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around the
Italian Lakes
Lake Como u Lake Maggiore u Lake Orta
September 28 to October 6, 2019
Dear National Trust Traveler: Other opportunities to travel
with National Trust Tours and
High on the list of the world’s most captivating destinations Gohagan & Company:
is northern Italy’s fabled Lake District. The extraordinary
landscape of glacial waters, Alpine peaks and River Life® along the
colorful villages combined with its rich history and Dutch Waterways
distinct bella figura Italian style, have inspired artists from April 18 to 26, 2019
different walks of life for centuries. April 25 to May 3, 2019
Join our small group of travelers in this quintessentially Village Life® Dordogne
Italian città di Como for our one‑of‑a‑kind, Village Life® May 2 to 10 & Sept. 12 to 20
around the Italian Lakes soggiorno, an exceptional
Springtime in Provence &
way to experience the true essence of life in Italy’s beautiful
Burgundy: Cruising the Rhône &
regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. Our expert‑guided
Saône Rivers
excursions explore the artistic and architectural
May 8 to 16, 2019
treasures originally commissioned by Roman aristocrats,
medieval lords and Renaissance princes, including Symphony on the Blue Danube
the fashionable city of Milan and a specially arranged September 16 to 25, 2019
viewing of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper,
in the UNESCO World Heritage‑designated For a full list of travel programs
Santa Maria delle Grazie. Enriching presentations and the visit www.nationaltrusttours.com.
exclusive Village Life® Forum, featuring local residents,
offer you personal perspectives on Lombardy cultural
heritage and contemporary life. You will taste northern Italy’s acclaimed cuisine and wines and learn
basic Italian phrases to enhance your time in Como.
Accommodations are in the heart of charming Como in the ideally located lakeside Palace Hotel,
just steps away from the city’s Gothic-style Duomo. This historic hotel overlooks stunning
Lago di Como and welcomes guests with warm Italian hospitality and impeccable service.
Indulge in the refined traditions of the Italian Lakes and join us on this unique travel program, where you
unpack only once in one of Italy’s loveliest settings. It has sold out every time it has been offered,
so I encourage you to book now while Early Booking Savings and space are still available.
Sincerely, The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit
membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing
America’s communities. For more information, visit the Trust’s website at
Scott Gerloff www.nationaltrusttours.com or phone 888‑484-8785 or 202‑588-6300.
Director, National Trust Tours
Study Leader
Long time Como resident
Giuseppina Lucini earned her B.A. in
Classical Literature at Liceo A. Volta in
Como, as well as an M.A. in Medieval
History from Università degli Studi
in Milan. Her active interest in art and
history as well as her fluency in English, Italian and
French complement her open and enthusiastic
attitude with travelers. Always a popular
study leader, she looks forward to introducing you
to all that the Italian Lake District has to offer.
Cover: Enjoy a private boat ride across the
tranquil waters of Lake Orta, the hidden The epitome of Lombardy’s old-world charm,
gem of the Italian Lake District. Bellagio enchants with its authentic Italian ambiance.
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Cultural Enrichments:
◆◆ Tour of Isola Bella’s magnificent
17th‑century palazzo and gardens.
◆◆ Explore the charming strade (streets)
of Stresa at your own pace. around the
5 Milan (b)
◆◆ Guided tour of Milan.
Italian Lakes
Experience firsthand the authentic character of
Cultural Enrichment: Italy’s romantic Lombardy and Piedmont regions
◆◆ Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage
from the shores of picturesque Lake Como.
Site of Santa Maria delle Grazie to see During this specially designed small
Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. group itinerary, explore the charming lakeside
6 Lake Como/Villa del Balbianello/ città (towns) and villaggi (villages) dotting
Bellagio (b,d)
the coasts of Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and
◆◆ Private scenic cruise on Lake Como.
Lake Orta. Stay in the center of medieval Como,
Cultural Enrichments: falling into the daily rhythms and traditions
◆◆ Specially arranged tour of the Italian
of Italy’s elite, and enjoy custom‑designed
National Trust’s Villa del Balbianello. Cultural Enrichments. Visit the UNESCO
◆◆ Explore charming Bellagio at your
own pace. World Heritage‑designated Sacro Monte di Orta,
◆◆ Exclusive Village Life® Forum. the exquisite Italian Villa del Balbianello and
7 Lake Orta (b) the secluded Isola Bella. Enjoy a specially
arranged viewing of da Vinci’s unrivaled painting,
◆◆ Private boat ride across Lake Orta to visit
The Last Supper, a fixation for scholars since
the beautiful Isola San Giulio. its inception. Engage with local Lombardi during
◆◆ Walking tour to medieval Orta San Giulio.
Cultural Enrichment:
the exclusive Village Life® Forum and gain keen
◆◆ Guided tour on Sacro Monte di Orta.
insights from a Como scholar and lifelong resident,
sample savory regional specialties and hear the
8 Como (b,d)
colorful Italian dialect. This popular program in
Cultural Enrichment: the Village Life® series will immerse you in an
◆◆ Day at leisure. Opt to stroll Como’s
intimate travel experience at just the right pace
colorful market and mingle with Lombardi. and includes ideally located accommodations,
9 Como/Milan (b) specially arranged meals and all excursions—
Post-Program Verona ◆ Venice Option* or truly an excellent value.
◆◆ Return to the U.S.
*Available at additional cost.
Enjoy Como’s world-class architecture financed by a prospering silk industry, including the 14th-century Duomo di Como.
Discover 16th-century chapels on Sacre di Orta, one of a See Isola Bella’s Palazzo Borromeo, showcasing 15th and series of sacred mountains, dedicated to St. Francis. 16th-century work of Procaccini and Scaramuccia. Como During the exclusive Village Life® Forum, Founded by the Romans in 196 B.C., Como has residents will discuss contemporary life in the been internationally known for its silk‑weaving dazzling and historic Italian Lake District. industry since silkworms were first imported Savor the delights of a northern Italian here in the 14th century. At one time, Como was dinner in a local ristorante. Peruse the the largest European silk producer—dyeing, fresh fruit and vegetables in the tri‑weekly weaving and designing fabrics to be shipped to outdoor market, a local tradition for centuries. the fashion houses of Milan, Paris and London. Lago Maggiore Enjoy ideally located accommodations for Italy’s second-largest lake is a natural the entire week in the Palace Hotel on the boundary between the regions of shores of Lake Como and in the centro storico Lombardy and Piedmont and a close rival to (old town) of this timeless Italian città. Lake Como as the most spectacular in the Stroll beside medieval towers and walls, Lake District. Lake Maggiore’s mild climate Renaissance palaces and churches, allows gardens to grow rare and exotic neoclassical 19th‑century villas and small plants beneath the high Alps, particularly family‑owned negozi (shops) leading on the remarkable Borromean Islands. to the Piazza Cavour and the tranquil Enjoy a private boat cruise amidst the lakeside promenade. See the magnificent charming islands that inspired Flaubert, Duomo di Como, considered the most Wagner and Goethe. beautiful cathedral in Lombardy—which took nearly 400 years to complete, Borromean Islands reflecting a seamless blend of Gothic and Cruise among Lake Maggiore’s enticing Renaissance styles. islands, graced with elegant villas and Cultural Enrichment: striking natural beauty. Isola Bella, A local scholar of Como from the Roman era Isola di San Giovanni, Isola Madre and to the present, and resident art historian Isola dei Pescatori are collectively known Giuseppina Lucini will present private, as the Borromean Islands, named after the expert lectures. powerful and influential Borromeo family. Visit Isola Bella’s 16th-century villa and stroll through lush gardens, where Baroque style blends with topiary perfection.
Experience the beauty of Bellagio, the “Pearl of Lake Como,” beloved by many for the colorful homes, exquisite gardens,
and lovely villas against a scenic Alpine backdrop; countless elite guests have enjoyed this lakeside retreat.
Cultural Enrichment: two happy lovers, place them on the shores of
Visit the centerpiece of the Borromean Lake Como.”
archipelago, Isola Bella, and walk through its Cruise by private boat across the sparkling
splendid Italianate gardens, a baroque botanical waters of Italy’s deepest—and perhaps most
masterpiece a blaze with roses, gardenias, paradisal—lake and learn more about its
azaleas and rhododendrons. Commissioned fascinating history and allure as you survey
by Count Carlo Borromeo III in 1632, this the quaint coastal village of Bellagio and
secluded Baroque retreat is dedicated to his grand Renaissance villas, built on the slopes
wife, Isabella. Tour the 17th‑century Palazzo of snowcapped mountains.
Borromeo, filled with priceless masterpieces
by Tiepolo and the sculptor Canova, and see Villa del Balbianello
the unforgettable grotto, decorated entirely Across Lake Como from Bellagio is the
with mosaics of marine life. magnificent Villa del Balbianello and
its unique terraced gardens. Built in
Stresa 1787 by Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini,
An 18th- and 19th-century “Grand Tour” of this consummate Italian lake villa was
Europe was considered incomplete without renovated in the early 20th century
a visit to Stresa to experience its spectacular by an American veteran of World War I
mountain views, tropical gardens and then purchased by Italy’s first explorer
the resplendent glistening waters of to summit Mt. Everest, Guido Monzino,
Lake Maggiore. A young Ernest Hemingway, who bequeathed it to the Italian
recuperating in Stresa during World War I, National Trust. A paragon of authentic
was inspired to make it the setting for Italian luxury, the Villa is a and repository of
Frederic Henry and Catherine Barkley’s 18th-century French English furniture and
famed reunion in A Farewell to Arms. an exquisite collection of Monzino’s Chinese,
pre‑Columbian and African art.
Milan
The recognized capital of the design and Bellagio
fashion worlds, Milan has an ancient cultural Centrally located on the hilly promontory
heritage that blends its ornately punctuated by stands of cypress trees,
preserved palaces, churches and museums Bellagio is one of the Italian Lake District’s
with vibrant contemporary life, most internationally well-known
an abundance of haute cuisine,
art and operatic traditions. Visit the
world‑famous Teatro alla Scala
opera house and Milan’s
exquisite Duomo.
Cultural Enrichment:
By special arrangement, visit the
UNESCO World Heritage‑Site
Santa Maria delle Grazie to
experience the enduring genius of
Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece,
The Last Supper.
Lago di Como
Composer Franz Liszt romanticized,
“When you write the story of Admire the 14th-century Piazza del Duomo which marks
Milan’s geographic, social and cultural heart.
The Palace Hotel
The ideally located, classic belle‑époque
Palace Hotel is a delightful establishment
with an ideal setting on the lungolago
(lakefront promenade) overlooking Lake Como,
just steps away from Como’s beautiful marble
Duomo and the medieval, pedestrian-only
town center. Venetian stucco artistry, Italian
marble and antique furniture provide subtle
touches of 19th‑century elegance throughout the
hotel, while its expertly landscaped gardens are the
perfect setting to admire enchanting views across
Lake Como. The Garden Bar Ceccato, with its summer terrace overlooking the lake, is an
excellent place to enjoy the hotel’s renowned homemade ice cream or a cup of cappuccino.
Each of the hotel’s 94 comfortable guest rooms is tastefully appointed with
a private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite television, minibar and hair dryer.
Meals feature fresh seasonal Italian ingredients, local specialties and international cuisine.
Regional wine selections accompany dinner. The hotel staff provides exceptional service.
communes and has been a popular
European holiday destination since
Roman times. Milanese nobility flocked
here in the 18th and 19th centuries to
build elaborate villas and cultivate
subtropical gardens.
Lago d’Orta
Serene Lake Orta, nestled in the captivating
Piedmont region of northwestern Tesori di
Italy, is considered a Lake District Verona e Venezia
best‑kept secret. Enjoy a walking tour to Post‑Program Option
the heart of Orta San Giulio’s medieval Discover the delightful treasures of
village center, replete with cobblestone two beloved Italian locales—fair Verona and
lanes that open up to a picturesque piazza; extraordinary Venice. A UNESCO World
rich, ochre-hued houses fronted by Heritage site, Verona is renowned for
decorative wrought‑iron balconies; and its well‑preserved Romanesque and
attractive palazzos, once home to Gothic cathedrals, delightful piazzas and
Italian nobility. Enjoy time at leisure in this magnificent Roman monuments and is
beautiful village. the legendary setting for Shakespeare’s
Cultural Enrichment: timeless romance, Romeo and Juliet. See the
star-crossed Juliet’s famous balcony and the
Atop the summit of Sacro Monte di Orta— spectacular 2000-year-old Roman Arena—the
one of nine sacred mountains in third‑largest such edifice in the world, still in
northern Italy and a UNESCO World use today.
Heritage Site—amidst a picturesque Tour Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage
landscape of forested hills, visit several small Site and architectural masterpiece, and
chapels dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, the Gothic‑style Doge’s Palace. Visit the
decorated with elaborate frescoes and built charming archipelago’s island of Burano,
between the 16th and 18th centuries. known for its skilled fishermen and their
colorful houses. Enjoy three nights in the
Isola San Giulio Hotel Bonvecchiati, an 18th‑century
Cruise across cobalt-blue Lake Orta in a palazzo ideally located just a short walk from
private boat to diminutive Isola San Giulio, Venice’s famous Piazza San Marco.
taking in stunning views of picture‑perfect
Italian villas and gardens along the way.
Robert Browning, Honoré de Balzac and
Lord Byron all wrote of this intimate island’s
sublime beauty. Visit the 12th‑century
Romanesque-style Basilica San Giulio,
whose opulent interior is adorned with
richly detailed frescoes painted upon the
nave, chapel, vaults and aisles; then, stroll
the monastery’s lush grounds. The Post-Program Option is available at additional cost.
Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.
Included Features
The expertise of study leader
Giuseppina Lucini throughout.
In Como
◆◆ Seven nights in the charming Palace Hotel on the
southern shore of Lake Como.
◆◆ Full buffet breakfast each morning.
◆◆ Three dinners in the hotel and one dinner in
a traditional restaurant, featuring northern
Italian specialties paired with Italian wines.
◆◆ Welcome Reception.
Expert-Guided Excursions and
Exclusive Cultural Enrichments
◆◆ Walking tour of Old Como.
◆◆ Spectacular, full-day scenic tour of Lake Maggiore,
featuring a private cruise of the Borromean Islands and
time to experience Stresa’s spectacular views and
tropical gardens at leisure.
◆◆ Visit to Lake Maggiore’s Isola Bella with a
walk through the gardens of the 17th‑century
Palazzo Borromeo.
◆◆ Full-day excursion to Milan to visit the world‑famous
Teatro alla Scala and the exquisite Duomo.
◆◆ Visit to UNESCO World Heritage‑designated
Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, with a specially
arranged viewing of Leonardo da Vinci’s
The Last Supper.
◆◆ Private boat cruise across Lake Como to
medieval Bellagio, including time at your own pace
to explore this romantic and most famous village on
Lake Como.
◆◆ Specially arranged guided tour of the Italian National
Trust’s magnificent 18th-century Villa del Balbianello.
◆◆ Specially arranged Village Life® Forum with local
Lombardy residents.
◆◆ Excursion by private boat to Lake Orta’s
island of San Giulio, including a visit to the
12th‑century basilica, renowned for its medieval pulpit
made of black Oira marble and a walking tour of the
beautiful medieval village.
◆◆ Guided tour of the fresco-adorned chapels dedicated
to St. Francis of Assisi on Sacro Monte, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site overlooking Lake Orta.
◆◆ Opportunities to explore local markets in Como at
your own pace.
◆◆ Opportunities to savor northern Italy’s traditional
cuisine during included meals and on your own.
◆◆ Occasion to interact with locals and immerse yourself
in Lombardy life.
◆◆ Italian language introduction.
Always Included
◆◆ Transfers and luggage handling abroad if
your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the
scheduled group transfer(s).
◆◆ Experienced, English-speaking local guides for all
included excursions.
◆◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included
excursions and transfers.
◆◆ Complimentary bottled water provided on
motorcoaches during excursions.
◆◆ Hospitality desk in the hotel.
◆◆ Experienced Gohagan & Company
Program Director at your service.
◆◆ Complimentary use of an audio headset during
guided excursions.
◆◆ Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy
for each participant ticketed on flights by
Gohagan & Company.
The Romantic Allure
of the
Italian Lake District
For centuries, Italy’s Lake District
has seduced hearts, minds and souls,
including those of Virgil, Napoleon,
Byron, Stendhal, Wordsworth,
Shelley, Wharton, Verdi, Puccini,
Toscanini, Twain and Hemingway.
Lombardy Long before the Romans annexed
Coat of Arms the region 2000 years ago and began
1815-1866
to build their well‑ordered towns,
it was settled by Etruscans and invaded by Celts.
Following the Romans, Middle Ages and
Renaissance, nobility built palatial holiday villas,
filled them with priceless art and laid out
extraordinary gardens. European aristocrats
of the 18th and 19th centuries considered the
Italian Lake District an essential stop on their
“Grand Tour” of Europe.
Lombardy became one of the richest and
most economically developed areas of Italy and
Europe, thanks to its agricultural production,
trade and banking activities that extended
throughout the continent.
To this day, the region remains of paramount
importance to Italy. The mild climate and the
snowcapped Alpine peaks descending to serene
lake shores continue to lure the wealthy, as well
as celebrities and visitors from around the world.
From the deep-blue glacial lakes of Como,
Maggiore and picturesque Orta to the enchanting
Villa del Balbianello, and from colorful Bellagio—
“Pearl of the Lake”—to the modern sophistication
of Milan, discover the exquisite gem that is the
Italian Lake District.
The beautiful town of Stresa on Lake Maggiore has beckoned
artists, authors and European aristocracy for centuries.
Cruise scenic Lake Como to the Villa de Balbianello, nestled on the lakeshore; one of the most beautiful,
dramatic settings in all of Italy.
Early Booking Tariff* through Tariff* after
LAND TARIFF excluding taxes* March 18, 2019 March 18, 2019
Per person, based on double occupancy $4,295 $4,595
Singles are available upon request for an additional $1,000.*
*Taxes are an additional $195 per person and are subject to change.
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company concerned and the purchaser of this tour and/or passenger. REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666, OST#: TA 0905.
The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held BINDING ARBITRATION: Any dispute concerning, relating or referring to
responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board this Agreement, the brochure or any other literature concerning the trip, or the
their conveyances. trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration pursuant to the
ELIGIBILITY: National Trust for Historic Preservation travel programs are open to Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. Sections 1‑16, either according to the then
members. Membership dues for 2019 are $30 for family or $25 for individual membership. existing Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
The minimum age limit for the program is 14. Children must pay the full price, and those or pursuant to the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures of the
under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no maximum age limit. Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. ( JAMS). Such proceedings will
Participants must be in excellent health and able to participate in tour activities. If you have be governed by substantive (but not procedural) Illinois law and will take place
any doubt about your ability to participate fully due to health conditions or disabilities, in Chicago, IL. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency
contact the National Trust at (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300. shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation,
NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract,
personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void
accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to or voidable. Please understand that by agreeing to these terms and conditions,
hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; baggage charges on the participant and Gohagan are waiving the right to a trial by jury.
aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare and associated local taxes, ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the participant
airport facility and security taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition of
“Included Features” section of the brochure; transfers and baggage handling disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants and
to/from airport/hotel on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier accepts the terms contained in this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and
or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); Binding Arbitration Agreement.
any overnight on land due to flight schedule(s); meals, alcoholic or other beverages and
all other services not specifically mentioned in the “Included Features” section. PHOTO CREDITS: Alamy, Deposit Photos, Estock Photo, Glow Images,
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basis, likely is nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between
you and the airline, even if purchased through Gohagan.
LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may change
without notice.
PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical independence and
mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention
or physical assistance (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must be reported
in writing when you make your reservation. Travelers must be able to embark or
disembark motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your traveling
companion and climb stairs without assistance. Travelers requiring assistance must
travel with a companion who will be responsible for handling equipment. 12/18-1You can also read
