TOUR 2 DAYS – Spirituality between lake Maggiore and lake Orta
2 days/ 1 nights in 3*hotel
Discover the Holy Mounts of Piedmont, considered world heritage by UNESCO, since 2003.
The Holy Mounts of North Italy are pilgrimage areas, where you can walk in the woods, relax and admire the beauties of the landscape!
Day 1:
Arrival at the most romantic lake of Italy, lake Orta and visit of Orta Holy Mount, dedicated to Saint Francesco from Assisi, an oasis of peace and silence where you can walk in tranquillity admiring an enchanting panorama.
With the guide, after the visit at the holy mount, you will proceed to the medieval town of Orta, one of the most beautiful in Italy. Then you will visit Saint Giulios Island, where you will find a majestic church.
The legend tells that it was founded by Giulio Saint around 390, when the Saint reaches the Island sailing on his mantel and freed it from dragons building a small church.
In the evening discover lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands, in particular Isola Bella with its magic evening atmosphere boat transfer to Isola Bella and lake view dinner !
Day 2
Day dedicated to the discovery of Ghiffa Holy Mount, located on the hills of the town of Ghiffa, where you will enjoy an incredible view over lake Maggiore. Today you can admire the architectures and the paintings of the Holy Mount and walk along one of the several paths that develops in the surrounding chestnut woods.
Services included:
– n 1 night in double room in a 3* hotel in a town around the lake, breakfast and city tax included the name of the hotel will be communicated after confirmation.
– Half day touristic guide for the visit of Orta
– Boat transfer Orta-Isola di S. Giulio Orta
– Evening boat transfer with private motorboat shared with other people Stresa-Isola Bella-Stresa
– 2 course dinner + dessert, drinks not included at Ristolounge Elvezia on Isola Bella
Not included:
Personal expenses (lunch or dinner not specified in the package), eventual car transfer and everything else not specifically mentioned under services included.
Car rent service available on request.
Price per person – 2 days/ 1 nights