Welcome to Lake Orta
Enveloped by thick, dark-green woodlands, tranquil Lake Orta (aka Lake Cusio) could make a perfect elopers’ getaway. Measuring 13.4km long by 2.5km wide, it’s separated from its bigger and better-known eastern neighbour, Lake Maggiore, by Monte Mottarone. The focal point of the lake is the captivating medieval village of Orta San Giulio, often referred to simply as Orta.
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Lake Orta Day Trip from Stresa with Optional Island Cruise
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Lake Orta, Orta San Giulio, Province of Novara, PiedmontYour time is your own in Orta - explore the narrow cobbled lanes, have a nosey in the shops, enjoy and ice cream or a drink in the piazza with views across to the island.Duration: 2 hours
7-Days Italian Lakes and the Dolomites Tour from Milan
ItineraryDay 1: Milan - Lake Orta - Lake Maggiore - ComoStop At: San Giulio Island, Orta San Giulio, Province of Novara, PiedmontBy boat you reach this little island face to Orta village.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Isole Borromee, Lake Maggiore, LombardyYou reach by boat two of the three island of the family Borromeo: Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Overnight in Como, in a 4 star hotel, in the city centre or in front of the lake, according to your option choice.Day 2: Como - Bellagio - BergamoStop At: Centro Storico, Como, Lake Como, LombardyA nice walk in the old town of this city situated at the bottom of the western brench of Lake ComoDuration: 1 hourStop At: Lago di Como, LombardyA two hour cruise to discover the beauty of the deepest European lake.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Cattedrale (Duomo) di Bergamo e Battistero, Bergamo, Province of Bergamo, LombardyThe old town of Bergamo with ist amazing monuments.Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Overnight in Bergamo, in a 4 star hotel, classic or deluxe room, according to your option choice.Day 3: Bergamo - Sirmione - Riva del Garda - VeronaStop At: Centro Storico Sirmione, Sirmione, Province of Brescia, LombardyThe most famous and charming village at Lake GardaDuration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Lago di Garda, Garda, Province of Verona, VenetoFrom Sirmione to Riva in order to discover the biggest Italian lake.Duration: 5 hoursStop At: Piazza Bra, Verona, Province of Verona, VenetoMain square of Verona with its monuments, shops, restaurants and the Arena, a Roman ampitheatre.Duration: 2 hoursMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Overnight in Verona, in a 3 sup. or 5 star hotel, according to your option choice.Day 4: Verona - Canazei - CortinaStop At: Casa di Giulietta, Verona, Province of Verona, VenetoThe most famous spot in town: the house of Juliet with its balcony.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Centro Storico Canazei, Canazei, Province of Trento, Trentino-Alto AdigeMain village in the Val di Fassa: great stop to try a strudel cake or a hot chocolate as a aftenoon breakDuration: 45 minutesStop At: Passo Falzarego, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Province of Belluno, VenetoLast stop before entering Cortina: the best way to admire the mountains and have a look to the local hand made stuffs.Duration: 30 minutesMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Overnight in Cortina, in a 3 sup. or 4 star hotel, according to your option choice.Day 5: Cortina - Lake Misurina - Lake Braies - Marmolada - CortinaStop At: Lago di Misurina, Auronzo di Cadore, Province of Belluno, VenetoBeautiful lake at the bottom of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, best peaks for alpinsm lovers.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Lago di Braies, Braies, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto AdigeA private lake born because of a fall down of a mountain: great place where to relax, have a walk or try a great cappuccino.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Marmolada, Rocca Pietore, Province of Belluno, VenetoThe highest peak of the Dolomites: the glaciar of Marmolada. Stop at the bottom of the mountain.Duration: 30 minutesMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Overnight in Cortina, in a 3 sup. or 4 star hotel, according to your option choice.Day 6: Cortina - Gardena and Sella - Lake Carezza - Merano - BolzanoStop At: Gardena Pass, Selva di Val Gardena, Val Gardena, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto AdigeOne of the best scenary of the Dolomites.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Passo Sella, Selva di Val Gardena, Val Gardena, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto AdigeOne of the highest passes of the Dolomites, good place for a coffee and to admire the Marmolada and Canazei from far.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Lago di Carezza, Nova Levante, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto AdigeThe most amazing lake of the Dolomites because of its colours. Here, you will enjoy a traditional tasting of local products.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Merano Centro Storico, Merano, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto AdigeA nice town of Austrian origin where have a nice walk along the river Passirio or the Portici with its shops.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Via dei Portici, Bolzano, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adigethe best street of the town where to walk and join the local life.Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Overnight in Bolzano, in a 4 star or 4 star sup. hotel, according to your option choice.Day 7: Bolzano - Trento - MilanStop At: Piazza Duomo, Trento, Province of Trento, Trentino-Alto AdigeThe centre of life of this town where to spend your leisure time at the end of the visit before coming back to Milan,Duration: 2 hoursMeals included: • BreakfastNo accommodation included on this day.