Grand Old Villas of Lake Como Destination Itinerary Day 1 Arrival in Cadenabbia or Tremezzo Arrive on Lake Como in the late afternoon and check into your hotel in either Cadenabbia or Tremezzo. Perhaps take a lakeside stroll and sip an aperitif in this incredibly scenic setting before enjoying your evening meal. Day 2 Villa Carlotta & Menaggio 4km Villa Carlotta courtesy of Ente Villa Carlotta This morning, you’ll visit the splendid neo-classical Villa and gorgeous gardens of the nearby Villa Carlotta. Situated between the villages of Tremezzo and SWITZERLAND Cadenabbia, this magnificent property covers an area Lake of over 70,000 square metres. There are numerous art Lake Lugano Como Maggiore Tremezzo masterpieces inside the villa as well as a splendid garden Cadenabbia with many beautiful flowers and trees which you can Borromeo Islands Bellagio admire at leisure. There will be free time in the lakeside resort of Menaggio which offers a variety of bars, shops Stresa Como and restaurants and boasts a delightful lakeside location, from where there are regular ferries over to the pretty resort and headland of Bellagio. ITALY Day 3 Lake Maggiore 120km Grand Hotel Today you’ll visit majestic Lake Maggiore by coach, Milan Cadenabbia Hotel Bazzoni & Du Lac Italy’s second largest lake (after Lake Garda) and spend PACKAGED ITINERARIES PACKAGED time in the elegant resort of Stresa. Lined with beautiful flowers and trees, the lakeside promenade compliments 6 DAYS from only £249 this aristocratic setting and overlooks the unique Borromean Islands. We have included a boat trip and guide so you can visit the Borromeo Islands. Enjoy a stop at Isola Bella where entrance to the Palace and Grand Hotel Cadenabbia Hotel Bazzoni & Du Lac Gardens is included. Also see the nearby relaxed Isola Cadenabbia, Lake Como Tremezzo, Lake Como Pescatore, Fishermans Island. A leisurely afternoon stroll and cappuccino in the quaint resort of Stresa completes SPACIOUS DOUBLE FOR a perfect day. AND ROOFTOP CENTRAL SINGLE ELEGANT BAR LOCATION OCCUPANCY Day 4 Cadenabbia or Tremezzo PUBLIC AREAS Enjoy a day at leisure today in your resort, why not take a boat over to Bellagio, the ‘jewel’ of Lake Como, with its unique location perched on a verdant headland with The 4 star Grand Hotel Cadenabbia is one of the finest hotels The 3 star Hotel Bazzoni & Du Lac enjoys a central lakefront views abounding from all angles. Spend time exploring on Lake Como. Located on the lakeside in Cadenabbia, this location in the heart of the quaint village of Tremezzo on the lovely historic centre of Bellagio itself, with cafés, large and historic property has the air of a bygone era and the west coast of Lake Como. A historic hotel, the Bazzoni bars and shops strewn along a myriad of quaint enjoys commanding views over the lake and Bellagio. has comfortable public areas and lounges, a bar and a first alleyways and inviting piazzas. Admire the superb lake The hotel boasts spacious public areas, the highlight being floor panoramic restaurant. There is also an outdoor terrace views during your return boat journey on what must the rooftop bar, terrace and restaurant which together offering spectacular lake views for al fresco dining in the be Italy’s most scenic and dramatic lake. offer spectacular views across the lake. The 192 bedrooms summer months and lovely gardens to the rear with an are all of a good size, elegantly furnished and feature air outdoor swimming pool. The 140 bedrooms are Day 5 Lugano, Switzerland 30km conditioning, hairdryer, safe and TV. Lake view and terrace comfortably furnished (most have lake view and balcony) A relaxing day out by coach takes you inland from bedrooms are available at a supplement. The coach can park all with hairdryer and TV. The coach can drop passengers Menaggio, only a short drive from Tremezzo or approx. 50m away in a designated parking area near to the off at the hotel and park 1.5km away in Cadenabbia in the € Cadenabbia, to the Swiss border and the stylish city of hotel at a charge of approx. 30 a day, payable at the hotel. designated parking areas near the Grand Hotel Cadenabbia. € Lugano, nestled around its large lake. Lugano is a lively A charge of approx. 30 a day applies. city with plenty of shopping opportunities and there is 12 Lift 15 Bar 13 Restaurant also a wide variety of restaurants and places to eat, some 12 Lift 15 Bar 13 Restaurant of which have lovely lakeside settings. Enjoy some free 16 Offsite time here before making the relatively short journey 16 Offsite back to Como for your last evening meal. Please remember to take your passport. 6 Days Half Board 6 Days Half Board Day 6 Depart After breakfast say farewell to the beautiful lake as you 02 APRIL 2013 – 19 OCTOBER 2013 02 APRIL 2013 – 03 NOVEMBER 2013 board your coach for the journey back to the UK. Twin from £319.00 to £424.00 Twin from £249.00 to £309.00 Distances are one way and approximate from Cadenabbia Single Suppl from £53.00 to £110.00 Double for Sole Use Supplement Excludes peak Eurotunnel and P&O supplement dates – from £40.00 to £67.00 see page 122 for more details Distances Excludes peak Eurotunnel and P&O supplement dates – see page 122 for more details Calais - Cadenabbia/Tremezzo 978/999km Inclusions Dunkirk - Cadenabbia/Tremezz 1022/1024km • Return short sea P&O or Eurotunnel crossings Inclusions Hook of Holland - Cadenabbia/Tremezzo 1053/1055km • 5 nights half board • Return short sea P&O or Eurotunnel crossings Rotterdam - Cadenabbia/Tremezzo 1021/1023km • Porterage • 5 nights half board Zeebrugge - Cadenabbia/Tremezzo 977/979km • Welcome drink • Porterage • Choice of menu (except arrival night) Amsterdam - Cadenabbia/Tremezzo 1032/1034km • Welcome drink • Entrance to the Villa Carlotta • 4 course dinner with buffet starter & main • Boat trip around the Borromeo islands, including Distances are one way and approximate (except arrival night) guide & entrance to the Palace & Gardens on • Entrance to the Villa Carlotta Isola Bella • Boat trip around the Borromeo islands, including guide & entrance to the Palace & Gardens on Isola Bella 78 Contact us 01732 879191.