Secret Lake Iseo

Well yet again we are back from another wonderful walking holiday and have been surprised by everything we saw, the trip was for our Pearl Wedding Anniversary and we were certainly spoilt all along the way! The holiday was perfect for us just for a week, the walking was great and not too easy, the weather was very kind to us and the scenery was different to what we expected. But gorgeously different. One of the highlights of the walks was on Monte Isola, the walk was great and we were so lucky that it was early autumn so we could see all of the amazing chestnut trees at their best, we’ve never seen as many chestnuts in our lives it will be a lasting memory for us. All of the hotels were fabulous and the food was exceptional particularly in Hotel Due Roccoli, some of the best Italian food we have ever eaten. We have enjoyed every second of this trip and want to thank Inn Travel for making our celebrations even more special, we’ve certainly made some more wonderful memories and can’t wait to book next years trip soon.

This was a superb holiday in a quieter part of Italy, wonderful walking, high quality hotels with lovely staff and excellent meals. Worth adding an extra day at either end to explore a little more, or even just relax!

The scenery around lake Iseo was marvellous as were the views from all the hotels. The hotels were all of a high standard as was the food supplied. All hotels were able to cater for Bridget's gluten and dairy free diet and made every effort to ensure she was well catered for.

It was a dream of a holiday. Lake is beautiful. The people are all lovely, we did a full day on the ferry to the top of the lake, lunch then back all for 13 euros. This was a fantastic deal and we so enjoyed the experience of the ferries. The hotels were first class picnics were a treat. In all a hidden dream up there. 

This was a fantastic week's walking by Lake Iseo staying in three beautiful hotels. This was our first time with Inntravel, but we will definitely use them again.

The walks were quite long and there were some steep sections (up and down) but very enjoyable, varied and often with lovely views of the lake. Route descriptions were all pretty clear. Our toughest day was probably on Monte Isola, but well worth the climb! There were various restaurants on the walk from Sulzano to Iseo to supplement our picnic, but worth noting that there was nothing really between Iseo and Clusane.

We added extra nights at Due Roccoli and Mirabella which was really worth doing. Also upgraded to a lake view room at Due Roccoli - spectacular view! With hindsight we would have added another night at Rivalago as the setting of the pool was just so beautiful. The food and the service were fantastic at Due Roccoli, though the pool area was a bit cramped. At Mirabella, everything was just lovely: food, staff, pool. The hotel reception at Mirabella arranged bike rental for us and arranged some vineyard visits which was great and our e-bikes were delivered to the hotel (the e-bikes were great for getting up the hill to the hotel at the end of the day!)

Thoroughly recommend this walking tour.

This was a lovely holiday, just enough challenging walking to justify the delicious meals eaten in the evening.  The last day was spent at the hotel relaxing by the pool which we felt we had deserved, this is a holiday after all!

An excellent holiday, the amount of shaded walking was a bonus in the heat, with stunning views. Wonderful hotels with friendly staff and excellent food. 

Just a fantastic trip. Stunning scenery, great hotels and great walking.

Excellent hotels, varied and interesting area and walking, we will return to explore more another time. Fanciacorta wines are lovely and well worth investigating!! The holiday exceeded our expectations despite the weather!!

The second hotel I due Roccoli proclaims it is part of a group called 'Hotel de Silence'. The facilities offered, welcome and general standards were above expectations but it is a very busy 'wedding venue' hotel and on our trip had weddings on all days at the weekend and on some days more than one wedding taking place. As a consequence the service was always under pressure, and noise heard from the wedding celebrations.

Good views from walks.

Highlights - the welcome beer at Roccoli, the breakfast terrace with lake views at Mirabella, the quality/location of all the hotels and the friendliness of the staff. Also the accuracy of the instructions. And Lake Iseo itself.

Lake Iseo is a little gem and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Many thanks.

All the walks were wonderful! Incredible views and wild flora and fauna. I wanted to walk all the way to Rome - will certainly be doing another trip! 

Beautiful weather matched the outstanding scenery of the area. The Italian people were extremely welcoming, warm and friendly - both those we met through the Inntravel arrangements and others whom we met in general. Our stay at Hotel Kinzica was very good and most enjoyable. However, we were unprepared for the level of luxury and the quality of service and food at Relais I Due Roccoli and Relais Mirabella. Overall the Inntravel experience has once again proven memorable.

We thoroughly enjoyed this holiday with Inntravel, which was our first and it certainly exceeded expectations. The standard of service throughout, from both Inntravel and the hotels was excellent. Our only observation was that the first hotel was looking and feeling and bit tired and needs refurbishment, also it is perfectly comfortable and adequate for a short stay. We have already been looking at other Inntravel holidays and will definitely book again.

This was a truly beautiful time of year to visit Lake Iseo. The meadows were full of wild flowers and the birdsong in the woods was glorious. Cuckoos kept us company every day! The different aspects of walking high up in the hills, along the lakeside, through meadows and woods as well as through the wetlands of the nature reserve not forgetting the opportunity to visit Monte Isola made the week so varied and interesting. The three outstanding hotels ensured a memorable week of scenery, excellent food and accommodation and spectacular views.

This is the first time I have been on an Inntravel holiday - I was absolutely delighted with the quality of service, hotel choice, food, and beautiful locations - a first class experience which I would, and already have, recommended to friends and family.  

The lovely hotels on this itinerary provided the perfect respite each evening after a day of vigorous hiking, all in the stunning setting of Lago Iseo. We had beautiful rooms and good food at each hotel, and the service was outstanding. We particularly enjoyed a tour of the olive groves and oil production facilities at the Relais Mirabella, which just happened to be offered the first night we were there(only on Thursdays at that time).

The staff at all the hotels were friendly and helpful. The transfer services were friendly and flexible and adapted to a change of plans when the weather was rainy. The directions for the walks were easy to follow and the scenery beautiful. We would recommend Inntravel to anyone who loves walking.

Another great holiday with Inntravel.

Lake Iseo is a very attractive area with lots of amazing viewpoints whilst walking high up. We particularly enjoyed our day on Mount Isola, very peaceful walking through olive groves during the harvest.

Relais Mirabella was our favourite hotel. The sunrises over the mountains and lake were spectacular.

Walking poles recommended for the steeper descents.

Excellent holiday, the two hotels Relais I Due Roccoli and Relais Mirabella were outstanding

The overall experience was fabulous. Lovely walks, stunning scenery and fantastic hotels. Only one minor problem. It was our fault to be honest but we found out too late that there was only one boat that day going from Clusane to the rest of the lake and we missed it. It might be and idea to warn people about this if they go at this time of year. But as I say it was our fault we should have enquired when we first arrived.

A really great holiday. Already looking at the brochure for next year! Great walking paths, detailed routes given, fabulous scenery and fantastic hotels.

Level 2 walks can be tricky especially if it has rained the night before. I used 2 sticks which were invaluable in certain places of the walk. A thoroughly relaxing holiday, and great to have a swim once arrived at the hotel, followed by delicious evening meal.

Lovely area to visit and we were very fortunate with the weather. Great hotels and food along with the beauty of the lake made for a wonderful six days.

Lovely lake, great hotels with excellent meals, good walking - a bit rough and steep for short sections but overall grade 2 is accurate.   One of our best Inntravel holidays in italy!

The hotels went from good to excellent, and staff friendliness was a prominent feature of all three. Walking highlights were probably the (optional) first day one to Monte Isola and the wetlands on the walk on the fourth day.

Book this holiday if you have an appetite for delicious food as well as for some strenuous walking.

The final walk of the holiday - a round trip from the hotel was quite challenging and there was no opportunity to buy food or provisions. The recommended bar in the directions had been closed for three years! Also the directions stopped before we got back to the hotel which was a long, long uphill walk. Luckily we managed to get a taxi back because we were all too tired to do the last stretch.

Wonderful location for walks in woodland, meadows, nature reserve, mostly off the roads. Lovely hotels with very friendly and helpful staff. The transfers worked perfectly and the information from Inntravel was great.

Lake Iseo is a wonderful holiday. All of the participants were terrific. Bologna to Florence was excellent but the Traversa accomodation and the notes required improvement. Cycling not well conceived.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined the walking holidays Secret Lake Iseo and From Bologna to Florence with the cycling holiday Sassi & Trulli.