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UNESCO Milan World Heritage Site Air Routing Immerse yourself in the true essence of life in northern Italy’s fabled Lake District, an impossibly picturesque setting that Itinerary has inspired poets, composers, artists and philosophers October 19 to 27, 2019 for centuries. For one full week, enjoy charming Como, Bellagio, Borromean Islands, accommodations in the belle-époque Palace Hotel in the heart of lovely Como and just steps away from the local Sacro Monte di Orta market. Cruise by private boat on Lake Como, Lake Maggiore Day and Lake Orta. During expert-guided excursions and time 1 Depart the U.S. on your own, explore beautiful villages and artistic and architectural treasures. Visit Bellagio, Villa del Balbianello, 2 Milan, Italy/Como Stresa, the Borromean Islands and the Sacro Monte di Orta, 3 Como a UNESCO World Heritage site. Spend a day in Milan, to visit the Duomo and Teatro alla Scala, and see Leonardo da Vinci’s 4 Lake Maggiore/Borromean Islands/Stresa masterpiece The Last Supper. Enriching lectures and the 5 exclusive Village Life® Forum with local residents provide Milan personal perspectives. An exceptional value, this exclusive, 6 Lake Como/Villa del Balbianello/Bellagio small-group travel program offers not only the best way to 7 experience one of the world’s most enchanting destinations, Lake Orta/San Giulio Island but also the convenience of unpacking only once! 8 Como Verona and Venice Post-Program Option. 9 Como/Milan/Return to the U.S. Itinerary is subject to change.
Villa del Balbianello Stresa VILLAGE LIFE® around the ITALIAN LAKES
INCLUDED FEATURES In Como ◆◆Seven nights in the charming Palace Hotel in the heart of Como’s pedestrian zone and on the southern shore of Lake Como. ◆◆Full buffet breakfast each morning. ◆◆Three dinners in the hotel and one dinner in a traditional restaurant, featuring northern Italian specialties with Italian wines. ◆◆Welcome Reception. Local Expert-Guided ◆◆Private guided tour of the Italian National Excursions Trust’s magnificent 18th‑century ◆◆Walking tour of Old Como. Villa del Balbianello. Verona u Venice ◆◆Spectacular, full-day scenic tour of ◆◆Opportunities to explore local markets in Post-Program Option Lake Maggiore, featuring a private cruise Como at your own pace. of the Borromean Islands. ◆◆Opportunities to savor northern Italy’s A culturally vibrant Roman and medieval ◆◆Full-day excursion to Milan to visit traditional cuisine during included meals trading center, Verona is the legendary setting the world‑famous Teatro alla Scala and on your own. for Shakespeare’s timeless tale of romance and the exquisite Duomo. ◆◆Occasion to interact with locals and immerse and tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Designated ◆◆ Private boat cruise across Lake Como to yourself in Lombardy life. a UNESCO World Heritage site, the town is medieval Bellagio. ◆◆Italian language introduction. renowned for its well-preserved Romanesque ◆◆Excursion by private boat to Lake Orta’s Enhanced Travel Services island of San Giulio, including a visit to and Gothic cathedrals, delightful piazzas, ◆◆Transfers and luggage handling abroad if the 12th‑century basilica, renowned for its magnificent Roman monuments and narrow your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with medieval pulpit made of black Oira marble. streets paved with beautiful crimson-colored the scheduled group transfer(s). ◆◆Walking tour to the beautiful medieval ◆◆All excursions and visits, as outlined above, Verona marble. The spectacular 2000-year-old village of Orta San Giulio. with experienced local guides. Roman Arena—the third-largest such edifice Exclusive Cultural ◆◆Gratuities to local guides and drivers on in the world—is still among Italy’s preeminent Enrichments included excursions. venues for opera and ballet performances. In ◆◆ Exclusively arranged, private lectures on ◆◆Complimentary bottled water is provided Venice, enjoy this extraordinary architectural Como history and culture presented by on excursions and transfers. masterpiece, from the marble Bridge of Sighs a local scholar and Como native, and a ◆◆Hospitality desk in the hotel. to the Byzantine opulence of St. Mark’s presentation on the life of Leonardo da Vinci ◆◆Complimentary use of an audio headset by an art historian and resident of Como. during guided excursions. Basilica. Tour the heart of this UNESCO ◆◆ Visit to UNESCO World Heritage‑designated ◆◆Experienced Gohagan & Company World Heritage site, including the Gothic-style Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Program Director at your service. Doge’s Palace and the Gallerie dell’Accademia. with a specially arranged viewing of ◆◆Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy Visit the charming archipelago of Burano— Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. ◆◆ for each participant ticketed on flights by four small islands connected by quaint, lovely Specially arranged Village Life® Forum Gohagan & Company. with local Lombardy residents. bridges—renowned for colorfully painted ◆◆Visit to Lake Maggiore’s Isola Bella houses and fishing boats, and for skilled with a walk through the gardens of the lace-making artisans. Accommodations 17th‑century Palazzo Borromeo. for three nights are in the elegant Hotel ◆◆Time on your own to explore romantic Bellagio, Bonvecchiati, an 18th-century historic the most famous village on Lake Como, and palazzo ideally located in the heart of Venice to experience Stresa’s spectacular views and tropical gardens on Lake Maggiore. and just a short walk from the famous ◆◆Guided tour of the fresco-adorned chapels Piazza San Marco. dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi on Sacro Monte di Orta, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
$3795 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) PLEASE CONTACT: LAURA DEROSE, The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the features, final pricing and terms and 614.292.2372/800.852.TOUR (8687) conditions set forth in the published Travel Program brochure. OR [email protected]
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