If
you’ve
ever
been
to
Italy,
then
you
canrelate
to
the
above
sentiment
by
Robert
Browning...Italy
is
a
place
that,
once
you’ve
been,
it
never
quite
leaves
you.
It
becomes
a
part
of
you,
always
there,
whispering
to
you
like
a
long-lost
friend,
wanting
you
to
stop
in
for
a
visit
and
if
you’ve
never
been,
then
you
only
have
to
imagine
places
like
the
romantic
Lake
district
of
northern
Italy
to
the
remote
and
oh
so
Italian
Cinque
Terre
to
awaken
inside
of
you
the
part
that
longs
to
see
and
experience
a
place
where
history
is
so
alive,
it
speaks
to
you
from
every
plaza,
every
church
and
even
the
very
stones
beneath
your
feet.
Everyone
dreams
of
visiting
Italy
with
its
history,
romance,
culture
and
beauty.
Few
have
discovered
the
amazing
beauty
that
make
up
the
"Lakes
of
Italy."
This
is
the
"Lakes
of
Italy
&
Cinque
Terre
Tour,”
and
we’ll
be
focusing
on
the
Lakes
of
northern
Italy
including
Como
and
Orta,
along
with
visits
to
charming
seaside
villages
in
the
Cinque
Terre
with
their
truly
undiscovered
secrets
-
very
few
Americans
have
discovered
the
Cinque
Terre.
Quick
Jump
to
Itinerary
We
Start
on
Lake
Como!
LAKE
COMO,
VARENNA,
BELLAGIO,
STRESA,
LAKE
ORTA
Savor
la
dolce
vita
–
“the
sweet
life”
–
in
Italy’s
beautiful
Lake
District!
The
fishing
town
of
Varenna
on
Lake
Como
is
a
favorite
base
for
exploration
of
the
northern
Italian
lakes
lined
with
19th
century
villas
and
gardens.
A
ferry
ride
from
Varenna
to
Bellagio
is
a
must
for
shopping
and
sightseeing.
And
the
picturesque
Lake
Orta
with
its
tiny
island
of
San
Giulio
is
the
perfect
spot
for
relaxation
amidst
magnificent
scenery.
Discover
the
art,
architecture
and
history
of
a
land
whose
romantic
alpine
setting
has
inspired
some
of
the
world’s
most
creative
people
including
the
likes
of
Virgil
and
Hemingway.
CINQUE
TERRE
&
ITALIAN
RIVIERA
Arugged
portion
of
coast
of
the
Riviera
to
the
west
of
the
city
of
La
Spezia,
in
the
province
of
La
Spezia
in
the
Liguria
region
of
Italy
comprising
five
villages,
"The
Five
Lands":
Monterosso
al
Mare,
Vernazza,
Corniglia,
Manarola,
and
Riomaggiore.
The
coastline,
the
five
villages,
and
the
surrounding
hillsides
are
all
encapsulated
in
the
Cinque
Terre
national
park.
The
Cinque
Terre
is
a
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site.Few
tour
operators
make
it
to
the
Cinque
Terre
due
to
the
challenges
with
accessibility
-
but
QueensLander
takes
you
in!
There'sSomething
for
everyone…
Whether
you’re
a
“first-timer”
to
Italy
or
have
visited
many
times,
we
invite
you
to
join
us
for
Italy's
Lakes
and
Cinque
Terre
with
Nice
Tour
ending
in
the
beautiful
French
Riviera.
Remember
Robert
Browning,
from
the
beginning
of
the
letter?
“Open
my
heart
and
you
will
see,
engraved
inside
of
it,
‘
Italy.’”
Come,
if
you
dare,
and
you
may
just
leave
with
a
little
bit
of
Italy
etched
on
your
soul
as
well.
I
do
look
forward
to
traveling
with
you
to
Italy.
Please
drop
me
a
line
with
any
question
you
might
have!
Sincerely,
Mark
Story
-
Program
Director
for
Italy
1
(877)
865-6711
Mark@QLTours.com
Arrival
&
Departure
Transfers:
Rates
are
per
person
and
are
based
on
double
occupancy.
Milan
Airport
or
Train
Station
Arrival
to
Lake
Como
Varenna
or
Bellagio:
$159
per
person,
minimum
two
guests
Cinque
Terre
to
Genoa/Genova
(GOA)
or
Pisa
Airports:
$159
per
person,
minimum
two
guests
Cinque
Terre
to
Nice:
Inquire
for
Pricing.
Nice
Hotel
to
Nice
Airport:
$69
per
person,
minimum
two
guests
Itinerary:
Your
Journey
Begins...
NOTE:
This
itinerary
features
hotels
with
stunning
views
of
Lake
Como,
Lake
Orta
and
the
sea
from
the
Cinque
Terre.
We
always
request
lake
or
sea
view
rooms
for
our
guests.
In
order
to
ensure
a
lake
or
sea
view
room
you
should
book
well
in
advance
(preferably
12
months
or
more).
We
cannot
guarantee
lake
or
sea
view
rooms
for
you.
Day
1
|
Depart
the
United
States
on
your
Trans-Atlantic
flight
(not
included)
to
Europe.
Yes,
we
can
arrange
your
air
travel
from
the
QueensLander
air
department.
We’ll
work
with
you
to
get
the
absolutely
lowest-fare
available
based
on
your
travel
preferences.
We
utilize
both
our
own
air
department
and
online
agencies
to
find
the
best
rate.
Welcome
to
Milan
Airport
|
Optional
Arrival
Transfer
Available
Day
2
|
After
transferring
from
Milan
(optional)
we
welcome
you
to
Lake
Como
and
Varenna.
If
you’ve
opted
for
our
Arrival
Transfer,
you
will
arrive
Milan
Airport
(or
Train
Station),
and
transfer
to
Lake
Como
via
private
vehicle
to
our
hotel
on
the
shores
of
Lake
Como.
You
will
be
met
by
our
Tour
Captain
at
the
appointed
time
and
enjoy
a
short
orientation
tour
and
then
check
in
to
hotel
(rooms
ready
by
2pm).
HOTELS
in
Varenna
We
prefer
the
Royal
Victoria.
Though
rated
as
a
3-star
plus
hotel,
its
simple
rooms
boast
incredible
lake
views,
its
gardens
are
world-class
and
the
location
is
perfect.
Our
other
frequently
used
property
is
the
Villa
Cipressi,
also
in
Varenna.
Simple
rooms
boast
more
stunning
views
of
Lake
Como
with
exceptional
service.
Tonight's
Reception
&
Dinner
There
will
be
time
to
freshen
up
and
explore
on
your
own
before
joining
your
Tour
Captain
for
a
delightful
Welcome
Dinner
in
Varenna.
Tonight,
enjoy
a
Welcome
Dinner
with
your
tour
captain.
Note:
On
nights
dinner
is
not
included,
your
Tour
Manager
will
give
you
options
and
also
invite
you
to
join
him/her
at
an
off-the-beaten-path
restaurant
just
in
case
you
don’t
feel
like
exploring
on
your
own!
Lago
di
Como
is
the
third
largest
lake
in
Italy.
At
over
1320
feet
deep
it
is
one
of
the
deepest
lakes
in
Europe.
The
lake’s
name
comes
from
the
town
of
Como,
known
to
the
Romans
as
Comum.
We'll
be
staying
in
the
little
village
of
Varenna,
probably
the
best
location
for
touring
the
Lake.
On
a
clear
day
the
spectacular
Alps
are
visible
across
the
lake.
Lake
Como
boasts
a
variety
of
attractive
villas
which
have
been
built
here
since
Pliny
the
Younger
constructed
the
Comedia
and
Tragedia.
Enjoy
our
Welcome
Dinner
together
tonight
(included).
Hotel:
3
Nights
Royal
Victoria
Note:
Lake
View
rooms
go
fast.
Book
early.
Lake
View
Rooms
are
not
guaranteed.
Your
Included
Sighseeing
Every
day
your
Tour
Captain
will
invite
you
to
join
them
on
included
sightseeing
(scheduled
transportation
and
admission
costs
per
defined
in
the
final
itinerary
are
included
if
you
join
the
Tour
Captain).
You
may
opt
out
of
any
day's
activities
and
explore
independently
and
at
your
own
expense.
Varenna,
Lake
Como
Day
3
-
B
-
After
breakfast
(included
daily)
walk
with
the
Tour
Captain
and
take
a
ferry
to
the
charming
town
of
Bellagio;
witness
the
stunning
beautyknown
as
the
Pearl
of
the
Lake,
with
its
fine
opportunities
for
shopping
(Como
is
renowned
for
silks),
dining
and
strolling.
Optional
dinner
tonight.
Lake
Como,
Villa
Carlotta
Day
4
-
B
-
Relax
in
Varenna
and
possibly
tour
the
Villa
Monastero
Gardens
or
another
option:
join
the
Tour
Captain
on
a
ferry
to
one
of
Lake
Como’s
famed
villas
-
Villa
Carlotta
-
admission
included
if
you
join
the
tour
captain.
Dine
tonight
at
a
harborside
restaurant.
Optional
dinner
tonight.
Lake
Orta,
Orta
San
Giulio,
Stresa
Day
5-
B,
D
-
Depart
Lake
Como
for
Lake
Orta
and
the
picturesque
town
of
Orta
San
Giulio,
with
its
charming
lakeside
piazza.
On
the
way
we
stop
briefly
in
Stresa
for
an
optional
lunch
and
to
take
some
time
to
stroll
through
the
streets,
where
Ernest
Hemingway's
character
in
one
of
his
most
famous
books
recuperated
from
wounds
suffered
in
World
War
I
-
an
experience
that
inspired
his
romantic
masterpiece
-
A
Farewell
to
Arms.
Arrive
Orta,
check
in
and
enjoy
an
orientation
walkabout
with
your
Tour
Captain.
Welcome
Dinner
included
tonight.
Hotel:
2
nights
Hotel
San
Rocco
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to
read
Review>
or
similar
NOTE:
This
hotel
is
a
small,
premium
property
and
therefore
upgraded
rooms
run
out
very
quickly.
Book
early
to
help
your
chances
for
an
upgraded
room!
Lake
Orta,
Orta
San
Giulio
Day
6
-
B
-
Taxi
by
boat
to
the
tiny
island
of
San
Giulio
with
its
centuries-old
basilica
and
famed
circular
“path
of
silence.”
Relax
on
the
hotel's
large
lakeside
terrace
with
pool.
Enjoy
lake
and
mountain
views,
restaurants
and
shops
in
this
quaint
pedestrian-only
village.
Optional
Dinner
tonight
with
Tour
Captain.
Lake
District
to
Cinque
Terre,
Italian
Riviera
-
Leisurely
Pace
Day
7-
B,
D
-
Depart
Lake
Orta
for
the
Italian
Riviera
and
Monterosso
al
Mare
or
Portovenere,
the
gateways
to
the
Cinque
Terre.
Cinque
Terre
means
five
lands,
referring
to
the
five
villages
precariously
perched
along
the
coast.
NOTE:
You
may
opt
to
end
your
tour
in
the
Lake
District
with
2
extra
nights
here
in
beautiful
Lake
Orta,
San
Giulio.
See
rate
information
above,
right.
How
it
works
in
the
Cinque
Terre:
Your
Tour
Captain
will
invite
you
to
a
variety
of
hikes
and
sightseeing
-
all
included
at
no
extra
charge
-
or
you
can
opt
to
explore
on
your
own.
Dinner
included
tonight.
Hotel:
3
nights
Hotel
Villa
Steno
or
Hotel
Porto
Roca
in
Monterosso
al
Mare
or
similar
NOTE:
These
hotels
are
small,
premium
properties
and
therefore
upgraded
rooms
run
out
very
quickly.
Book
early
to
help
your
chances
for
an
upgraded
room!
Some
itineraries
use
Hotel
Paradiso
in
Portovenere.
Inquire
with
reservations.
Cinque
Terre
Day
8
-
B
-
The
Cinque
Terre
is
famous
for
its
white
wine
of
the
same
name,
as
well
as
Pesto
Sauce,
which
originated
in
the
area.
Ferry,
hike,
or
ride
the
train
(or
a
combination)
between
the
five
towns
of
the
Cinque
Terre.
Spend
a
little
time
in
each
village,
high
above
the
sea.
The
views
will
astound
you!
A
boat
ride
to
the
medieval
harbor
town
of
Portovenere,
just
south
of
the
Cinque
Terre,
is
also
an
option.
Optional
dinner
tonight.
Cinque
Terre
Day
9-
B
-
Return
to
your
favorite
of
the
five
villages
for
a
second
look
and
a
relaxing
lunch
in
a
tiny
piazza.
Or
spend
the
day
sightseeing
or
sunning
on
the
beach
in
Monterosso.
The
Cinque
Terre
is
truly
a
photographer’s
paradise.
Farewell
Dinner
tonight
included!
Arrivederci
or
on
to
Nice,
French
Riviera
Day
10
-
B
-
Arrange
your
departure
transfer
to
Genoa/Genova,
Milan,
Nice
or
Florence
with
QueensLander
or
continue
on
with
the
tour
to
Nice.
Change
your
overall
price
per
person
based
on
double
occupancy
to
$5004
per
person.
Continue
to
Nice
or
Monte
Carlo
or
End
Your
Tour
Day
10
-
B
-
After
breakfast,
check
out
of
the
hotel
and
continue
on
to
Nice
or
Monte
Carlo
(see
extension
rates
and
itinerary)
OR
opt
to
end
your
tour
OR
opt
to
explore
other
regions
of
Italy!
###TOUR
ENDS###
