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Lake Maggiore

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Magical Lake Maggiore of everything...

Discover the scenic beauty of Italy's second largest lake with a backdrop of
gorgeous islands, enchanting Alpine peaks and picturesque villages. Recline, unwind and
watch the world go by
9 Days from £1,149 Europe after the Azores and the largest Fully escorted as you drive through
in Italy. Though in the middle of an Alpine coach travel beautiful scenery.
Here’s what you’ll get up to... valley, the plantation enjoys a special
microclimate. B D
Day 1 Local departure by coach or Home Leave the heavy lifting
Connect service, then travel to northern Day 5 Day at Leisure Enjoy a day at to us – we deliver your
France for an overnight stay. leisure to relax, explore Baveno at your No lugging your bags straight to your
own pace, or perhaps take a boat trip. B D luggage hotel reception.
Day 2 Continue to Lake Maggiore and our
Day 6 Three Lakes Tour: Como,
hotel in Baveno for a six-night stay. B D
Lugano and Maggiore Today’s included
Day 3 Borromean Islands with Cruise 8xB; 6xD
excursion will introduce you to three Look out for 'B' or
and Stresa Today we cruise to the
of the great lakes: Como, Lugano and 'D' to find out when
fabulous Borromean Islands, which lie Included
Maggiore. Our route takes us along the meals breakfast or dinner is
at the centre of Lake Maggiore. They included!
western shore of Lake Maggiore towards
are fine examples of natural beauty,
Switzerland and to the lakeside city of
enhanced by landscaped gardens and Included excursions
Lugano. Explore the colourful piazzas,
parks. The islands take their name from
terrace cafés and flower-adorned lakeside
the aristocratic Borromean family, who
promenades. We continue to one of Borromean Islands with Cruise
took ownership of the land in the 16th
Italy’s most famous lakes, Lake Como, Arona Market and Tea Plantation Visit
and 17th centuries. We visit Isola Bella,
which is one of the deepest in Europe,
which was completely transformed by its Three Lakes Tour Stresa
and visit the resorts of Menaggio and
occupants, and its palace and gardens
Tremezzo. B D
(entrance included) are the epitome of Your hotels
luxury. We also visit the charming Isola dei Optional excursion
You will stay for six nights at the
Pescatori, or Fishermen's Island, before Caught your eye? 4-star Hotel Rosa in Baveno.
journeying onwards to Stresa, Lake Pre-book in advance or book on tour!
Maggiore's most popular resort! B D Lake Orta and Boat Trip from £34pp Overnight stays in northern France
Day 4 Arona Market and Tea Plantation Explore Orta’s stylish streets or cruise will be in city-style hotels.
Visit We journey to the town of Arona, over to the chic San Giulio Island!
Romanesque basilica. B D
on the Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore
Day 7 Day at Leisure or Lake Orta
and in the province of Novara. Arona Day 8 Travel to northern France for an
and Boat Trip Day at leisure or join our
was the principal seat of the Borromeo overnight stay. B
optional excursion to pretty Lake Orta,
family, which for centuries exerted a Day 9 Return home. B
which is one of Italy’s smallest lakes.
strong influence on the lake area. It's
Spend time exploring the pretty village Want to pay in parts?
market day, so we have some free time
of Orta, with its quaint, narrow cobbled See page 3
at leisure to browse the stalls and relax
streets, rich in history, aristocratic Code W9ILMB
on the lakefront promenade. We also
houses, courtyards and elaborate
visit the tea plantation at Premosello APR 25 2026 £1,149 SEP 19 2026 £1,199 MAY 22 2027 £1,239
palaces. We also include a short boat trip MAY 23 2026 £1,179 APR 24 2027 £1,199 SEP 18 2027 £1,259
Chiovenda for a visit and to gain insight
to the San Giulio Island, dominated by its Single Supplement from £379
into the second largest plantation in
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