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Highlights of the Italian Lakes
Arrive into, and depart from, Milan airport on this tour which visits lakes Garda, Como, Maggiore, the Borromean Islands and Stresa.
8 days/7 nights
This tour, as detailed below, operates with private car and driver although it is also available as a self-drive touring holiday. The itinerary can be organised to begin on any day of the week.
Highlight of the trip
Take a guided hop-on, hop-off tour of the picturesque Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore. The islands were beloved of Ernest Hemingway and feature botanical gardens rich in rare plants.
Hotel Features
Itinerary:
Day 1– Arrive into Milan airport
Arrive into Milan airport. Be met by your representative. Private transfer to your hotel of choice in Padenghe, Desenzano, Sirmione or Peschiera on Lake Garda for two nights.
Day 2 – Desenzano del Garda
Visit Desenzano del Garda, the promontory of Rocca di Manerba and hillside estate Il Vittoriale, home of poet and novelist Gabriele d’Annunzio, by private vehicle with expert guide.
Day 3 – Lake Como
Checkout. Private transfer (160km) to your hotel of choice on Lake Como for two nights.
Day 4 – Exploring Como and Bellagio
Enjoy a full day exploring, with an expert guide, Como and Bellagio, the latter famous for its elegant villas. The day includes return tickets for the public ferry trip to Bellagio.
Day 5 – Lake Maggiore
Enjoy a morning at leisure before checking out of your hotel for your onward private transfer, (60km), to Lake Maggiore and your hotel of choice in Stresa for three nights.
Day 6 – The Borromean Islands
Take a half-day guided hop-on, hop-off tour of the picturesque Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore. The islands were beloved of Ernest Hemingway and feature botanical gardens rich in rare plants.
Day 7 – Day of leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure.
Day 8 – Return to the UK
Checkout. Private transfer to Milan airport for your return journey, or continue your multi-centre holiday with onward travel to your next destination.