Majesty Of The Italian Lakes

Itinerary

• Day 1

  Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then travel to northern France for an overnight stay.

• Day 2

  Continue to Lake Maggiore where we arrive at the Hotel Milan Speranza in Stresa for a three-night stay.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 3 - Free Time or Borromean Islands Cruise, Afternoon at Lake Orta

  This morning’s optional excursion takes us on a cruise to the famous Borromean Islands. They lie at the centre of the Lake Maggiore and are fine examples of natural beauty enhanced by landscaped gardens and parks.

  This afternoon, we include an excursion to Lake Orta, one of Italy’s smallest lakes. Spend time exploring the pretty village of Orta, with its narrow, cobbled streets, rich-in-history, aristocratic houses, courtyards and elaborate palaces.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 4 - Three Lakes Tour

  Today’s included excursion will introduce you to three of the great lakes; Como, Lugano and Maggiore, accompanied by our expert guide. Our route takes us to Lake Como, visiting the resort of Cernobbio, and to the lakeside city of Lugano, magnificently sited between the peaks of San Salvatore and Monte Bre. Lugano is a very Swiss city with more than just a hint of Italy. Explore the colourful piazzas, terrace cafés and flower adorned lakeside promenades. Our journey is completed spanning the northern shores of beautiful Lake Maggiore.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 5 - Lake Iseo

  We leave Lake Maggiore and head east to Lake Iseo. As one of Italy’s lesser-known lakes, Iseo remains a hidden gem, but is equally as enchanting as its neighbours. Continue to Lake Garda and to arrive at Hotel Desanzano for a four-night stay.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 6 - Free Time or Sirmione & Isola del Garda

  Today’s optional excursion takes us around the shores of Lake Garda to some of its most picturesque villages, including the gem of the peninsula, Sirmione. We also sail across to Isola del Garda, the largest island on the lake, which is an enchanting place suspended in the waters between the Gulf of Salò and Emerald Bay. Isola del Garda is a green, elegant island with a centuries-old history to discover.

  This excursion is extremely popular, so we recommend booking in advance.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 7 - Free Time or Lake Levico & Lake Molveno

  Join our optional excursion, as we first head to Lake Levico. Surrounded by mountains and lush woodland, Lake Levico is truly beautiful, and the town of Levico Terme is a quaint and charming resort. It was originally known for its thermal waters and is perhaps one of the most famous spa towns in Europe as today it's still an unspoilt resort with crystal clear waters. Our day continues as we drive onwards to Molveno, located at the shores of Lake Molveno, where the beautiful turquoise waters against the backdrop of the Brenta Dolomites make for a magnificent setting. The picturesque village is especially popular with hikers and mountaineers.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 8 - North Lake Garda

  Discover the delightful lakeside villages of Malcesine and Riva del Garda as we take a relaxing tour of northern Lake Garda. Malcesine is a beautiful and quintessential Lake Garda town, with narrow winding streets and a 14th-century castle that gives fantastic views of the town and lake from its clock tower. Riva del Garda has a picturesque little port, with houses tightly packed around the water’s edge.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 9

  Travel to northern France for an overnight stay.

  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 10

  Return home.

  Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation

In 2026: You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Hotel Milan Speranza au Lac in Stresa on Lake Maggiore, followed by four nights at the 4-star Hotel Desenzano on Lake Garda. 

Overnight stays in northern France will be in minimum 3-star hotels.

In 2027: You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Hotel Milan Speranza au Lac in Stresa on Lake Maggiore, followed by four nights at the 4-star Hotel Regina del Garda Suite on Lake Garda. 

Overnight stays in northern France will be in minimum 3-star hotels.