Lake Maggiore/Charming Lake Como — Switzerland/Italy — Travelsphere European Holiday Selection online holiday brochure

ITALY - Resort Stay Lake Maggiore 10 days from Enjoy the legendary beauty of the lakes of northern Italy, which have welcomed discerning holidaymakers since well before the turn of the century. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Continue to your overnight stop in northern France on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 2 - Continue south through the spectacular Swiss Alps into Italy to arrive early evening in the resort of Pallanza on Lake Maggiore for a seven night stay. DAYS 3 TO 8 - Free to relax and enjoy our optional excursion programme: Lake Maggiore & the Borromean Islands A full day tour to see Maggiores scenic beauty, with a boat trip to the Borromean Islands. Lugano - A three-quarter day scenic tour visiting delightful Lake Lugano, set amongst the steep slopes of the Alps with a shoreline bordering both Italy and Switzerland. Macugnaga - Enjoy a half day visit to this picturesque Alpine resort which nestles at the end of the Anzasca Valley. Zermatt - A full day tour over the border into Switzerland to this fabulous resort, overlooked by the mighty Matterhorn. Lake Orta & Omegna Market - A half day tour to perhaps the most idyllic of the Italian lakes, Lake Orta, where we include a visit to the popular traditional outdoor market at Omegna. Centovalli - A full day excursion featuring a scenic railway journey (approx. 90 mins) through the fascinating hundred valleys to Locarno with ferry boat trip back to Pallanza. �389 HALF BOARD IN RESORT Optional Excursions Lake Maggiore & The Borromean Islands Lugano Macugnaga Zermatt Lake Orta & Omegna Market Centovalli LAKE MAGGIORE DAY 10 - Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing back to the UK, returning to your original departure point in the evening. YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the traditional lakeside Hotel Europalace in Pallanza. The comfortably furnished bedrooms all have telephone, satellite TV and private facilities. Hotel amenities include a bar, restaurant, small TV lounge area and a lift. Whats Included Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach Channel crossings by ferry Seven nights half board accommodation Overnight hotel accommodation as detailed Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager 2008 Dates & Prices Holiday ref: EIM Areas A, E & F June 7 �389 �409 June 21 Aug 30 �439 Sept 13 �419 Areas B, C & D �399 June 14 �429 July 12 �439 Aug 23 �419 Sept 6 �399 Sept 20 Deposit �100 per person Single room �130 For insurance information, please see page 95. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FREE LOCAL DEPARTURES, OR JOIN AT THE PORT Join FREE at a local departure point. See page 89 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above COLDITZ CASTLE PALLANZA DAY 9 - Time to leave Italy and head back through Switzerland to northern France for a final overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. To book click here ITALY - Resort Stay To view dates & prices click here Encircled by the spectacular peaks of the Alps, the shores of sparkling Lake Como are ablaze with the colour and fragrance of exotic flowers in summer. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Continue to northern France and the Metz area for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 2 - Continue south through the spectacular Swiss Alps into northern Italy, arriving at your hotel in Tremezzo, Lake Como, early evening for a seven night stay. DAYS 3 TO 8 - Free to relax and take advantage of our excellent range of optional excursions: Como, Bellagio & Villa Melzi Gardens A marvellous three-quarter day introductory trip to the lakeside town of Como, and a ferry boat ride to Bellagio for free time and to visit the famous lakeside gardens of Villa Melzi. St. Moritz - This full day excursion features a scenic coach journey to Tirano, followed by a journey on the superb Bernina Express to the exclusive Swiss resort of St. Moritz. LAKE COMO Charming Lake Como 10 days from �489 HALF BOARD IN RESORT Optional Excursions Como, Bellagio & Villa Melzi Gardens St Moritz Bergamo Milan Lake Maggiore YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the comfortable Hotel Bazzoni in Tremezzo. The hotel benefits from a lounge area, bar, restaurant, sun terrace, swimming pool and lift. All bedrooms feature private facilities, TV and telephone. Standard rooms are at the rear of the hotel. Lake view rooms are available for a supplement. Meals are buffet style and there will be live music on one evening during your stay. MILAN Bergamo - A three-quarter day trip to this delightful hilltop town, with free time to explore. Milan - A full day excursion to Italys capital of style and fashion, including a city guide. Lake Maggiore - A full day tour to magnificent Lake Maggiore, known as the Lake of Flowers. A boat trip around the famous Borromean Islands is also available. DAY 9 - Depart after breakfast for your journey home, travelling through Switzerland into northern France to the Metz area for your final overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 10 - Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing back to the UK, returning to your original departure point in the evening. 2008 Dates & Prices Holiday ref: EICO Areas A, E & F June 21 �489 July 19 �489 Sept 13 �489 Areas B, C & D June 14 �489 July 12 �489 Sept 6 �489 Whats Included Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach Channel crossings by ferry Seven nights half board accommodation Overnight hotel accommodation as detailed Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Welcome drink Live music on one evening Hotel porterage in resort (one piece of luggage per person) Deposit �100 per person Single room �95 / Lake view room �75 per person For insurance information, please see page 95. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FREE LOCAL DEPARTURES, OR JOIN AT THE PORT Join FREE at a local departure point. See page 89 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above To book click here To view dates & prices click here 45

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