b'YOUR ITINERARY 10 DAY HOLIDAYFROM ITALYDays 1-2To delightful SirmioneDay 6The delights of Venice 1,895 PPOur holiday begins when we meetStarting the day with a First Class at London St Pancras to board therail journey to Venice, we embark2024 Departures in: Eurostar service to Paris in Standardon an unforgettable experience.MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG,Premier, continuing to Chambry forOn arrival, were taken by boat toSEP, OCTan overnight stay. On Day 2, we takeSt Marks Square, surrounded by St the train from Chambry to Milan,Marks Basilica, the Doges Palace and from where we transfer by coach to1 2 3 4300-year-old cafs, before enjoying aEveryday Traveller ratedSirmione on the southern shores ofguided tour of Venices main sights, Lake Garda. Our family-run hotel isincluding the Bridge of Sighs. TheUPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:a favourite among our customersfinale is a delightful private gondolaHotel Room upgrades available.with its stunning lakeside setting,ride gliding through the citys canals.Call to book or for more information.swimming pools and a luxury spa. After a free afternoon, we return to Sirmione for dinner tonight. YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:Day 3Exploring the enchantingExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Pearl of the Lake, SirmioneDay 7Discovering Lake Garda from start to finishAfter breakfast overlooking the lake,With a full free day, today is an ideal you have a free day to get to knowtime to discover the captivating townsFirst Class rail and all transfers, enchanting Sirmione and its almostof Lake Garda, or maybe to exploreEurostar Standard Premiersea-like lakefront. You could visita little further afield. The chanceAll rail and coach travel the beautifully preserved medievalto sightsee by boat is a temptingthroughout your tourScaligero Castle. In the Old Town, youoption, perhaps cruising to Isola del will find medieval churches, charmingGarda, which is a lovely place to while9 nights 4-Star hotel restaurants, and interesting buildingsaway an afternoon. Here, fragrantaccommodation 7 nights in a such as Palazzo Callas, home of theacacia and lemon trees frame anbeautiful hotel on Lake Garda with opera singer Maria Callas in the 1950s. extraordinary neo-Gothic style villaexcellent spa facilities, one night in that has been owned by the CavazzaChambry, France, on the outward Day 4Touring Verona, tastingfamily for generations. journey and one night in Lausanne, classic wines in rural ValpolicellaSwitzerland, on the return journeyToday starts with a visit to historicDay 8Medieval MalcesineBreakfast each day and 8 dinnersVerona and a guided tour. We seeThis morning we travel by coachAll tour excursions Juliets famous balcony and the citysalong Lake Gardas eastern shore awe-inspiring Roman Arena whichto the gorgeous medieval hamlet of is now an open-air Opera House.Malcesine which has a striking castle In the afternoon, we indulge in oneand palace overlooking the fjordlike TOof the highlights of our holiday at alake. We make the return journey byPARIStraditional winery run by the Mazziboat, admiring the diverse scenery family for more than a century. Weof Lake Garda from a different1 TO LAUSANNElearn about local wine production,perspective as we cruise the length of taste excellent red wines, includingthe lake back to Sirmione, where weMalcesinetheir full-bodied red Amarone, andenjoy our final dinner at our hotel. Sirmione 7 Valpolicellasavour a private dinner of mouth- Veronawatering homemade dishes. TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:1 FROMMilan TO VENICEExploring the beautiful medievalCHAMBRYTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:hamlet of Malcesine on Lake Garda ITALYSavouring a private wine-tastingand dinner in idyllic Valpolicella Days 9-10Homeward bound Tour Code: SRL |per person based on 2 We bid farewell to Sirmione thissharing. Deposit from 400 per person. Day 5A full day to exploremorning, but our adventure continuesSupplement for solo travellers from 600 enchanting Sirmioneas we head to Milan by coach before Today you have another opportunitytravelling by First Class rail through to explore lovely Sirmione. You couldthe Simplon tunnel to Lausanne, aTo book and for visit Grotte di Catullo, the remains ofvibrant Swiss lakeside city, where weinformation go toone of Italys largest Roman villas, orspend the night in a 4-Star hotel. enjoy lunch at an inviting pavementgreatrail.com/SRL24 On Day 10, we travel from Lausanne caf. You might choose to indulge in ato Paris by First Class rail, joiningor call 01904 527168leisurely afternoon of people-watching as you soak up the atmosphere whilethe Eurostar service in the French& speak to ourcapital back to London St Pancras enjoying a glass of wine. This eveningInternational in Standard Premierexpert team.we dine at our hotel restaurant. Class with a light meal at our seats.13'