b'YOUR ITINERARY 10 DAY HOLIDAYFROM ITALYDays 1-2London to our 5-Star festival every autumn. This peaceful3,995 PPLake Garda hotel via Lausanne coastal town has a relaxed ambience, Our exquisite Lake Garda holidaywith bars, restaurants and shops.begins today as we leave London St2024 Departures in: Pancras on the Eurostar to Paris inDay 6Floating Venice, a gondolaSEPStandard Premier Class. In the Frenchride and a Bellini at Harrys Barcapital, we switch to the First Class1 2 3 4service to Lausanne for an overnightToday we travel by rail to the FloatingEveryday Traveller ratedstay. On Day 2 we travel by First ClassCity of Venice and experience the best rail through the Simplon Tunnel tothat this unique city has to offer. On aUPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:Milan. A coach transfer takes us to ourguided tour, we view St Marks Basilica and the Doges Palace, and meanderHotel Room upgrades available.wonderful 5-Star spa resort nestledthrough characterful backstreets.Call to book or for more information.beside Lake Gardas serene waters. After our tour we savour a Bellini at the legendary Harrys Bar, where theYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:Day 3Beautiful Isola del Garda drink was invented, before embarking We have a leisurely morning today toon a glorious gondola ride through theExpertise of a UK Tour Manager unwind at our excellent hotel, beforeevocative, glistening canals. from start to finishcruising across Lake Garda to theFirst Class rail and all transfers, wondrous Isola del Garda, which hasWHAT WERE EXCITED ABOUT:Eurostar Standard Premierbeen owned by the Cavazza family forSavouring an elegant Bellini atgenerations. Here, fragrant acacia andthe evocative Harrys Bar in Venice All rail and coach travel lemon trees frame an extraordinarythroughout your tourneo-Gothic style villa. We explore theDay 7Lake Garda at leisure 9 nights 4 & 5-Star hotel villa and extensive gardens on a tourWith a free day, you might choose toaccommodation 7 nights in a 5-Star before relaxing with a drink, joined byunwind beside the pool at our hotelresort hotel near Padenghe sul a member of the Cavazza family. or take to the water to uncover theGarda on the shores of Lake Garda. hidden gems of Lake Garda, includingPlus, 1 night in a 4-Star hotel in WHAT WERE EXCITED ABOUT:Gardone Riviera and the Andr HellerLausanne on the outbound journey Cruising to verdant Isola del Garda Botanic Garden. Elsewhere medievaland 1 night in a 4-Star hotel in and exploring its glorious villa Malcesine has a striking castle andChambry on the inbound journeypalace overlooking the fjordlike lake.Day 4Guided tour ofBreakfast each day and 6 dinnersShakespeares Verona Day 8Sirmione, the Pearl of All tour excursionsToday we travel by coach to historicthe Lake, and a wine tastingVerona, a UNESCO-listed city thatThis morning we take a short cruise1 FROM LAUSANNEmay be best-known as the setting forto the delightful peninsula town Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. Onof Sirmione, where you are free a guided tour were introduced to theto explore independently. Among citys ancient history as we wanderthe old towns medieval streets among Roman ruins and medievalLAKE GARDA Isola del Gardabuildings, seeing Juliets balcony andand colourful piazzas, youll enjoyMilan 7 Sirmionethe awe-inspiring Roman Arena, whichgorgeous views and find the strikingPadenghe sul Garda Veronamedieval Scaligero Castle. We leaveVenicepredates Romes Colosseum and isSirmione this evening and head to a1 TO CHAMBRYnow an open-air opera house. family-run winery for a highlight of our holiday. At the winerys restaurant inITALYDay 5Discovering Lake Garda a stunning 15th-century farmhouse, A free day gives you the chance towe enjoy a tasting of five of theirTour Code: FSL |per person based on 2 get to know our new surroundings.wines while savouring a wonderfulsharing. Deposit from 500 per person. Nearby Desenzano is known as thehomemade dinner of local specialities. Supplement for solo travellers from 1,700 Capital of Lake Garda and its bustling main square, Piazza Malvezzi, can be found behind the beautiful VenetianDays 9-10Homeward bound To book and for We leave Lake Garda by coach to port and below the castle. With a boatMilan, from where we continue toinformation go tojetty near our hotel, exploring the lake from the water is another appealingChambry in France for an overnightgreatrail.com/FSL24 stay. On Day 10, we board the direct option. On the other side of the lake,train from Chambry to Paris in Firstor call 01904 527168pretty Bardolino is a great choice. Known for its production of olive oilClass. Here, we change to the Eurostar& speak to ourto London St Pancras, where our and red wine, the town hosts a wineluxurious holiday comes to an end. expert team.11'