Laktive Tourism Project Holidays on European Lakes in the Pursuit of Relax, Sport and Culture
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Co-founded by the COSME programme of the European Union TOURISM STAY LAKTIVE Laktive tourism Project Holidays on European lakes in the pursuit of relax, sport and culture. Special offers for +55 tourists The project The LAKtive Tourism project is proposed and The partnership is already developed in 6 towns situated on beautiful lakes operative on a European level representing 5 European countries: Italy, Republic for transnational project linked of Macedonia, Slovenia, Ireland and Spain. to the promotion and upgrading The mandatory result of the action is the creation of of their territory in cultural, a specific tourism product focused on senior target social, economic and groups (over 55) travelling in low/medium season environmental terms. towards small towns placed on lakes. A packet has been developed Partners -Destinations and tailor-made for each destination. 1) Municipality of Iseo, Italy Each packet is based on a basic 2) Municipality of Bled, Slovenia concept and enriched with several 3) Municipality of Ohrid, Macedonia special collateral activities. 4) Municipality of Manzanares El Real, Spain 5) Leitrim County Council, Ireland 6) Municipality of Candia Canavese, Italy Other partners 7) Drustvo Upokojencev Bled, Slovenia (Senior association of Bled) 8) VIS POJ, Ohrid – Macedonia (Tour Operator based in Ohrid) 9) Cooptur Sarl, Iseo – Italy (private SME acting in tourism sector) Leitrim County Council Ireland Drustvo Upokojencev Bled Slovenia (Senior association of Bled) Municipality of Bled Slovenia VIS POJ, Ohrid Municipality of Candia Canavese Macedonia (Tour Operator based in Ohrid) Italy Municipality of Ohrid Macedonia Municipality of Manzanares El Real Spain Municipality of Iseo Italy - leading partner Cooptur Sarl, Iseo Italy - (Private SME acting in tourism sector) Discover our Special offers ITALY Summary Iseo ............................................... 5 / 6 Candia Canavese ........................... 7 / 8 REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA Ohrid ...........................................9 / 10 SPAIN Manzanares El Real ...................11 / 12 IRELAND Leitrim County Council .............13 / 14 SLOVENIA Bled ...........................................15 / 16 Iseo is a small town with 9200 inhabitants situated on the Lake Iseo ISEO which is attractive to tourists who are fascinated by the natural heritage and ITALY the mountains that surround the city. There is a medieval center and the area is well-known due to its proximity to Outdoor and traditions the famous wine area of Franciacorta. The largest lake island in Europe, Monte 3 NIGHTS Isola, raises in the heart of the Iseo Lake Time: and it offers an attractive panorama, which is surrounded by a breath-taking APR - MAY – JUN - SEPT environment. 5 | 6 Itinerary: Itinerary: u 1st day Festival dei Laghi (Festival of the Lakes) - SPECIAL Flight arrives in Milan Bergamo airport according to the u 1st day flight schedule. Airport transfer to Iseo and check in to a Flight arrives in Milan Bergamo airport according to the flight 3-star hotel. Sightseen tour in the town centre. Dinner in schedule. Airport transfer to Iseo and check in to a 3-star the in-house restaurant and overnight accommodation. hotel. Sightseen tour in the town centre, including the visit to u 2nd day the organized exhibitions and to the food market stalls within Breakfast. the event ‘Bontà Laghi’. 9:30 a.m. - Nordic walking experience along the so called Show cooking and tasting, enjoying the typical tastes ‘Antica Strada Valeriana’ Rout. of the lake. Dinner in the in-house restaurant and overnight 12:00 p.m. - Lunch in a typical trattoria in Iseo. accommodation. In the afternoon - Free time at Lido Sassabanek u 2nd day (swimming pools, animation programme, cafè bars, sport Breakfast. activities). a.m. - Nordic walking experience into the Nature Dinner in the in-house restaurant and overnight 8:15 Reserve ‘Torbiere del Sebino’ (of the peat bogs) and among accommodation. 1 the vineyards of the Franciacorta Wine Route. u 3rd day OR Breakfast. 9.30 a.m. - Bike tour along the among the vineyards 9.30 a.m. - Bike tour along the lake shore and the of the Franciacorta Wine Route lake shore and the Franciacorta Wine Route. Franciacorta Wine Route. Wine tasting and lunch. 1:00 p.m. - Lunch based on regional products. 15:00 a.m. - Boat tour from Iseo to Monte Isola, 3:30 p.m. - Free sailing trial for beginners (lake promenade). discovering the fishermen villages and their traditions. Dinner in the in-house restaurant and overnight Dinner in the in-house restaurant and overnight accommodation. accommodation. u 3rd day u 4th day Breakfast. Breakfast. 9:30 a.m. - Special boat tour from Iseo, discovering the small Airport transfer to Milan Bergamo Airport. villages around the lake: Pedore, Sarnico and Clusane. Arrival in Clusane for the lunch, based on lake specialities. Special offer – dialysis service: 4:00 p.m. - Return to the hotel Those who needs a dialysis treatment can find assistance Dinner in the in-house restaurant and overnight during the holiday at the Hospital “Mellino Mellini” accommodation. in Iseo,thanks to a cooperation with some health u 4th day insurance companies. The treatments can be refunded: ask for information! Breakfast. Airport transfer to Milan Bergamo2 Airport. Time: JUN-SEPT Itinerary: Time: u 1st day APRIL, 21,23 Flight arrives in Turin/Milan Malpensa airport according to the flight schedule. Itinerary: Airport transfer to Candia Canavese (Lake Candia). Check in to a 3-star hotel and overnight accommodation. Trugolandia - SPECIAL u 2nd day u 1st day Breakfast. Flight arrives in Turin/Milan Malpensa airport according to 09:30 a.m. - Guided tour to the nature park the flight schedule. ‘Parco Naturale provinciale del Lago di Candia’, Airport transfer to Candia Canavese (Lake Candia). Check in where enjoying a walk among vineyards and chestnut to a 3-star hotel and overnight accommodation. trees,1 enticed by the natural beauty. 12:00 p.m. - Lunch based on regional products. u 2nd day 3:00 p.m. - Brief tour by boat into the nature park, Breakfast. giving the possibility to the visitors to observe the lake 10:30 a.m. - Guided tour to the nature park ‘Parco Naturale from another point of view. provinciale del Lago di Candia’, where enjoying a walk 5:00 p.m. - Return to the hotel. Dinner in the in-house among vineyards and chestnut trees, enticed by the natural restaurant and overnight accommodation. beauty. 1:00 p.m. - Lunch based on regional products. u 3rd day 3:00 p.m. - Brief tour by boat into the nature park, giving Breakfast. the possibility to the visitors to observe the lake from 10.30 a.m. - Fun experience at ‘Atharesworld’, another point of view. an adventure park, which offers the opportunity to enjoy 5:00 p.m. - Return to the hotel. Dinner in the in-house nature with 9 different trails. The guests have also restaurant and overnight accommodation. the chance to relax in the outdoor swimming pool. Airport transfer to Turin/Milan Malpensa Airport. u 3rd day Breakfast. 08:00 a.m. - Muscle toning on the lakeshore and breakfast. 10:30 a.m. – Free canoe trials, kayaking and boating with qualified instructors (Organised by: 2010 Canottieri Candia and Lago di Candia Sport) in Candia Canavese. 1:00 p.m. - Lunch based on regional products. Airport transfer to Turin/Milan2 Malpensa Airport. Candia Canavese is a village of the Province of Turin with 1,200 inhabitants. It is known for the Lake, Lago di Candia, CANDIA which is protected as part of the Parco naturale del Lago di Candia nature reserve and there is also a rowing club. The area is also known for the wine Erbaluce di Caluso. In Candia Canavese CANAVESE there is a beautiful historical center with wall paintings. ITALY Sport activities on Lake Candia 2 NIGHTS 2 7 | 8 Ohrid is a 55000 inhabitant city in southwest Macedonia. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid which is well known OHRID for itse biodiversity and cultural heritage. The town is rich in monuments and REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA picturesque houses. The city and the lake were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites Walk itineraries in Macedonia by UNESCO in 1980. Ohrid is also notable for once having had 365 churches, one for 3 NIGHT each day of the year, and has been referred Time: to as a “Jerusalem of the Balkans”. APR - MAY 9 | 10 Itinerary: u 1st day Flight arrives at Skopje Airport according to the flight schedule. Bus transfer to Ohrid and accommodation of the group. Check in to a 3-star hotel, dinner and overnight. u 2nd day Breakfast. 09:15 a.m. - Minibus transfer to the old town of Ohrid. 09:30 a.m. - Guided walking tour of the old town. The tour includes visit of: the Cathedral church St. Sophia, Holy Virgin church, St. Clement church, The Icon Gallery of Ohrid, Antique Theater and some other sites (traditional Ohrid crafts). Coffee break in the center. 1:15 p.m. - Bus transfer to the nearby village of Skrebatno (in the mountains above Ohrid) 1:45 p.m. - Traditional etno lunch, in a wonderful nature area. Traditional folklore dance and music performance. Possibility of a short hiking around the area. 8:30 p.m. - Dinner in a national restaurant in Ohrid with traditional Ohrid music. u 3rd day Breakfast. 10:00 a.m. - Boat trip from the city port to St. Naum. En-route visit of the famous museum called “The Bay of Bones”, a replica of a pre-historical settlement built on piles above the level of the lake. 12:00 p.m. - Arrival at St. Naum monastery and guided tour of the monastic complex. Boat ride on the springs of the river Crn Drim (rowing boats). Lunch at the national restaurant in the area. 3:30 p.m. - Return to the boat and sail back to Ohrid.