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We have combined the beautiful lakeside scenery of two of Italy’s most stunning lakes, with the culture of Milan and an amazing Alpine experience, to make the perfect holiday for those looking for a bit more than just stunning scenery. From our base on the shores of Lake Como we offer many fabulous excursions. See the opulent resort of Stresa on Lake Maggiore, and join a boat trip passing the famous Borromean Islands. Experience magnificent Milan, where culture and fashion go hand in hand. With the added opportunity to cruise the waters of Lake Como, as well as a visit to the fashionable resort of St. Moritz and the chance to board the Bernina Region Railway for a spectacular journey filled with breathtaking scenery, you’ll return home with nothing but magical memories.
Please choose your preferred 9 day itinerary
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then travel overnight to Italy.
Arrive at the 3-star Hotel Britannia Excelsior in Cadenabbia for a six-night stay.
Includes Dinner
Today on our included excursion we first visit Arona, where you will have time at leisure to enjoy the grand architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere. We continue to Lake Maggiore and the resort of Baveno.
Here we take a short boat ride on the lake which takes us to the opulent resort town of Stresa. We sail past the beautiful Borromean Islands, which lie at the centre of the lake and are fine examples of natural beauty enhanced by landscaped gardens and parks.
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Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
We travel to the centre of Como town on our optional excursion. With a long history you can see many highlights from the town's past including medieval walls, towers and streets and a cathedral that took almost 400 years to complete!
Como produces 80% of Europe’s silk and there are many boutiques in the centre selling high quality silk merchandise. There is also the regular market, which takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. We continue over the border into Switzerland and to the beautiful town of Lugano.
Be sure to visit Via Nassa, one of town’s historical streets and Lugano’s number one shopping destination. Its elegant and sophisticated atmosphere is not to be missed.
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Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
Como Market & Lugano |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Today, for those passengers who have pre-booked, our optional excursion takes you to the world famous resort of St. Moritz. Sporting life has always been an important part of St. Moritz, and over 100 years ago the first British visitors used to stage Toboggan races in the streets.
There will be a short amount of time for you to explore before we board the Bernina Region Railway and cross one of the highest railroad lines in the Alps. As we approach the Swiss / Italian border, we travel over the Brusio spiral viaduct, an amazing feat of engineering that allows the train to gradually descend 20 metres in a relatively short distance.
We arrive in Tirano, a quaint Italian town, where we spend a short amount of free time before returning to our hotel.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
St. Moritz & the Bernina Region Railway |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
A fantastic included excursion to beautiful Milan where there will be free time for you to explore the city that shares its title as one of the Fashion Capitals of the world with London, New York, Paris and Tokyo. To introduce you to the sights, why not join our optional sightseeing tour where you will discover the historical and artistic heart of Milan?
Accompanied by our local guide we start by coach on a panoramic tour passing by the Monumental Cemetery, Porta Garibaldi and Corso di Porta Venezia.
We stop at Via Verdi where we then continue on foot to La Scala Theatre, one of the world’s most famous opera houses (entrance included). We then continue to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a covered double arcade connecting Piazza della Scala to Piazza Duomo.
Finally we conclude our tour with the magnificent Gothic-style Duomo, the seat of the Archbishop of Milan.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
Milan Guided Sightseeing |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Why not join our optional half-day excursion with a cruise on Lake Como? This excursion will show you two of the loveliest villas and gardens of the area, Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta.
We start by boarding the boat in Cadenabbia and sail across the lake to Villa del Balbianello, situated on the Lavedo promontory in the central and most beautiful part of the lake (entrance to the gardens included). After a visit to its beautiful gardens we continue to the resort of Bellagio where there will be free time for you to explore the town.
We return, by boat, to Cadenabbia where we visit the beautiful Villa Carlotta in neighbouring Tremezzo (entrance included). Villa Carlotta attracts visitors from all over the world with its wonderful collection of flowers, trees and shrubs. After the visit, take a stroll along the lakeside back to the hotel.
* Please note that this excursion is not suitable for passengers with mobility issues due to the degree of walking involved and the amount of steps at Villa Balbianello.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
Lake Como Cruise |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Free time before leaving for the overnight journey north.
Includes Breakfast
Return home.
Room Upgrade Costs (per person) | 9 Days | |
Deluxe Twin | £49 | |
Comfort Twin with Lake View | £69 | |
Deluxe Twin with Lake View | £99 | |
Comfort Twin with Lake View & Balcony | £109 | |
Deluxe Twin with Lake View & Balcony | £139 | |
Deluxe Single (on request only) | £169 |
Please Note: The difference between comfort and deluxe rooms relates to the furnishings/décor and not the size of the room.
Whilst in resort, you will have the standard Silver All-Inclusive package. We also offer a Gold and Platinum upgrade package – see below for details.
Standard Silver All-Inclusive (included)
The All-Inclusive Silver bracelet includes the following:
Drinks include local brand spirits, wines, beers, soft drinks, tea and coffee
Drinks at the Bubbles Bar from 10.00 until closing at 24.00 (last order 23.45)
Drinks (except spirits) at the Lido and Infinity pool until 18.00
Lido Bar - must pay for drinks at night and get €20 discount on food only
Drinks at the Bazzoni cocktail bar until closing at 24.00 (last order 23.45)
Dining at:
Queen Victoria Buffet Restaurant – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lido’s Pizzeria – Lunch and Dinner
The Simply Pasta (Bazzoni Hotel) – Dinner
The Bazzoni Buffet (Bazzoni Hotel) – Breakfast and Dinner
20% discount at all other restaurants in the resort. Shuttle boat Rospo is included at prefixed times.
Gold All-Inclusive Package (upgrade from only £10 per person per day)
The All-Inclusive Gold bracelet includes the following:
Drinks include local and selected brand spirits, cocktails, Prosecco, wines, beers, soft drinks, tea and speciality coffee at:
Drinks at the Bubbles Bar from 10.00 until closing at 24.00 (last order 23.45)
Cocktails, selected brands of spirits and liquors (subject to availability) at the Lido, Infinity pool until closing at 24.00
Drinks, cocktails, selected brands of spirits and liquors (subject to availability) at the Bazzoni cocktail bar until closing at 24.00 (last order 23.45)
The Lido also has an a la carte restaurant with a bar free drinks
Dining at:
Queen Victoria Buffet Restaurant – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lido’s Pizzeria – Lunch & Dinner
The Simply Pasta (Bazzoni Hotel) – Dinner
The Bazzoni Buffet (Bazzoni Hotel) – Breakfast and Dinner
20% discount in all the other restaurants in the resort. Shuttle boat Rospo is included at prefixed times)
Platinum All-Inclusive Package (upgrade from only £20 per person per day
The All-Inclusive ‘Platinum’ bracelet includes the following:
Drinks include local and selected brand spirits, cocktails, Prosecco, wines, beers, soft drinks, tea and speciality coffee until closing (ie: after 18.30) at:
Drinks at the Bubbles Bar from 10.00 until closing at 24.00 (last order 23.45)
Cocktails, selected brands of spirits and liquors (subject to availability) at the Lido, Infinity pool until closing at 24.00
Drinks, cocktails, selected brands of spirits and liquors (subject to availability) at the Bazzoni cocktail bar until closing at 24.00 (last order 23.45)
The Lido also has an a la carte restaurant with a bar free drinks
Dining at:
Queen Victoria Buffet Restaurant – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lido Restaurant – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Cove Restaurant – Dinner
The Bazzoni Buffet (Bazzoni Hotel) – Breakfast and Dinner
The Bistro Restaurant (Bazzoni Hotel) – Lunch and Dinner
The Simply Pasta (Bazzoni Hotel) – Dinner
Please note: Snack menu is not included – always payable extra. Access to Lido and Pool areas is subject to weather conditions. All Inclusive will start from the first evening meal at the Britannia Excelsior, if you arrive earlier than this time then meals will be an additional cost payable at resort.
You will stay for six nights, 'Silver' All-Inclusive at the 3-star Hotel Britannia Excelsior in Cadenabbia.
Room upgrades and upgrades to 'Gold' or 'Platinum' all-inclusive are available – call for details.