Laghi d'eccezione Essential - Orta, Maggiore e Como, romanticismo ed eleganza
Laghi d'eccezione Essential - Orta, Maggiore e Como, romanticismo ed eleganza
Itinerari consigliati7 Giorni
Lago di Orta, Italia
Lago di Orta›Lago Maggiore›Lago di Como
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Lago di Orta
In northern Italy, at the foot of the Piedmont Alps, Lake Orta reveals a landscape of rare elegance, where tranquil waters, historic villages and green hills create a setting of remarkable harmony. More intimate and unspoilt than the nearby Italian lakes, it captivates visitors with its peaceful atmosphere and authentic charm.
The village of Orta San Giulio, with its cobbled lanes, ancient palaces and colourful houses, forms the heart of this region. From Piazza Motta, boats cross to San Giulio Island, crowned by its Romanesque basilica and former monastery, in a setting where stone, water and vegetation blend together in perfect harmony.
The lakeside invites visitors to discover peaceful viewpoints, gardens, walking trails and charming villages. The Sacro Monte of Orta, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects the spiritual and artistic richness of the area, while the surrounding hills offer preserved landscapes of forests and vineyards.
Local cuisine reflects Piedmontese traditions through regional cheeses, mountain specialities, lake fish and local wines.
With its preserved nature, historic heritage and gentle way of life, Lake Orta embodies a refined destination where every landscape invites contemplation.
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Giorno 3 — Lago di Orta → Lago Maggiore
Lake Maggiore reveals a landscape of remarkable elegance in the heart of the Italian Alps, between Piedmont, Lombardy and the Swiss canton of Ticino. Surrounded by mountains, lush gardens and historic villages, it offers a unique balance between nature, heritage and the refined atmosphere of lakeside living.
Its shores are home to emblematic towns such as Stresa, renowned for its sophisticated atmosphere and panoramic views over the Borromean Islands, Verbania, surrounded by gardens and verdant landscapes, and Cannobio, with its preserved historic centre along the water. The Borromean Islands stand as one of the lake’s great heritage symbols, with the Baroque palace and remarkable gardens of Isola Bella, as well as the gardens of Isola Madre, reflecting the refinement of Italy’s historic noble families.
Beyond its historic residences, Lake Maggiore reveals a generous natural setting of wooded mountains, panoramic paths, botanical gardens and deep waters with ever-changing reflections. The gardens of Villa Taranto illustrate the harmony between Mediterranean vegetation and Alpine landscapes.
Local gastronomy extends the identity of the region through lake fish, Piedmontese and Lombard specialities, as well as wines from the surrounding hills. Between aristocratic heritage, preserved landscapes and lakeside elegance, Lake Maggiore offers a refined vision of Italy’s great lakes.
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Giorno 5 — Lago Maggiore → Lago di Como
At the gateway to the Alps, in Lombardy, Lake Como is distinguished by its dramatic mountains, deep waters and historic villages set along its shores. Its distinctive shape and natural surroundings have shaped a region where elegance, heritage and the art of living have been intertwined for centuries. The lakeside towns include iconic destinations such as Como, a historic and cultural centre renowned for its silk tradition, Bellagio, celebrated for its privileged position at the meeting point of the lake’s three branches, Varenna with its waterside lanes, and Menaggio, appreciated for its refined and tranquil atmosphere.
Historic villas and their gardens reflect the prestige of this renowned retreat, including Villa Carlotta, Villa del Balbianello and Villa Melzi, remarkable examples of architecture and landscape design. Lakeside villages, ancient churches and aristocratic residences form a heritage where nature and culture exist in perfect harmony.
Beyond the shoreline, the surrounding mountains offer remarkable panoramas, with trails, forests and protected natural areas of the Lombardy Prealps. Local gastronomy further expresses the identity of the region through lake fish, Lombard specialities and the culinary traditions of the lakeside villages. Between exceptional landscapes, historic heritage and understated elegance, Lake Como remains a destination where natural beauty and the Italian art of living come together with rare intensity.
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