Italian Lakes and Swiss Mountains (2022|23) - 9 days

A scenic, nature-inspired journey delivering 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 green mountains and snow-capped peaks that have lured the elite over the last millennia. This unique tour covers 6 panoramic lakes and their villages, 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. With deluxe transport including by train on the iconic Bernina Express and boasting the finest 5-star lakeside hotels, a comfortable, special and relaxing experience is assured.

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Highlights and Inclusions

Visit Italy and Switzerland’s ‘must see’ lakes, lakeside villages and Alpine peaks.
8 nights in exquisite 5-star hotels.
8 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L).
Guided sightseeing in Lake Como, St Moritz and Lake Maggiore.
Lunch and wine tasting in Franciacorta.
Lunch in Bellagio magnificent views.
Train journey on the iconic Bernina Express.
Entrance to Villa Carlotta and Palais Borromée.
Visit 6 panoramic lakes of Iseo, Como, St Moritz, Lugano, Maggiore and Orta.
Visit beautiful lakeside towns including Bellagio, Locarno, Ascona and Stresa.
Deluxe VIP transport and boat excursions on Lake Como and Lake Maggiore.
Airport 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
13 May 2023	21 May 2023	$8,690 AUD	$4,300 AUD	Selling Fast!
17 June 2023	25 June 2023	$8,690 AUD	$4,300 AUD
15 July 2023	23 July 2023	$8,690 AUD	$4,300 AUD
2 September 2023	10 September 2023	$8,690 AUD	$4,300 AUD	Popular Departure
23 September 2023	1 October 2023	$8,690 AUD	$4,300 AUD

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Commences: 13 May 2023 Conclude: 21 May 2023 Prices (twin share): $8,690 AUD Prices (single): $4,300 AUD Availability: Selling Fast!

Commences: 17 June 2023 Conclude: 25 June 2023 Prices (twin share): $8,690 AUD Prices (single): $4,300 AUD Availability:

Commences: 15 July 2023 Conclude: 23 July 2023 Prices (twin share): $8,690 AUD Prices (single): $4,300 AUD Availability:

Commences: 2 September 2023 Conclude: 10 September 2023 Prices (twin share): $8,690 AUD Prices (single): $4,300 AUD Availability: Popular Departure

Commences: 23 September 2023 Conclude: 1 October 2023 Prices (twin share): $8,690 AUD Prices (single): $4,300 AUD Availability:

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Day: 1 Milan

Welcome to Milan for the start of an unforgettable adventure covering Italy and Switzerland’s beautiful lakes and mountains. On arrival, transfer to your centrally located hotel to freshen up, before enjoying the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Italy, Milan - Hotel Galleria Vik Milano Rating
5

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 with time to stroll the Lake’s stunning Island. Monte Isola is the largest Lake Island in Italy and with a peak of 600 metres above sea level, is one of the highest in Europe. Afterward, continue to Lake Como for an evening at leisure in your amazing hotel.

Overnight: Italy, Lake Como - Grand Hotel Tremezzo Rating
5

or similar

Day: 3 Lake Como - Bellagio - Lake Como

(B, L)

Explore magnificent Lake Como, a popular retreat for aristocrats and the wealthy since Roman times. The Lake is of glacial origin and has been voted one of the 20 most beautiful lakes in the world. Commence with a guided tour of Villa Carlotta, boasting luxurious interiors and an exquisite 17-acre garden decorated with sculptures, stairs, fountains and over 500 species of plants. Take the ferry to Bellagio, the famous village located on a beautiful promontory with authentic shops and cobbled alleyways. After a village tour, enjoy lunch with magnificent views and leisure time for shopping and gelato, before returning to your hotel by ferry.

Overnight: Italy, Lake Como - Grand Hotel Tremezzo Rating
5

or similar

Day: 4 Lake Como

(B)

Enjoy the entire day at your leisure. Options include a visit to Varenna or Menaggio; visit Villa del Balbianello as featured in many films such as Casino Royale; lunch at the exclusive Villa d’Este or relax in the hotel’s opulent spa and pool.

Overnight: Italy, Lake Como - Grand Hotel Tremezzo Rating
5

or similar

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

(B)

Depart 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 that stands at a crisp 5,910 feet above sea level. Afterward, have time for lunch and a stroll along the lake, before departing to your sexy Lugano hotel with a stunning view.

Overnight: Switzerland, Lugano - The View Lugano Rating
5

or similar

Day: 6 Lugano

(B)

Enjoy the entire day at leisure 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 - The View Lugano Rating
5

or similar

Day: 7 Lugano – Locarno – Ascona – Stresa

(B)

Our Swiss discovery continues with a quick stop in Locarno with enough time to lose yourself in its maze of speciality craft stores. Continue to the quaint village of Ascona on the Swiss shores of Lake Maggiore. Enjoy time for an independent lunch at one of Ascona’s many lakeside café’s before crossing through stunning snow-capped mountains to return to Italy. 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

or similar

Day: 8 Stresa – Isola Bella – Stresa

(B)

Enjoy a morning guided tour to learn about Lake Maggiore, Stresa and its nearby villages. 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: 9 Stresa – Lake Orta – Milan

(B, L)

Visit Lake Orta which features the beautiful Island, Isola San Giulio and many lakeside villages including Orta San Guilio, Omegna and Pettenasco. Enjoy time to visit Orta San Guilio and soak up the Lake’s atmosphere before celebrating with a memorable closing lunch. Afterward, if not extending your stay with us on a post-tour extension, transfer to a Milan airport or Milan centre.

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