THE ITALIAN LAKES ARE A SOURCE OF PEACE AND REST. QUAINT LAKESIDE VILLAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BACKGROUND OF THE ALPS, THE BEAUTIFUL BEAUTY OF THESE LANDSCAPES IS A REMEMBRANCE. This journey through northern Italy focuses on the Italian lakes. Peaceful lake villages and deep blue waters in front of the foothills of the Alps combine with a visit to the fashion capital of Milan and Lugano in Switzerland.
Inclusions
6 NIGHTS accommodation
10 meals 7 breakfast buffet, 3 dinners with three courses
TRANSPORT – Luxury air conditioned coach
Lake Como – Enjoy the alpine peaks and the bubbling waters of this picturesque lake as well as an inclusive cruise to Bellagio Lake Lugano Visit the Swiss city of Lugano on the shores of this spectacular lake
MAGGIORE LAKE – Visit the second largest lake in Italy and admire the beautiful towns, villages and gardens
VERONA Orientation hike overlooking Juliet’s balcony and the Roman Arena
Visit the largest lake in Italy and enjoy the breathtaking scenery on a tour included in the price
BERGAMO – Visit this fascinating historic city with two different centers. Enjoy a funicular ride with spectacular views
MILAN Enjoy a city tour in Milan with your local specialist, including the Duomo, the Galleria and the Scala
Audio headsets City orientation tours
An experienced tour guide and a professional driver
All hotel service charges and gratuities, baggage handling fees and local taxes
Welcome to the Italian Lake Region. Airport transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport to your hotel in Saronno is offered. Known for its almond or apricot biscuits (Amaretti), this town also produces the sweet Italian almond-flavored liqueur called Amaretto. After check-in, relax before meeting with your travel director and other travelers for dinner at the hotel. Hotel – Starhotels Grand Milan Included meals – dinner day 2 Excursion to Lake Como After breakfast, enjoy a short drive to Lake Como and an inclusive cruise to Bellagio, the Pearl of the Lake. The legendary beauty of this small village on the lake has attracted the rich and famous over the centuries. Included meals – breakfast buffet
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE: Italian Lakes Dinner in Como Explore the city of Como before enjoying a delicious dinner with drinks at a local restaurant. Adult Price: 59,00 € *The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Head off to the Swiss city of Lugano this morning, also known as the Monte Carlo of Switzerland. More and more celebrities, entertainers and successful athletes live on the shores of this picturesque lake. Enjoy the free time to walk along the lake or buy Swiss souvenirs. Later, you will return to Italy and spend two nights at your hotel on the western shore of Lake Maggiore. Enjoy a complimentary evening meal at your hotel this evening.Included meals – breakfast buffet, dinner
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE: Mount San Salvatore and Lake Cruise Enjoy a scenic sea cruise to visit villas and villages on the shores of Lake Lugano. Climbing the funicular that will take you slowly to the top of Lugano’s most famous mountain and to the balcony of the Swiss Alps! Here you have time to explore and admire the beautiful views and breathe the fresh mountain air. Adult Price: 55,00 € * The options and prices listed here are indicative only and are subject to change.
Lake Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy after Lake Garda and one of the most scenic. Immortalized in Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell To Arms. You have a day off to explore the Borromean Islands or maybe take a trip. Included meals – breakfast buffet
Discover the Borromean Islands We have organized a private launch to take you to the beautiful Isola Bella, one of the Lakes of the Borromean Islands. The island palace and exquisite gardens once housed the nobility of Europe. (This option will only run between mid-March and late October.). Adult price: 43,00 € * * The options and prices listed here are indicative only and are subject to change.
Visit Lake Orta and the island of San Giulio Come with us to Pettenasco on the shores of Lake Orta to discover the best kept secret in Northern Italy with a local specialist. After spending some time strolling and exploring the beauty of the area, take a boat trip to the island of San Giulio, known for its peaceful atmosphere and charming church. Adult Price: 38,00 € * The options and prices listed here are indicative only and are subject to change.
This morning you will travel to Shakespeare’s romantic Verona, where you will enjoy an orientation tour of the city with attractions such as the Roman Arena and Juliet’s balcony. Then you have time to enjoy the atmosphere of this historic city. Take a scenic drive along Lake Garda this afternoon before arriving at your hotel for two nights. Included Meals – Buffet Breakfast
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE: Discovery of Lake Garda Discover the largest of the Italian lakes on a route along the scenic coast. You can enjoy the view of the mountains, the lush landscape and the blue shimmering water as you cross the lake, marveling at historic cities. Adult price: 43,00 € * The options and prices listed here are indicative only and are subject to change.
Take part in a full-day optional adventure in the Dolomites, where you can take a cable car to one of the mountain peaks and enjoy a spectacular view. Included meals – breakfast buffet
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE: Bolzano and the Dolomites Come along and follow the Adige Valley to Bolzano, the capital of southern Tyrol. Here you have time to shop in the arcade streets, the cable car on the Ritten and with the centuries-old Tramvia or Funivia in the local language, where you can enjoy incredible panoramas of this famous mountain plateau. Adult Price: 62,00 € * The options and prices listed here are indicative only and are subject to change.
On the way to Milan you stop and visit the attractive city of Bergamo by funicular. Climb into the Upper Town and enjoy the breathtaking views. On your arrival in Milan, you can go sightseeing in the city center with your local specialist, overlooking the Gothic cathedral, the 19th-century Galleria and the Scala. Enjoy dinner with your companions tonight at the hotel. Included meals – breakfast buffet, dinner
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE: Treasures of Milan You will have the opportunity to visit some of Milan’s highlights, including the famous La Scala Opera House, which is still the most famous in the world for performing artists and audiences. Then visit with our local specialist another highlight of the city, which brings the eventful history of Milan to life.Adult Price: 45,00 € *The options and prices listed here are indicative only and are subject to change.
Tell this morning “arrivederci” to Italy, your guide and new friends at the end of an unforgettable holiday. Transfers to Milan Malpensa Airport are available. Conditions apply. Included meals – breakfast buffet All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel agent when you travel AVAILABLE DAY 2 Italian lake dinner in Como Explore the city of Como before enjoying a delicious dinner with drinks at a local restauran. Adult Price: 59,00 € * The options and prices listed here are indicative only and are subject to change. AVAILABLE DAY 3 Mount San Salvatore and Lake Cruise Enjoy a scenic sea cruise to visit villas and villages on the shores of Lake Lugano. Climbing the funicular that will take you slowly to the top of Lugano’s most famous mountain and to the balcony of the Swiss Alps! Here you have time to explore and admire the beautiful views and breathe the fresh mountain air. Adult Price: 55,00 € *The options and prices listed here are indicative only and are subject to change. AVAILABLE DAY 4 Discover the Borromean Islands We have organized a private launch to take you to the beautiful Isola Bella, one of the Lakes of the Borromean Islands. The island palace and exquisite gardens once housed the nobility of Europe. (This option will only run between mid-March and late October.)Adult Price: €43.00*The options and prices listed here are indicative only and are subject to change.
Accommodations
MILAN – Starhotels Grand Milan
LAKE MAGIORRE – Villa Carlotta
ROVERETO -MercureNerocubo
MILAN – Holiday Inn North Zara
Italian Escape
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