Discovering Val Vigezzo

Package price per person, 4 days from € 219,00

Group price valid from 20 participants.

A combination of natural beauties and flavours close to Lake Maggiore. Val Vigezzo is home to some of the best-known products of Piedmont, such as the famous ham and the highly-prized Bettelmatt cheese. Four days immersed in the village atmosphere of this valley, with a stimulating glimpse also of nearby Canton Ticino. Characteristic hotels with special emphasis on cuisine will welcome your clients and make them feel part of the family.

Tour includes

  • 3 Nights HB in 3* hotel in Val Vigezzo
  • 1 Full-day guided excursion Santa Maria Maggiore, the Chimney Sweep Museum and Re
  • 1 Entrance to the Chimney Sweep Museum
  • 1 Tasting of typical local produce and wines
  • 1 Full-day guided excursion Centovalli, Locarno and Ascona
  • 1 Train ticket Centovalli – Locarno
  • 1 Typical 5-course dinner

Day 1 Arrival in hotel and arrangements for 3 nights HB.

Day 2 After a tasty breakfast, visit to the tiny Santa Maria Maggiore, the “capital” of Val Vigezzo (also known as the Valley of Painters); afternoon transfer to Re and visit to its Basilica, famous for one of the most unusual miracles in the local religious history. The day ends with a tasting of wines and typical produce of the valley. Return and dinner in the hotel.

Day 3 After breakfast, everyone will be ready to climb on board of the famous Vigezzina, better known as Centovalli: a route crossing the valleys linking Italy and Switzerland with breathtaking views from cliff-top bridges and tunnels. Afternoon visit to elegant Locarno and the smaller Ascona. Return to the hotel for a gala dinner with regional dishes deliciously prepared by the chef: an irresistible “arrivederci”!

Day 4 Generous breakfast in the hotel and departure for return.

By Air: The group arrives by air and services usually start at the arrival at the airport. Included ground services like local coach or assistance at the airport will be specified in the section “Description – Tour Includes”
By Coach: The group arrives by coach from the country of origin.

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