15 days in Orta San Giulio Itinerary

Orta San Giulio is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 100km northeast of Turin and about 40km northwest of Novara.The town itself is built on a promontory which juts out from the eastern bank of Lake Orta close to Isola San Giulio, an island which also falls within the municipal boundaries. Escape the urban bustle at Lake Orta and San Giulio Island. Your inner history buff will appreciate Sacro Monte di Orta and Piazza Motta. Venture out of the city with trips to Varallo (Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie & Sacro Monte). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di San Giulio, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta, admire the striking features of Palazzotto della Comunita, and contemplate the long history of Villa Bossi.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Milano Linate Airport and Turin Airport. In August, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 19°C. On the 29th (Sat), you're off to home.