b"UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCESITALYLAKE MAGGIORE, DAYS 2-9 1 FROM COLMARLAKE1 TO DIJON LUGANOLocarno Stay in the sophisticated town of Domodossola LAKE COMO Stresa, with its splendid location Orta San Giulio LAKE on the shores of Lake Maggiore. LAKE ORTA MAGGIORE7 Stresa Admire stunning Borromeo Palace ITALY on a private guided tour, followed MONFERRATO WINE REGION by an aperitif on the terrace.Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach Boat Visit a Monferrato vineyard for awine tasting, followed by a rustic YOUR ITINERARY lunch at Cascina Moncucchetto.Soak up the scenery of Lake Maggiore with a boat cruise from Days 1-3 - London, Colmar and Stresa Locarno to Stresa.Meet at London St Pancras and take the Eurostar to Paris, continuingTravel though 'one hundred to Colmar for the night. On Day 2, we travel through beautiful Italianvalleys' on the Centovalli Railway. countryside to pretty Stresa, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, where we stay for seven nights. Explore Stresa at your own pace on Day 3. Stroll along the flower-filled promenade, or take a boat to theWHAT'S INCLUDED colourful botanical gardens of Villa Taranto and the Sanctuary of Santa Caterina del Sasso, nestled in a rocky overhang on the lake.UK Tour Manager throughout Days 4-5 - The Borromean lslands and market day in Stresa First Class rail travel, Standard STRESA ANDAfter a relaxed morning, we discover the Borromean Islands. We sailPremier Class on Eurostar to Isola dei Pescatori, inhabited by less than 100 people. There's somejourneysLAKE MAGGIORE fine cafs here in which to enjoy a bite to eat, with menus loyal to theComplimentary luggage serviceisland's fishing heritage. We continue across the waters to Isola Bella for a private, out-of-hours visit to Borromeo Palace, the magnificent9 nights' hotel accommodation10 DAYS FROM 2,495 BY FIRST CLASS RAIL Baroque structure that dominates the island. After a tour of its lavish rooms, we see the exquisite gardens, which sit across ten terraces16 meals including 9 breakfasts, 1 and include water-lilies and citrus trees. To round off our visit, welunch and 6 dinnersSomething Special head onto the terrace overlooking the grounds, where we enjoy anAll tour excursionsFrom the picturesque town of Stresa, overlooking beautiful Lake Maggiore, weaperitif as the sun sets across the lake. You have another opportunity to explore Stresa on Day 5. The town is transformed for market day,YOUR HOTELS explore this magnificent region of Italy. We visit the Borromean Islands where weand the bustling stalls are well worth a visit. If you'd like to ventureenjoy an exclusive tour of Borromeo Palace, taste the wines of Monferrato, admirefurther afield, you could visit chic Milan, the fashion capital of Italy. Days 1-2 enchanting Lake Orta, and travel into Switzerland on the scenic Centovalli Railway. Days 6-7 - Monferrato and the Centovalli Railway Overnight stay in Colmar 4We journey into the rolling countryside of the Monferrato wineDays 2-9region. Monferrato is known for its wines, most famously BarberaGrand Hotel Bristol, Stresa4del Monferrato DOC, and we're introduced to this viticulture as weDays 9-10 THE CENTOVALLI RAILWAYTHE CENTOVALLI RAILWAY, DAY 7 visit a local wine producer. We tour the vineyards before a tasting.Overnight stay in Dijon4We continue to Cascina Moncucchetto, a local 'agriturismo' farm. We're treated to a four-course lunch of local specialities, followed by With a name meaning 'One Hundred Valleys', takena chance to sample more locally produced wine. Enjoy a trip on one from the many lush valleys through which the lineof Europe's most scenic railways on Day 7, the Centovalli Railway. threads, it's little surprise that the narrow-gaugeWinding our way to Locarno in Switzerland, we travel through aMax 25 peopleCentovalli Railway is regarded as one of Europe's'hundred valleys' past wide gorges and rushing waterfalls. In Locarno, most beautiful railways. We cross dramatic bridges,you're free to explore. As well as a quaint Old Town, Locarno has pass incredible lakeside and valley scenery, andexotic gardens, lakeside promenades, and great shopping on the2022 TOUR DATESwind alongside thick forests and through sleepyPiazza Grande. We cruise back down the length of the lake to Stresa. villages during our journey to Locarno. May22,495 Jul42,645Days 8-10 - Lake Orta, Dijon and London 162,545 112,595Designed to connect Locarno in the Italian-speakingWe set off for Lake Orta in the afternoon, Lake Maggiore's smaller but232,595 Aug292,645part of Switzerland with Domodossola in the veryno less enchanting neighbour. We enjoy a private boat cruise to the302,645 Sep52,695north of Italy, the line dates back to 1923, afterstunning Isola San Giulio, a tiny island dominated by its impressive being delayed following the First World War. Today,basilica, before returning to explore delightful Orta San Giulio, anJun6, 132,695 82,695it's a much-loved tourist attraction, offering aatmospheric town known as the 'Jewel of the Lake'. Situated on a tiny16, 272,695 122,695unique way to take in the scenery of the region.promontory against the dramatic backdrop of the Alps, the town is truly a gem, with cobbled streets and a piazza overlooking the lake.Tour Code: STL| per person based on We depart Stresa on Day 9 and take the train to Dijon, where we2 sharing. Deposit from 500 per person. spend the night. On Day 10 we return to London St Pancras by rail.Supplement for solo travellers from 475.40 ITALY Call us on 01904 521995 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 41Visit your local Travel Agent"