b"TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ITALYTO DIJON 1LAKE COMOLocarno Cadenabbia Explore the delightful villages of Domodossola Bellagio Lake Como, visiting pretty Bellagio LAKE Como and Menaggio. Lake Orta 7 MAGGIOREStresa Enjoy a scenic journey to Locarno FROM Novara ITALYPARIS Milan in Switzerland, winding through 1 Turin lush valleys on the Centovalli Railway.Nights in hotel Standard Class Rail Coach BoatTake in the cosmopolitan charm,rich heritage, and chic culture of YOUR ITINERARY Milan, one of the fashion capitals of the world.Days 1-3 - London, Turin, Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore Stay in a family-run hotel in Orta Meet in London St Pancras and take the Eurostar to Paris, continuing toSan Giulio, on the shores of one of Turin for the night. On Day 2, we take a train to Novara and transfer toItaly's lesser-known lakes.Orta San Giulio, besides Lake Orta, for seven nights. Situated on a tinyEnjoy a relaxed cruise across the promontory against the backdrop of the Alps, the town is truly a gem,blue waters of Lake Orta.with cobbled streets and a piazza overlooking the lake. We explore Lake Maggiore on Day 3. Having welcomed visitors since the 19th century, Lake Maggiore and its villages have a 'Belle Epoque' feel, with prettyWHAT'S INCLUDED promenades and sun-baked villas. We visit the Borromean Islands, which are only accessible by boat. Starting at Stresa, we explore Isola Bella,UK Tour Manager throughouthome of the exquisite Borromeo Palace, where we enjoy a guided tour ofStandard Class rail travel the palace and its immaculate grounds. Our next stop is the tiny Isola dei Pescatori, a permanently-inhabited island of narrow alleyways and prettyComplimentary luggage servicebuildings. Later, we cruise to Stresa, and transfer back to Orta San Giulio. 9 nights' hotel accommodationDays 4-5 - Isola San Giulio and Milan 18 meals including 9 breakfasts, 1 We visit nearby Isola San Giulio, an island on Lake Orta with a peacefullunch and 8 dinnerswoodland and an enchanting 12th-century chapel. After free time toAll tour excursionsdiscover the wonders of the island, we return by boat to Orta San Giulio, where we sit down to a delicious lunch in a local restaurant. We venture to the ever-fashionable city of Milan on Day 5. A guided tour introducesYOUR HOTELS us to the city's artistic, cultural, and architectural heritage, as we discover Castel Sforzesco, a 15th-century red-brick castle, La Scala Opera House,Days 1-2and the stunning exterior of Milan's cathedral. After our tour, you areOvernight stay in Turin3free to explore this modern city at your own pace.Days 2-9Hotel Il Bocciolo, Orta San Giulio3Days 6-8 - Lake Como, Centovalli Railway and Lake OrtaWe visit another of Italy's best-loved lakes, Lake Como. Located in theDays 9-10 foothills of the Italian and Swiss Alps, within fjord-like scenery, LakeOvernight stay in Dijon 3Como is truly beautiful. We transfer to the village of Cadenabbia where we join a boat to Bellagio, a charming peninsula town that juts out into the lake. Bellagio has magnificent views across the crystal blue waters, and is one of the oldest tourist towns in Italy. You're free to explore Bellagio at your own pace before continuing to Menaggio, where the main square is the perfect place to enjoy a gelato and watch the world go by. On Day 7, we journey on the Centovalli Railway to Locarno inMax 25 peopleSwitzerland, winding across 'a hundred valleys' that give the railway its name. In Locarno, you're free to explore. As well as a pretty Old Town,2021 TOUR DATESLocarno boasts subtropical gardens and a lakeside promenade. Later, we cruise down Lake Maggiore to Stresa, for the coach to our hotel. On Day 8 you're free by Lake Orta. Nicknamed 'La Cenerentola' ('Cinderella'),May51,795 Jun301,995the lake has the reputation of an overlooked, yet perhaps more beautiful121,895 Sep81,995 sister to the better-known Italian lakes. 191,995221,995 Jun9SOLD OUT Oct61,845Days 9-10 - Lake Orta and home 231,995We bid a fond farewell to Italy as we transfer to Stresa by coach. From here, we travel by rail to Dijon, via Lausanne, where we overnight. On Day 10, we travel to Paris by rail, where we board the Eurostar to LondonTour Code: ILG| per person based on St Pancras.2 sharing. Deposit from 300 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 495.Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 51Visit your local Travel Agent"