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Guided Walking Tour of Venice and the Italian Lakes, 2009 (13 days/12 nights) - $5,800 AUD per person
Tour 1: 8 September to 20 September 2009 (Fully subscribed)
Tour 2: 22 September to 4 October 2009 |
This 13 day walking tour of Venice and the Italian lakes takes you to the two most beautiful and interesting Italian lakes, Como and Maggiore, both forming part of the border between Italy and Switzerland, visiting the smaller lakes of Lugano and Orta along the way.
The walking tour starts on the canals of Venice (two nights) and finishes in the elegant arcades of Turin (two nights). In between, we spend four nights based on the shores of Lake Como, before crossing the Swiss border into the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, and spending four nights in a marvelous hotel in the lush, green valleys above the northern reaches of Lake Maggiore.
The seven guided walks that are included in this walking tour of Venice and the Italian lakes follow stone paths that were used for centuries by travelers, traders and armies to link northern Europe with the colour and wealth of the Mediterranean - the views along the way, over the lakes and mountains are breath-taking.
With its mild days and cool, autumn is the ideal time to be there.
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Lake Como
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Guided Walking Tour in Sicily, 2009 (14 days/13 nights) - $5,480 AUD per person
Tour 1: 15 May to 28 May 2009 (Fully subscribed)
Tour 2: 1 May to 14 May 2009 |
Starting in fascinating Palermo, finishing in glamorous Taormina and exploring some of the least-visited parts of Sicily along the way, including the Madonie National Park and the volcanic Aeolian islands, our small group walking tour of Sicily (maximum 14 guests) will introduce you to a side of this extraordinary island that others only read about.
The challenge in organising any visit to Sicily lies in what you leave out rather than what to include. We believe our 2009 walking tour in Sicily achieves a balance between exploring the island's rich heritage and traveling at a pace that will allow you to relax and enjoying what we see and do, even leaving you a bit of time to do some exploring yourself.
Going in spring means that we'll be able to enjoy the island's idyllic weather, as well as avoid the crowds of the busier seasons .
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Tonnara, Sicily
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A Unique Way to Travel
Hidden Italy 's guided tours are a unique way to discover a side of this fascinating country that most people only read about:
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The pace is relaxed (it is a holiday after all) which gives you plenty of time to unpack and soak up the atmosphere of the places we visit. |
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We go to places that are well off the tourist trails. |
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We travel in small groups (maximum 14) which are lead by experienced, bi- lingual guides. |
Testimonials, Guided Tours
"We both thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour in Sicily and have wonderful memories of the magnificent scenery and the food along with so many other highlights - the beautiful scenery covered in wild flowers, swimming in the Mediterranean, the fabulous food, beautiful Taormina and its Greek theatre, the volcanoes…"
PC, Sicily
"The tour was better than we expected, we had one of our best holidays ever, and we go away almost every year. We loved everything about the tour."
KDC, Sicily
"The tour was beyond my expectations, it was perfect."
JS, Sicily
"The Venice/Lakes tour certainly lived up to expectations. The balance between walking/dining/free time was right, the planning was right and the variety of sights, walks and rest was well prepared and we stayed in a marvelous group of boutique hotels…there were too many highlights to mention."
GH, Venice/Lakes
"Where do I start with the highlights? Every day was a surprise - hotels, food, scenery and great company. Thanks to the superb organisation and easy going style we had a wonderful time."
JC, Venice/Lakes
"Another wonderful, fantastic holiday! Thanks Simon."
AB, Venice/Lakes |
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