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

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  • 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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  • @eisentzgruppe
    @eisentzgruppe ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @eric2005 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dominicdonoflio1429
    @dominicdonoflio1429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @marktorbay
    @marktorbay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @MathersOnTheMap  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!!!

  • @susieleiper
    @susieleiper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys are "arguably" the cutest!

  • @khadzak7496
    @khadzak7496 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video thanks 👌🏽Any suggestions for budget hotels in Varenna ? Please & thanks

  • @DrifterJourney
    @DrifterJourney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha the kiwi one is still the best!!

  • @jrwatkinsnow2000
    @jrwatkinsnow2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ryanrowe1975
    @ryanrowe1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @MathersOnTheMap  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ryanrowe1975
      @ryanrowe1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MathersOnTheMap Yes it is a beautiful place!

  • @glennirwin4710
    @glennirwin4710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ihave been there. Great memories. Nice video.

  • @doublea487
    @doublea487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @MathersOnTheMap  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @doublea487
      @doublea487 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @clivewbrown
    @clivewbrown ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @MathersOnTheMap  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Clive we really appreciate this!!!

  • @ola1707
    @ola1707 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mferraro8737
    @mferraro8737 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video. Just a question . What mode of payment is accepted in Varenna and Bellagio? Do shops like cafes, pizzerias , restaurants , souvenir shops accept prepaid cards, cc or cash? Hope you will be able to share your experience . Thank you .

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Credit cards with no foreign transaction fees or cash, don’t use prepaid cards.

  • @emmarowse8071
    @emmarowse8071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @MathersOnTheMap  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Emma!! 🙌🏻

    • @jkat9871
      @jkat9871 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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❤

  • @dr.dasaranongbet6914
    @dr.dasaranongbet6914 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the comp5 you booked the boat tour

  • @ozturktolga
    @ozturktolga 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love your channel. Another great video!

  • @reno7725
    @reno7725 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @MathersOnTheMap  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

  • @josephquattrone8421
    @josephquattrone8421 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful sights and to see all of your family having fun

  • @audreysepulveda4638
    @audreysepulveda4638 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jkat9871
    @jkat9871 ปีที่แล้ว

    @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
      @mattpronovost2170 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @vietho4306
    @vietho4306 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @vietho4306
      @vietho4306 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vietho4306 thank you have a great weekend!

  • @andreaskarz
    @andreaskarz ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TolyTheTolerBear
    @TolyTheTolerBear 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best views were Kevin eating the popsicle and Kevin shirtless at the beach (should’ve worn a Speedo though to maximize his dad bod hotness) 🤠😬

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha appreciate it!!!! 😂

  • @LizHouck
    @LizHouck 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤great video!

  • @thesansoms
    @thesansoms 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @sandeeptyagi11101
    @sandeeptyagi11101 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice 😀

  • @GaetanoBottalico
    @GaetanoBottalico ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @marknicholl438
    @marknicholl438 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @MathersOnTheMap  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @maxdavies9327
    @maxdavies9327 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 ????.

  • @toddbanaszewski5192
    @toddbanaszewski5192 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content. Thank you

  • @a004
    @a004 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which boat tour company?

  • @jemjr1628
    @jemjr1628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @MathersOnTheMap  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @jemjr1628 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @lee-3541
    @lee-3541 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @MathersOnTheMap  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!!!!

  • @brannen7
    @brannen7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @MathersOnTheMap  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

  • @JuanAlejandroT
    @JuanAlejandroT ปีที่แล้ว

    what time of the year was this taken?

  • @Roamingtheworldrockymountain
    @Roamingtheworldrockymountain ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you share the contact info for the boat ride?

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @KarlisAnsons
    @KarlisAnsons ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @billhurley5406
    @billhurley5406 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Sorry about the GoPro

  • @H2Dwoat
    @H2Dwoat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jonathan130
    @jonathan130 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @alessandro-alex144k
    @alessandro-alex144k ปีที่แล้ว

    15:07 - come i bambini .

  • @DiegoBiscaia
    @DiegoBiscaia ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @MathersOnTheMap  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @DiegoBiscaia ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @jkat9871
      @jkat9871 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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
    @91amh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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?!

  • @loujimenez8505
    @loujimenez8505 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You call it "Paleta "

  • @zoltanrusko4205
    @zoltanrusko4205 ปีที่แล้ว

    Varenna

  • @dogcatparty7371
    @dogcatparty7371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!!!

  • @osarmejia
    @osarmejia ปีที่แล้ว

    👁👁👍

  • @clareinnes2048
    @clareinnes2048 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please stay away from Varenna - it is being destroyed by all the tourists and the residents can’t function there properly any more. Go to another lovely lakeside town instead!

    • @khadzak7496
      @khadzak7496 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the tip. I was planning Varenna but now I shall keep your info in mind. Do you have another town as suggestion ?😊

  • @KristenCreamer
    @KristenCreamer ปีที่แล้ว

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