TOUR OF ITALIAN BEAUTIFUL LAKES LAGO d’ORTA - TORINO - LAGO MAGGIORE and LAGO di COMO
1st day: Lake Orta
In the morning, arrival onLake Orta, known as the most romantic Italian lake.
Transfer by boat tothe Isola San Giulio, an islet adorned with a smallchurchand a convent of cloistered nuns. Silence and intimacy are the special features of this place.
After the visit, departure by boat from San Giulio to Orta, an ancient medieval village to enjoy and discoverduring a pleasant stroll through its narrow streets, rich in small shops offering local products.
Lunch at restaurant, free time and, then, meeting at the bus.
Arrival inBaveno or Stresa and hotel accomodation****.
Dinner and overnight stay.
2nd day: Turin
After breakfast, departure for Turin.
Meeting with local guide and, at 10:30 a.m., a classical tour of the city starts for about two hours.
Lunch at restaurant or ancient coffee.
At 14.30, entrance to the Egyptian Museum and guided tour of it.
Free time and, at approximately 17:15 p.m., departure for the return on Lake Maggiore.
Dinner and overnight stay.
3rd day: Borromeo Gulf
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure by private boats from Stresa or Baveno to Isola Bella, occupied by an eye-poppingly ornate Baroque palazzo, built for the Borromeo family in the 17th century; its formal, terraced gardens are dotted with fountains, statues and flora ranging from oranges and lemons to camellias and magnolias.
The daily tour follows on the Isola dei Pescatori, a picturesque village built by fishermen who once inhabited the island, and onthe Isola Madre, seat of a Renaissance palace exposes a perfect fresco of the courtly life with furniture gathered from many Borromeo residences, marionettes representations (puppet) and a rich botanical garden, where beautiful colorful peacocks live freely; the tour will be interrupted by lunch break at restaurant.
Return to the hotel at around 17.00. Free time.
Dinner and overnight stay.
4rd day: Lake Maggiore
After breakfast, departure for Como.
Arrival in mid-morning and guided tour of theSilk Museum.
Lunch at restaurant.
At 14:15, accompanied by a local guide, enjoy a motorboat tour along the bay enclosing Lake Como and the homonymous city.
Return to the hotel.
Airports recommanded for arrival: Milan, Turin.