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Scenic Lake Orta
8 days
4 excursions & visits
2 days - free time
Leisurely pace
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Taking a boat trip across the lake’s calm waters to Isola San Giulio, where you can step inside the peaceful Romanesque basilica.
From your base beside the scenic shores of Lake Orta, look forward to combining time at leisure with a variety of excursions. Enjoy a boat trip across the lake to visit the Basilica di San Giulio, travel by coach and train to the Swiss resort of Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, and explore the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto, nestled beside Lake Maggiore.
8 days
4 excursions & visits
2 days - free time
Leisurely pace
Get more value every time
Nationwide return chauffeur service
Getting to the airport is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every tour
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We include incredible experiences and activities
Your holiday includes
15 meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinnersAccommodation
7 nights in hotel
4 excursions & visits
Half-day excursion to Orta San Giulio, boat trip to Isola San Giulio & Basilica di San Giulio
Excursion to Zermatt, Switzerland by rail
Half-day excursion to Verbania and Villa Taranto
Tour manager
Titan tour manager
Transport from the UK
International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways or easyJet from London Heathrow or Gatwick.
2 days free time
Enjoy time to explore independently, relax at your hotel, join our optional excursions or ask your tour manager for their recommendations.
Portable audio
Headset system on excursions
Porterage
Services included
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Your itinerary
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Day 1 - UK - Milan - Lake Orta
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Milan. We arrive in Lake Orta and enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and musical entertainment.
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Day 2 - Orta San Giulio - Isola San Giulio
We’ll depart from the hotel pier by boat and cruise to Isola San Giulio. There, we’ll explore the Romanesque Basilica di San Giulio before continuing across the water to Orta town. After a little exploration we’ll return by boat to the hotel.
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Excursions & visits: Excursion to Orta San Giulio, boat trip to Isola San Giulio & Basilica di San Giulio (morning)
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Day 3 - Täsch - Zermatt - Täsch
Experience a superbly scenic rail journey into Switzerland as we journey from Täsch to Zermatt, at the foot of Matterhorn. From Zermatt, we'll take the Gornergrat Bahn line to a view point for spectacular views over the mountains and glaciers. We have a local light lunch before taking the train to Tasch this afternoon.
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Excursions & visits: Excursion to Zermatt, Switzerland by rail (all day)
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Day 4 - Lake Orta
Spend the day at leisure enjoying the lake, one of the prettiest in Italy. Tour the UNESCO-listed collection of chapels in the hills above Orta San Giulio, or simply relax at the hotel.
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Day 5 - Verbania and Villa Taranto
This morning, we’ll visit Lake Maggiore and its biggest town, Verbania, sometimes referred to as ‘the garden on the lake’. It’s home to the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto with almost 20,000 varieties and 3,000 species of plant. We’ll have time to wander along the 7kms of paths, taking in a small valley, terraced gardens and waterfalls, water lily and lotus pools, and ornamental fountains.
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Excursions & visits: Excursion to Verbania and Villa Taranto (morning)
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Day 6 - Lake Orta
Today is free to relax in your beautiful surroundings by the lake.
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Day 7 - Stresa
We’ll journey into Stresa on the banks of Lake Maggiore. This lovely town has been popular with artists and writers since the late 19th century. The lake’s wind-ruffled waters are also dotted with three tiny islands, the Borromean Islands, and today we’ll explore two of them - Isola Bella (beautiful island) dominated by its 17th-century Palazzo Borromeo, and picturesque Isola dei Pescatori.
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Excursions & visits: Excursion to Stresa with private boat tour to visit the Borromean Islands (all day)
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Day 8 - Lake Orta - Milan - UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
Today includes…
Day 1 - UK - Milan - Lake Orta
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Milan. We arrive in Lake Orta and enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and musical entertainment.
Today includes…
Day 2 - Orta San Giulio - Isola San Giulio
We’ll depart from the hotel pier by boat and cruise to Isola San Giulio. There, we’ll explore the Romanesque Basilica di San Giulio before continuing across the water to Orta town. After a little exploration we’ll return by boat to the hotel.
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Excursion to Orta San Giulio, boat trip to Isola San Giulio & Basilica di San Giulio (morning)
Day 3 - Täsch - Zermatt - Täsch
Experience a superbly scenic rail journey into Switzerland as we journey from Täsch to Zermatt, at the foot of Matterhorn. From Zermatt, we'll take the Gornergrat Bahn line to a view point for spectacular views over the mountains and glaciers. We have a local light lunch before taking the train to Tasch this afternoon.
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Excursion to Zermatt, Switzerland by rail (all day)
Day 4 - Lake Orta
Spend the day at leisure enjoying the lake, one of the prettiest in Italy. Tour the UNESCO-listed collection of chapels in the hills above Orta San Giulio, or simply relax at the hotel.
Today includes…
Day 5 - Verbania and Villa Taranto
This morning, we’ll visit Lake Maggiore and its biggest town, Verbania, sometimes referred to as ‘the garden on the lake’. It’s home to the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto with almost 20,000 varieties and 3,000 species of plant. We’ll have time to wander along the 7kms of paths, taking in a small valley, terraced gardens and waterfalls, water lily and lotus pools, and ornamental fountains.
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Excursion to Verbania and Villa Taranto (morning)
Day 6 - Lake Orta
Today is free to relax in your beautiful surroundings by the lake.
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Nationwide return chauffeur service
Getting to the airport is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every tour.
More value
From excursions to hotels, entry tickets and dining packages, we include more than any other tour.
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