Experience the ultimate Italian Lakes summer getaway, combining a night of opera at Verona’s Roman amphitheatre with hotel stays in Milan, Lake Maggiore and Lake Garda.
Your 12 nights in the Italian Lakes begins in the spiritual home of fashion Milan, where you’ll enjoy a three-night stay. Embark on an alpine rail adventure on board the Bernina Red Train, flying through the mountain scenery to St. Moritz in Switzerland. Transferring to Lake Maggiore, you’ll enjoy a four-night stay including a fully escorted tour of the enchanting Borromean Islands.
Next, you’ll head to Lake Como for a full-day tour of its grand palazzos and beautiful gardens. It’s then time to check into your Lake Garda hotel for a four-night stay, including an opera performance under the stars at Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheatre dating back to the 1st century.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
4 nights four-star stay in Milan at the Starhotels Ritz Milan
4 night four-star stay in Lake Maggiore at the Hotel Regina Palace
4 night four-star stay in Lake Garda at the Hotel Savoy Palace
All hotel stays include breakfast
Scenic rail journey through the Swiss Alps on board the Bernina Red Train
Borromean Islands Tour
Full day trip to Lake Como
Tickets to A Night of Opera at Arena di Verona
Overnight flight
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Your holiday begins as you fly from Australia to your destination.
The spiritual home of Italian fashion, Milan attracts the world’s best-known designers. It also serves up a feast of cultural riches, like the Duomo and 19th-century glass-dome Galleria shopping arcade.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Starhotels Ritz Milan
Today you’ll ride the Bernina Red Train through the Swiss Alps between St. Moritz in Switzerland and Tirano in Italy. This masterpiece of engineering cuts through dramatic landscapes, majestic glaciers, and charming alpine villages.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Starhotels Ritz Milan
Transfer directly to Lake Maggiore for a four-night hotel stay. Nestled in the foothills of the Italian and Swiss Alps, Lake Maggiore’s lush green hillsides and picturesque towns create a serene atmosphere.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Regina Palace
During your hotel stay, you’ll join a fully escorted tour of the Borromean Islands with their magnificent palaces and enchanting gardens and charming lakeside villas.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Regina Palace
With its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage, Lake Maggiore is a true paradise for nature lovers and history enthusiasts. The lake offers a wealth of outdoor activities, from hiking and cycling to fishing.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Regina Palace
This morning you’ll depart for Lake Como. Embark on a walking tour of the town to discover the ancient buildings, courtyard, towers and medieval walls before transferring to Lake Garda for a four-night hotel stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Savoy Palace
Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, captivates with its natural beauty, history and culture. Surrounded by majestic mountains, the lake’s shimmering blue waters create a breathtaking backdrop.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Savoy Palace
Sit among 22,000 fellow spectators and be captivated by soaring vocals and dramatic performances at Arena di Verona, where you’ll enjoy an enchanting night of opera in a 1st-century amphitheatre.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Savoy Palace
Enjoy an additional day at leisure at your Lake Garda hotel. Relax on the lake’s shores or explore charming lakeside towns, such as Sirmione and Malcesine, with their medieval castles and narrow streets.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Savoy Palace
Your holiday concludes in Milan, where you’ll check into a hotel for one final evening. You may wish to relax ahead of your flight or head out to sample Milan’s tantalizing restaurants.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Starhotels Ritz Milan
Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Tour Highlights
Prices
Twin Share Prices from $9,499pp
Solo Passenger Prices from $12,999pp
Your Hotel Stays
Milan
Starhotels Ritz Milan (Or Similar)
This chic, central Milan hotel lies near the shopping districts of Porta Venezia and Corso Buenos Aires. Home to a delightful restaurant, fitness centre, sauna, Turkish bath, plus the delicious Bruschetteria Grill & BBQ by Eataly and contemporary, design-led rooms, Starhotels Ritz is the perfect base from which to explore the vibrant city of Milan.
Lake Maggiore
Hotel Regina Palace (Or Similar)
Dating back to 1908, this four-star hotel in tranquil parkland overlooks Lake Maggiore and the Borromeo Islands. Its opulent interiors feature magnificent guest rooms and suites with lavish period-style decor, including Damask prints, high ceilings, chandeliers, and rich gold, blue, and Venetian red hues. Steps from the lakeside promenade and 300 meters from Stresa’s center, it’s an ideal base for exploring Lake Maggiore’s charms, like the Borromean Islands. The hotel offers two heated pools (indoor and outdoor), tennis, massages, a sun terrace with views, and live music and dancing at the 1900 bar.
Lake Garda
Hotel Savoy Palace (Or Similar)
Hotel Savoy Palace graces the shores of Lake Garda, Italy, with timeless elegance. Overlooking the azure waters, it offers lavish accommodations, impeccable service, and panoramic views. The hotel’s gardens, pools, and spa create an oasis of relaxation, while gourmet dining showcases Italian flavours. Situated near charming towns like Garda and Riva del Garda, guests can explore historic streets, local markets, and lakeside promenades. The surrounding hills and vineyards provide opportunities for scenic hikes and wine tastings. Hotel Savoy Palace stands as a gateway to Lake Garda’s natural beauty and cultural richness, offering an unforgettable Italian escape.
