Food & Wine Tour on Lake Orta from Milan - Private Tour

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This small lake to the west of Lago Maggiore is one of the loveliest places I have ever been. It is telling that the Milanese call it La Cenerentola (Cinderella) because they have long considered it the secretly superior sibling to the larger, money-blighted lakes of Como and Maggiore. But, for me, what sets Orta apart is not its beauty – though the place is absurdly pretty – but the lake's mysterious, ethereal, almost supernatural quality. There is something for the soul there as well as for the eye.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: YOUR TRAVEL DIARY

Ages: Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch in Orta Lake ( wine not included )
Included: Private transportation
Included: Wine tour and tasting 4 wines and food tasting
Included: Professional English speaking driver at disposal full day

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Lake Orta

30 min Admission included

It is telling that the Milanese call it La Cenerentola (Cinderella) because they have long considered it the secretly superior sibling to the larger, money-blighted lakes of Como and Maggiore. But, for me, what sets Orta apart is not its beauty – though the place is absurdly pretty – but the lake's mysterious, ethereal, almost supernatural quality. There is something for the soul there as well as for the eye.

Set off to the Lake Orta region for a full day food and wine experience with a personal driver and tour guide. In the morning meet your professional English speaking driver and guide in Milan at disposal for a full day. You will then be escorted to the Lake Orta Region for a food and wine experience. After the visit you will continue to Orta Lake, a small alpine lake with breathtaking landscapes.
San Giulio Island

6 hours Admission not included

Orta San Giulio is built on the slopes of a steep hill (the Sacro Monte) that forms a peninsula jutting out into the lake. By day it looks longingly toward the beautiful island. By night, the gaze becomes even more amorous when the island is lit up and appears to float on dark water glistening with reflections.
Borgomanero

2 hours

Visit a winery to learn the methods of vineyard cultivation, winemaking and aging techniques. This visit will last about 30 minutes, after that you will enjoy a great appetizer with the wine tasting of Nebbiolo Rosato or Millesimato Superiore DOCG Prosecco with fresh cheese whipped with herbs. A glass of Vespolina DOC and a glass of Nebbiolo DOC (2011 vintage: Bronze at the International Competition in 2014 IWSC Hong Kong, Silver at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2015 in Hong Kong and the World Gold Value Challenge 2015 in Chicago - USA)

Wine will be served with local and traditional food like salami, cheese, snacks and honey. Finish your tasting with coffee and grappa.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

at your hotel

End point

at your hotel

Pickup points

The Place Black Orchid
ABC
Hotel Indigo Milan - Corso Monforte by IHG
Hotel Rio Milan
Maison Milano | UNA Esperienze
Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione
Missori Hotel & Service Flats
Hotel Milano Castello
Vecchia Milano
Hotel The Square Milano Duomo
Hotel Mentana
Gran Duca di York True Stay

and 58 more pickup points

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.