The Lakes of Northern 07 June – 19 June 2021

07June Milano – Lake Maggiore Isola Bella is the most famous and Arrival in Milan’s Malpensa International amazing of the three islands. We visit the Airport today. We will meet our hosts at sumptuous palace – home of the the airport and after clearing customs Borromean family, which keeps priceless and collecting our luggage we will be artworks. We will also be able to have a transferred to the town of Stresa on pleasant walk through the gardens, which beautiful Lake Maggiore. 3 nights stay at are a classical example of Italian the first class Grand Hotel Bristol. Dinner seventeenth-century gardens positioned at the hotel this evening. (D) on ten terraces.

08 June Stresa We continue to another island, Isola After breakfast meet our guide at Madre which houses one of the most reception. We will take a short walk to ancient Italian botanical gardens. Our the nearest pier where we take a private last stop today will be Isola Pescatori, boat to the Borromean islands. “fishermens island”, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to our hotel in Stresa by boat. (B,L,D) 09 June Lake Orta – Stresa including the cellars before we sit down Breakfast at the hotel this morning. for a tasting of the local wines and a After breakfast we will meet our local delicious lunch. We return to our hotel guide and depart for Lake Orta. Lake on Lake Maggiore following our lunch. Orta has been for centuries a great Dinner at the hotel this evening. (B,L,D) source of inspiration for world-renowned artists and poets due to its striking 10 June Stresa – Switzerland – natural beauty. Our first stop this Como morning will be Orta San Giulio village. After breakfast this morning we check We will arrive at this tranquil village by out of our hotel and say good bye to means of a mini train. The narrow beautiful Lake Maggiore. Our guide for streets lead to Piazza Motta, the heart of today will meet us at the hotel. This the village, which is open to the lake morning we depart for Lake Como via offering stunning views over the Island of Switzerland. San Giulio. After a leisurely stroll through this charming village we will take Today’s tour will visit 3 different town in a boat ride to San Giulio Island which is Switzerland. We will visit Locarno, famous for its Romanesque Basilica. Bellinzona and Lugano.

Our next stop today is to visit a local Our first glimpse of |talian Switzerland is winery in Gattinara. We will enjoy a in the city of Locarno. Locarno is a complete orientation visit of the winery beautiful Italian speaking Swiss city located on the shore of Lake Maggiore at tour of the city before we enjoy a the foot of the Alpine ridge. delicious lunch at the Castle of Bellinzona.

After lunch we continue to the city of Lugano. Lugano is a sophisticated city located on the shores of Lake Lugano. High above Lugano are Salvatore and Mount Brè which flank the city and provide stunning backdrops with many charming mountaintop villages. We will enjoy an tour of Lugano where our guide will show us the best sights of this lakeside gem.

The last stop of the day is at Alprose’s The architecture of this Swiss city is chocolate factory: its museum and shop. typical Italian style which will be evident This famous chocolatier is located close as we have a short tour of the city. to Lugano.

After a tour of the museum and a bit of chocolate shopping we continue back into Italy and check into our hotel in Como town. 2 nights at the Palace Hotel Como. (B,L)

11 June Como – Bellagio – Como After the breakfast at our hotel this morning we will meet our guide. Together we will take a short walk to the the port and board a ferry boat to Our next stop is the picturesque city of Bellagio. Bellinzona. Here we will enjoy a short Our day starts with a leisurely 2-hour cruise on the lake. During our journey will can admire the lakeside luxury villas such as Villa d'Este in Cernobbio and the villas of George Clooney and Gianni Versace.

12 June Como – Bellagio, called as the pearl of the Lake Breakfast at our hotel this morning. The Como, is one of the most famous and entire morning is free at leisure. beautiful towns on the lake. Upon arrival we will take a short walking tour along Mid day departure from Como town for the charming picturesque alleys of the largest lake in Italy: Lake Garda. Our Bellagio old town. We will enjoy a home for the next 7 nights will be the delicious lunch together at a local lakeside boutique hotel: LePalme. restaurant. After lunch there will be Dinner at our hotel this evening. (B,D) some free time to enjoy Bellagio on your own before we cruise back to Como town. Dinner this evening at the hotel. (B,L,D)

14 June Limone - Tremosine This morning we enjoy a delicious breakfast at our hotel before we meet our guide at reception and board our mini coach for . The Panoramic road we will journey on this morning takes us from Limone harbor, through a beautiful canyon up to Tremosine offers a breath-taking view on Lake Garda

Due to its particular architectural beauty and the Tremosine has been added to the 13 June Limone list of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Breakfast at our hotel this morning. With our guide we will explore this Today is a free day at leisure to relax and beautiful town and enjoy a delicious enjoy at your own lunch with a panoramic view from high pace. Dinner at our hotel this evening. above the lake. (B,D) After lunch we will return to Limone. Dinner at our hotel this evening. (B,L,D)

15 June Limone – Trentino Wine Tour Breakfast at the hotel this morning. At 11am this morning we will meet our guide Sandra at reception and we will depart on our full day wine tour in Trentino.

Upon arrival at the winery our hosts will greet us and give us a complete orientation tour of the winery and explain the daily operations of the vineyard. Once the tour of the vineyard is complete we will sit down and enjoy a tasting of various wines and lunch. 17 June Limone – Dolomites (B,L,D) Breakfast at our hotel this morning. Depart our hotel with our guide by coach for a wonderful full day excursion to discover the beauty of the most famous mountains in Europe; the Dolomites. Today will be an unforgettable day in the middle of nature, history and culture of the dolomitic valleys. We will reach the altitude of 2.240 Mt. above sea level at the pass Pordoi where we will be able to enjoy the view of the famous peaks such as the Marmolada, the Sella and the Catinaccio chains.

Here we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant service local cuisine. In the 16 June Limone afternoon our guide will introduce us to Today is a free day at leisure to enjoy some of the other towns and highlights Limone on your own. (B,D) of the beautiful Dolomites. Return to

Limone in the late afternoon. Dinner at to the Milan Airport for our departure our hotel this evening. (B,L,D) flight home. (B)

18 June Limone Breakfast at our hotel this morning. Our Tour Includes: Today is a free day to relax or visit one of - All airport transfers in Italy the other lakeside towns such as Riva Del - 12 nights superior and boutique hotel Garda. Dinner at our hotel this evening. accommodation on Lake Maggiore, Lake (B,D) Como and Lake Garda Italy. - All sightseeing as per itinerary - 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 10 dinners - Services of English speaking professional tour guide - Private mini coach for the group - Services of Metronome Tours escort throughout - All hotel taxes and service charges - Telephone: 613 233 2075 Email: [email protected]

19 June Lake Garda – Milan Airport – Home Breakfast at our hotel in Limone this morning before we check out of our hotel will be transferred by motor coach

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