Italian Lakes & Swiss Mountains (2026) - 10 days

A scenic, nature-inspired journey showcasing the best of Italy and Switzerland’s stunning lakes, intimate lakeside villages and beautiful mountains. Experience the crystal-clear waters of glacial lakes framed by snow-capped peaks that have lured the elite over the last millennia. This unique tour covers 6 panoramic lakes, from Italy’s Lake Como, Lake Orta and Lake Iseo; Switzerland’s Lake St Moritz and Lake Lugano; and beautiful Lake Maggiore from the shores of both Italy and Switzerland.

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Highlights and Inclusions

Visit Italy and Switzerland’s ‘must see’ lakes, lakeside villages and Alpine peaks
9 nights in exquisite 5-star hotels and one 4-star hotel
9 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L)
Guided sightseeing in Lake Como, St Moritz, Lugano, Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta
Visit 6 panoramic lakes of Iseo, Como, St Moritz, Lugano, Maggiore and Orta
Visit beautiful lakeside towns including Bellagio, Menaggio, Ascona, Stresa and Orta San Giulio
Lunch and wine tasting in Franciacorta
Lake Como private cruise with access to Villa del Balbianello
Train journey on the iconic Bernina Express
Iconic cogwheel train to Lugano’s Monte Generoso for lunch, served with spectacular views
Entrance to Villa Carlotta, Villa del Balbianello gardens and Palais Borromée
Tour Director accompanying group
Deluxe VIP transport and boat excursions on Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta
Arrival and departure transfers on first and last day
Note: hotel city taxes, if applicable, are not included

Upcoming Departures

Commences	Concludes	Price (twin share per person)	Price (single supplement)
Milan	Milan
Sunday, 3 May 2026	Tuesday, 12 May 2026	$13,990 AUD pp	+$7,100
Sunday, 7 June 2026	Tuesday, 16 June 2026	$13,990 AUD pp	+$7,100
Sunday, 28 June 2026	Tuesday, 7 July 2026	$13,990 AUD pp	+$7,100
Sunday, 26 July 2026	Tuesday, 4 August 2026	$13,990 AUD pp	+$7,100
Sunday, 6 September 2026	Tuesday, 15 September 2026	$13,990 AUD pp	+$7,100
Sunday, 4 October 2026	Tuesday, 13 October 2026	$13,990 AUD pp	+$7,100	Popular Departure

Commences: Milan Conclude: Milan Prices (twin share): Prices (single): Availability:

Commences: Sunday, 3 May 2026 Conclude: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 Prices (twin share): $13,990 AUD pp Prices (single): +$7,100 Availability:

Commences: Sunday, 7 June 2026 Conclude: Tuesday, 16 June 2026 Prices (twin share): $13,990 AUD pp Prices (single): +$7,100 Availability:

Commences: Sunday, 28 June 2026 Conclude: Tuesday, 7 July 2026 Prices (twin share): $13,990 AUD pp Prices (single): +$7,100 Availability:

Commences: Sunday, 26 July 2026 Conclude: Tuesday, 4 August 2026 Prices (twin share): $13,990 AUD pp Prices (single): +$7,100 Availability:

Commences: Sunday, 6 September 2026 Conclude: Tuesday, 15 September 2026 Prices (twin share): $13,990 AUD pp Prices (single): +$7,100 Availability:

Commences: Sunday, 4 October 2026 Conclude: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 Prices (twin share): $13,990 AUD pp Prices (single): +$7,100 Availability: Popular Departure

Day: 1 Milan

Welcome to Milan for the start of an unforgettable adventure. On arrival, transfer to your centrally located hotel to freshen up, before enjoying the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Italy, Milan - SINA De La Ville Rating
4

or similar

Day: 2 Milan – Franciacorta – Lake Iseo – Lake Como

B, L

Visit the Franciacorta region, characterised by rolling hills and perfect soil for the cultivation of grapes. Enjoy a tasting of the area’s most famous export, Franciacorta sparkling wine, followed by a light lunch. Afterward, enjoy leisure time in Lake Iseo to perhaps cruise the crystal-clear waters of Lake Iseo, surrounded by lush green mountains. The Lake’s stunning Island, Monte Isola, is the largest lake island in Italy and with a peak of 600 metres above sea level. Afterward, continue to Lake Como for an evening at leisure.

Overnight: Italy, Lake Como (Menaggio) - The Grand Hotel Victoria Rating
5

or similar

Day: 3 Lake Como

B, L

Explore magnificent Lake Como, a popular retreat for aristocrats and the wealthy since Roman times. Of glacial origin, it has been voted one of the 20 most beautiful lakes in the world. Your guided excursion commences with a visit to Villa Carlotta boasting luxurious interiors and an exquisite 17-acre garden decorated with sculptures, fountains and over 500 species of plants. Afterward, board a private boat to cruise Lake Como with a visit to Villa del Balbianello gardens, featured in the James Bond film Casino Royale, before arriving in Bellagio, the famous village located on a beautiful promontory with cute shops and cobbled alleyways. Here Enjoy a brief walking tour of Bellagio village before lunch with paired wines at a lake-side restaurant. Your evening is at leisure to explore, with a ferry pass to return to your hotel in your own time.

Overnight: Italy, Lake Como (Menaggio) - The Grand Hotel Victoria Rating
5

or similar

Day: 4 Lake Como

Enjoy the entire day at your leisure. Options may include a visit to Como, lunch at the exclusive Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, a visit to the village of Varenna or relax and enjoy the wonderful facilities at your 5-star lakeside hotel.

Overnight: Italy, Lake Como (Menaggio) - The Grand Hotel Victoria Rating
5

or similar

Day: 5 Lake Como – Tirano – St Moritz – Lugano

Depart early for a train ride aboard the iconic Bernina Express. The stunning journey twists, turns and loops through incredible landscapes and across amazing bridges, following the historic Rhaetian Railway which is UNESCO World Heritage Listed. On arrival in St Moritz, enjoy a guided tour of this Alpine resort standing at a crisp 5,910 feet above sea level. Afterward, have time for lunch and to browse St Moritz’s cute shops, before departing for your Lugano lake-side hotel.

Overnight: Switzerland, Lugano - Hotel Splendide Royal Rating
5

or similar

Day: 6 Lugano – Mt. Generoso – Lugano

B, L

Your guided experience of Lugano starts with an excursion by train including its 1890 cogwheel railway up the 1,701-metre-high Monte Generoso for breathtaking panoramic views of the Lakes, the city of Lugano, the Matterhorn and Jungfrau. After absorbing the mountain and lake scenery, enjoy a wonderful lunch in the clouds at the Monte Generoso restaurant before returning to Lugano.

Overnight: Switzerland, Lugano - Hotel Splendide Royal Rating
5

or similar

Day: 7 Lugano

The entire day is yours to explore this beautiful Italian speaking Swiss town. Stroll the pedestrian streets and piazzas littered with designer stores; people watch in Piazza della Riforma ringed with pastel coloured, neo classical palazzi; or stroll Lake Lugano’s scenic promenade.

Overnight: Switzerland, Lugano - Hotel Splendide Royal Rating
5

or similar

Day: 8 Lugano – Ascona – Stresa

Our Swiss discovery continues with a quick stop at the quaint village of Ascona on the Swiss shores of Lake Maggiore. Enjoy time for an independent lunch at one of its many lakeside cafés before crossing back to Italy along a panoramic route. On arrival, experience Lake Maggiore from a different perspective with a relaxing evening at leisure.

Overnight: Italy, Stresa - Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees Rating
5

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Day: 9 Stresa – Isola Bella – Stresa

Enjoy a morning guided tour of Lake Maggiore and Stresa. The tour includes the ferry to Isola Bella, one of the Borromean Islands for a visit to the fishing village and the beautiful Palazzo Palais Borromée with its Italianate Gardens. Afterward, return to Stresa for an afternoon at leisure.

Overnight: Italy, Stresa - Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees Rating
5

or similar

Day: 10 Stresa – Lake Orta – Milan

B, L

Visit Lake Orta which features the beautiful Island, Isola San Giulio and many lakeside villages. Enjoy an escorted visit to Orta San Giulio and Isola San Giulio before celebrating with a memorable closing lunch. Afterward, if not extending your stay with us into Piedmont and the Italian Riviera, transfer to a Milan airport or the Milan centre.

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