On the Poets' Trail
Lake Maggiore, Milano then Portovenere (Cinque Terre) + Florence, option.
9 nights/10 days + Florence option
This itinerary offers the tranquillity of Lake Maggiore, beloved by the French writer Montesquieu a glimpse into a busy city that hides some of its lesser-known gems, the enchanting landscape of Portovenere Bay, named “Il golfo dei Poeti”, home to the English poets from the 19th century, and the option, if you wish, to explore Florence.
Day 1:
Arrival @ Milano Malpensa Airport.
Transfer from airport to Stresa Lake Maggiore, private van.
Hotel check in. (breakfast always included)
Dinner (recommendations)
Day 2:
Options you may choose from:
Relax at hotel’s SPA and/or enjoy lake side swimming pool
Hiking (self guided)
Visit the Borromeo Islands by boat
Dinner (recommendations)
Day 3:
Options :
Lake Maggiore tour by boat roundtrip.
Roundtrip to Locarno (Switzerland)
Hiking
Dinner (not included)
Day 4:
Hotel check out.
Transfer to Milano downtown, by private van.
Hotel check in.
Walk the neighbourhood downtown.
Dinner (recommendations)
Day 5 :
Milan’s guided walking tour suggested by Simo (written guide included)
Dinner (not included)
Day 6 :
Options :
Outlet shopping
Visit Milano by Museums
Visit Milano by landmarks
Food hopping
Dinner (recommendations)
Day 7 :
Hotel check out
Transfer to Portovenere by private van.
Arrival, hotel check in.
Visit the village on foot
Dinner (recommendations)
Day 8 :
Options :
Hiking (self guided)
Boat tour – Palmaria Islands Portovenere
Cooking class
Dinner (recommendations)
Day 9 :
Options :
Hiking (self guided)
Boat Tour – Palmaria Islands - Portovenere
Cooking class
Dinner (recommendations)
Day 10 :
Hotel check out, transfer to Florence by private van.
Florence
If you decide to stay in Florence, we can offer you, our consultancy services; if, on the other hand, you decide to leave, we will take you to the airport or train station.
If, however, you would like to spend a week in Tuscany, you can choose our 6 nights/7days, Tuscany; full immersion module.
