NORTHERN LAKES TOUR 2024
Departure from MILAN
DEPARTURE DATES:
01/04/2024 – 08/04/2024 – 29/04/2024
13/05/2024 – 20/05/2024 – 27/05/2024
17/06/2024 – 01/07/2024 – 15/07/2024
22/07/2024 – 29/07/2024 – 19/08/2024
26/08/2024 – 09/09/2024 – 16/09/2024
30/09/2024 – 14/10/2024 – 28/10/2024
COD.
001MIES
TRAVEL DAYS
4
Tour starts and finishes at Starhotels Anderson, Piazza Luigi di Savoia 20, Milan. Please contact us for any further information concerning transfers or additional service.
Day 1 MILAN – LAKE ORTA (90 KM) – STRESA (25 KM) – BORROMEAN ISLANDS - COMO (90 KM)
Departure at 08.30 am from Milan to Lake Orta, small and charming lake situated in the North-eastern side of the region Piedmont. stop in the beautiful village of Orta San Giulio for a short visit. Then, tour by private boat to reach the island of San Giulio, just in front of the village: it is the pearl of the lake, almost entirely occupied by the Monastery Mater Eccelsiae, famous for studies on antique books and the Romanesque basilica of Saint Julius. After a short visit, back to Orta and departure to Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, one of the largest Italian ones. Wedged between the foothills, and of clear glacial origin, it is framed in its lower section by the soft hills of the region of Novara, and in the upper section, by high mountain peaks, some of which with perpetual snow. These features make possible an average temperature during all seasons; due to its mild climate, many species of flowers and plants typical to the sub-tropical climate could adapt to the lake areas climate. Arrival to Stresa, an international tourist resort situated in a central but also panoramic and picturesque position along the lakeside roadway, stands just in front of the Borromean islands. Lunch at your own. In the afternoon, tour of the Isola del Pescatori by private boat. The island name is due to the activity of fishermen since the ancient time. Although only few families still maintain the original activity, the identity of the small community appears intact. Tourists are fascinated by its simple houses, the narrow lanes, the stone portals and the attractive underpasses. We will continue to the Isola Bella, elegant and charming. Return to Stresa. Departure to Como. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 COMO - BELLAGIO (30 km) - BERGAMO upper and lower town (65 km)
Breakfast. Breakfast at the hotel. Today or tomorrow, depending on the weather, you will be invited to taste a typical Italian aperitive with Prosecco, a great white wine in its dry version. Short visit of Como. An amazing small town rich of atmospheres, panoramas and human takeovers. In little kilometres you can admire the high mountains over the lake, the wild alpine valley and the industrialized area. The lake is famous for its setting at the intersection of the three branches of the Y-shaped lake, and it is also known as Lario. Divided in three branches, is situated at the bottom of the most renowned peaks of the Italian landscape. Board the boat we reach Bellagio, situated at the tip of the peninsula separating the lake’s two southern arms, with the Alps visible across the lake to the north. It is a picturesque village with small streets, luxury hotels and villas and gardens. Visit. Lunch at your own. In the afternoon, departure with panoramic route along the lake side to Bergamo. City characterized by a division of the urban structure on two levels, the “Lower town” (Città bassa), modern and dynamic and the famous “Upper town” (Città alta), a truly historic and artistic jewel. After a short walking tour inside the old town with many beautiful churches and monuments, transfer to the modern town, with the best shops, restaurants and museums. Continuación a la zona moderna de la ciudad para el resto de la tarde libre entre negocios y museos. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 BERGAMO - SIRMIONE (90 KM) - LAZISE (30 KM) - VERONA (30 KM)
Breakfast. Departure to Lake Garda, the largest Italian one. Lake Garda offers to the visitor a splendid natural scenery, full of colours, surrounded by the Dolomites of Brenta in the north and the gentle slopes of the hills in the south. A rich vegetation flourishes thanks to the Mediterranean climate: lemon trees, oleanders, magnolias and bougainvilleas. The cultivation of vineyards and olive groves produces good wines and olive oil. Arrival to Sirmione where the lake offers its best panorama, really sunny with the blue of its waters and the green of its trees. Boat tour to have a nice view of the Sirmione Cape, the castle and the Catullo’s Grotto ruins. Next, depart to Lazise, a village in the South-East of the lake, popular for its medieval castle, nowadays part of the walls of entrance to the old town, in front of the lake. Almuerzo y tiempo libre. In the afternoon, outgoing to Verona, check in and overnight at the hotel.
RATES PER PERSON:
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- MEDIUM SEASON 2024 = 01/04 – 08/04 – 29/04 – 13/05 – 20/05 – 27/05 – 30/09 – 14/10 – 28/10
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- MEDIUM SEASON 2024 = 01/04 – 08/04 – 29/04 – 13/05 – 20/05 – 27/05 – 30/09 – 14/10 – 28/10
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- HIGH SEASON 2024 = 17/06 – 01/07 – 15/07 – 22/07 – 29/07 – 19/08 – 26/08 – 09/09 – 16/09ALTA 2024 = 10/06 – 22/07 – 26/08
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- HIGH SEASON 2024 = 17/06 – 01/07 – 15/07 – 22/07 – 29/07 – 19/08 – 26/08 – 09/09 – 16/09
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- MEDIUM SEASON 2024 = 01/04 – 08/04 – 29/04 – 13/05 – 20/05 – 27/05 – 14/10 – 28/10
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- MEDIUM SEASON 2024 = 01/04 – 08/04 – 29/04 – 13/05 – 20/05 – 27/05 – 14/10 – 28/10
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- HIGH SEASON 2024 = 17/06 – 01/07 – 22/07 – 19/08 – 26/08 – 09/09 – 16/09
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- HIGH SEASON 2024 = 17/06 – 01/07 –– 22/07 – – 19/08 – 26/08 – 09/09 – 16/09
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- TOP SEASON 2024 = 15/07 – 29/07 – 30/09
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- TOP SEASON 2024 = 15/07 – 29/07 – 30/09
Note: accommodation in single rooms will be in double rooms for single use in both the comfort and deluxe categories.
IN THE TOWNS OF COMO, BERGAMO AND VERONA A CITY TAX FOR ACCOMMODATION IS NOW COMPULSORY. EVERY CLIENT MUST PAY IT CHECKING OUT. EVERY CLIENT MUST PAY IT CHECKING OUT.
THE FEE INCLUDES:
- Itinerary as above according to the hotel option choice
- Accommodation and breakfast in the cities as above
- Private minivan or coach
- English speaking escort guide/driver up to 8 people (driver and guide with more than 8)
- Private boat to Isola di San Giulio (Lake Orta)
- Private boat for the Borromean Islands (Lake Maggiore)
- Cruise by boat at Lake Como
- Private boat for tour around the Peninsula of Sirmione (Lake Garda)
- A typical local aperitive during the tour (Prosecco sparkling wine)
- Wi-fi on board
THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals, drinks, entrances, porterage, city taxes, tickets, tips extras and whatever not specified in “RATES INCLUDE”.
- PENALTIES:
- 100% in case of no-show
- 70% of expenses from 1 to 3 days before the start of the tour
- 50% of expenses from 4 to 13 days prior to tour start date
- 30% of expenses from 14 to 21 days prior to tour start date
PLANNED HOTELS OR SIMILAR – CAT. COMFORT:
- COMO: ALBERGO LE DUE CORTI* * * *, Piazza della Vittoria 11/12, Tel. +39/031 328111, http://www.hotelduecorti.com/
- BERGAMO: HOTEL BEST WESTERN CAPPELLO D’ORO* * * * , Via Papa Giovanni XXIII 12, Tel. +39/035 4222711 http://www.bwhotelcappellodoro-bg.it/
- VERONA: Hotel MASTINO***, Corso Porta Nuova 16, Tel. +39/045 595388, http://www.hotelmastino.it/
PLANNED HOTELS OR SIMILAR – CAT. LUXURY:
COMO: ALBERGO TERMINUS**** LAKEVIEW DELUXE ROOM, Lungolario Trieste 14, Tel. +39/031 32911, http://www.albergoterminus.it/
- BERGAMO: CAPPELLO D’ORO**** DELUXE ROOM, Via Papa Giovanni XXIII 12, Tel. +39/035 4222711 http://www.bwhotelcappellodoro-bg.it/
- VERONA: HOTEL DUE TORRI ***** CLASSIC ROOM, Piazza Sant’Anastasia 4, Tel. +39/045 595044, http://hotelduetorri.duetorrihotels.com/