Best of the Italian Lakes

Enjoy a stylish lakeside sojourn in Italy - explore the historic city of Mantua, sip a tasty cappuccino on Como's lakeside promenade and visit Milan, one of the world's design capitals.

What's Included:

• 8 nights accommodation
• 12 meals - 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners (including Be My Guest)
• All transport shown
• Private VIP door-to-door UK airport transfers included
• Return flights
• Orientation of of Bergamo and Milan
• Visit Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and Lake Garda, Mantua and the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena
• View the Piazza del Duomo in Bergamo, Juliet's Balcony in Verona, the Cathedral in Modena and the Duomo and La Scala Opera House in Milan
• See the Roman Arena in Verona
• Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Daily breakfast and up to half your evening meals
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• Optional Experiences and free time
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Handcrafted Highlights

VIP entry to many sights

Day 1 Arrive Milan – Lake Maggiore

Enjoy a Welcome Reception this evening to meet your fellow travel companions and Travel Director.

Day 2 Como Excursion and Lake Maggiore

Walk through the beautiful Como waterfront then amble along the glamorous Baveno Marina - the gentle sounds of this lakeside setting are a soulful way to enjoy your afternoon.

Day 3 Lake Maggiore– Bergamo – Lake Garda

Today we explore the enchanting lanes of Bergamo, near the foothills of the Alps. This evening, we enjoy a 'Be My Guest' dinner featuring local fare.

Day 4 Verona Excursion

We journey to Verona engaging in the tragic tale of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers at Juliet's Balcony. See the seven medieval towers of Castelvecchio, relax under the shady trees in Verona's expansive Piazza Bra or clamber up Lamberti's Tower for magnificent views.

Day 5 Lake Garda Free Time and Mantua Excursion

You’ll embark on a half-day excursion to Mantua, a European Capital of Gastronomy renowned for its significant role in the history of opera. Surrounded by lakes, this historic city with its UNESCO-listed centre is a delight to explore.

Day 6 Lake Garda At Leisure

Indulge in a full day at leisure to soak up the picture-perfect setting of Italy's largest lake. Journey along its tranquil shores, stopping at lakeside villages to savour the intoxicating aroma of lemons. Enjoy the flavours of delicious local olive oils and cheese at local markets, stroll along flower-lined lakeside paths or visit the lake's extraordinary sights, including the 13th-century Scaliger Castle or the Grottoes of Catullus.

Day 7 Modena Excursion

In Modena, we explore today in the company of a 'Local Specialist'. Wander past pastel-hued façades in Modena's Old Town into the magnificent Piazza Grande which, along with its 12th-century cathedral and Torre Civica, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum.

Day 8 Lake Garda – Milan

In Milan admire the extraordinary Gothic Duomo, ornate La Scala Opera House and 19th-century Galleria with its impressive glass and iron-domed roof. This evening we indulge in a Farewell Dinner.

Day 9 Depart Milan