Italian Lakes Sojourn
A perfect introduction to Italy, the ideal link between the 2 major tours, or a wonderful destination to explore in it's own right. This 4 day link tour combines the stunning Italian Lakes district and distinctive northern Italian food and wine
There is some pristine cycling in around the beautiful lakes with the backdrop of the Alps. Take the opportunity to “live Italian” for a few short but memorable days. This tour links the Swiss Alpine Roads and Trails and Tuscan Back Roads adventures.
Day 1 - Briancon to Stresa Today is day 1 for this link adventure.
We enjoy a travel day through glorious countryside and backdrops of the Alps. We check into our lakeside Hotel on Lago Maggiore in the beautiful town of Stresa.
Dinner in the Piazza tonight is a must washed down by some lovely Italian wines. Day 2 - Stresa A casual pedal today over the hill (reasonably challenging at that), through a valley to the historic village on the Lago D’Orta. Some challenging but fun cobbled descents into the small town right beside the lake for morning tea.
We cruise back an alternative route that showcases spectacular views of the Lago Maggiore and our base town of Stresa.
Perhaps an afternoon siesta by the lake or a casual walk along the shore passing the many 5 star hotels frequented by the Milanese “in crowd”.
A sensational meal again and a wine tasting evening in the old town tonight. Day 3 - Stresa to Lugano (Switzerland) A beautiful ride along the Lake to the Swiss border. The magnificent city of Lugano, although technically Swiss it is more Italian in nature, providing a day of fascinating contrasts. We have options after lunch for a ferry journey home or a cycle return. Day 4 - Stresa to Lucca Today is departure day for this adventure.
If you are travelling on to Lucca for the Tuscan Back Roads tour you have an easy travel day down to Tuscany arriving in the afternoon. This will give you a chance to settle in and orientate yourself in this lovely medieval town.
Dinner in the Piazza caps off a wonderful journey from the Alps and sets the tone for the Tuscan cycling adventure that awaits. |
Local Payment
Your Local Payment is collected by your group leader in cash at your group meeting on Day 1 of the trip and is part of your tour price. The money is spent locally on your tour.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Extra Accommodation
Pre and post trip accommodation is offered on most journeys pending availability. Please indicate in your enquiry if you require any rooms before or after your tour and the amount of nights requested.
For tours where the start and finish points are different w can assist you with your arrangements in both locations.
Single Traveller
Global Drift encourages interactive experiences for all of our travellers. As such we presume that you will be happy to share accommodation with a same sex person should you be travelling alone.
However, for those that would prefer a single room for the tour we do offer a single supplement. This also applies to single travellers who we are not able to match up.
It must be stated however that on many of our tours we stay in small family owned guesthouse accommodation. In certain instances with full groups the passenger combinations may not always allow you to enjoy a single room. Please keep this in mind when booking your single supplement. We will however, always do our best to accommodate you.
Please make your request for this service a minimum of 3 months prior to your journey.
The quoted extra payment is for the entire trip.
Single Travellers
Global Drift encourages interactive experiences for all of our travellers. As such we presume that you will be happy to share accommodation with a same sex person should you be travelling alone.
Due to the exploratory nature of this journey no single supplement is offered.
Airport Arrival Transfer
Global Drift offers an optional arrival transfer to your hotel at the quoted fee.
In your trip dossier you will receive directions on how to make your way to your starting point hotel. It is quite easy and possibly cheaper than we are able to offer it.
Should you require this service please advise us at the time of your booking.