Hiking and Walking the Italian Lakes: Tranquil Waters at the Foot of the Alps

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Dive into the local culture of Northern Italy on expert-led walks, exploring local cuisine, lakeside villages, medieval architecture and timeless Italian traditions.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Expert-led walks take you along the shores of beautiful lakes and through charming villages
    • Partake in aspects of local culture, such as learning to play the Italian game of bocce
    • Learn to prepare authentic local cuisine during a hands-on cooking class

What's this trip about?

    Dive into the local culture of Northern Italy on expert-led walks, exploring local cuisine, lakeside villages, medieval architecture and timeless Italian traditions.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Stresa L,D Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac Activity note: Hotel check in is at 2:00 p.m. Up to 1.5 hours total walking through town. Morning: Meet your group for the transfer (approx. 1 hour) via private coach to Str...
Day
3 Isola Bella Stresa B,L,D Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac Activity note: Up to 6 miles of hiking and walking for approximately 3.5 hours on trails and inside the palace. There will be some unavoidable stairs. Breakfast: At the hotel. On this program, breakfasts w...
Day
4 Orta San Giulio, Sacro Monte Stresa B,D Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac Activity note: Up to 6 miles of hiking and walking for approximately 3 hours on cobblestones and uneven pavement. There will be some unavoidable stairs. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning...
Day
5 Hillsides of Lago Maggiore Stresa B,L,D Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac Activity note: Up to 7.5 miles of hiking and walking for approximately 3.5 hours on trails, cobblestones and uneven ground. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Today's walk begins right a...
Day
6 Lago di Lugano, Gandria, Transfer to Tremezzo Tremezzo B,L,D Hotel Bazzoni Activity note: Up to 5.5 miles of hiking and walking for approximately 2.5 hours on paved roads, trails and cobblestones. There will be some unavoidable stairs. Breakfast: At the hote...
Day
7 San Domenico, Loveno Tremezzo B,L,D Hotel Bazzoni Activity note: Up to 5 miles of hiking for approximately 3 hours on trails and cobblestones. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: This morning, take a private coach to Breglia (2650 feet), a small mountain ...
Day
8 Val Bregaglia, Soglio, Chiavenna Tremezzo B,D Hotel Bazzoni Activity note: Up to 8.5 miles of hiking for approximately 4 hours on rough trails and unavoidable stairs. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Traveling over the Alps on one of the ancient tradin...
Day
9 Como, Cittadella Seta Tremezzo B,D Hotel Bazzoni Activity note: Up to 3 miles of walking for approximately 2 hours on paved roads and cobblestones. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: This morning transfer by private coach to Como (653 feet). On arrival a...
Day
10 Tremezzo, Bellagio Tremezzo B,L,D Hotel Bazzoni Activity note: Up to 6.5 miles of hiking for approximately 3 hours on natural trails, cobblestones, and loose rocks. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Leave Tremezzo by ferry boat to quaint Bellagio for a...
Day
11 Villa Carlotta, Transfer to last hotel Milan B,L Novotel Milano Malpensa Airport Hotel Activity note: Up to 3 miles of walking for approximately 2 hours inside Villa Carlotta and around the grounds. There will be some unavoidable stairs. Breakfast: At the h...
Day
12 Departures In Flight B Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program. Morning: Independent shuttles to the airport for your flight back home. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.

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Price per day$242
Last Updated: 9/9/2021

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Meals Included
  • 26 Meals
  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 7 Lunches
  • 9 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian, Low Salt, Gluten Free
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