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ITALy TO THE ADrIATIC
The Italian Lakes by rail
" Relaxed train travel " First class travel option " Excellent 4-star hotels " Centovalli train trip included
10 days from £1179
Stresa, Lake Maggiore
Included excursions
" Lake Como & Lake Lugano " Lake Orta " entovalli to Locarno C
Optional excursions
Cisalpino tilting train
" Gardens of the Villa Taranto " Milan
See the magnificence of the Italian Lakes in comfort and style& take a spectacular journey on the Cisalpino tilting train from Switzerlands stunning Lake Geneva into Italy, hop aboard the Centovalli scenic railway to Locarno and relax by the shores of beautiful Lake Maggiore in an excellent 4-star hotel.
ITINErAry DAy 1 UK/Lausanne We depart London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet by Eurostar to Paris, cross the French capital by coach and connect with the high-speed TGV service to beautiful Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva. First class travel is available with a meal and drinks served on board. We stay here overnight and can enjoy a stroll by the lake this evening, the sparkling waters beautifully illuminated by the city lights. DAy 2 Lake Maggiore An exciting rail journey lies ahead as we take the Cisalpino tilting train from Lausanne to Stresa on Lake Maggiore. We travel along the shores of Lake Geneva through the spectacular Rhone Valley to Brig, and then under the Alps via the Simplon Tunnel into Italy. This is a spectacular journey, made all the more exciting as the train tilts its way around the bends. We spend the next seven nights on the western shores of the lake, in either Stresa or Baveno. DAyS 3 8 Lake Maggiore Set on the sunny southern side of the Alps, the lake offers a mild climate and an enchanting panorama of sparkling water, charming lakeside villas and resorts. The gently sloping shores are dotted with delightful towns and lush vegetation including colourful azaleas and camellias. The jewel-like Borromean Islands, set in the middle of the lake, are easily reached by one of the steamers that link the picturesque lakeside resorts. Perhaps the most celebrated island is Isola Bella, known for its exuberant gardens created in the 17th century. We offer a full programme of excursions to help you make the most of your stay. Included excursions: Lake Como & Lake Lugano (full day) We begin with a boat trip on the calm, deep waters of wishbone-shaped Lake Como, a stunning contrast to Lake Maggiore and a favourite haunt of aristocratic families in the 18th and 19th centuries. Our cruise is the perfect way to appreciate the magnificent shoreline dotted with elegant cypress trees, grand villas and exquisite gardens. From here we continue to Lake Lugano, set amongst the steep slopes of the Alps and bordering both Italy and Switzerland. Lake Orta (half day) We visit Lake Orta, a beautiful small lake of deep blue waters. The locals call it Cinderella, expressing perfectly its tranquil beauty and charm. A highlight is the Isola San Guilio, a tiny island-village. Centovalli to Locarno (full day) This scenic railway journey winds its way through beautiful countryside, over viaducts and bridges through centovalli one hundred valleys to the Swiss town of Locarno. We enjoy some free time in this lovely resort before returning by boat. Optional excursions: Gardens of the Villa Taranto (half day) These wonderful botanical gardens boast an astonishing number of specimens from around the world. Formal parterres, water gardens and woodland slopes will impress in equal measure. Milan (full day) A sightseeing tour includes the great Gothic cathedral, its extraordinary roof crowned by 35 spires; and the Brera Art Gallery, one of the most important in Italy. Be sure to visit the famous galleria Vittorio Emanuele with its splendid shops and cafes. DAy 9 Lausanne We return to Lausanne on the EuroCity International train for the final evening back at the hotel. DAy 10 Lausanne/UK We depart on the TGV to Paris and connect with the Eurostar service to Ebbsfleet and London St Pancras.
Meal arrangements
9 nights half board
Also included
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Departure Dates & Prices
Holiday Number: EEITrIL 2008
27 September 3 October Price Per Person £1179 £1179
Supplements per person
Deposit £100 per person Prices are based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities.
Single rooms £195 Lake-view room (Lake Maggiore) £140 First class rail travel £170 Holiday Insurance please see page 74 Please see pages 69-72 for details of items not included in the holiday price and our price policy. Return Eurostar service from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris; departing at 0925h (London St Pancras)/0942h (Ebbsfleet) and connecting with the TGV to Lausanne. The return journey arrives back at 1418h (Ebbsfleet) and 1434h (London St Pancras).
Travel Arrangements
yOUr HOTELS LAUSANNE Continental Hotel (4-star), 2 nights half board. Ideally situated close to the railway station, this excellent hotel has a restaurant, bar and comfortable rooms with TV, minibar and hairdrier. LAKE MAGGIOrE Zacchera Hotels (4-star), Stresa or Baveno, 7 nights half board. These delightful hotels are both situated close to the shores of the lake and offer restaurants, bars and swimming pools. Guest rooms have satellite TV and air-conditioning. Rooms with a lake view are available at a supplement.
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