Northern Italy's Highlights & Cinque Terre with Lake Maggiore (LVE) - 2013

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13 days from Milan to Lake Maggiore


Northern Italys Highlights & Cinque Terre with Lake Maggiore
Stroll through the historic streets of Turin, Italy
Stroll through the historic streets of Turin, Italy
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping Center in Milan, Italy
Lake Maggiore
Stresa
Lake Maggiore
Village of Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy
Cannero Riviera
Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore

Optional Excursions

The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be offered. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online currency converter for exchange rate information.

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Montechiarugolo Castle and Light Dinner
Visit 13th-century Montechiarugolo Castle, a fortress rising on a slope above the Enza River. It was taken over by the Torelli family, feudal lords of Montechiarugolo, beginning in 1406 and reconstructed in the 15th and 16th centuries. Since the execution of Pio Torelli in 1612, the castle passed through the hands of the ducal dynasties and has belonged to the Marchi family since the early 1800s. Legend has it that the ghost of a Torelli noblewoman, who met with an untimely death, haunts the castle on occasion. Also included is a light dinner at a local restaurant with regional specialties.
Approximate value: €59 EUR per person


Parma Ham Discovery and Dinner
Discover the secret of famous Prosciutto di Parma on a delightful outing to a family-run factory which produces this tasty ham using traditional methods. Later at dinner, enjoy this succulent specialty along with other regional dishes. An unforgettable taste experience!
Approximate value: €52 EUR per person


Tuscan Farm Dinner
Tuscany is known for its gorgeous landscapes, its rich traditions, long history and culture but Tuscany still has more to offer with its great food and wine. Tonight enjoy a traditional Tuscan meal, including coffee and drinks, in a picturesque country setting. This wonderful dinner with regional dishes is prepared using the finest local ingredients - Realize your dreams and live the Tuscan life for an evening!
Approximate value: €56 EUR per person


Excursion to Genoa
Drive north about 18 miles (30 kilometers) to Genoa, Italy's principal sea port and one of the former four Italian maritime republics (the others were Amalfi, Pisa, and Venice). With your local expert, see its main landmarks, including the early 13th-century San Lorenzo Cathedral with its black-and-white striped marble facade, opera house, Palace of the Doges, house where Christopher Columbus is said to have been born, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Strada Nuova, a street lined with Renaissance and Baroque mansions, called the Rolli Palaces, built by the local nobility during the 16th to 18th centuries.
Approximate value: €36 EUR per person


Egyptian Museum
Established in 1824, Turin's Egyptian Museum houses the world's largest collection of Egyptian antiquities outside of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. It displays some of the best preserved mummies and an extraordinary set of papyri. See the Tomb of Kha, dating back to 3500 BC, which includes sarcophagi and statues; as well as his furniture, clothing, and personal belongings.
Approximate value: €31 EUR per person


Excursion to Venaria Reale
Take a short, 6-mile (10-kilometer) drive to the commanding Royal Palace of Venaria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and architectural complex of unique beauty covering almost 20 acres one of the largest royal residences in the world. This recently restored baroque palace served the Italian royal family during the 17th to 18th centuries.
Approximate value: €40 EUR per person


Flavors of Piedmont
Taste some of the local specialties in a typical area restaurant. Drinks are included.
Approximate value: €48 EUR per person


Excursion to Cosmopolitan Milan (Private Excursion up to 3 travelers)
This full-day excursion explores the cosmopolitan city of Milan. With your Local Guide, see the Monumental Cemetery, noted for its highly artistic and imposing tombs; Sforza Castle, which for many years represented a symbol of power in the hands of the dukes and now hosts museums and art collections; the gothic cathedral with its magical turrets and spires (entrance to cathedral, baptistery, treasure room and terrace included); La Galleria Vittorio Emanuele; the world famous La Scala opera house & museum (entrance to museum included); and the many exclusive boutiques and department stores for which Milan is famous. Lunch is included.
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Excursion to Cosmopolitan Milan (Private Excursion up to 7 travelers)
This full-day excursion explores the cosmopolitan city of Milan. With your Local Guide, see the Monumental Cemetery, noted for its highly artistic and imposing tombs; Sforza Castle, which for many years represented a symbol of power in the hands of the dukes and now hosts museums and art collections; the gothic cathedral with its magical turrets and spires (entrance to cathedral, baptistery, treasure room and terrace included); La Galleria Vittorio Emanuele; the world famous La Scala opera house & museum (entrance to museum included); and the many exclusive boutiques and department stores for which Milan is famous. Lunch is included.
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Excursion to Lake Orta (Private Excursion up to 3 travelers)
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon excursion to Lake Orta. A small "tourist" train (ticket included) will bring you to the center of Orta, where you will have time to stroll along the cobblestone streets and take a boat ride to enchanting San Giulio Island (ticket included), with its 12th-century basilica and crypt of St. Giulio. Continue on through the scenic Vergante Hills and along the southern tip of Lake Maggiore with a brief stop in Arona to admire the towering statue of St. Carlo Borromeo, which in 1698 at 115 feet (35.10 meters) was one of the largest bronze statues in the world, second only to the Statue of Liberty.
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Excursion to Lake Orta (Private Excursion up to 7 travelers)
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon excursion to Lake Orta. A small "tourist" train (ticket included) will bring you to the center of Orta, where you will have time to stroll along the cobblestone streets and take a boat ride to enchanting San Giulio Island (ticket included), with its 12th-century basilica and crypt of St. Giulio. Continue on through the scenic Vergante Hills and along the southern tip of Lake Maggiore with a brief stop in Arona to admire the towering statue of St. Carlo Borromeo, which in 1698 at 115 feet (35.10 meters) was one of the largest bronze statues in the world, second only to the Statue of Liberty.
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Excursion to Picturesque Zermatt (Private Excursion up to 3 travelers)
Drive through Ossola Valley to Simplon Pass, with incredible views of the Swiss and Italian Alps. Pass Brig, home to Stockalper Castle; Visp; and Matter Valley to the Swiss village of Tasch, where you board the rack and pinion railway up to the picturesque village of Zermatt (5,315 feet). Surrounded by famous mountains such as the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and Gornergrat, Zermatt is completely "auto free" and one of Europe's premium ski resorts in winter. Lunch is included at the Sunnegga Paradise ski area, a quick underground funicular ride up the mountain, with views of the Matterhorn from its sun terrace (railway and funicular tickets included).
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Excursion To Picturesque Zermatt (Private Excursion up to 7 travelers)
Drive through Ossola Valley to Simplon Pass, with incredible views of the Swiss and Italian Alps. Pass Brig, home to Stockalper Castle; Visp; and Matter Valley to the Swiss village of Tasch, where you board the rack and pinion railway up to the picturesque village of Zermatt (5,315 feet). Surrounded by famous mountains such as the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and Gornergrat, Zermatt is completely "auto free" and one of Europe's premium ski resorts in winter. Lunch is included at the Sunnegga Paradise ski area, a quick underground funicular ride up the mountain, with views of the Matterhorn from its sun terrace (railway and funicular tickets included).
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Lake Maggiore Full Day Private Guided Tour
Whether it is your first visit or if you have visited before a private tour with a professional fully qualified guide is the ideal way to discover more about Lake Maggiore area. See what really interests you at a pace that suits you - after all it is your trip! Travel like a local with the help of your guide on the public transport system whether by bus, train, boat or taxi. Visit famous sites, museums, go shopping, take a break in a cafe - the choice is yours!
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Lake Maggiore Half Day Private Guided Tour (Afternoon Excursion)
Whether it is your first visit or if you have visited before a private tour with a professional fully qualified guide is the ideal way to discover more about Lake Maggiore area. See what really interests you at a pace that suits you - after all it is your trip! Travel like a local with the help of your guide on the public transport system whether by bus, train, boat or taxi. Visit famous sites, museums, go shopping, take a break in a cafe - the choice is yours!
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Lake Maggiore Half Day Private Guided Tour (Morning Excursion)
Whether it is your first visit or if you have visited before a private tour with a professional fully qualified guide is the ideal way to discover more about Lake Maggiore area. See what really interests you at a pace that suits you - after all it is your trip! Travel like a local with the help of your guide on the public transport system whether by bus, train, boat or taxi. Visit famous sites, museums, go shopping, take a break in a cafe - the choice is yours!
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The Three Lakes (Private Excursion up to 3 travelers)
Enjoy a full-day excursion to the "Three Lakes." Starting from Lake Maggiore, with the floating castles of Cannero, two little islands that hold the picturesque remains of the castle, Rocca Vitaliana, built between 1519 and 1521 by Ludovico Borromeo. Cross the mountains to Lake Lugano, Switzerland, nestled between the San Salvatore and Mount Bre mountains, and enjoy a stroll along the promenade. Later, travel to Italy's Lake Como with Villa Carlotta, famous for its gardens and ceiling frescoes (entrance included), 14th-century cathedral, and many silk shops. Lunch is included.
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The Three Lakes (Private Excursion up to 7 travelers)
Enjoy a full-day excursion to the "Three Lakes." Starting from Lake Maggiore, with the floating castles of Cannero, two little islands that hold the picturesque remains of the castle, Rocca Vitaliana, built between 1519 and 1521 by Ludovico Borromeo. Cross the mountains to Lake Lugano, Switzerland, nestled between the San Salvatore and Mount Bre mountains, and enjoy a stroll along the promenade. Later, travel to Italy's Lake Como with Villa Carlotta, famous for its gardens and ceiling frescoes (entrance included), 14th-century cathedral, and many silk shops. Lunch is included.
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Three Lakes
Enjoy a full-day excursion to the "Three Lakes." Starting from Lake Maggiore, with the floating castles of Cannero, two little islands that hold the picturesque remains of the castle, Rocca Vitaliana, built between 1519 and 1521 by Ludovico Borromeo. Cross the mountains to Lake Lugano, Switzerland, nestled between the San Salvatore and Mount Bre mountains, and enjoy a stroll along the promenade. Later, travel to Italy's Lake Como with Villa Carlotta, famous for its gardens and ceiling frescoes (entrance included), 14th-century cathedral, and many silk shops.
Approximate value: €59 EUR per person