b'YOUR ITINERARY 10 DAY HOLIDAYFROM ITALYDays 1-2Arrival in stunning Stresathe name of which means a hundred2,495 PPWe meet at London St Pancras andvalleysan apt description. Winding take the Eurostar in Standard Premierour way to Locarno in Switzerland, Class with a light meal. In Paris wewe travel over high bridges, past2024 Departures in: continue to the Alsace town of Colmarwide gorges and rushing waterfalls.APR, MAY, JUN, AUG, SEP, OCTfor an overnight stop. On Day 2, weOn arrival in Locarno, youre free to travel through the Swiss Alps to Stresaexplore the Old Townwith its exotic 1 2 3 4on Lake Maggiore and check in to ourgardens and lakeside promenades Everyday Traveller ratedluxurious hotel overlooking the lake. before we return to Stresa by boat, gliding along the shimmering lake,YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:passing the Borromean Islands.Day 3Beautiful Borromean IslandsThis evening we dine at our hotel. Expertise of a UK Tour Manager We join a boat cruise today and setfrom start to finishout on Lake Maggiore to discover theTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT: captivating Borromean Islands. WeA memorably magical journey on theFirst Class rail and all transfers, first sail to Isola Bella, dominated Centovalli Railway to Switzerland Eurostar Standard Premierby the Baroque Borromeo Palace. All rail and coach travel A guide introduces us to the palaceDay 7Exploring at leisurethroughout your tourand its impressive gardens, which weToday is a chance to discover new are then free to explore. We continueplaces, perhaps taking a trip by rail9 nights 4-Star hotel to the enchanting Isola dei Pescatori.to elegant Milan, the fashion capitalaccommodation 7 nights in an The former fishing island has becomeof Italy also famed for its Teatro allaopulent lakeside hotel in Stresa with popular due to its beauty, and weScala and Duomo. From Milan, it isexcellent facilities, 1 night in Colmar, have free time over lunch before wealso possible to continue by rail toFrance, on our outbound journey sail back for a free evening in Stresa.Lake Como. Of course, you may beand 1 night in Dijon, France, on the perfectly happy to spend the dayreturn journeyDay 4Discovering Lake Ortarelaxing in Stresa. This evening youBreakfast each day plus 1 light This morning we set off for Lakeare free to dine independently.lunch and 6 dinnersOrta, Lake Maggiores smaller butAll tour excursionsno less endearing neighbour. After aDay 8Wine tasting at Fontechiara coach transfer we take a boat to IsolaTodays excursion is another highlight San Giulio, an island village with anof our tour, and a perfect way to interesting history that is towered overspend the last day of our Italian Lakes by an ancient monastery, where weholiday. We are taken by coach to have free time to explore. We continuethe delightful winery of Fontechiara to pretty Orta San Giulio, known aswhere the owner takes us on a tour the Jewel of the Lake, with its lakesideof the cellar. Afterwards, we sample position and a backdrop of dramaticthree different wines with homemade1 FROM COLMARalpine views. We enjoy a three-coursedelicacies, local charcuterie and1 TO DIJONdinner in our Stresa hotel tonight. cheeses, selected to complement theLocarnoDomodossola LAKEflavours and aromas of each wine,Orta San Giulio MAGGIOREDay 5Free day in Stresafollowed by coffee and a grappaLAKE ORTAYou have a full day at leisure onproduced on the premises. We return7 Stresa ITALYmarket day in Stresa, when the townto our hotel in the afternoon, before comes to life. On a sightseeing cruiseenjoying a three-course dinner. Cantina Fontechiarayou could visit the nearest town of Baveno, noted for its pale pinkTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT: granite buildings. Further along theEnjoying a wine tasting and pairingTour Code: STL |per person based on 2 gulf is Pallanzo, which has severalat a small family-run winery sharing. Deposit from 500 per person. palaces and monuments, including theSupplement for solo travellers from 800 stunning Villa Taranto. This eveningDays 9-10Homeward boundyou are free to dine independently. This morning we say goodbye toTo book and for Stresa and shimmering Lake Maggiore as we take a First Class rail journey,information go toDay 6A spectacular journeyon the Centovalli Railwayvia Lausanne, to Dijon in Francegreatrail.com/STL24 for an overnight stay. On Day 10, Today is one of the highlights of ourwe continue by First Class rail toor call 01904 527168toura trip on one of Europes most scenic railways, the Centovalli Railway.Paris, where we join the Eurostar in& speak to ourStandard Premier Class for the final We take the train to Domodossola,leg back to London St Pancras. expert team.where we join the picturesque route, 29'