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  1. Walk & Discover: The Italian Lakes

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  2. Top of the lago: a saunter around the Italian lakes

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  3. Walk & Discover: The Italian Lakes

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  4. How to do the Italian lakes on a budget

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  6. Best Italian Lakes to Visit on Your Vacation

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  1. Walk & Discover: The Italian Lakes

    Enjoy a guided walk around Lake Orta, seeing lovely villages, such as Orta San Giulio, and a Moorish palace. Cruise the enchanting Borromean Islands and tour the splendid Isola Bella palace with a guide. Travel through the Simplon Pass to Zermatt and the Matterhorn. Seven nights in four-star accommodation, inclusive of all local taxes, with ...

  2. Lake Como, St Moritz and the Bernina Express

    In designing this Italian lakes holiday we really feel we have selected the very best of this wonderful area for you to savour at your leisure. View all holidays to the lakes ... guardian travel insurance; eurostar breaks; email us. 0330 333 6766. guardian holidays, guardian news & media ltd, king place, 90 york way,

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  4. Lake Como

    Italy's loveliest lake. Join us for a memorable holiday in Lake Como, and discover one of Europe's most idyllic, charming and stylish corners, as you soak up the atmosphere of the most picturesque of the Italian lakes, in its mountain-backed setting to the north of Milan. ... guardian travel insurance; eurostar breaks; email us. 0330 333 6766 ...

  5. A first-time guide to the Italian Lakes

    A first-time guide to the Italian Lakes. Regis St. Louis. Jul 22, 2024 • 7 min read. From marvelling at the ornate villas to exploring the neighboring mountains, you'll fall in love with the Italian Lakes. The Italian Lakes are glimmering, glacier-made bodies of water in northern Italy. Maggiore, Como and Garda are the three largest, and each ...

  6. The Complete Guide To The Italian Lakes

    Monte Generoso is the highest peak for miles around, rising to 1,700m between the lakes of Lugano and Como and served by a scenic rack-railway from the Swiss village of Capolago (Sfr38/€25/£17 ...

  7. Why, When, and How to Visit Them (+ Map)

    When you think of Italian Lakes, you probably immediately picture the Italian Lakes District in Northern Italy and its famous lakes - Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore, Lake Iseo, and Lake Orta. While those lakes are gorgeous and definitely worth a visit, Italy is home to over 1500 lakes, and many of them are worth exploring.

  8. Best Italian Lakes: Como, Garda, Orta or Maggiore?

    Lake Garda. Best for: Wine and outdoor pursuits. The largest of the Italian lakes, Lake Garda spans 370 km². It is bordered by three distinct regions, the rolling hills of the Veneto, the Lombard plains and the mountains of Alpine Trentino Alto-Adige. The lake has a unique microclimate, which gives it a balmy Mediterranean feel with olive ...

  9. The Italian Lakes District Travel Guide

    The Italian Lakes District, with its breathtaking landscapes and charming towns, is a true paradise for travelers seeking idyllic beauty and tranquility. Nestled in the northern part of Italy, this region boasts several picturesque lakes that have been captivating visitors for centuries. From the majestic Lake Como to the hidden gems of Lake ...

  10. Beautiful gardens to visit in the Italian lakes

    VILLA CARLOTTA, TREMEZZO, LAKE COMO. This villa has been one of the gems of the lake since it was built in the 17th century. Out the front is a terraced Italian garden, with neat hedges, fountains, flowerbeds and citrus tunnels overflowing with orange, lemon and grapefruit trees.The rest of the park is spread across the hillside, so you can ...

  11. Gardens and Villas of the Italian Lakes

    The gardens and villas of the Italian Lakes are reason enough to spend time in this gorgeous part of northern Italy. There are few things more romantic than ambling the dreamy parks and gardens, hidden behind the high walls of former mansions now open to the public. And few things more fun for children. The gardens and villas of the Italian ...

  12. Lake Garda

    In any list of favourite 'lakes and mountains' destinations, the name of Italy's largest body of water will never be far from the top. Stretching some 35 miles from the narrow, almost fjord-like landscape of its mountain-fringed north, to the sun-blessed, rolling plain at its southern shore, Lake Garda is home to several handsome settlements, all of which are a perfect choice for a holiday ...

  13. The secret Italian lakes that most tourists don't know about

    Lake Orta. Orta is one of the secret gems of Italy's Piedmont region, usually overlooked by visitors who flock to the more touristy Lago Maggiore nearby. Created by a melting Alpine glacier, it ...

  14. Best of Italian Lakes Tour

    8 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners. Itinerary. View day-by-day trip itinerary. Discover the Italians' favorite holiday haunts on this irresistible Italian Lakes trip. Linger over a sweet gelato on the shores of Lake Maggiore, sample authentic balsamic vinegar in Modena, then ease into the easy-going local way of life in enchanting lakeside villages.

  15. An under-the-radar alternative to the Italian lakes this summer

    Italy's northern lakes like Como, Garda and Maggiore may shine on social media, but the Alpine lakes of France offer a refreshing - and less crowded - alternative. ... Hoskisson is a travel ...

  16. Experience A Different Side of Italy in Lake Orta

    Lake Como may be the more well-known Italian lake region internationally, but Lake Orta is a hidden gem you won't want to miss. ... italy, loc:country:italy:city:lake orta, Travel Guide. Subscribe to travel noire . Get more travel content . Subscribe to Travel Noire, a free daily newsletter that features the best of travel, destinations, and ...

  17. North Italy Road Trip: Best 7-Day Italian Lakes Itinerary

    Day 2 - Lake Garda: Bardolino, Borghetto, and Peschiera del Garda. Day 3 - Lake Garda: Tenno, Riva del Garda, and Malcesine. Day 4 - Lake Garda: Sirmione (suggested hotel: one night at Maison Blanche near Varenna, one of the most beautiful towns of Lake Como). Day 5 - Lake Como: Varenna and Bellagio (suggested hotel: 2 nights at Villa ...

  18. Lake Garda and the Best of the Veneto for solo travellers

    Take a guided tour of wonderfully unique Venice with a local guide. Tour medieval Verona with a local guide and see its classic sights. Enjoy an entire day exploring beautiful Lake Garda, both on land and by boat. Visit atmospheric Mantova, the inspiration for artists, poets and composers, on a guided tour of its UNESCO-listed old town.

  19. Things to Do in Sochi

    These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveler reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Arboretum Park. 2,984. Gardens. The largest subtropical park in Russia contains more than 30 acres of stunning natural beauty. 2. Sochi Park. 3,038.

  20. Krasnodar Krai

    Krasnodar Krai (Russian: Краснода́рский край, romanized: Krasnodarskiy kray, IPA: [krəsnɐˈdarskʲɪj kraj]) is a federal subject of Russia (a krai), located in the North Caucasus region in Southern Russia and administratively a part of the Southern Federal District.Its administrative center is the city of Krasnodar.The third most populous federal subject, the krai had a ...

  21. Venice, Verona & Lake Garda

    Stay in a hotel on idyllic Lake Garda, make the most of plenty of time to rest and relax in one of Italy's favourite locations, and join your tour manager for four wonderful included excursions. Discover the breathtaking beauty of glorious Venice, the world's most romantic city, see Verona's ancient streets and majestic Roman arena, head ...

  22. Krasnodar Krai Travel Guide: All You Need To Know

    Summer (June to August): The summer months are ideal for visiting Krasnodar Krai, especially the coastal areas, as the weather is warm and beach activities are in full swing. Spring and Early Autumn: Spring (April to May) and early autumn (September to October) are also pleasant, with milder temperatures and fewer crowds.

  23. Krasnodar Krai and Adygea

    Krasnodar Krai is a region in Southern Russia, bordering Crimea to the west (across the narrow Strait of Kerch), Rostov Oblast to the north, Stavropol Krai to the east, and Georgia and Karachay-Cherkessia to the south.. Adygea, officially the Republic of Adygea, is an autonomous region in Southern Russia completely enclaved within Krasnodar Krai. Adygea is ethnically distinct, as Circassians ...

  24. The Italian Dolomites

    Day 1. Fly to Italy, meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel on the shores of Lake Molveno. Idyllically set in the shadow of the soaring Brenta Dolomites, Molveno is a haven for nature-lovers and a climbers' Mecca, and a perfect base from which to explore this very special region. Enjoy a first dinner in the hotel this evening.