Italian Lakes - Orta, Maggiore and Lugano

The ancient village of Orta lies to the West of LakeMaggiore in northern Italy and possesses a charmand fascination which are difficult to describe. Full of precious treasures of art and history, Lake Orta offers an atmosphere that is peaceful and relaxing giving the opportunity to rediscover nature.

Includes FREE insurance, the following excursions and home pick-up

This tour includes:

Travel via Eurotunnel, Folkestone to Calais
1 night dinner, bed and breakfast on the outward journey in Reims
6 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Hotel Giardinetto in Lake Orta
1 night dinner, bed and breakfast on the return journey in Charleroi
The following excursions:

Milan: A full day to Milan the commercial capital of Italy. This cosmopolitan city, renowned for its chic designer shops and art galleries, offers something for everyone. Lake Maggiore: Travel along the shores of Lake Maggiore to the resort of Locarno, which is situated on the Swiss section of the Lake. The town enjoys the most glorious of locations and the arcades and piazzas of the town are overlooked by gardens which flourish on the lakeside promenade.

Lake Lugano: A full day to Lugano which lies in the southern Swiss Canton of Ticino. A pretty and pleasant town, it has interesting museums, galleries and churches with the church of Santa Maria Degli Angioli, particularlyworth seeing for its magnificent paintings of the Crucifixion and The Last Supper.

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Hotel Giardinetto

Situated on the shores of Lake Orta, approximately ten minutes walk away from the town centre, this modern, friendly hotel offers spectacular views of the lake and surrounding area. A daily ferry service is available from the hotel and offer tours of the lake.

All rooms have private facilities, television and telephone
Continental buffet breakfast
Evening meal with choice of menu
Outdoor Pool
Lift serving all floors
Porterage/assistance with luggage