A pleasant walk to discover the major points of scenic and cultural interest, concluding with a boat trip on the bay of Lake Lugano to view the city and villas that once belonged to the European aristocracy. The best combination to view Lugano from two different yet equally important perspectives. FOR MORE INFORMATION: E-Mail: info@guidesi.ch […]
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Through the centuries, Carona, located on the hills above Lake Lugano, has attracted many artistic, literary, musical, and cultural personalities. The tour winds through the village, an architectural jewel of narrow streets, little squares, splendid churches, and beautiful patrician houses of the Carona artists, including Casa Pantrovà, built by Lisa Tetzner and Kurt Kläber. Continuing
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A guided tour of the bustling Locarno, home of the famous International Film Festival and Moon & Stars Open-Air Music Festival. Walking along the lake, through its magnificent Piazza Grande and the picturesque narrow streets, discover the beauty of a city bathed in a Mediterranean climate, appreciated since ancient times and chosen by the Romans
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A pleasant walk from the northern part of the historic old town to the southern part, this guided tour rediscovers the history of Mendrisio and its village: Roman remains such as the ruins of mosaic floors from villas that have unfortunately disappeared, monasteries and churches that had great importance during the Middle Ages, and sumptuous
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The tour starts at the castle of Mesocco, dating back to the High Middle Age. The main fortress in Canton Grigioni and one of the largest fortified complexes in Switzerland, the castle was expanded to an impregnable fortress, and today imposes itself on the narrow valley. We continue with a visit to the Romanesque Church
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In May 2015, on a hillside a few minutes outside Bellinzona, the Tibetan-style suspension bridge was opened — Switzerland’s longest at 270 meters (885 feet). This marvel of engineering joins two territories on either side of a deep and steep gorge, allowing a beautiful walk through vineyards, chestnut forests and characteristic pastures with spectacular views.
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Lake Lugano Cruise – Visit to Customs Museum The Customs Museum is a curiosity in a once very poor canton, where many men had to seek their livelihood through illegal cross-border trade. Located on the opposite shore of the lake, across from Lugano, and reachable only by boat. The museum is designed to be carefree
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Panorama from San Salvatore – Downhill Hike The 360° view from the summit of Monte San Salvatore is one of the great sights that can be enjoyed in Lugano and your guide will explain the panorama in detail. To complete this experience you can hike back down, but not directly into Lugano itself because of
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Cruise to Gandria and return by walking A 20-minute boat ride is all it takes to get to this small fishing village, clinging to the foot of the mountain, which still retains its medieval charm. Until the end of the 1700s the area was dedicated to the production of olive oil, but then the inhabitants
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Monte Brè Along with Monte San Salvatore, one of the two mountains that serve to frame the bay of Lake Lugano. Accessible by funicular, its summit offers a splendid view of the lake and the surrounding mountains. An enjoyable and pleasant walk on a comfortable trail leads down to the village of Brè. Dedicated exclusively