Walking and cruising around Lake Orta

Lake Orta is a small, quite unknown pearl, lying a few kilometers westwards of Lake Maggiore. Its chief town, Orta San Giulio and the close by isle of San Giulio create a unique, charming "lounge" on the lake coastline. The small alleys, the ancient churches and the enchanting landscapes merge together in a scene of rare beauty.
This exclusive tour will allow you to enjoy the fascinating atmosphere of the coastline village by a pleasant walk; later, a short, relaxing cruise will take you to the isle of San Giulio, 400 metres offshore, where you will witness the remains of the medieval settlements, a majestic romanesque church and an 19th century seminary.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Orta San Giulio, Orta San Giulio, Province of Novara, Piedmont

Also simply known as Orta, it is part of the club of the most charming villages in Italy. From the Medieval age to the 18th century, Orta was the chief town of an independent association of cities called "Comunità della Riviera", well defended by the natural configuration of the site.
The town centre is characterized by narrow alleys, mostly converging into the beautiful Piazza Motta, seat of the City Hall and overlooking the lake.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: San Giulio Island, 28016 Orta San Giulio Italy

The isle is the only one in the lake of Orta and belongs to the municipality of Orta San Giulio.
Probably inhabited since the Iron age, the isle has been considered a strategic site since the 6th century and thus surrounded by defensive walls. After having been a stage for the rivalry between the Sacred Roman Empire and the Lombard kingdom in the 10th century, the whole lake district was ceased to the bishops of Novara, who reconstructed on the island the cathedral of San Giulio in a Romanesque style.
In 1841, the medieval castle was demolished to make room to a Seminary, designed by architect Ferdinando Caronesi.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Piazza Motta, 28016 Orta San Giulio, Province of Novara, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Qualified private guide
• Private cruise on a taxi-boat to the isle of San Giulio

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Lunch

Facilities