b"1 FROM COLMAR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ITALYLAKE1 TO DIJON LUGANOLocarno Stay in the sophisticated town of Domodossola LAKE COMO Stresa, which enjoys a splendid Orta San Giulio LAKEMAGGIORE location on the shores of Lake LAKE ORTA 7 Stresa Maggiore. ITALY Visit a Monferrato vineyard for aMONFERRATO WINE REGION tasting of the local wines, followed by a wonderful rustic lunch.Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach BoatEnjoy a boat cruise to theBorromean Islands, admiring YOUR ITINERARY stunning palaces and ornamental gardens. Days 1-3 - London, Colmar and Stresa Travel into the Italian-speakingMeet at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Paris, continuingregion of Switzerland as we to Colmar for the night. Leaving Colmar on Day 2, we journey throughjourney though 'one hundred the beautiful Italian countryside to pretty Stresa, on the shores ofvalleys' on the Centovalli Railway. Lake Maggiore, where we stay for seven nights. Explore Stresa at your WHAT'S INCLUDED own pace on Day 3, perhaps enjoying a walk along the flower-filledpromenade. You may wish to take a boat to the colourful botanical gardens of Villa Taranto and the Sanctuary of Santa Caterina del Sasso,UK Tour Manager throughoutnestled in a rocky overhang on the lake. Alternatively, travel by cable car up Mount Mottarone. The journey offers an amazing panorama - on aFirst Class rail travel, Standard clear day, views include seven lakes as well as the Italian and Swiss Alps.Premier Class on Eurostar journeysDays 4-5 - The Borromean lslands and market day in Stresa Complimentary luggage serviceWe discover two of the Borromean Islands, cruising to Isola Bella to visit Borromeo Palace, the magnificent Baroque structure which dominates9 nights' hotel accommodationthe island. After a tour of its lavish rooms we explore the gardens, which16 meals including 9 breakfasts, 1 sit across ten terraces and include water-lilies and citrus trees. Our nextlunch and 6 dinnersstop is Isola dei Pescatori, which is inhabited by fewer than a hundred people. It boasts some fine cafs in which to enjoy lunch, with menusAll tour excursionsloyal to the island's fishing heritage. We enjoy an afternoon on the island before cruising back to Stresa. You have another opportunity toYOUR HOTELS explore Stresa on Day 5. The town is transformed for market day, and the bustling, colourful stalls are well worth a visit. If you'd like to ventureDays 1-2further afield, you could visit chic Milan, the fashion capital of Italy. Overnight stay in Colmar 4 Days 6-7 - Monferrato vineyards and the Centovalli Railway Days 2-9We journey into the rolling countryside of the Monferrato wine region.Grand Hotel Bristol, Stresa4Monferrato is important in the sparkling wine industry, and we visit aDays 9-10 local wine producer for a tour of the vineyards, followed by a tasting. WeOvernight stay in Dijon4continue to an 'agriturismo' farm and enjoy a four-course farmhouse lunch of local specialities, and a chance to sample more locally produced wine. Enjoy a trip on one of Europe's most scenic railways on Day 7, the Centovalli Railway, to Locarno in Switzerland, travelling through a land of a 'hundred valleys' past wide gorges and tumultuous waterfalls. On arrival in Locarno, you're free to explore. As well as a picturesque Old Town, Locarno has subtropical gardens filled with exotic flowers, lakeside promenades, and great shopping on the Piazza Grande. WeMax 25 peopleenjoy a scenic cruise back to Stresa.Days 8-10 - Lake Orta, Dijon and London 2021 TOUR DATESAfter a relaxed morning, we set off for Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore's smaller but no less enchanting neighbour. We enjoy a private boat cruiseMay102,595 Jul192,645to the stunning Isola San Giulio, a tiny island dominated by its impressiveJun72,595 Sep62,695basilica, before returning to explore the delightful Orta San Giulio, the212,645 202,695atmospheric town known as the 'Jewel of the Lake'. Situated on a tinyJul52,645 Oct42,495promontory against the dramatic backdrop of the Alps, this lovely town is truly a gem, with cobbled streets and a piazza overlooking the lake's sparkling waters. We depart Stresa on Day 9 and take the train to Dijon,Tour Code: STL| per person based on where we overnight. On Day 10 we return to London St Pancras by rail.2 sharing. Deposit from 410 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 430.Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 49Visit your local Travel Agent"