La Dolce Vita: The Italian Lakes of Como, Garda and Maggiore
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in from 2:00 p.m. Walking about 1 mile; city streets and sidewalks.
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Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.
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