Italian Lakes & Venice + Switzerland
10 days from Milan to Venice
Lake Maggiore-Lake Como-Lake Garda-Bellagio-Venice-Sirmione-Verona
+ Scenic train ride to Switzerland
10 days from Milan to Venice
Lake Maggiore-Lake Como-Lake Garda-Bellagio-Venice-Sirmione-Verona
+ Scenic train ride to Switzerland
OVERVIEW
ITINERARY
HOTELS
PRICE
GALLERY
OVERVIEW
* 9 NIGHTS IN FIRST CLASS HOTELS + BUFFET BREAKFASTS
* PRIVATE DRIVER
* SCENIC TRAIN RIDE TO SWITZERLAND
* PRIVATE BOAT TRIP IN BELLAGIO
* BOAT TRIP IN LAKE COMO
* SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS IN THE ROYAL PALACE (VENICE)
* VISIT SIRMIONE, COMO, VERONA, VENICE
* PRIVATE DRIVER
* SCENIC TRAIN RIDE TO SWITZERLAND
* PRIVATE BOAT TRIP IN BELLAGIO
* BOAT TRIP IN LAKE COMO
* SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS IN THE ROYAL PALACE (VENICE)
* VISIT SIRMIONE, COMO, VERONA, VENICE
ITINERARY
10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
STRESA: 3 NIGHTS
COMO: 2 NIGHTS
SIRMIONE: 2 NIGHTS
VENICE: 2 NIGHTS
Day 1 Arrival at Lake Maggiore
Pick up at Milan train station/airport/hotel and transfer to Stresa, which is a lovely town at the shore of Lake Maggiore. Settle at your hotel and time at leisure
Day 2 Borromean Islands
Cruise out to the Borromean Islands, a gorgeous little trio of islands set in the middle of the glimmering waters. Explore Isola Madre, that houses a Renaissance villa and an amazing botanic garden with peacocks and pheasants. Visit the extraordinary palace and gardens in Isola Bella. Sumptuous rooms filled with paintings and ornate furniture make it easy to imagine the parties and balls that were once held there. Relax and take beautiful pictures in the Fishermen Island, which is a tiny piece of land full of little restaurants and shops. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
STRESA: 3 NIGHTS
COMO: 2 NIGHTS
SIRMIONE: 2 NIGHTS
VENICE: 2 NIGHTS
Day 1 Arrival at Lake Maggiore
Pick up at Milan train station/airport/hotel and transfer to Stresa, which is a lovely town at the shore of Lake Maggiore. Settle at your hotel and time at leisure
Day 2 Borromean Islands
Cruise out to the Borromean Islands, a gorgeous little trio of islands set in the middle of the glimmering waters. Explore Isola Madre, that houses a Renaissance villa and an amazing botanic garden with peacocks and pheasants. Visit the extraordinary palace and gardens in Isola Bella. Sumptuous rooms filled with paintings and ornate furniture make it easy to imagine the parties and balls that were once held there. Relax and take beautiful pictures in the Fishermen Island, which is a tiny piece of land full of little restaurants and shops. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
Day 3 Scenic train ride in Switzerland & Lake Maggiore cruise
Today you experience a fascinating train journey from Stresa to Locarno (Switzerland) through the picturesque “One Hundred Valleys”, passing deep gorges and glittering waterfalls. Travels across colorful alpine meadows, over 83 bridges, and through vineyards and forests of chestnut trees. Visit the lovely town of Locarno and take a cable car to the sanctuary of "Madonna del Sasso", which is one of the leading attractions in the Swiss town, also due to its marvelous view of Lake Maggiore. Return to Stresa with an unforgettable sunset cruise along the Lake Maggiore. A day to remember!
Today you experience a fascinating train journey from Stresa to Locarno (Switzerland) through the picturesque “One Hundred Valleys”, passing deep gorges and glittering waterfalls. Travels across colorful alpine meadows, over 83 bridges, and through vineyards and forests of chestnut trees. Visit the lovely town of Locarno and take a cable car to the sanctuary of "Madonna del Sasso", which is one of the leading attractions in the Swiss town, also due to its marvelous view of Lake Maggiore. Return to Stresa with an unforgettable sunset cruise along the Lake Maggiore. A day to remember!
Day 4 Transfer to Como
Private driver to Como in the morning and check in at your hotel on the lakefront. Time on your own to explore the town of Como in the afternoon. Soak up the atmosphere in Piazza Cavour and Piazza Volta, marvel at the magnificent Duomo Cathedral, stroll around the medieval city walls, take a scenic cable car up to the mountain and enjoy impressive views over Lake Como or enjoy a glass of wine at the lakefront.
Private driver to Como in the morning and check in at your hotel on the lakefront. Time on your own to explore the town of Como in the afternoon. Soak up the atmosphere in Piazza Cavour and Piazza Volta, marvel at the magnificent Duomo Cathedral, stroll around the medieval city walls, take a scenic cable car up to the mountain and enjoy impressive views over Lake Como or enjoy a glass of wine at the lakefront.
Day 5 Full day excursion to Bellagio
Take a boat from Como to Bellagio, where you will have time to explore the lovely town, have lunch, and visit the stunning garden of Villa Melzi.
Set in an ideal position where the two legs of Lake Como come together, Bellagio has panoramic lake views. There's a beautiful lakeside promenade that leads to Villa Melzi with its unique garden. The village has picturesque stone lanes and stairways with shops, gelato bars, cafes, and restaurants.
Take a boat from Como to Bellagio, where you will have time to explore the lovely town, have lunch, and visit the stunning garden of Villa Melzi.
Set in an ideal position where the two legs of Lake Como come together, Bellagio has panoramic lake views. There's a beautiful lakeside promenade that leads to Villa Melzi with its unique garden. The village has picturesque stone lanes and stairways with shops, gelato bars, cafes, and restaurants.
Have a one-hour private boat tour around the lake, where you will see many famous villas and stunning locations. See Villa Margherita, where Giuseppe Verdi composed the famous opera "La Traviata", the villa of Charles Bronson that is rented for a whopping $ 150.000 a week, the villa where the Kennedy's used to spend their vacation, villa Pirelli and much more.
The second part of the tour includes one and half hour guided tour in the stunning Villa del Balbianello, which was built in the 12th century and that has Flemish tapestries, Chinese pottery, sculptures and a vast collection of paintings as well as a lovely garden. Return to Como with your private driver along a scenic road in the afternoon.
The second part of the tour includes one and half hour guided tour in the stunning Villa del Balbianello, which was built in the 12th century and that has Flemish tapestries, Chinese pottery, sculptures and a vast collection of paintings as well as a lovely garden. Return to Como with your private driver along a scenic road in the afternoon.
Day 6 Transfer to Sirmione
Private driver to Sirmione, where you settle at your hotel on the shore of Garda Lake, Italy's largest and most visited lake
Day 7 Sirmione - Lake Garda
Day at leisure in Sirmione. The old part of town is a maze of stepped streets lined with delis, eateries and silk shops. Beyond the medieval castle you can find pleasant lakeside terraces, beaches and a headland of olive trees and cypresses. At the end of the peninsula lies the famous Grotta di Catullo, the ruins of a vast Roman villa
Private driver to Sirmione, where you settle at your hotel on the shore of Garda Lake, Italy's largest and most visited lake
Day 7 Sirmione - Lake Garda
Day at leisure in Sirmione. The old part of town is a maze of stepped streets lined with delis, eateries and silk shops. Beyond the medieval castle you can find pleasant lakeside terraces, beaches and a headland of olive trees and cypresses. At the end of the peninsula lies the famous Grotta di Catullo, the ruins of a vast Roman villa
Day 8 Verona - Venice
Private driver to Verona, where you have a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed historical center and learn about Verona’s architectural gems. See Verona Arena, known for its internationally acclaimed opera performances. Head to the former home of famed opera singer, Maria Callas. Then move on to Juliet's House, the structure that inspired Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Visit Juliet’s Balcony, inspired by the tale of star-crossed lovers and a perfect place to imagine scenes of moonlit promises and forbidden rendezvous.
Continue to Venice, where you check in at your hotel in the city center
Private driver to Verona, where you have a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed historical center and learn about Verona’s architectural gems. See Verona Arena, known for its internationally acclaimed opera performances. Head to the former home of famed opera singer, Maria Callas. Then move on to Juliet's House, the structure that inspired Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Visit Juliet’s Balcony, inspired by the tale of star-crossed lovers and a perfect place to imagine scenes of moonlit promises and forbidden rendezvous.
Continue to Venice, where you check in at your hotel in the city center
Day 9 Venice
Guided tour of Venice with the visit of the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Square in the morning. Afternoon at leisure
Guided tour of Venice with the visit of the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Square in the morning. Afternoon at leisure
Day 10 Transfer to Venice airport
Boat transfer to Venice airport
Boat transfer to Venice airport
HOTELS
HOTELS
- Regina Palace or similar (Stresa, Lake Maggiore)
- Regina Palace or similar (Stresa, Lake Maggiore)
- Palace Hotel Como or similar (Como)
- Hotel Olivi Therme & Spa or similar (Sirmione)
- Hotel Duodo Palace or similar (Venice)
PRICE
PRICES
All prices are in Euro currency
and do not include airfare
All prices are in Euro currency
and do not include airfare
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Number of travelers: 2
Tour price (per person): € 3650 Number of travelers: 3 Tour price (per person): € 3350 Number of travelers: 4 Tour price (per person): € 2800 Number of travelers: 5 Tour price (per person): € 2750 |
Number of travelers: 6
Tour price (per person): € 2550 Number of travelers: 7 Tour price (per person): € 2500 Number of travelers: 8 Tour price (per person): € 2400 Number of travelers: > 8 Tour price (per person): contact us |
INCLUSIONS
- 9 nights' accommodation in charming hotels with buffet breakfast
- Professional English speaking Driver
- All ground transportation by air-conditioned car / minivan
- Private boat transfer to hotel/airport in Venice
- Full day excursion by train to Locarno (Switzerland) and Lake Maggiore cruise
- Entrance fees to Borromean Islands with boat transportation
- Private boat trip in Bellagio
- Licensed guide in Verona, Venice
- Skip-the-line tickets in the Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs (Venice)
* Transfers by High Speed Trains can be operated by car/minivan
** City tax to pay at Hotels check out (about € 29 per person for the tour)
*** Flights not included
- 9 nights' accommodation in charming hotels with buffet breakfast
- Professional English speaking Driver
- All ground transportation by air-conditioned car / minivan
- Private boat transfer to hotel/airport in Venice
- Full day excursion by train to Locarno (Switzerland) and Lake Maggiore cruise
- Entrance fees to Borromean Islands with boat transportation
- Private boat trip in Bellagio
- Licensed guide in Verona, Venice
- Skip-the-line tickets in the Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs (Venice)
* Transfers by High Speed Trains can be operated by car/minivan
** City tax to pay at Hotels check out (about € 29 per person for the tour)
*** Flights not included
GALLERY
This tour is operated exclusively for you and your party
This itinerary can be customized as you wish, please contact us for details
This itinerary can be customized as you wish, please contact us for details
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