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ITALIAN VISTAS: FROM TUSCANY TO THE DOLOMITES
Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore
DAY 7
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WED
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STRESA
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LAKE MAGGIORE
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STRESA
Today’s exciting
activities are truly a feast for the eyes, sure to include unforgettable
moments that will be etched in your memory for a lifetime! Enjoy the
day cruising and taking in the views of Lake Maggiore. Visit the
Borromean island of Isola Bella where you will tour its stunning 17th-
century palazzo and extravagantly landscaped gardens, then savor a
special lunch there. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure for
you to explore at your own pace. (B,L)
DAY 8
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THU
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STRESA
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LAKE ORTA
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STRESA
Rise and shine to a one-
of-a-kind opportunity to explore the off-the-beaten path village of Orta.
Often referred to by Milan's locals as “La Cenerentola” or Cinderella, it
is perceived by many to be the secret but superior sibling of the well-
known and larger lakes of Como and Maggiore. Explore Orta San
Giulio, taking in the center's beautiful architecture, village vistas along
its steep slopes, and lush wooded area that set it apart from many of
the area's other islands. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, and tonight
join us for dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
DAY 9
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FRI
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STRESA
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BRESCIA
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BOLZANO
After breakfast depart
Stresa for Bolzano. Along the way, visit Cantine Al Rocola, a
countryside estate in Franciacorta, for wine sampling and delicious
lunch. After lunch enjoy the spectacular views as you journey along the
shores of Lake Garda towards Bolzano, a city that is more Teutonic
than Italian, with parks that line the towns’ two rivers, Tyrolean-style
houses and preference for Germanic dialect. Remainder of the day
and evening are at leisure. (B,L)
DAY 10
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SAT
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BOLZANO
After breakfast, take a cable car to view the
19-peak Dolomites. Join in a walking tour of the historic center of
Bolzano. A highlight of the tour is a visit the South Tyrol Museum of
Archaeology in Bolzano to see the remarkably preserved remains of
the “Otzi Iceman” glacial mummy, a man who lived around 5,300 years
ago and whose body was preserved in glacial ice until it was discovered
by hikers in 1991 at an elevation of over 10,000 feet in the Ötzal Alps.
Take time to explore with an afternoon at leisure. Tonight’s included
dinner will give you another amazing opportunity to enjoy a culinary
treat at a local restaurant. (B,D)
DAY 11
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SUN
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BOLZANO
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VERONA
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VENICE
Today we explore Verona,
a medieval gem dotted with ornate palazzi renowned as the setting for
three of Shakespeare plays. It truly seems impossible to separate
Verona from the Romeo and Juliet love story. Your tour takes you to see
the house believed to be Juliet's, thought to have inspired the famed
balcony scene, and to see Baroque buildings, Renaissance palaces,
and beautiful churches. After free time to delve into the city on your
own, we drive to Venice and check in at your hotel. (B)
DAY 12
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MON
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VENICE
The excitment continues today with a morning
tour of Venice, the city of magnificent marble palaces on a lagoon. Just
like its world-famous Carnevale, Venice thrives on mystery and awe,
from the secret passageways that riddle Gothic Palazzo Ducale, to the
esoteric powers of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and to Saint
Mark's Basilica, recognized as one of the most refined and
accomplished works of Byzantine craftsmanship in the world.
Afternoon is at leisure with enough time for more sightseeing,
shopping, and exploring. Gather tonight to share a special farewell
dinner. (B,D)
DAY 13
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TUE
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VENICE TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Transfer to
the airport for your return flight home with thrilling and inspired new
experiences to share and remember of your time enjoying the
treasures of Italy. (B)
(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner