Day 1

• Early afternoon arrival and half-day guided tour of the delightful historic centre of Orta San Giulio, across its maze of lanes and en- chanting views close to the mooring docks, ideal points for meaningful photographs.
• Dinner at leisure.
• Overnight accommodation in 3* lakefront hotel.

Day 2

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Transfer by own means to Omegna, northern tip of the lake.
• Half-day rental of boat for a maximum of 5 passengers, equipped with a 25 HP engine, driver does not require a boat license, easy to drive: return of the boat and lakeside aperitivo with snacks and beverage.
• Lunch at leisure.
• In the afternoon, independent tour around the lake: we suggest stopping at the enchanting village of Pella for the climb to the Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso. From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the entire lake and the precious Island of San Giulio.
• Dinner at leisure.
• Overnight accommodation.

Day 3

• Breakfast at Hotel and check out.
• Morning dedicated to an independent visit of Sacro Monte of Orta, UNESCO heritage site, and the Island of San Giulio.
• Lunch at leisure.
• Transfer to Stazzano by own means.
• In the early afternoon, guided tour with tasting at a renowned farm, where the main activities are rearing cattle, goats, sheep and pigs. The raw materials are used to make superior quality cheeses and cured meats, including “Montebore” and “Salame Nobile del Giarolo”. The experience includes a guided tour of the production processes, with tasting of typical local products.
• Dinner at leisure and overnight accommodation in
charming agriturismo.

Day 4

• Breakfast in agriturismo.
• In the morning, visit of the Bodrato cho- colate factory, artisan laboratory where only the highest quality raw materials are used: Hazelnuts of Piedmont IGP, Mint from Panca- lieri, Cherries from Garbagna and much more. Discover the secrets of the entire process, from bean roasting to chocolate production, tasting some small delicacies produced in the company.
• Lunch at leisure.
• In the afternoon, independent visit to the historic centre of Novi Ligure, to discover the painted buildings inspired by Genoa and the delicious “focaccia novese”, typical of the area.
• The afternoon continues at a winery, situa- ted among the Gavi hills and the charming Park of Capanne di Marcarolo.
• Guided tour of the production and ageing cellar with tasting of 5 Doc and Docg wines produced, including the special “Gavi in an- fora”, all accompanied by local culinary spe- cialties.
• Dinner at leisure and overnight accommo- dation.

Day 5

• Breakfast in agriturismo and check-out.
• Transfer by own means to Borghetto di Borbera.
• Local cooking course in agriturismo: a uni- que opportunity for hands-on experience with Massimo Martino, chef of the magnifi- cent agriturismo at the entrance to Val Bor- bera. The practical lessons change depending on the season: from flowers in the kitchen in spring to the mushroom and truffle based di- shes, without forgetting fresh pasta, in parti- cular ravioli, star of the local cuisine.
• Lunch composed of the specialties prepa- red during the cooking class.
• Return.