Italy Kayaking, Cuisine and History
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- Paddling the beautiful lakes region of Northern Italy
- Fresh, local Italian food
- Historic sites dating back several centuries
- Worry free travel once you arrive in Italy
- Fresh air and spring flowers on scenic hikes and walks
- Views of the distant Alps from Motarrone Mountain
- Visiting the Sacred Mountain Unesco site in Varallo
- Walking the “famous trail” along Lake Lugano
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- All lodging and meals
- All in country transfers, logistics and baggage handling
- All entrance fees to sites
- All paddling equipment
- Scott Locorini and a local guide/interpreter as your on and off water guides.
- $3495 double occupancy
- $350 single occupancy fee
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Welcome to Italy! Your first day is designated as your arrival day. We will meet you at the International Airport of Milan Malpensa (MXP) and you will be shuttled to your conveniently located hotel where you will get a chance to relax and unwind from your International travels. A welcome dinner is provided at a local farm house. Lodging is at the Holiday Inn Malpensa.
After breakfast we travel to Lake Orta, the hidden gem of the region. We will spend the day kayaking the lake and exploring the island of Orta San Giulio. This area is frequented mostly by the local Milanese on the weekends but is quiet most other times. Lodging is the beautiful Hotel il Bocciolo overlooking the lake.
In the morning we visit the Sacro Monte in Varallo, the oldest of Italy’s nine Sacri Monti (Sacred Mountains), a Unesco World Heritage site since 2003. The complex consists of an outstanding 45 chapels, with an amazing 800 statues depicting the Passion of Christ set o...
We spend the day paddling Lake Maggiore and exploring the Borromee Islands. Later we will visit the village of Stresa and then return to Hotel Lido la Perla for dinner, where you will spend the night.
In the morning we travel to Lugano and paddle the portion of Lake Lugano that borders Italy and Switzerland. Later in the day we will visit the village of Morcote in Switzerland and take a short hike to the Church of Santa Maria del Sasso. The effort to climb the step...
We will visit Lugano and paddle the lake in the area of Gandria. Later we will hike the Gandria Trail which follows the lakeshore. This trail is framed by natural beauty with an incredible panoramic view of the lake and surrounding mountains. Tranquility and silence...
We say “arrivederci”. Enjoy your last morning in Italy and then shuttle to Malpensa for your flight home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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