Day 1 Short Channel crossing. Overnight in the Metz area.
Day 2 Travel through Germany, and into Switzerland to the hotel in Pettenasco.
Day 3 A day to relax in Pettenasco. Enjoy the facilities at the hotel, or take a cruise on the lake with the local public boat which leaves from the hotel’s pier twice a day. A visit to the lake's only island, Isola San Giulio, is recommended with its impressive basilica and ‘Way of Silence’ walk around the island.
Day 4 Full day excursion beginning with a journey to the beautiful Botanic Gardens of Villa Taranto. Travel along the shoreline of Lake Maggiore to the bustling town of Stresa. Enjoy an afternoon discovering the town, walk along the lake promenade, or take a boat journey across to the picturesque Isola Bella.
Day 5 Today, travel into the Lombardy region and visit majestic Lake Como. Begin in Como for a little free time. Maybe take the funicular ride from the outskirts of the city to Brunate for spectacular views across the lake and surrounding mountains. Journey along the lakeshore to the pretty town of Bellagio with its cobbled streets, shops and cafes to explore.
Day 6 A scenic day travelling around Lake Orta. Travel to Omenga, the most northerly town on the lake with the mountains as backdrops. Continue down the western shore taking in the lake views. Travel through Gozzano to the lovely town of Orta San Giulio with its cobbled streets and pavement cafes.
Day 7 Leave Pettenasco and through Switzerland and stop for dinner and an overnight stay near Metz.
Day 8 On to Calais for a short Channel crossing.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.