Private romantic sunset cruise on Lake Orta sipping wine on board

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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. Starting from this beautiful, small harbor, you will have the chance to experience a romantic cruise around the lake, while the sun will slowly go down on the majestic mountains around. Cradled by the quiet waters of the lake and surrounded by the red light of sunset reflecting on it, you will enjoy an exclusive onboard aperitif, served with rich appetizers.

What's Included

Onboard full aperitif, served with typical appetizers
Private cruise on a taxi-boat with skipper at disposal
Private tourist guide
Gratuities
Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the main dock

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Also simply known as Orta, it is part of the club of the most charming villages in Italy. From the Medieval Age to XVIII 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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The isle is the only one in the Lake 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 VI 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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Romantic Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Sunset Cruises
Water Tours
Spring Break
Short term availability

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