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The Magic of the Italian Lakes

A wonderful tour which combines the truly stunning scenery and old-world charm of Italy's premier lakes, with visits to two contrasting cities.

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Lake Lugano
Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore
Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore
Lake Lugano
Lake Lugano
Lake Como
Bellagio, Lake Como
Sirmione Castle, Lake Garda
Verona
Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore
Borromeo Palace and Gardens, Isola Bella

DAY 1: UK - Milan.

Fly to Milan where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Milan. The rest of the day is free for you to get acquainted with this fashionable city.

DAY 2: Milan - Sirmione - Lake Garda.

Before leaving Milan visit the Gothic Duomo before heading towards Lake Garda, and Sirmione, its picturesque spa town. Why not stroll around the narrow cobbled streets taking in the many shops and ice cream parlours. Continue to your hotel on Lake Garda for two nights. (B)

DAY 3: Lake Garda area.

A whole day is yours to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and charming villages, surrounded by the mountains to the north and the gentle slopes of the morainic hills to the south. Alternatively, why not join an optional excursion to the enchanting Dolomites, now a UNESCO heritage site. (B, D)

DAY 4: Lake Garda - Verona - Lake Como.

This morning visit the delightfully romantic city of Verona. See Juliet's balcony and enjoy some time at leisure before heading to Lake Como. (B, D)

DAY 5: Lake Como.

Inspiring everyone from Roman Senators to great composers and Hollywood actors, Lake Como is the romantic image of the Italian lake district, with its cobalt blue waters lined with magnificent mountains, lush gardens and grand villas. Today, get to know the area and join the included boat trip to Bellagio, which occupies one of the most scenic positions in the whole of Italy. (B, D)

DAY 6: Lake Como - Lake Maggiore.

Leave the picturesque resort of Lake Como en route to Lake Maggiore, stopping in the small Swiss town of Lugano with time to admire the small, charming Lake Ceresio. Continue your journey to Baveno for two nights. (B)

DAY 7: Lake Maggiore.

Set between Piedmont, Lombardy and Switzerland, Lake Maggiore is a paradise of crystal waters, backed by towering mountains and surrounded by lush countryside. The day is yours to relax or enjoy some of the many activities available around Lake Maggiore. Perhaps join an optional excursion that takes in the delightful Borromean Islands. (B, D)

DAY 8: Lake Maggiore - Milan - UK.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK, or extend your stay in Lake Como, Lake Maggiore or on a Mediterranean cruise. (B)

Accommodation on Tour

Milan: Ibis (3*); Lake Garda: Ramada at Moniga del Garda (4*); Lake Maggiore: Milan & Speranza at Stresa (4*); Lake Como: Lario at Mezzegra (3*).

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The Magic of the Italian Lakes

Lake Lugano
Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore
Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore
Lake Lugano
Lake Lugano
Lake Como
Bellagio, Lake Como
Sirmione Castle, Lake Garda
Verona
Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore
Borromeo Palace and Gardens, Isola Bella

Optional Excursions

To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.

THE DOLOMITES

Have the opportunity to admire a UNESCO natural world heritage site with its particular geological, botanical and scenic qualities. Leave the cosy Lake Garda shore to see a unique scenario. Going direction Bolzano, the capital of the region Alto Adige (Süd Tirol), we will reach Trento, the capital of the region Trentino, a town with a noble yet august appearance, on a bend in the river Adige. Continue this nature journey to Ortisei, a tiny famous village in one of the Dolomites valleys for a stop. On the way back, see the impressive and the grandiosen mountains surround some villages located on the sunny side of the mountains.

€35 (Euro)

THREE ISLANDS CRUISE

Depart from Baveno to see Isola Madre, the largest of the Borromeo Islands and the most characteristic one due to its enchanted atmosphere. Then move to Isola Bella (Beautiful), so called for its monumental Baroque palace and its majestic and scenic gardens, with their series of ornate and overlapping terraces. Join the last island, the Isola dei Pescatori so named for the main activity which over the centuries has characterized the fishermen town with its unique skyline. The island is also called Superiore due to its Northern position in comparison with the other two" sisters" islands. Time for a optional lunch to taste a typical lake fish dish.

€30 (Euro)

DINNER ON PESCATORI ISLAND

Enjoy a three course dinner, including drinks, on the picturesque island of Lake Maggiore. Dinner will be served on the big terrace which stretches out to the lake and ends with a small terrace surrounded by an abundance of colorful and sweet-smelling flowers. On cool evenings dinner will be served in the hall of which the big old fireplace is a feature. The setting is a mixture of antique and modern. Fish and age-old recipes are the specialties of this former inn, one of the oldest on th island.

€35 (Euro)

LUNCH ON MONTE TAMARO

After your orientation tour of Lugano, take a 20 minute cable car ride to the Tamaro viewing point. Then a visit of the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Enjoy lunch in the mountain-top restaurant, complete with a glass of wine and coffee.

€40 (Euro)

Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.

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