The Beauty of Lake Como & Lake Maggiore (7 or 8 days

The Beauty of Lake Como & Lake Maggiore

Enjoy beautiful lakeland scenery combined with the culture of Milan.

7 days from £419, 8 days from £609

Excursions & Visits
• Milan - culture & fashion
• Lake Maggiore & cruise - spectacular beauty

For a little extra why not try..
• St. Moritz & Bernina Region Railway - fantastic Alpine railway ride
• Lake Cruise - Villa Carlotta & Balbianello (8 day tour) - national splendours

Your holiday itinerary
Day 1 Local departure by coach then travel to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Continue to Lake Como for a four or five-night stay on an all-inclusive basis. (B,D)
Day 3 Milan - Included excursion to Milan to enjoy one of the world's most elegant shopping arcades, the Sforza Palace, the marvellous Gothic cathedral, the glittering La Scala Opera House and much, much more. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Lake Maggiore and cruise - Today's included excursion takes us first to the opulent resort town of Stresa, from where a boat will take you towards the famous Borromean Islands, which lie at the centre of the lake and are fine examples of natural beauty enhanced by landscaped gardens and parks. (B,L,D)
Day 5 St. Moritz and Bernina Region Railway - Join our optional excursion to the world-famous resort of St. Moritz. From here you will join the Bernina Region Railway, the highest rail crossing of the Alps for a journey through the peaks and glaciers of the Bernina Alps. Don't forget your camera as we experience the fantastic sights from the Alpine wonderland to the palm trees of Italy. We rejoin our coach in Tirano for the journey back to Como. (B,L,D) PLEASE NOTE: this optional excursion must be purchased at the time of booking in order to guarantee your seat reservation, at a cost of £35 per person.
Day 6 Travel to northern France for an overnight stay. (B)
Day 7 Travel to Calais and return home. (B)
Included Meals: B =Breakfast, L =Lunch, D =Dinner

April departures are 8 day duration and with an extra night in Lake Como on an all-inclusive basis and an extra optional excursion as follows:
Lake Como Cruise, Villa Carlotta and Balbianello - The best way to appreciate the beauty of Lake Como is by taking to the water. On this optional excursion you sail by private boat to Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello, two of the lovliest villas on the lake, both set in magnificent gardens. (B,L,D)

Your hotels
You'll stay for four or five nights all-inclusive at the 3-star Hotel Britannia Excelsior in Cadenabbia. Enjoying a splendid setting facing the lake shore, with superb views across the lake to Bellagio, the hotel has a restaurant featuring buffet meals and show cooking, a large lounge area, bar, terrace, lifts and across the road its own lakeside lido area with outdoor pool (open subject to season) and bar (where a limited selection of drinks are available). All bedrooms have flat-screen T.V., telephone, hairdryer and ceiling fan. This large and lively hotel is managed and owned by the Whieldon family, who are on hand to make sure your stay is enjoyable. Room upgrades are available. Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.

What’s included?
• 6 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfasts, 4 evening meals and 3 lunches (packed lunch on excursions)
• An extra night with breakfast, lunch and dinner on the 8-day tour
• Local drinks (beer, selected spirits, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee) from 08:00-23:30 whilst in resort
• Excursions and visits as detailed above
• Travel by executive coach

Upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel and enjoy added benefits
• Extra legroom for your added comfort
• Porterage at your hotels