Your Holiday Itinerary - 2009

9-Day Break

• Day 1 – To northern France for an overnight stay.
• Day 2 – To Lake Como for a 6-night stay. B,D
• Day 3 – Free time and Lake Cruise. B,D
• Excursions and Visits – 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.
• Day 4 – Milan. B,D
• Excursions and Visits – 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.
• Day 5 – Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands B,D
• Excursions and Visits – 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.
• Day 6 – St. Moritz and Bernina Express.B,D
• Excursions and Visits – 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 £30 per person.
• Day 7 – Como Market and Lugano shopping. B,D
• Excursions and Visits – Como Market and Lugano shopping (included). A chance to buy those all-important presents for loved ones, with a full day’s shopping experience.
• Day 8 – To northern France for an overnight stay.
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• Day 9 – To Calais then return home.B

B=Breakfast D=Dinner

Your Holiday Itinerary - 2008

9-Day Break

• Day 1 – We travel to our overnight hotel in northern France.
• Day 2 – We arrive in Lake Como for six nights. B,D
• Day 3 – Lake Cruise – Villacarlotta & Balbianello (optional). The best way to appreciate the beauty of Lake Como is by taking to the water on a half-day cruise. You sail by private boat to Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello, two of the loveliest villas on the lake, with magnificent gardens. B,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, the church and cloister of Santa Maria della Grazie where Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, the Last Supper, can be seen, and much much more. On our sightseeing tour (optional), 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,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,D
• Day 6 – St. Moritz & Bernia Express (optional). (optional). Today we take you on an excursion to the world-famous resort of St. Moritz. From here we join the Bernia Express and 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. Price £30 per person.B,D
• Day 7 – Como Market & Lugano Shopping (included). A chance to buy those all-important presents for the loved ones, with a full-day shopping experience. B,D
• Day 8 – We travel to our hotel in northern France for an overnight stay.
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• Day 9 – We journey to Calais, then return home.B

B=Breakfast D=Dinner