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Day 1
ARRIVE MILAN - ITALIAN LAKES (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to the Italian Lakes region! Airport transfers will be provided from Milan Malpensa Airport to your hotel. After check-in, relax and unwind before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for an included dinner at the hotel.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 2
LAKE MAGGIORE EXCURSION
After breakfast a short drive brings you to Lake Maggiore which is the second largest lake after Garda and one of the most scenic. Immortalised in American writer Ernest Hemingway’s novel ‘A Farewell To Arms’, you will have free time to explore or perhaps take an excursion to the Borromean Islands.
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Day 3
ITALIAN LAKES - LUGANO - SARONNO (2 NIGHTS)
This morning make your way to the Swiss city of Lugano which is also known as the ‘Monte Carlo of Switzerland’. An ever growing number of celebrities, entertainers and successful athletes have residences along the shores of this scenic lake. Later travel back into Italy where your two night stay near Como is in the town of Saronno. Well known for its almond or apricot kernel biscuits (amaretti), the sweet, almond-flavoured Italian liqueur called Amaretto is also produced here.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 4
LAKE COMO EXCURSION
After breakfast enjoy a short drive to Lake Como and an included cruise to Bellagio called “the pearl of Lake Como”. The illustrious history of Bellagio dates back to Roman times, and to this day, continues to attract the rich and famous to its beautiful shores. Later return to the hotel for an included dinner.
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Day 5
SARONNO - VERONA - LAKE GARDA SCENIC DRIVE - RIVA DEL GARDA (2 NIGHTS)
This morning travel to Shakespeare’s romantic Verona where you enjoy an orientation tour of the town including sights such as the Roman arena and Juliet’s balcony. Later you will have free time to savour the atmosphere of this historic city. This afternoon take a scenic drive around Lake Garda, stopping in the town of Limone which nestles on the west shore of Lake Garda. Explore the narrow cobblestone streets and perhaps enjoy a delicious gelato while overlooking the quaint harbour. Later check into your hotel in Riva del Garda for a two night stay.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 6
FREE DAY - LAKE GARDA
Relax and enjoy these peaceful and serene surroundings. Perhaps consider taking a boat trip across the lake or maybe join a full day excursion into the Dolomite Mountains where you can ride a cable car up one of the mountain peaks for spectacular views.
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Day 7
RIVA DEL GARDA - BRESCIA - LAKE ISEO - MILAN
En route to Milan stop and visit the attractive town of Brescia for some free time. Later travel through the wine growing region of Franciacorta and pause on the shores of Lake Iseo for a photograph. On arrival in Milan, enjoy a walking tour of the city centre with your Local Guide including the Gothic Duomo, the 19th century Galleria and La Scala Opera House. This evening enjoy a final dinner at the hotel with your companions.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 8
DEPART MILAN
This morning, say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy, your Travel Director and newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable holiday. Transfers are available to Milan Malpensa Airport. Conditions apply.