Maggiore, Orta & Lugano ITALY
Astoria Hotel
Isola Bella Gardens, Borromeo Islands, Hotel Giardinetto courtesy of Megan Thackery 6 DAYS from only £224
Astoria Hotel Hotel Giardinetto Stresa, Lake Maggiore Pettenasco, Lake Orta Suggested Itinerary Day 1 Arrive on Lake Maggiore/Lake Orta and check into your DOUBLE FOR STUNNING CENTRAL FAMILY RUN SINGLE LAKESIDE hotel before your evening meal. LOCATION HOTEL OCCUPANCY LOCATION Day 2 Borromeo Islands A leisurely day visiting the stunning Borromean Islands, located just offshore from the centre of Stresa. Take the This welcoming 4 star hotel is efficiently run and managed Situated directly on the lake, the 3 star Giardinetto is a boat out to Isola Bella, which houses a beautiful stately by the Mariani family. Its excellent location, directly in front delightful hotel where you can be assured of a warm home, and elegant Italianate gardens. Continue by boat to of the lakeside promenade, is just a few minutes stroll from welcome by Caterina and Ezio Primatesta, the charming Isola Pescatore, the only island which is currently inhabited. the lovely centre of Stresa. Comfortably furnished with owners. There is a comfortable lounge and bar with spacious public areas, the main restaurant is attractive and spacious terraces spilling onto the lake and the added Day 3 Lake Orta overlooks the lake and its islands. Facilities include a pleasant benefit of a lovely swimming pool. The smart restaurant, Explore Lake Orta today, either travelling out from your bar with sitting area, an outdoor swimming pool and gardens. boasting excellent lake views, serves tasty local cuisine. hotel, or making your journey from Lake Maggiore. The 91 bedrooms all have a balcony and include hairdryer, All 60 bedrooms are attractively furnished and have air Close to Lake Maggiore and one of Northern Italy’s best minibar and TV. Coach parking is available at the Hotel Le conditioning, hairdryer and TV. The public ferry stops kept secrets its capital, Orta San Giulio, has a delightful Palme next door or at the Regina Palace at no charge. directly at the hotel and there is secure coach parking medieval centre. Enjoy browsing around the old cobbled on site (limited space available – 2 coaches). streets or perhaps take a boat over to the island to visit Lift Bar Restaurant the characterful monastery. 12 15 13 Ground 12 Lift 17 Floor Rooms 15 Bar Day 4 Lake Maggiore Express Free Offsite 16 Free Onsite Explore Lake Maggiore today, either travelling out from 13 Restaurant 16 (limited) your hotel, or making your journey from Lake Orta. Departing Stresa, take the train up to Domodossola at 6 Days Half Board which point you change onto the scenic high level 6 Days Half Board railway – the Centovalli – taking you through the 01 APRIL 2013 – 31 OCTOBER 2013 mountains and down to Locarno, a bustling town on Twin from £349.00 to £382.00 01 APRIL 2013 – 31 OCTOBER 2013 the Swiss shores of Lake Maggiore. After revelling in the Twin from £224.00 to £269.00 fabulous views during your ride you will have time to Double for Sole Use Suppl from £99.00 relax. To follow is a relaxing boat ride from this Swiss Excludes peak Eurotunnel and P&O supplement dates – Single Suppl from £72.00 to £85.00 corner of Lake Maggiore back down to Stresa. see page 122 for more details Excludes peak Eurotunnel and P&O supplement dates – see page 122 for more details Day 5 Lake Como After breakfast, travel east to Lake Como, the prettiest Inclusions lake in northern Italy. Its breathtaking mountains provide • Return short sea P&O or Eurotunnel crossings Inclusions a stunning backdrop to the magnificent gardens with • 5 nights half board • Return short sea P&O or Eurotunnel crossings their vast array of colour. You will enjoy a scenic drive • Porterage • 5 nights half board up the west coast, passing quaint villages. • Welcome glass of spumante • Porterage Day 6 • 3 course dinner with choice of starter & main • Welcome glass of prosecco or fruit juice After breakfast depart on your journey back to the UK. (excluding arrival night) • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Tea/coffee after dinner Distances – Port to Resort Why not try our Touring Itinerary Calais - Stresa/Pettenasco 995/1004km Dunkirk - Stresa/Pettenasco 1014/1023km option, featuring 3 nights stay in the We are pleased to be able to also Hook of Holland - Stresa/Pettenasco 1064/1073km Bergamo Hotel, San Bartolomeo and 3 offer the 4 star Regina Palace, Stresa, Rotterdam - Stresa/Pettenasco 1033/1042km nights in the Milan & Speranza, and the 4 star Milan & Speranza. Zeebrugge - Stresa/Pettenasco 968/978km Contact our Sales Team for more Stresa? See page 80 & 81 for more Amsterdam - Stresa/Pettenasco 1048/1057km information. information or contact our Sales Team. Distances are one way and approximate