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This idyllic lake promises 4-star hotels (all with a pool) and outstanding cuisine, making for a very indulgent walking holiday.
A self-guided hike through the Dolomites from San Candido to Cortina, including a night in a refuge, and a circuit round the iconic Tre Cime.
Italian Lakes: Gardens & Villas from CICERONI Travel. Wonderful gardens set amidst marvellous lakeside scenery. Villas with remarkable interiors & art collections. Private visits including two lunches with the owning families. Guaranteed Lake View Rooms.
• Trace developments in garden design from the 16th to the 20th century
• Discover the famous 17th century Sacro Monte beside Lake Orta: a fascinating Counter-Reformation ‘religious garden’ designed to transport pilgrims into the world of St Francis, patron saint of nature
• Uncover the delights of the Borromean island of Isola Bella
From Maggiore to Garda, via Como and Iseo, discover the ravishing scenery of the Italian lakes on a magical tour by car.
This trip introduces walkers to the glory of the Italian Lakes – specifically Lake Maggiore and its lesser-known companion, Lake Orta. See the glamorous lakeside spots as well as off-the-beaten-track areas, and the Franciscan chapels of Sacro Monte. Savour the region's slow-food cuisine and little-known Alto Piemonte wines.
The sweeping views over the majestic, ever-changing landscapes of the spectacular Italian Lakes are just reward for this walking discovery.
Combine panoramic walks above these beautiful lakes with visits to glorious gardens and a journey on the remarkable Centovalli Railway.
Follow the historic Via Spluga from Switzerland into Italy, traversing dramatic gorges and passing bijou lakes to finish in style on the shores of Lake Como. The sapphire waters and sylvan shores of wish-bone-shaped Lake Como have sparked many a romantic reverie, ever since the time of Pliny during the Roman Empire.
The lakes of Lombardy make up one of the prettiest regions of northern Italy and Lake Iseo is indisputedly the jewel in the crown.
