Italy's Magnificent Lake District
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SMALL GROUP Ma xi mum of LAND 28 Travele rs JO URNEY Italy’s Magnificent Lake District Inspiring Moments >Savor vistas of glacial waters and snowcapped mountains 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 ACCOMMODATIONS ITINERARY exotic gardens on the Borromean (With baggage handling.) Day 1 Depart gateway city A Islands: Isola Madre, Isola dei – Seven nights in Stresa, Italy, at Day 2 Arrive in Milan | Transfer A to Pescatori and Isola Bella. the first-class Hotel La Palma. Stresa >Learn the secrets of traditional Italian EXTENSIVE MEAL PROGRAM Day 3 Stresa | Lake Orta cuisine during an interactive cooking – Seven breakfasts, three lunches and Day 4 Lake Maggiore | Borromean lesson near Lake Maggiore. Islands three dinners, including Welcome >Feel your inner pace slow while and Farewell Dinners; tea or coffee Day 5 Lake Como | Bellagio | Como embracing the region’s serene with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Day 6 Stresa ambience. – Sample authentic regional specialties Day 7 Milan > during meals at local restaurants. Witness The Last Supper, da Vinci’s Day 8 Stresa brilliant fresco style painting, a YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND JOURNEY Day 9 Transfer to Milan airport and UNESCO World Heritage site. A – Discovery excursions highlight depart for gateway city Duomo, Milan the local culture, heritage and history. AFlights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. – Expert-led Enrichment programs Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. enhance your insight into the region. Walking is required on many excursions, and surfaces – Free time to pursue your own interests. may be uneven or unpaved . – Welcome and Farewell Receptions to mingle with fellow travelers. – Clearly hear your English-speaking guide with your VOX headset. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos . Alumni C amp us Abroad® 800-323-7373 maryla.ahitravel.com ITPARLOYV’SE MNACPGER N&OI TFGIHRCEAE MFNR TTE ILNTACLKEHE RDIIVSITERRIACT DISCOVERY ENRICHMENT Lake Orta. Enjoy a scenic drive to The Development of the Lake Lake Orta, and tour the beautiful resort District. Learn about Italy’s Lake town of Orta San Giulio. Board a boat to District, a haven of Alpine peaks, visit Isola San Giulio, the enchanted gardens and lakes. island in the lake. The beauty of the Gardens of Lake Maggiore. Learn the island’s ancient Romanesque basilica history of the powerful Borromeo family will enchant you! and how they transformed the tranquil Borromean Islands. Journey on Lake islands that now are named after them Maggiore aboard a private boat into splendid retreats. to Isola Madre to visit its extensive Golden Age of the Renaissance. botanical gardens of exotic flowers, rare Delve into the true genius of Leonardo plants and ancient trees. Stroll through da Vinci and Michelangelo, and trace the fishing village of Isola dei Pescatori, their profound influences on sculpture The Borromeo´s Palace, Isola Bella and visit Isola Bella. and painting. Bellagio. Enjoy a boat ride to Bellagio Contemporary Italy. Learn about Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage on Lake Como. Often thought of as the current economy, politics, society and most beautiful town in Italy, Bellagio Church and Dominican Convent of role in the European Union. Santa Maria delle Grazie with “The flaunts a promenade lined with lime trees Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci and oleanders and a quaint city center with cobblestone streets and charming buildings painted in shades of cream, peach, and butterscotch. Poets and writers from every part of the world have visited and found inspiration in Bellagio. Cruising Lake Como. Travel by private boat from Bellagio to Como, one of the most romantic ways to experience this region. Glide on deep-blue water, gloriously bathed with rays of golden “The Last Supper” sunlight, and delight in views of villas Let us arrange your flights! and colorful villages. Vistas of stunning San Giulio, Lake Orta A | Our personalized air gardens, hidden waterfalls and cypress AHI FlexAir groves will captivate your senses while program offers incredible advantages: the majestic Alps stand sentry in the AHI Travel Expertise – price guarantee background. Your scenic boat ride is Passenger Service Representative | – arrival and departure transfers sure to be among your trip’s most treas - Helps with everything from arranging – flexibility to change or cancel ured memories. flights to fulfilling special requests. – assistance with changes or delays Cultural Milan. Begin with a visit to the Travel Director | Manages all details – flight insurance Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and to ensure a memorable trip. see The Last Supper. Then enjoy a choice of excursions: Travel information | Prepares you fully DATES & PRICES for your journey. Architecture and Music. Enter September 3-11, 2019 the 14th-century Duomo, a Gothic Expert local guides | Provide friendly, knowledgeable service. masterpiece defended by marble saints From $3,745 and gargoyles. Then visit the museum Lecturers | Share their knowledge at the legendary La Scala, Italy’s of and passion for their country. opulent opera house. Special Savings $250 Milan’s Fashion. Delve into the history of Milan’s glamorous fashion world as Special Price $3,495 you stroll along the city’s trendy streets, ACCOMMODATIONS VAT is an additional $295 per person. lined with boutiques and shops, and Hotel La Palma | Stresa All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on meet with a local fashion expert. http://bit.ly/hotellapalmastresa double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). Flavors of Italy. Learn the secrets of traditional Italian cuisine during an Single accommodations are an additional $695 (limited availability). interactive cooking lesson and gather The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our for a delightful, savory lunch. website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2019.