Best of Lake Maggiore - 8 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Baveno - Explore the charming lakeside town of Baveno, with its scenic waterfront promenade, quaint streets, and stunning views across Lake Maggiore
- Borromean Islands - Take in some of the beautiful islands of Lake Maggiore, including Isola Bella, Fisherman's Island and Isola Madre
- Lake Orta - Discover Omegna at the northern tip of Lake Orta, then sail to the medieval village of Orta, known as the "Venice without water"
- Locarno - Take a scenic rail journey through the Ossola Valley to the Swiss town of Locarno, travelling over 83 bridges and through 31 tunnels
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Trip includes
- 7 breakfasts & 7 dinners (11 May and 7 September departures will only include 2 dinners)
- 7 nights in a 3 star hotel
- Escorted by a professional English-speaking tour leader, with local guides for included sightseeing
- All relevant transportation in private, air-conditioned vehicles
- Full day Borromean Islands boat trip, visiting Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Madre
- Half day guided excursion to Lake Orta & the medievalvillage of Orta, plus a boat trip
- Full day excursion to Locarno in Switzerland, including a journey on the Centovalli railway
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.
Itinerary
You will most likely arrive in Italy at Milan Malpensa Airport or Turin's Torino Airport. From here, make your own way to our accommodation in Baveno, a charming lakeside town on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Once settled in, the rest of the day is yours to spend at yo...
Today, you are free to explore the charms of Baveno at your own pace. Take the time to visit the local cafés, or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beautiful lakeside paths. Along the way, you'll be treated to magnificent views across the lake to the Borromean Islands.
Baveno - Isola Bella - Fisherman’s Island - Isola Madre - Baveno. Today, we’ll enjoy a full-day included excursion to the Borromean Islands by boat. Isola Bella, one of the most admired destinations on Lake Maggiore, will be our first stop. Here, we’ll explore the fam...
Today, you’ll have a full day to relax and take it easy! Your guide will be happy to offer suggestions for activities and places to explore in the surrounding area.
Baveno - Omegna - Orta - Baveno. After breakfast, we’ll travel by coach to Omegna, located at the northern tip of Lake Orta. From there, we’ll continue on through charming villages to the southern end of the lake, where we’ll board a boat to sail to the medieval vill...
You have another opportunity to relax and enjoy this beautiful region of Italy. Your guide will be happy to recommend places of interest based on your preferences.
Baveno - Domodossola - Locarno (Switzerland) - Baveno (Italy). After breakfast, we’ll travel by coach along the floor of the Ossola Valley towards Domodossola. Here, we’ll board a narrow-gauge railway for a scenic journey, travelling over 83 bridges and through 31 tun...
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before check out. We wish you a safe onwards journey!
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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.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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