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Italy’s Magnificent Lake District
Inspiring Moments > Indulge in glorious views of cobalt lakes, mountains and opulent villas while cruising on Italy’s spectacular lakes. > Explore Lake Orta, and experience the enchantment of the legendary INCLUDED FEATURES Isola San Giulio. > Admire historic, baroque villas and exotic Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary gardens on the Borromean Islands: – 7 nights in Stresa, Italy, at the first-class Day 1 Depart gateway city Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Hotel La Palma. Day 2 Arrive in Milan and transfer Isola Bella. to hotel in Stresa Extensive Meal Program > Learn the finer points of preparing Italian – 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, Day 3 Lake Maggiore | Borromean cuisine during a private cooking class. including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Day 4 Milan > Embrace the ambience of the lake region, tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Day 5 Lake Orta a haven of serenity and tranquility. with dinner. Day 6 Stresa > Sip bubbly Prosecco while mingling with Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Day 7 Lake Como | Bellagio | Como locals and admiring views from your hotel’s rooftop lounge. – Discovery excursions highlight the local Day 8 Stresa culture, heritage and history. > Witness “The Last Supper,” da Vinci’s Day 9 Transfer to Milan airport brilliant fresco-style painting, a UNESCO – Expert-led Enrichment programs and depart for gateway city World Heritage site. enhance your insight into the region. Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. Stresa – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. impact in the communities we visit. Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical – AHI Connects: Local immersion. expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos.
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800-941-5457 www.k-state.com ITALY’S MAGNIFICENT LAKE DISTRICT
Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Flavors of Italy. > Gardens of Lake Maggiore We strive to make a positive, purposeful Learn the secrets of traditional Italian cuisine impact in the communities we visit, > during an interactive cooking lesson, Golden Age of the Renaissance whenever possible. followed by an indulgent, savory lunch. > The Development of the Lake Environmental Impact | Thoughtful Borromean Islands. Journey on Lake District choices to minimize our environmental Maggiore aboard a private boat to Isola footprint: eco-friendly transportation, > Contemporary Italy Madre. Revel in the exotic flowers, rare guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less plants and ancient trees of the botanical plastic waste. gardens. Stroll through the fishing village of Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to Isola dei Pescatori, and visit Isola Bella. support local businesses that employ and Cultural Milan. Step inside the beautiful benefit people in the community. Curating Renaissance Church of Santa Maria delle meaningful experiences by staying in Grazie to see Leonardo’s “The Last Supper.” intimately sized locales instead of cities This powerful painting is hailed as one of the affected by overtourism. greatest in the world. Visit the museum at Economic Impact | Community-based the legendary La Scala, Italy’s opulent, tourism using expert local guides and premier opera house, and view the 14th- lecturers, plus program scheduling during century Duomo, a Gothic masterpiece. quieter, “shoulder seasons.” Lake Orta. Enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Orta, and tour the beautiful resort town of Bellagio Orta San Giulio. Board a boat to visit Isola San Giulio, the enchanted island in the AHI Travel Expertise | lake. Revel in the allure and beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Passenger Service Representative island’s ancient Romanesque basilica. Helps with everything from arranging flights Church and Dominican Convent of to fulfilling special requests. Bellagio. Glide along Lake Como to Santa Maria delle Grazie with “The | Manages all details Bellagio, often called “the most beautiful Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci Travel Director town in Italy.” Bellagio’s promenade is lined to ensure a memorable trip. with lime trees and oleanders and the quaint Travel information | Prepares you fully city center boasts cobblestone streets and for your journey. charming buildings painted in shades of Expert local guides and lecturers | cream, peach and butterscotch. Poets and Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and writers from around the world have found share their passion for their country. inspiration in Bellagio. Now, it’s your turn! Cruising Lake Como. Travel by private boat from Bellagio to Como, one of the most romantic ways to experience this region. Let us arrange your flights! Glide on deep-blue water, gloriously bathed The Last Supper AHI FlexAir | Our personalized with rays of sunlight, and delight in views of air program features transfers, assistance villas and colorful villages. Vistas of stunning and flexibility. gardens, hidden waterfalls and cypress groves will captivate your senses while the majestic Alps stand sentry from afar. DATES & PRICES May 18-26, 2021
From Garden View Price $3,845
Special Savings $250
Special Garden View Price $3,595 Milan VAT is an additional $295 per person. The Lake View category (limited availability) is an additional Accommodations $350 per person. Hotel La Palma All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). The information in this flier is correct Single accommodations are availablel upon request Isola Bella at the time of printing. Please visit our website to ensure that you receive the (limited availability). most current information. 2021 - 1