MONDAY/TUESDAY (certain dates only) THE THREE LAKES TOUR
euro 49,00  

Three of Europe’s most beautiful lakes in one day! Following the road around Lake Maggiore we enter Switzerland and travel along the side of

Lake Maggiore. Passing Locarno, over the Magadine Plain and Monte Ceneri we arrive at Lugano.

Here we stop for an hour or so for sightseeing and shopping.

We proceed along the northern part of the lake, through Gandria and back into Italy with a beautiful view of Lake Como from above. Shortly we arrive in Tremezzo where one can visit the Villa Carlotta gardens or go by boat (optional) to Bellaggio which is a pretty village on the opposite promontory, and here you can have lunch and explore.
Later we travel south along the western branch of Lake Como as far as Como town where a stop is make for an hour or so to visit the Cathedral and the historic centre. Como is very important for silk manufacturing.
From Como we take the motorway and return to Lake Maggiore, arriving at the southern end, travelling above the lake with beautiful views.

Stresa 08.00 Baveno 08.15 Return 6.00 pm

TUESDAY THE THREE LAKES TOUR –FULL DAY
euro 49,00  

Three of Europe’s most beautiful lakes in one day! Following the road around Lake Maggiore we enter Switzerland and travel along the side of Lake Maggiore making a stop in Locarno on the northern tip of the lake.Then accross the Magadine Plain, over Monte Ceneri to fashionable Lugano, set on its own lake , partly in Italy and party in Switzerland. Here we make a stop for sightseeing and shopping. In the afternoon we pass by the Swiss Miniature village of Melide, then over the bridge which divides Lake Lugano, through Chiasso to Como, which is the chief town on Lake Como and the heart of the silk industry. We stop for one hour or so to visit the beautiful Cathedral, the old walled town and its shopping area. We return via the motorway, arriving at the southern tip of Lake Maggiore, with a beautiful view of the Castle of Angera, completing our circular route, arriving at the Borromean Bay in good time for dinner.

Stresa 08.30 Baveno 08.45 Return 6.15 pm

THURSDAY LAKE MAGGIORE SCENIC
euro 34,00  

Driving along the side of Lake Maggiore we pass close to the Borromean islands, through Pallanza and Intra towards Cannobio. Bypassing Cannero we have a good view of the islands of Cannero.
At Cannobio we make a stop to explore this pretty little village on the lakeside. Time for a snack, sightseeing and shopping before continuing along the lake to Locarno, just inside Switzerland, on the northern part of lake Maggiore.
Locarno is an artists paradise with its narrow streets and lovely shops.
It is a pedestrian precinct and there is a beautiful lakeside parade.
After a stop of an hour or so we retrace our steps to Stresa and Baveno.

Stresa 11.00 Baveno 11.15 Return 5.30 pm

Almost at once we leave Lake Maggiore and after a short drive we drive at the northern tip of Lake Orta. Optional boat ride to Orta at the southern end of the Lake, stopping at the little island of Saint Julius to visit the Church. Then over to the the Medieval village of Orta to explore this delightful place with its tiny streets and sacred hillside with many chapels dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi. Orta is nicknamed “Venice without water!” After free time we board the coach and pass through pretty countryside until we come to Arona at the southern end of Lake Maggiore. We stop above Arona to see the statue of Saint Charles Borromeo, the second largest in the world, with beautiful views of Lake Maggiore. We return along the lakeside to Stresa,.

Stresa 13.15 Baveno 13.30 Return 6.30 pm

FRIDAY / TUESDAY: ZERMATT & THE MATTERHORN
euro 67,00  

A drive along the Ossola Valley through Domodossola along the Simplon road through some very impressive scenery into Switzerland. The tour continues along Napoleon’s road and up and over the Simplon Pass. At the Belvedere view point a stop is made for photos and coffee. Then down to Brig with its Stockalper Castle, through Visp and up the Matter valley as far as Taesch. Here we take the little mountain rack-railway train (included) into Zermatt. The whole village is a pedestrian precinct and from the main street we see the famous Matterhorn standing majestically on its own – rightly named “Queen of the Alps”. Free time for exploring this beautiful elegant resort or take the train to the higher plateau ( optional ) where you can eat your lunch looking at the Matterhorn. Time for a little shopping and then return to the coach by the rack railway. The return journey is again through magnificent alpine scenery with the sun at a different angle; over the Simplon Pass and back to Lake Maggiore .

Stresa 7.30 Baveno 7.45 Return 6.15 pm

An interesting drive to the capital of Lombardy, Milan – a thriving industrial city. On arrival we meet our official city guide to visit the city on foot and by coach. We visit the Sforza Castle, the Monumental Cemetery where Toscanini was buried, the Arch of Peace (sister to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris), the Cathedral which is the centre of Milan and a pedestrian area where there are also many elegant shops and pass through the famous arcade “La Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II” as far as Piazza Scala where there is a statue of Leonarda da Vinci with four of his pupils. Free time to visit La Scala museum and see inside the theatre, more sightseeing and shopping, before joining the coach and returning to Lake Maggiore.

Depart stresa 08.30 return 6.00 pm

Pick up point for the excursions is outside or near your hotel.

Remember! Passports are required for excursions to Switzerland.

All excursions are accompanied by an English speaking guide.

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