Lake Orta
Discover one of the little-known gems of Italy with our afternoon tour to Lake Orta.
We arrive in Omegna at the north of the lake and take a boat cruise to the enchanting S. Giulio’s Island, where you can visit the 12th century Basilica and crypt of S. Giulio. Or simply admire the views across the lake from the single lane that circles the island. Picking up the boat again we carry on to the village of Orta itself.
There is free time to stroll and admire the quaint cobbled streets of Orta S. Giulio, the secret lakeside garden behind the town hall and what could be better than sipping an espresso or indulging in a gelato at a café in the picturesque lakeside piazza?
Our afternoon continues through the scenic countryside of and along the southern tip of Lake Maggiore to the giant 35 metre high statue of San Carlo Borromeo. We return along the south west shore of Lake Maggiore past stunning villas and views of the Rocca Borromeo castle.