Experience the value-packed and incredible 8-day Magic of the Italian Lakes tour that will delight your senses as you travel to one of the world’s most beautiful places and less discovered regions of Italy. Departing from Milan, this fabulous tour offers a backdrop of the majestic Alps and takes you to the Italian Lakes region that includes breathtaking Lake Como, Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. Enjoy an overnight in Milan, world-famous for its shops and restaurants and explore the spectacular Po Valley, the medieval city of Verona, the resort town of Sirmione, a boat trip to Bellagio and Varenna and a visit to Lugano.
Thrilling highlights include exploring the stunning Po Valley, visiting the medieval city of romantic Verona and continuing to majestic Lake Como that is lined with elegant 17th-century villas and spectacular gardens. Lake Maggiore boasts crystal waters and majestic mountains surrounded by a lush countryside. Known for its serene surroundings, the Italian Lakes region is like no other. Tour cosmopolitan Milan with its iconic Duomo, the charming spa town of Sirmone and stroll along the cobblestone streets in quaint towns and villages. Feel part of this beautiful area on a boat trip to Bellagio and Varenna and sip espresso in an outdoor café. Discover the magic of the Italian Lakes on this economical tour that offers some of the best of magnificent Italy as you enjoy “la dolce vita!” on what is sure to be your best vacation ever.
8 Days • fr. $1,759
Check into your hotel in Milan. Start exploring with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Holiday Inn Garibaldi Station
Start the day with an orientation tour of Milan, stopping to admire the famous gothic-style Duomo.
Travel east through the Po Valley, then catch your first glimpses of Lake Garda as you stop in Sirmione, the picturesque spa town on the south shore of Lake Garda. Stroll among the many shops and ice cream parlors that line the narrow cobblestone streets. Continue to your hotel on Lake Garda. Today’s Distance: 143 mi/ 230 km
Breakfast, Dinner
Podiano Resort
Enjoy a whole day at leisure to enjoy this beautiful area, situated at the foot of the Alps and surrounded by mountains to the north and the gentle slopes of moraine hills to the south. Check out the optional excursions available.
Breakfast
Podiano Resort
This morning, visit the romantic, medieval city of Verona and enjoy some time at leisure.
Continue to fascinating Lake Como, where you’ll spend two nights. Today’s Distance: 205 mi/ 330 km
Breakfast, Dinner
Lario Mezzagra Hotel
Inspiring everyone from Roman senators and great composers to Hollywood actors, Como is the romantic image of the lakes. Its cobalt-blue waters are lined with magnificent mountains, lush gardens, and grand villas. Join the included BOAT TRIP to Bellagio and Varenna, which occupies one of the most scenic positions in all of Italy.
Breakfast, Dinner
Lario Mezzegra Hotel
Depart Lake Como and cross the border into Switzerland. Head towards beautiful Lake Lugano and the stylish city that bears its name. Time to stroll along the lakeside promenade, window shop on refined Via Nassa, or sip an espresso on the Piazza Riforma.
Leave Switzerland and cross back into Italy, driving to Lake Maggiore. Today’s Distance: 87 mi/ 140 km
Breakfast
Simplon Hotel
Set between Piedmont, Lombardy, and Switzerland, Lake Maggiore is a paradise of crystal waters, backed by towering mountains and surrounded by lush countryside. The day is yours to relax or to enjoy some of the many activities available around the lake. Maybe join an optional boat trip to the Borromean Islands of Pescatori and Isola Bella, with time to visit the extravagant Borromeo Palace, built like a ship anchored just off the shoreline.
Breakfast, Dinner
Simplon Hotel
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Milan.)
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.