bellisSima northern italy SWITZERLAND
Maggiore Stresa
Lake Tremezzo Bellagio Como
Lake Como Bergamo
Brescia
Milan ITALY
Maximum Elevation: 1,300 ft. Spilamberto Bologna
Lake Garda Verona
Mantua Venice
3. BEAUTIFUL LAKE COMO AND BELLAGIO
Lake Como is the most beguiling of the Italian lakes, sought after for centuries by aristocrats and film stars for its lush waterways, luscious villas, and the stunning Alps as a backdrop. Travel to Tremezzo to visit the 17th-century Villa Carlotta, called “a place of heaven,” set on acres of landscaped gardens. Take a private boat to Bellagio, a resort town on the tip of a slender peninsula with spectacular views of the lake and mountains. Glimpse some of Lake Como’s famed villas on a private cruise on the lake before returning to shore to continue to your opulent hotel in Stresa. Nestled in a park-like setting on the shores of Lake Maggiore, enjoy a two-night stay; built in 1861, it evokes the grandeur and romance that personified the Belle Époque era. Meals BD
4. LAKE MAGGIORE AND A
VISIT TO ISOLA BELLA Long and languorous, Lake Maggiore, with its secluded villas and lazy islands, offers a retreat from the bustle of the city. Take a boat to Isola Bella and the ancient home of the Borromeo family, Palazzo Borromeo. Rising on a small island of landscaped gardens and terraces, the Baroque palazzo has hosted countless illustrious visitors, including Napoleon and Josephine. A tour reveals exquisite works of art; stroll through a classic Italian garden, filled with exotic plants, as
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Tauck Value Includes
• TAUCK’S YELLOW ROADS! A picture- postcard setting awaits along every turn, dip and bend of Tauck’s winding Yellow Roads through the beautiful Italian Lakes region – tranquility perfected
• A cooking class in Bologna, the food capital of Italy, boasting an epicurean delight for every palate; learn the secrets of its cuisine from a master chef and enjoy a memorable dinner
• Discover the centuries-old art of producing balsamic vinegar, a northern Italy specialty, on a tour that includes a tasting
• A visit to an agriturismo for a wine tasting and lunch in the beautiful Franciacorta region
• TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! – After-hours guided visit to St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, without the daytime crowds; explore the treasures of the “Greek Cross” floorplan unhurried
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• 19 meals (10 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 6 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
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