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The flair of the Upper Italian Lakes

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From Stuttgart to Lake Maggiore
4.3 (10 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 15 - 50

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Stuttgart to Como

    Stuttgart to Como
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey from Stuttgart to Como

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely stroll through Como city center
    • Walk along lakeside promenade
    Landmarks
    Como
  3. Day 2

    Lake Como

    Lake Como
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip on Lake Como to Bellagio
    • Visit to Bellano with promenade walk
    • Bus journey to Lecco
    • Tour of Lecco
    Landmarks
    Bellagio
    Bellano
    Lecco
  4. Day 3

    Como and Villa Carlotta

    Como and Villa Carlotta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Extended city tour of Como
    • Boat trip to Tremezzo
    • Visit to Villa Carlotta and its gardens
    Landmarks
    Como Cathedral
    Volta Temple
    Villa Carlotta
    Tremezzo
  5. Day 4

    Varese to Lake Maggiore

    Varese to Lake Maggiore
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Varese including Palazzo Estense
    • Visit to Sacro Monte di Varese UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Coach journey from Varese to Baveno via Lago di Varese

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely stroll to the lake or around town
    Landmarks
    Palazzo Estense
    Sacro Monte di Varese
    Lago di Varese
    Baveno
  6. Day 5

    Lake Maggiore - Borromean Islands

    Lake Maggiore - Borromean Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to Isola Bella
    • Visit to Borromean Palace and gardens
    • Visit to Isola dei Pescatori fishing village
    Landmarks
    Isola Bella
    Borromean Palace
    Isola dei Pescatori
  7. Day 6

    Monte Mottarone

    Monte Mottarone
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Alpinia botanical garden on Mount Mottarone
    • Tour of Stresa
    Landmarks
    Alpinia Botanical Garden
    Mount Mottarone
    Stresa
  8. Day 7

    Lake Maggiore - Optional Vercelli

    Lake Maggiore - Optional Vercelli
    Meals
    Breakfast, Snack

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Vercelli
    • Visit to risaia (rice production and processing plant)
    • Rice tasting lunch in Vercelli
    • Walking tour of Vercelli
    Landmarks
    Vercelli
  9. Day 8

    Verbania and Villa Taranto

    Verbania and Villa Taranto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner sharing personal highlights of the tour)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Verbania and Pallanza district
    • Visit to Villa Taranto and its gardens
    Landmarks
    Verbania
    Pallanza
    Villa Taranto
  10. Day 9

    Lake Maggiore to Stuttgart

    Lake Maggiore to Stuttgart
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey from Lake Maggiore to Stuttgart

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