The Highlights Of Italy’s Lake District

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Explore the dazzling beauty of northern Italy’s Lake District, dotted with dreamy lakes set against the majestic foothills of the Alps. These spectacular landscapes have inspired poets, painters and musicians for centuries; discover their storybook lakeside towns, palatial villas, stately gardens and the chic ambience that draws in celebrities from across the...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • See the Lake Garda
    • Journey on a Riva motorboat on lake Iseo
    • Visit Lake Como
    • visit St. Moritz and ride the scenic Bernina Express railway
    • Visit the Lake Maggiore
    • See the magnificiant Lake Orta

What's this trip about?

    Explore the dazzling beauty of northern Italy’s Lake District, dotted with dreamy lakes set against the majestic foothills of the Alps. These spectacular landscapes have inspired poets, painters and musicians for centuries; discover their storybook lakeside towns, palatial villas, stately gardens and the chic ambience that draws in celebrities from across the globe. Discover six magnificent lakes with their own islands, bays, cliffs and beaches, ride scenic railways with alpine vistas, take boat rides through water wonderlands, enjoy wine tastings and dine at fine restaurants.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityMilan
End CityMilan

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Culinary & Wine

Destinations

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 11 nights accommodation in 4* or 5* stars hotel as indicated or similar
    • Breakfast included; porterage & city taxes included
    • 7 lunches (4 selected restaurants, 2 typical restaurants, 1 wine estate restaurant)
    • 3 dinners (1 gourmet dinner + 2 hotel’s restaurants dinners)
    • Winery visit & tasting (Franciacorta wine country)
    • Welcome coffee in Milan & 1 aperitif on Lake Garda
    • Private transportation with luxury minibus for whole the duration of the trip
    • Private English speaking guides (Sirmione, Borghetto sul Mincio, Gardone Riviera, Brescia,Como & Valsolda)
    • Entry tickets to all the sites visited (headphones included)
    • Tickets for the Bernina Express panoramic railway across Swiss Alps
    • Private boat on Lake Maggiore including guided visit of Borromean Islands & Lake Orta
    • Transfer to Montisola island by vintage luxury motorboat
    • Transfer to Iseo by ferry

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Itinerary

Day 1–3: Marvel at Magnificent Lake Garda

Start in Milan and depart for Borghetto sul Mincio, a fairytale island village on Mincio River. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a walk to the Sigurtà Garden Park for a guided visit. Travel on to Lake Garda, and the next day take journey by bus and ferry...

Day 4-5: Explore Brescia & Lovely Lake Iseo

Continue on to Brescia, a beautiful Roman city with a monumental Roman forum and the former monastery of San Salvatore-Santa Giulia; tour this UNESCO World Heritage Site with a fascinating museum. Travel on towards the Franciacorta wine country, to visit a wine estate...

Day 6-8: Journey to Lake Como & Ride the Scenic Rails of Switzerland

This morning reach resplendent Lake Como and visit the medieval center of its namesake town, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The following day travel by boat to Villa del Balbianello, and on to Comacina island for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon...

Day 9-10: Delight in Lake Lugano & Tour the Borromean Islands

In the morning, a bus will take you to the village of Orio Valsolda on Lake Lugano, for a visit to Villa Fogazzaro Roi, an enchanting hideaway that inspired writer Antonio Fogazzaro to write his most famous novel. In Switzerland, have lunch in Lugano and visit the lak...

Day 11-12: See More Of Lake Maggiore & Discover Lake Orta

This morning visit the vast exquisite botanic gardens of Villa Taranto or climb with the funicular the the Mottarone Peak (1800 mts asl) – optional not included. Rest of the day at your leisure in Stresa. The following day, journey on to the lesser-known Lake Orta. In...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,239
Price per day$658
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare
    • Transfers and accommodations pre and post tour
    • Any expense incurred for personal items
    • Services or hotel room extras Travel
    • Cancellation and medical insurance

Accommodation

  • 3 Nights Hotel Villa Cordevigo Lake Garda Area
  • 2 nights Relais Franciacorta Lake Iseo Area
  • 3 nights Grand Hotel Victoria Menaggio Lake Como Area
  • 3 Nights Grand Hotel Bristol Stresa - Lake Maggiore Area
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Meals Included

11 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 3 Dinners (1 gourmet dinner + 2 dinner at hotel's restaurant)

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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