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A private tour between culture and taste: Varese and its Holy Mount

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Varese - palazzo Estense
Varese - way to the Sacred Mount - 14th chapel
Varese - Sacred Mount - aerial view
Varese - Sacred Mount - viewpoint
Varese - Sacred Mount - local distillery

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Overview

A few kilometers away from Milan and Como lies Varese, a quite unknown destination which, indeed, was chosen as a leisure site by many wealthy and aristocrats families between the 17th and 20th century. The town has thus become a "garden city", thanks to the several gorgeous villas and their gardens.
This private tour will allow you to explore the artistic and architectural wonders of Varese town centre, besides of enjoying a typical dessert in a historical cafeteria. Later, you will reach the UNESCO heritage of the Sacred Mount, a Renaissance sanctuary connected to the valley by a cobbled way, dotted by fourteen magnificent baroque chapels. On the small and charming village close to the sanctuary, Santa Maria del Monte, you will enjoy an exclusive tasting of Borducan, a liqueur made of orange and aromatic herbs.

What's Included

  • Snacks Tasting of a typical local sweet, in a historic cafeteria
  • Alcoholic beverages Tasting of a local liqueur, served with a slice of cake
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Piazza Monte Grappa
21100 Varese VA, Italy

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What To Expect

Palazzo e Giardini Estensi

The palace was built in a Lombard "Barocchetto" style with Neoclassical influences, as a leisure residence for Francesco III D'Este, Duke of Modena and Reggio Emilia. After the Duke's death and due to the high maintenance costs, the palace changed various owners until it was bought in 1837 by Carlo Pellegrini Robbioni, who made some modifications to the garden, according to the English romantic taste of the age. In 1882 the mansion was acquired by Varese City Hall and open to the public the following year.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sacro Monte Unesco di Varese

In the small village of Santa Maria del Monte, close to Varese, the tradition tells about a Romanesque monastery dedicated to the Virgin since the 11th century. In 1472 the site was entirely reconstructed, since the pristine structure was no more sufficient to provide shelter and hospitality to the great number of pilgrims coming from the surroundings. In XVII century, a series of 14 chapels was built along the cobbled way connecting to the sanctuary, under the art direction of Giuseppe Bernascone. The chapels are beautifully integrated in the landscape and are symbolically associated to the Mysteries of Rosary
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Snacks. Tasting of a typical local sweet, in a historic cafeteria.Alcoholic beverages. Tasting of a local liqueur, served with a slice of cake.Private transportation.Qualified private guide. The following is NOT included: Lunch.Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • SnacksTasting of a typical local sweet, in a historic cafeteria
  • Alcoholic beveragesTasting of a local liqueur, served with a slice of cake
  • Private transportation
  • Qualified private guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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