Village Life in the Italian Lake District
Experience the true essence of life in northern Italy’s fabled Lake District in Cernobbio, a picturesque village overlooking Lake Como. Enjoy a lake-view room in the charming Hotel Regina Olga, private boat cruises on Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, enriching lectures, and an exclusive Village Forum™ with local residents. See how this unique setting has inspired poets, composers, musicians, artists, and philosophers for centuries. Explore the artistic and architectural treasures left by Roman patricians, mediaeval lords, and Renaissance princes during guided excursions to Varenna, Bellagio, Villa del Balbianello, the Borromean Islands, and Stresa. Optional activities include a full day excursion to Milan, featuring a viewing of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, and a private visit to Como’s Aldo Galli Academy of Fine Arts.
Date: June 2 -10, 2012
Price: Approximately $3,195 USD per person based on double occupancy, plus air and taxes
Activity Level: Moderate
Tour Operator: Thomas P. Gohagan & Co
Italian Lake District brochure in PDF format
Reservations: Call the Queen's Alumni Travel office at 1-800-267-7837 or Gohagan at 1-800-922-3088
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