank you have a great weekend!

[@alexdefconiii6967]

15:07 - come i bambini .

[@thesansoms]

I am SO SORRY you lost your GoPro footage… that is a huge fear of ours! 🥺 Awesome video though!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you so much! Yea I totally sucked, but things happen unfortunately nothing we can do 🙁

[@audreysepulveda4638]

What’s the name of your boat rental company in lake Como

[@GaetanoBottalico]

Loving where your parents stayed, can you please share the name of the Airbnb? thanks and love your video!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Hey Gaetano! Thanks so much! Here is the link to the Airbnb! abnb.me/ifndHyQJexb

[@jonathan130]

looks nice but honestly i prefer flater landscapes. Mountains makes me anxious.

[@andreaskarz]

Please write the contacts for the boat charter and the addresses of the bakery etc. ;-)

[@a004]

Which boat tour company?

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, i feel your pain, I’m currently in Lisbon, the whole place feels like it’s uphill 😁. Fantastic city, have you been?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Yes we have! We love Portugal! Make sure to get the shot of cherry liquor! ginjinha

[@brannen7]

I'm staying in Varenna for 3 nights in May. Great video by-the-way! I'd like to rent that same private tour boat with the same time frame and route. Could you reply with some info; the boat company, time needed to rent and price? Any info would be appreciated. You did the exact private boat trip that I've dreamt to do w/my wife.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you! We booked with www.comoclassicboats.com and went around 11:00 am I believe don’t recall the price unfortunately it was also split by 8 people

[@zoltanrusko4205]

Varenna

[@JuanAlejandroT]

what time of the year was this taken?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

August

[@Roamingtheworldrockymountain]

Can you share the contact info for the boat ride?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

We used Como Classic Boats! Here the link: www.comoclassicboats.com/en/wooden-boat-rental-como/venetian-limousine/

[@DiegoBiscaia]

Hi! Do you suggest using Como as a base city to visit Bellagio and other cities OR staying directly in Bellagio? I will stay for 3 full days with my wife. If you can give your opinion, that would be great!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Bellagio is very very touristy, we didn't stay in Como since that's pretty far from Bellagio. We stayed in Varenna which we loved, it was quieter and low key but easy to get to and from other places.

[@DiegoBiscaia]

@@MathersOnTheMap Thanks for the information. Greetings from Brazil and congratulations on your excellent work!

[@jkat9871]

@Mathers On The Map Loved this video as I’m preparing a trip there with my niece in May 2023. Two questions for you, what town is the jumping bridge in (Varenna?) and also you said there was a spot you wanted to take a picture of in Bellagio and hoped it wasn’t too crowded. What spot was that (and did you get the picture?) thanks❤

[@91amh]

Why do Americans say “grazi-yay” - picked up on this when staying in the Amalfi coast last year. How can it be that hard to pronounce?!

[@cosettapessa6417]

Anglophones

[@osarmejia]

👁👁👍

[@dogcatparty7371]

Try to do a video about Incredible Tiny Homes in Newport, Tennessee, near the Smoky Mountains National Park and North Carolina. Call first to make an appointment as Randy & Amanda Jones are trying to keep their TOW communities safe, quiet, friendly, and focused on meeting customer deadlines. They have a wide variety of staff and neighbors to interview. Best Wishes to All!!! 9/20/2022 Great videos here!!!

[@user-hx9nc6pt1d]

Need one of these sandwiches! We’re here now and haven’t come across anything other than restaurants. Where did you find them? @mathersonthemap