The Beautiful Italian Lakes

7 days from £1,299

Aerial view of Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore, the Borromeo palace and its terraced baroque gardens filling the island, surrounded by deep blue water and wooded shores
Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore
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Suggested Itinerary#

Your itinerary is exclusively yours to tailor to suit your group's interests and profile of your members. Here is our suggested itinerary:

Day 1 – Lake Maggiore

Scheduled flight to Italy from your preferred airport – transfer with our tour manager in our private executive coach to the 3* Hotel Della Torre in Stresa.

Day 2 – Borromean Islands

Depart from Stresa on Lake Maggiore for our trip to the Borromean Islands – stop at Isola Madre, home to botanical gardens with exotic trees, azaleas and rhododendrons, and a beautiful villa dating back to 1590 – Isola dei Pescatori is a pretty fishing village – finish at beautiful Isola Bella with its 17th century palazzo and Baroque gardens built on ten terraces.

Day 3 – Villa Cicogna Mozzoni & Villa del Balbianello

The gardens and villa at Villa Cicogna Mozzoni in the hillside village of Bisuschio are a hidden Renaissance treasure and have wonderful views of Lake Lugano and the Brevio Valley – at Lake Como we take a boat to Villa del Balbianello, which dates back to 1787 and offers splendid views across the Lake.

Day 4 – Lake Maggiore

A free day at leisure on Lake Maggiore with a chance to relax by the lake or take the local boat service to explore this enchanting lake.

Day 5 – Lake Orta & Omegna

Half day visit to picturesque Lake Orta at the foot of the Alps, probably the prettiest of the Italian lakes and yet one of the least known – continue on to Omegna at the north end of the Lake for free time to relax.

Day 6 – Centovalli Railway & Locarno

Optional 90 minute train ride along the Centovalli Railway from the Italian town of Domodossola passing through breathtaking scenery to Locarno in Switzerland – on a broad sweeping curve of a bay in Lake Maggiore, the arcades and piazzas of Locarno overlook subtropical gardens which flourish on the lakeside promenades and cover the wooded slopes above the town.

Day 7 – Lake Maggiore

Morning free at leisure before we transfer to the airport for our scheduled flight home.

Remember, every element of this itinerary can be adjusted. If you'd like to change the days, add different activities, or adjust the pace, just let us know.

Features#

What's included in this tour is entirely yours to customise to suit your group's budget and preferences. Here is what we've suggested:

  • Half board accommodation

  • Full programme of included excursions

  • Professional tour manager

  • Scheduled flights to Italy

  • Executive coach in Italy

  • One free place per 10 paying passengers

Tailor your Features#

If you'd like to adjust what's included, perhaps a different hotel standard, more or fewer days, or different excursions, here are some alternatives:

  • For fewer days

  • Include UK airport coach transfers

  • Bring a specialist lecturer

  • Include all entrance fees & gratuities

  • Visit more (or fewer) sights*

* See Tailor your Sights for suggestions

Sights#

The places your group visits are exclusively yours to decide. Here are the main sights we've suggested:

  • Lake Maggiore & the Borromean Islands

  • Villa Cicogna Mozzoni on Lake Lugano

  • Lake Como & cruise to Villa Balbianello

  • Lake Orta

  • Market day at Omegna

Tailor your Sights#

If you'd prefer to visit different places, or if you'd like to add extra attractions that match your group's specific interests, here are some more suggestions:

Remember that this tour is just our suggestion to provide inspiration and whet your appetite. Every one of our tours is tailor made exclusively for your group and your group alone. So if you like the look of this tour but want to alter it to suit your group, that’s fine. Tell us how you want to change it and we’ll send you a proposal that meets the exact requirements for your group tour. Then, combining our experience with your understanding of the profile and interests of your members, together we can fine tune the itinerary so that you get the perfect tour at the right price for your group.

Accommodation#

Where you stay is entirely yours to choose to match your group's preferences. Here is our suggested accommodation:

Six nights on half board basis at the family owned 3* Hotel Della Torre in Stresa, a short walk from the shores of Lake Maggiore and then along the promenade to the old town centre. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge area and outdoor swimming pool. All rooms are en suite.

Tailor your accommodation#

If you'd prefer different accommodation, perhaps a different hotel standard, location, or basis of accommodation, here are some alternative choices:

  • Stay at a 4* hotel

  • With fewer dinners included

Extras#

The costs on top of your tour price can be tailored to suit your group's needs. Here is what we've listed as extras:

  • Single room supplement £199

  • Insurance

  • Entrance fees to places of interest

  • Optional Centovalli Railway trip & Locarno trip

  • Gratuities

Many of these can be included in the tour price if you'd prefer. For example, we can include entrance fees, gratuities, or audio headphones as part of your overall cost.

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