All of our arrangements have been specially designed to incorporate a reason to travel and, for ease of choice, these have been categorised under the titles shown below.
7 nights from
£1925
A week on Lake Garda is an unashamedly leisurely break, in a splendidly scenic setting. Linking three provinces, with borders in Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino, Italy’s largest lake enjoys a surprisingly mild climate, allowing Mediterranean flora to flourish on its surrounds. With towering mountains hemming its long and narrow northern stretch, and low hills to the bulbous south, the lake has a sprinkling of small islands rising from the water, and intriguing towns dotted along the shoreline. Your base for the seven-night stay is Salò, the largest town on the western shore, set at the point where the lake broadens out. With its architecture telling the tale of its past, an Old Town labyrinth of little alleys leading to lovely squares, the lake’s longest promenade for strolls by the water, and paths through the pinewoods on San Bartolomeo hill, the city is the star of Lombardy’s Brescia province. From here, excursions by road or by boat take you to the blissful islet of Isola del Garda; Limone’s ‘lemon garden’, the pebbled lanes of Malcesine, and busy town of Bardolino; to vibrant Verona and the vineyards of Valpolicella; and to the historic cultural hub of Mantua.
The excursion to Verona includes some extended walking over uneven terrain.
3 October departure the itinerary on Day 2 and 3 is operating in the reverse order.
An accommodation tax is payable locally, currently €2.00 per person per night.
Flights, 7 nights hotel accommodation, 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners and local expert guides.
Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government and local tourist taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
An accommodation tax is payable locally, currently €2.00 per person per night.
Grand Hotel on Lake Como
Follow in the footsteps of Flaubert and Tennyson, Julius Caesar and Queen Victoria, to enjoy the timeless elegance of Lake Como, where flower-filled gardens and pastel-painted villages punctuate the shore, set against the stunning backdrop of the Southern Alps
Villas & Gardens of the Italian Lakes
In the scenic surrounds of Lakes Como, Lugano and Maggiore, beautiful villas and their bountiful gardens have inspired poets and painters, brilliant botanists, and dedicated designers. This is a week to enjoy the vibrant results of the visionary landscapers’ labours
