Clone of 3 Days by Minibus, Tour of the Alps with Lake Maggiore, Oasi Zegna and Valle d'Aosta
The Borromean Islands, the Bosco del Sorriso, the Panoramica Zegna, the Morainic Amphitheater of Ivrea, the Castles and the Roman city of Aosta
This trip is designed to fill the eyes and the spirit with beauty: from the Borromean Islands with their palaces, gardens and works of art, to the Zegna Oasis with the uncontaminated woods and the serene and sweet atmosphere of the mountain, to the Amphitheater Morainico d'Ivrea with its vineyards and the delicate Erbaluce, up to the Valle d'Aosta with its castles and its Roman past, each stage will add different colors, flavors and aromas to this experience.
In a small group of up to 8 travelers, with a kind guide who will take care of everything, it will be a real pleasure to get lost in the Painting Gallery or in the Italian-style garden of the elegant Isola Bella, walk among the firs and the birches del Bosco del Sorriso, sipping the refined Erbaluce Kin directly in the vineyard listening to the winemaker telling about his work and his territory, explore the frescoed halls of the Issogne Castle, relive the atmosphere of ancient times in which the beautiful Aosta was part of the Roman Empire.
An unmissable journey, we are waiting for you!
Viaggio dolce
Questo viaggio è pensato per esplorare i borghi e la natura delle nostre colline, con una particolare attenzione all'enogastronomia locale.
Foto di Vittorio Vallero Photography
Day 1 - The Borromean Islands
Our tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore. We will reach the charming town of Stresa, where we will take the ferry to visit Isola Madre and Isola Bella and their treasures: the Baroque Palace, the Gallery of paintings and the Italian Garden on Isola Bella, and the sixteenth-century Palace and the English Garden of the Isola Madre.
Towards the end of the day we will travel the spectacular Panoramica Zegna: looking out the window we will see the wonderful mountain views welcome us to the Oasi Zegna, where we will spend the night.
Day 2 - the Zegna Oasis
Waking up in the Zegna Oasis, on the balcony of the Bielmonte Alps, will be the first surprise of the day: with the sun and the clear sky the view of the Po Valley is impressive, and if by chance it’s cloudy, we will have the feeling of having slept .. on an airplane in flight!
Today we will visit the Bosco del Sorriso, in Alta Valsessera, where firs, larches and birches will envelop us with sounds, scents and colors in an easy and short walk, suitable for everyone. (Those who do not feel like or cannot walk can sip a drink at Bocchetto Sessera observing the Monte Rosa massif from the belvedere).
We then descend towards the Serra d'Ivrea, the characteristic moraine hill with a straight and very long profile, to stop and visit a vineyard of the characteristic Erbaluce, with a tasting and a snack with local produce.
The city of Ivrea awaits us for the evening.
Day 3 - Aosta Valley
From Ivrea we will set off towards the beautiful Valle d'Aosta, where the mountains are dotted with castles and forts, standing guard like sentinels along this land of pilgrims and armies.
We will be able to visit the perfectly restored Castle of Issogne, and walk around the walls of the Fenis Castle, which with its iconic aspect of a fairytale castle will transport us to an atmosphere of knights and battles.
History will also be the protagonist of the visit to the city of Aosta, the ancient Augusta Praetoria, where we will be able to walk in the suggestive Roman area before returning to Turin for the end of our journey.
Questo viaggio in minibus è nato per godersi la natura, in compagnia di un gruppo di viaggiatori e di un accompagnatore attento, gentile e professionale.
E' molto diverso come spirito dai mega tour in pullman con la guida turistica che racconta i monumenti ed un programma fittissimo ed estenuante e assomiglia molto di più ad un viaggio tra amici, anche grazie al piccolo numero di 8 partecipanti.
Passeggeremo in montagna (saranno passeggiate di durata massima di un'ora, su sentieri segnalati, questo viaggio non è un trekking), assaggeremo le specialità, ammireremo i paesaggi e incontreremo guide locali per avere più informazioni quando sarà necessario.
E' un viaggio adatto a chi ama la natura, i paesaggi meravigliosi, a chi ha voglia di condividere una bella esperienza con gli altri, prendendosi anche dei momenti per sé quando si ha voglia di fare due passi per conto proprio o di contemplare un angolo in solitudine.
Non è necessario essere allenati fisicamente, anche se avere voglia di camminare un po' è sicuramente utile.
E' importante verificare che le altitudini raggiunte (sono specificate nel Programma Sintetico) siano compatibili con il proprio stato di salute.
Se il viaggio che cercavi invece è un trekking, in cui la camminata costituisce l'attività principale della giornata, potresti dare un'occhiata ai nostri Tour a Piedi
Affascinante, simpatico ed eclettico, Marco detto 'Il Macchie' è istruttore di Nordic Walking, Accompagnatore Naturalistico e Guida Escursionistica Ambientale. Vero ambasciatore del suo territorio, il Biellese, Marco ama anche spaziare in luoghi diversi ed esotici e sa organizzare viaggi ricchi di sorprese e di scoperte gastronomiche: con il Macchie ci si meraviglia, si ride, si cammina e... si mangia! Noi di Giroola lo amiamo perchè oltre ad essere un professionista è una persona che ti sa conquistare con la sua semplicità, la sua grande umanità e simpatia, ed un pizzico di follia.
Dicono di lui i nostri viaggiatori:
- Marco è davvero una persona e una guida speciale, ineguagliabile per gentilezza, cortesia, bravura, attenzione a noi e ai minimi dettagli, ringraziarlo non è mai abbastanza (Maria, viaggiatrice a San Vito Lo Capo)
- La guida, il Macchie, attenta, gentile, simpatica, divertente, empatica è stato un valore aggiunto (Pina, viaggiatrice a San Vito Lo Capo)
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Marco è stato gentile, rispettoso dei nostri tempi e caratteri, i posti dove ci ha portati sono la sua casa e te ne fa innamorare (Anna, viaggiatrice in Oasi Zegna e Cammino Morenico)
The price of this tour 3 Days by Minibus, Tour of the Alps with Lake Maggiore, Oasi Zegna and Valle d'Aosta, of 469 euros, includes:
- Transportation for 3 days on our brand new, air conditioned and free wi-fi equipped 9 seats minibus
- 2 night accommodation in B&Bs in double rooms, ensuite bathroom, breakfast included
- Visit by ferry to the Borromean Islands (Isola Madre and Isola Bella
- Visit of the baroque palace and of the Italian garden of Isola Bella
- Visit to the Pictures Gallery of the Isola Bella
- Visit of the sixteenth century palace and of the Garden in the Isola Madre.
- Walk to the Bosco del Sorriso inside the Zegna Oasis
- Path on the Panoramic Zegna to discover the Oasis
- Visit of Ivrea
- Erbaluce wine tasting in the vineyard with snack based on typical produce
- visit of the Issogne Castle
- Visit to the ancient Roman city of Aosta
Our rule is simple: if an activity is planned in the tour, it's included in the price. For example, this tour includes a visit to the Borromean Islands and to the palaces and gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre, with ferry, all inclusive.
Dinners are not included, because we want our travelers to be free to eat and drink what they feel like, without the constraints of a set menu or set price. Often, during our minibus travel days our travelers prefer to stay light because the tastings included in the price of the trip have satisfied them. Our guide will organize the dinner for the group listening to their opinions and tastes, and will be with the group for the evening.
Per questo viaggio l'appuntamento con il nostro accompagnatore è:
- in Piazza Carlo Felice, davanti alla Stazione Porta Nuova, sotto i portici in corrispondenza del negozio Decathlon (clicca qui per coordinate Google Maps) alle 8.00
Se arrivate in auto e preferite un punto di incontro comodo in autostrada, per questo viaggio proponiamo
- il Parcheggio di Chivasso Centro (clicca qui per coordinate Google Maps) alle 9.00.
Il rientro, l'ultimo giorno del tour, è previsto:
- a Torino alla Stazione Porta Nuova verso le ore 18.30 (se dovete prendere un treno vi consigliamo per sicurezza di scegliere partenze a partire dalle 19.30)
- a Chivasso al parcheggio verso le ore 19.30
The departure time for this trip is at 8 am on the first day. The time may vary slightly, between 8 and 9 am, depending on group composition, to allow everyone to join if traveling by train. About a week before departure we will confirm the exact time of the appointment.
The meeting point is in front of Torino Porta Nuova Station, in Piazza Carlo Felice Square under the arcades in front of the Decathlon store (click here for the Google Maps coordinates).
If you travel by train or plane, you can take the opportunity to arrive the day before and visit the city, we are at your disposal to add one or more nights to your trip.
If you arrive by car, we can recommend an alternative destination for the night before, and agree on a different meeting point.
The return to Turin, at the same point of departure, is scheduled for around 6 pm on the last day. Our advice, if you don't want to spend an extra night in Turin and leave the next day, is to book your return train from 6.30pm onwards.
For help organising the evening before the start of the trip, o the evening afterwads and for any questions or tips our Paola is happy to help you on the phone or WhatsApp ( +39 370 3506333 ), via email ([email protected]) or directly by chat by clicking here.
Zaino e Valigia
In questo viaggio pernotteremo sempre nello stesso hotel
Il nostro minibus ha un capace bagagliaio, dove ognuno potrà mettere la sua valigia. Consigliamo:
- un trolley o valigia per i tuoi vestiti e effetti personali per tutto il viaggio da caricare sul minibus e che porteremo in hotel
- uno zainetto, borsetta, borsello o borsa da avere con sé per tenere l'occorrente per la giornata
Abbigliamento
La cosa migliore è seguire l'antico consiglio delle nonne, e vestirsi 'a cipolla', con abbigliamento a strati, in modo da coprirsi quando è necessario e di approfittare del sole se si può. Consigliamo:
- abbigliamento comodo per la giornata
- una giacca più calda in caso di giornate uggiose, antivento e impermeabile
- pantaloni leggeri, in grado di asciugare rapidamente e soprattutto con parti elasticizzate per favorire i movimenti ed essere confortevoli o pantaloni da escursionismo che possano diventare anche corti togliendo la parte "BASSA delle gambe", Se invece siete più comodi con un paio di jeans o dei leggings, andranno benissimo.
Per la sera, i nostri viaggiatori sono di solito vestiti in modo casual e rilassato, usciamo a cena ma non è necessario avere abiti eleganti. Ognuno comunque è libero di vestirsi come preferisce.
Calzature
- L'ideale è avere una scarpa comoda: non faremo escursioni particolari, quindi vanno bene sia le scarpe da ginnastica con un po' di carrarmato, in modo da non scivolare, sia le scarpe basse da escursionismo leggero o le Medie che coprono anche le caviglie preferibilmente che siano anche water proof (impermeabili) se dovessimo trovare giornate uggiose. Sconsigliamo le scarpe da tennis e le scarpe con suola liscia o gli scarponi da montagna.
- Per la sera e i momenti di libertà va bene ovviamente qualsiasi calzatura
Se soffri il mal d'auto
Sul nostro minibus i posti non sono assegnati, si fa in modo sempre di ruotare nei vari posti nel corso del viaggio. Se hai necessità particolari di stare davanti perchè patisci il mal d'auto, fallo presente ad inizio viaggio e vedremo, compatibilmente con le esigenze simili degli altri viaggiatori, di accontentarti.
Phon
- Nei nostri hotel in genere c'è il phon in camera. Può capitare che i phon da camera d'albergo non siano troppo performanti o che per qualche motivo manchi (infatti il nostro Alessandro si porta sempre dietro il suo, nel caso ci fossero problemi ve lo può prestare). Se come Alessandro non puoi rinunciare ad una bella messa in piega ti consigliamo di portarne uno tuo da viaggio.
For our minibus tours we have chosen a Fiat Ducato, the most spacious in its category: it accommodates up to 8 passengers on individual seats (plus the driver) and guarantees to each traveler their personal space even at full load. We gave him a name, Megamind, and with Alessandro at the helm he will be a perfect traveling companion!
It features:
- wifi available for travelers
- a great sound system
- individually adjustable air conditioning
- adjustable rear single seats, padded armrests and 3-point seat belts
- modular and flexible configuration
- high roof so you can stand up inside
We also have a more agile and small Ford Tourneo (this is called Sciapaiar), it has 9 seats as well, spacious, brand new and with all the comforts of the Ducato.
In any case you will like our minibuses, guaranteed by Giroola.
In our travels you will find solo travelers, couples, or pairs of friends, and in a small group of eight it’s easy to become friends straight away. This tour is perfect for those that traveling alone but don't want to be on their own for the whole trip. You're independent and you can choose if and when to share meals and your free time with the group.
Our travelers are people who know how to travel, in fact they arrive independently to the place of the appointment, mainly from all over Italy (but not only) and who choose to take a trip with us to learn differently about places, people, flavors and traditions. We are proud to say that our travelers are the best part of our trips!
Solo travellers are always welcome in our tours, and if you feel like sharing a double of triple room with other members of the group we will send you an e-mail after your reservation and you will be able to tell us about your preferences (for example, if you are a girl and you would like to share a room with girls only etc). You will not pay any surcharge.
If you prefer, you can book a single room for a fee.
If there are no other solo travellers in your tour or if there is no opportunity to satisfy your preferences, your single room will be offered by us at no extra charge.
All our tours are directly made by us, Giroola Srl, via Amorosa 3, 10030 Villareggia (TO) (P.iva 11671600010, Scia 19022017-1520 Suap 9007)
During the tour you'll be covered by our Civil Responsibility Assurance (Reale Mutua Assicurazioni, via Corte d'Appello 1, 10122 Torino, nr.2007/03/2276452).
We adhere to the Guarantee Fund (art.50 Dlgs 23.05.2011 n.79) which can be used by all travellers provided they have a contract in case of bankruptcy or insolvency for the refunding of the price paid. (Fondo Garanzia Viaggi Srl, via Nazionale 60, 00184 Roma, certificate n. A/146.1485/5/2017).
Booking Policy, from the General Terms and Condition for the Sale of Tour Packages:
3) RESERVATIONS
Acceptance of reservations by Giroola Srl is subject to availability. Reservations will be considered final following confirmation by Giroola Srl, even via e-mail or fax, to the client.
Indications relative to the tour package not contained in the contract documents, brochures or other forms of written communication, will be supplied in time by Giroola Srl prior to the initial starting date in compliance with its duties as envisaged by Legislative . decree n. 79/2011.
4) PAYMENT
Upon booking, a registration fee and a deposit of 25% of the total amount is required. Full payment is due 30 days prior to departure. For reservations made within 30 days of departure, full payment is due upon booking. Lack of payment of the abovementioned sums on the dates established constitutes grounds for cancellation of reservations such as to determine, on the part of Giroola Srl, the right to terminate the contract.
5) TRANSFER OF CONTRACT
The client renouncing the contract may be substituted by another person provided that:
a) Giroola Srl be given written notice at least 4 weekdays prior to the date of departure, together with the necessary personal data of the transferee;
b) The transferee be able to satisfy all the conditions for the fruition of the service ( ex article 10 of Legislative decree n.111/95) and in particular the requisites relative to passports, visas, health certificates;
c) The transferee refund Giroola Srl for all expenses incurred for the transfer of the contract for the sum specified before the transfer.
Moreover, the transferor and the transferee are both accountable for the payment in full of the tour package price as well as for the sum as per item (c) of the present article.
As far as certain types of services are concerned, third party suppliers have the right to refuse the substitution of the transferee, even if effected within the time limit specified as per item (a) of the present article. Giroola Srl will therefore not be held responsible for the eventual non-acceptance of the substitution on behalf of third parties. This non-acceptance shall be notified in good time by Giroola Srl to the parties involved before departure.
6) WITHDRAWAL
In the event of withdrawing from the tour package contract, the client is, in any case, liable for the payment of the tour package price. If withdrawal takes place for reasons beyond those envisaged in article 7 of the present General Terms, the client shall pay, in compliance with ex article 1373, paragraph III, Italian Civil Code, cancellation penalties as specified below:
- 10% of the tour package price within 30 days prior to departure
- 30% of the tour package price from 29 to 18 days prior to departure
- 50% of the tour package price from 17 to 10 days prior to departure
- 75% of the tour package price from 9 to 3 weekdays prior to departure
- 100% of the tour package price beyond these terms.
7) WITHDRAWAL OF CLIENT WITHOUT PENALTY
The client may withdraw from the contract, without incurring any penalty, in the following circumstances:
- a significant change of one or more elements of the contract which can be objectively considered as fundamental for the fruition of the tour package in its entirety and proposed by Giroola Srl.
- after the conclusion of the contract itself but prior to departure and not accepted by the client.
In the abovementioned circumstances, the client is entitled to the following options:
- the fruition of an alternative tour package, with no increase in price or with the restitution of the excess in price, if the second tour package costs less than the first;
- the restitution of any sum corresponded as partial payment. Said restitution must be made within seven weekdays from receiving the request for reimbursement.
The client must communicate the decision (to accept the change or to withdraw) within two weekdays from receiving notice of the price increase or change. In the absence of specific notice within the said term, the proposal made by Giroola Srl will be considered accepted. The client who decides to withdraw from the contract before departure for circumstances beyond those listed above shall pay, after deducting the account paid as per article 4, the penalty indicated in article 6.
8) TOUR VARIATIONS
Variations to the tour, requested by the client, after the confirmation of booking, could involve processing expenses for Giroola Srl and at times penalties charged by suppliers. If so, the customer will be charged. Partial withdrawal of some of the travellers under the same contract and the resulting decrease in number of tour members is to be considered partial cancellation and is consequently regulated as stated in article 6.
As specified in our General Conditions of Sale of tourist packages, when you travel with Giroola you are covered by our Civil Liability Insurance. For all that could happen and that was due to our negligence or error, we have signed a policy (Reale Mutua Assicurazioni, nr.2007 / 03/2276452).
There are other insurance policies that we recommend and for which we have chosen to work with Allianz Global Assistance, whose Globy range seems to us to be the most suitable for our travelers:
- TRAVEL CANCELLATION - Our 8-person trips are often full months before the date of travel, and even if our cancellation policy is actually much more flexible than expressed in our Booking Policy (our travelers can attest to this, we are very available to move the trip in case of unexpected even the last minute), where other facilities are involved (hotels, rentals, etc) some expenses are not really refundable, and therefore a good trip cancellation insurance becomes a valuable ally.
- HEALTH and ASSISTANCE
We at Giroola are an agency of the Globy network of Allianz Global Assistance, and we can therefore provide you with all the information, make estimates and issue the policies directly with the booking.
For any information our Paola is at your disposal at the phone number +39 370 3506333, at the address [email protected] or in the chat directly on this page.
What's included
Meals
- 2 breakfasts
- Piedmontese ‘merenda sinoira’ with wine tasting
Transport
- Transportation for 3 days on our brand new, air conditioned and free wi-fi equipped 9 seats minibus
Accommodation
- 2 night accommodation in B&Bs in double rooms, ensuite bathroom, breakfast included (Single room surcharge: 50 euros total)
Activities
- Visit by ferry to the Borromean Islands (Isola Madre and Isola Bella
- Visit of the baroque palace and of the Italian garden of Isola Bella
- Visit to the Pictures Gallery of the Isola Bella
- Visit of the sixteenth century palace and of the Garden in the Isola Madre.
- Walk to the Bosco del Sorriso inside the Zegna Oasis
- Path on the Panoramic Zegna to discover the Oasis
- Visit of Ivrea
- Piedmontese ‘merenda sinoira’ meal with Erbaluce wine tasting
- visit of the Issogne Castle
- Visit to the ancient Roman city of Aosta
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