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Geniessen im Tessin

Highlights

  • Ticino agricultural enterprise
  • Rice cultivation in Switzerland
  • Ticino wine tasting
  • Risotto cooking workshop with a view
  • Private mini-cruise on Lake Lugano
Robert van Burgh

«An exciting & worth knowing guided tour through the only farm that cultivates one hundred percent Swiss rice.»

Robert - Our Switzerland expert

Day 1

Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Lugano. Check-in at your hotel and time to get to know your home for the next few days. Use your local guest card with unlimited train and bus connections in the region and numerous other discounts. Overnight stay in Lugano.

Highlights: Lugano, Hotel DelaPaix, first exploration 

Food & Wine Tour quer durch das historische Zentrum von Lugano

Day 2

Experience the Terreni alla Maggia farm at first hand and authentically. Wander through green fields, picturesque vineyards and discover the wine cellar. During a tasting you will learn about the production in detail and enjoy the specialities of Terreni alla Maggia. 

Highlights: Terreni alla Maggia, guided tour, wine tasting

Weindegustation im Tessin

Day 3

The morning is at your free disposal. After a short private mini-cruise across Lake Lugano, you will experience your risotto cooking workshop in San Rocco with a view of Lugano. Boat trip back to Lugano. 

Highlights: Mini-Cruise Lake Lugano, risotto cooking workshop, view

Blick auf den Monte Bre in Lugano

Day 4

Return journey by public transport from Lugano to your final destination in Switzerland or extension of your stay.

Capanne Monte im Sommer

Inclusions

  • 3 nights incl. breakfast in Hotel DelaPaix, Lugano
  • 2nd class rail journey from your place of residence in Switzerland to Lugano and back (based on a Half-Fare Card) 
  • 1x guided tour of the Terreni alla Maggia farm
  • 1x wine tasting 
  • 1x risotto cooking workshop
  • 1x Private Mini-Cruise on Lake Lugano
  • 1x local guest card for 4 days with free public transport and many other discounts
  • 1x concierge service during the trip from 08:00 to 18:00 h
  • Travel programme including further tips
  • The minimum number of participants is 6 adults

Good to know

  • Travel documents are sent by post.
  • Additional nights are possible. Hotel availability is not guaranteed.

Tips:

  • Benefit from over 100 2 for 1 offers and save up to CHF 4,500 with the Swiss Coupon Pass.
  • We offer you a wide range of group trips with fixed or individual departure dates. Many years of experience help us to understand the specific needs and expectations of group requests and we look forward to discussing your individual requirements with you.

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