Lakes - Kuoni Travel Italy 2012 (page 69)

a SuggeSted ItIner ar IeS L ak eS h 69 SWITZERLAND TRENTINOALTO ADIGE Riva Lake Maggiore Menaggio Lake Como Baveno Stresa Varenna Tremezzo ITALY Sirmione Malcesine Lake Garda Gardone Riviera Milan LOMBARDY Verona PIEDMONT EMILIA-ROMAGNA 3 1 Beautiful Lake Como 2 Verona skyline at sunset 3 Piazza Erbe, Verona 4 Boats at Lake Garda 5 Milan cathedral dome Lake Garda & Lake Maggiore gardone: 4 nIghtS h baVeno: 3 nIghtS prIceS from: �1275 (ref It6004) h prIceS baSed on 4 Star hoteLS wIth breakfaSt and dInner, fLIghtS & tranSferS h h DAY 1 h Fly British Airways from Gatwick to Verona airport and journey via private transfer (approx. 1� hours) to the Grand Gardone in Gardone (p55) where you will spend four nights. Visit the town's grand villas and gorgeous botanical gardens or follow the many walking paths for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Visit a range of both peaceful villages and lively towns sitting around the lake's edge, including the popular Sirmione or the picturesque Riva in the shadow of Monte Rocchetta and Monte Brione. DAY 5 h Leaving one lake behind, travel on to Baveno Explore the historic Parrocchiale of St. Gervasio and St. Protaso with its Romanesque bell tower and witness the lavish 19th century villas. Lake Maggiore is home to the three enchanting Borromean Islands and is often called the most scenic of the Italian lakes. It is dotted with towns such as Stresa, which boasts beautiful gardens and villas, and Pallanza with its historic centre lined with ancient streets and period buildings. DAY 8 h Leave Baveno (approx. 1 hour) and travel to Milan's Malpensa Airport. Fly British Airways to Gatwick. (approx. 2� hours) on the shore of Lake Maggiore. Stay three nights at the Grand Hotel Majestic (p64). Famous for the restorative properties of its thermal springs, Baveno has been a fashionable resort since the 10th century. NB h This is a suggested itinerary and no sightseeing is included. Please see p48-49 for experiences to add and don't forget that we can tailor make your holiday for you. 4 Verona, Lake Garda, Lake Como & Milan Verona: 2 nIghtS h gardone: 3 nIghtS h menaggIo: 3 nIghtS h mILan: 2 nIghtS prIceS from: �1219 (ref It6005) h prIceS baSed on 4 Star hoteLS wIth breakfaSt (pLuS dInner In menaggIo), fLIghtS and car hIre h h DAY 1 h Fly British Airways from Gatwick to Verona. On arrival collect your Avis hire car and travel to the Grand Hotel (p133), an iconic landmark just a few minutes from the sights of Verona, where you will spend two nights. Wander along the Adige River or witness the Roman Arena di Verona. DAY 3 h Travel from Verona to Lake Garda (approx. 1� Known as Italy's most romantic lake, Como boasts an excellent waterway transfer to enable you to visit the nearby quaint villages of Bellagio, Varenna and Tremezzo. DAY 8 h Drive south to the prosperous city of Milan (approx. hours) for a three night stay at the Savoy Palace (p54). The village of Gardone Riviera is positioned on the western shore of the lake and boasts beautiful gardens and a charming lakefront promenade. DAY 6 h Leave Lake Garda for the lively town of Menaggio 1� hours), a renowned fashion capital of the world. Spend two nights at the Rosa Grand (p133) in the centre of the city's historic district. Visit the imposing gothic Milan Cathedral and Leonardo da Vinci's mural, `The Last Supper', at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. DAY 11 h Return your car to Milan Malpensa Airport (approx. 45 minutes). Fly British Airways to Gatwick. NB h This is a suggested itinerary and no sightseeing is 5 (approx. 3� hours) which sits in a central position of the Western shore of Lake Como. Stay three nights at the Grand Hotel Menaggio (p59). included. Please see p48-49 for experiences to add.