Your Holiday Itinerary
8-Day Break
- Day 1 – Local departure by coach then travel onwards to northern France for an overnight stay.
- Day 2 – Continue to Lake Como for a five-night stay. B,D
- Day 3 – Lake Cruise – Villa Carlotta & Balbianello (optional). The best way to appreciate the beauty of Lake Como is by taking to the water. You sail by private boat to Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello, two of the loveliest villas on the lake, both set in magnificent gardens. B,L,D
- Day 4 – Milan (included). Experience the world’s most elegant shopping arcades, the Sforza Palace, the marvellous Gothic cathedral, the glittering La Scala Opera House, and much, much more. On our (optional) guided sightseeing tour, discover the historical and artistic heart of Milan. The breathtaking Duomo is one of the world’s largest, most striking Gothic cathedrals, while Milan’s art galleries, many housed in former palaces, are home to a host of significant works. B,L,D
- Day 5 – Lake Maggiore and The Borromean Islands (included). We travel first to the opulent resort town of Stresa, from where a boat will take you across to the famous islands. The islands lie at the centre of the lake and are fine examples of natural beauty enhanced by landscaped gardens and parks. On Isola Bella, visit the Palazzo Borromeo and its splendid gardens. B,L,D
- Day 6 – St. Moritz and Bernina Express (optional). We leave the lakes to visit the world-famous resort of St. Moritz. From here you join the Bernina Express, the highest rail crossing of the Alps. Journey through the peaks and glaciers of the Bernina Alps. Don’t forget your camera as we experience the fantastic sights from the Alpine wonderland to the palm trees of Italy. We rejoin our coach in Tirano for the journey back to Como. This optional excursion must be purchased at the time of booking in order to guarantee your seat reservation, at a cost of £35 per person. B,L,D
- Day 7 – Travel to northern France for an overnight stay. B
- Day 8 – We journey to Calais, then return home. B
9-Day Break
- Day 1 – Local departure by coach then travel onwards to northern France for an overnight stay.
- Day 2 – Continue to Lake Como for a six-night stay. B,D
- Day 3 – Lake Cruise – Villa Carlotta & Balbianello (optional). The best way to appreciate the beauty of Lake Como is by taking to the water. You sail by private boat to Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello, two of the loveliest villas on the lake, both set in magnificent gardens. B,L,D
- Day 4 – Milan (included). Experience the world’s most elegant shopping arcades, the Sforza Palace, the marvellous Gothic cathedral, the glittering La Scala Opera House, and much, much more. On our (optional) guided sightseeing tour, discover the historical and artistic heart of Milan. The breathtaking Duomo is one of the world’s largest, most striking Gothic cathedrals, while Milan’s art galleries, many housed in former palaces, are home to a host of significant works. B,L,D
- Day 5 – Lake Maggiore and The Borromean Islands (included). We travel first to the opulent resort town of Stresa, from where a boat will take you across to the famous islands. The islands lie at the centre of the lake and are fine examples of natural beauty enhanced by landscaped gardens and parks. On Isola Bella, visit the Palazzo Borromeo and its splendid gardens. B,L,D
- Day 6 – St. Moritz and Bernina Express (optional). We leave the lakes to visit the world-famous resort of St. Moritz. From here you join the Bernina Express, the highest rail crossing of the Alps. Journey through the peaks and glaciers of the Bernina Alps. Don’t forget your camera as we experience the fantastic sights from the Alpine wonderland to the palm trees of Italy. We rejoin our coach in Tirano for the journey back to Como. This optional excursion must be purchased at the time of booking in order to guarantee your seat reservation, at a cost of £35 per person. B,L,D
- Day 7 – Como Market and Lugano shopping (included). A chance to buy those all-important presents for loved ones, with a full day’s shopping experience. B,L,D
- Day 8 – Travel to northern France for an overnight stay. B
- Day 9 – We journey to Calais, then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
Silver Service
You can travel in armchair comfort for only a little extra. Add a touch of luxury to your holiday - choose to upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel with added benefits.
Executive Coach
All of our coaches are modern and comfortable, and you can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expertly-trained coach crews, who are on hand to assist and escort you along the way!
Flight Option
This tour allows you to fly to your destination, allowing you plenty of time to relax and see the sights!
Cruising Tour
This tour consists of an inclusive cruising element, by either river or sea!
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two sharing a Standard Comfort twin room.
Room upgrades (per person) 8 Day;
- Lake View Comfort room £40;
- Lake View Balcony Comfort room £58;
- Lake View Deluxe room £70;
- Lake View Balcony Deluxe room £88.
Room upgrades (per person) 9 Day;
- Lake View Comfort room £48;
- Lake View Balcony Comfort room £69;
- Lake View Deluxe room £85;
- Lake View Balcony Deluxe room £105.
Extras:
- optional excursions;
- single room supplement Standard comfort rooms only £59 (8 day & 9 day);
- travel insurance from £42.95.
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Tour Includes
- Free local joining points
- Travel by Executive Coach
- 7 or 8 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- 5 lunches (packed lunch on excursions)
- 5 or 6 evening meals
- 3 included excursions
- Milan
- Lake Maggiore & the Borromean Islands
- Como Market & Lugano Shopping (9 Day tour only)
- Local drinks (beer, selected spirits, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee) from 08:00-23:30 whilst in resort
Silver Service
Upgrade to Silver Service and enjoy these extras
- Travel by Silver Service luxury coach which includes:
- Deluxe, reclining seats
- Extra legroom
- Comfortable rear lounge
- Porterage in all hotels
- Smaller, more personal group
Single Room Saver
If you're travelling alone, look out for holidays with the 'Single Room Saver' symbol - on these tours there's no single room supplements! We offer a maximum of four free single rooms per departure (subject to availability), so book early and save money!
Door to Door
On tours marked with the 'Travel Door-to-Door' symbol, on holidays of 12 days duration or more, you don’t even have to think about getting to your local joining point! Provided you live within 20 miles of one of our free joining points, from only £49.99 per car, we’ll pick you up from your home and return you back.
Flying Start
On selected popular tours, choose a flying start (fly out and join coach for return
journey), flying return (travel out by coach and fly home), or fly both ways!
Plus we'll arrange your flights and transfers between your hotel and the European airport.
Tour Dates
The Beauty Of Lakes Como & Maggiore (9 Days) - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 9ICMV/1
18 September 2010 - £789.00
21 April 2011 - £699.00
30 April 2011 - £729.00
07 May 2011 - £769.00
11 June 2011 - £799.00
18 June 2011 - £809.00
02 July 2011 - £809.00
09 July 2011 - £819.00
30 July 2011 - £819.00
06 August 2011 - £819.00
20 August 2011 - £819.00
10 September 2011 - £829.00
17 September 2011 - £809.00
24 September 2011 - £789.00
08 October 2011 - £729.00
22 October 2011 - £699.00
The Beauty Of Lakes Como & Maggiore (9 Days)
Tour Ref: 9ICM/1
25 September 2010 - £689.00
09 October 2010 - £619.00
14 May 2011 - £629.00
21 May 2011 - £649.00
16 July 2011 - £699.00
03 September 2011 - £719.00
The Beauty Of Lakes Como & Maggiore (8 Days) - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 8ICMV/1
20 February 2011 - £549.00
20 March 2011 - £569.00
03 April 2011 - £599.00
25 April 2011 - £619.00
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