Holiday Itinerary - The Magic of the Italian Lakes

Day 1: Arrive in Milan, Italy.

Check into your hotel in Milan. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

Day 2: Milan - Sirmione - Lake Garda.

Start the day with an orientation tour of Milan, stopping to admire the famous gothic-style Duomo. Travel east through the Po Valley, then catch your first glimpses of Lake Garda as you stop in Sirmione, the picturesque spa town on the south shore of Lake Garda. Stroll among the many shops and ice cream parlours that line the narrow cobblestone streets. Continue to your hotel on Lake Garda. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Lake Garda.

Enjoy a whole day at leisure in this beautiful area, situated at the foot of the Alps and surrounded by mountains to the north and the gentle slopes of moraine hills to the south. Spend some time exploring on your own or check out the optional excursions available. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4: Lake Garda - Verona - Lake Como.

This morning, visit the romantic, medieval city of Verona. See Juliet’s balcony and enjoy some time at leisure. Continue to fascinating Lake Como, where  you’ll spend two nights. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5: Lake Como. Excursion to Bellagio and Varenna.

Inspiring everyone from Roman senators and great composers to Hollywood actors, Como is the romantic image of the lakes. Its cobalt-blue waters are lined with magnificent mountains, lush gardens, and grand villas. Join the included boat trip to Bellagio, set in one of the most scenic position in all of Italy, and Varenna, an old fishing village. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6: Lake Como- Lugano, Switzerland - Lake Maggiore, Italy.

Depart Lake Como and cross the border into Switzerland. Head towards beautiful Lake Lugano and the stylish city that bears its name. Time to stroll along the lakeside promenade, window shop on refined Via Nassa, or sip an espresso on the Piazza Riforma. Leave Switzerland and cross back into Italy, driving to Lake Maggiore. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7: Lake Maggiore.

Set between Piedmont, Lombardy, and Switzerland, Lake Maggiore is a paradise of crystal waters, backed by towering mountains and surrounded by lush countryside. The day is yours to relax or to enjoy some of the many activities available around the lake. Maybe join an optional boat trip to the Borromean Islands of Pescatori and Isola Bella, with time to visit the extravagant Borromeo Palace, built like a ship anchored just off the shoreline. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Lake Maggiore - Milan - UK.

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.

Departure dates 2024/2025 The Magic of the Italian Lakes : 7% discount on all dates

Prices shown exclude flights and transfers

Cosmos brochure price in black from £1049

Travel 55 discount price in red from £976

Telephone Cosmos on 0330 0588 237 and quote code TRAVEL55

Tour 6320 starts in Milan and ends in Lake Maggiore - Prices shown exclude flights and transfers

Dates 2024

Prices from

Dates 2024

Prices from

April 28

£1129
£1050

September 8

£1179
£1097

May 5, 12, 26

£1149
£1069

September 15

£1149
£1069

June 9, 16

£1149
£1069

September 22

£1179
£1097

August 11, 25

£1129
£1050

September 29

£1129
£1050

September 1

£1149
£1069

October 6

£1049
£976

Dates 2025 Prices from Dates 2025

Prices from

April 27

£1196
£1113

August 10, 25

£1196
£1113

May 4, 11, 18, 25

£1214
£1130

August 31

£1214
£1130

June 1, 8, 15

£1214
£1139

September 14, 21

£1214
£1130

June 29

£1196
£1113

September 28

£1196
£1113

July 13, 27

£1196
£1113

October 5

£1124
£1046

Prices above do not include international air travel. To add flights and overseas transfers to your holiday, please call Cosmos. Prices are per person, based on double room occupancy. Extra nights before and after your tour may be available, call Cosmos. Please see Cosmos Terms & Conditions  for further details. Please check tour details with the operator at time of booking as Cennet Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors showing on it’s website

Lake como

Milan

Lake Garda

Cosmos Tours
The Magic of the Italian Lakes

8 Days fully escorted touring holiday - 7% discount

2024/2025 prices from only £976

Discover the beauty of the Italian Lakes on this magnificent vacation. With the Alps for a backdrop, you’ll enjoy nature at its finest—with overnights in Lake Garda, Lake Como, and Lake Maggiore. Plus, on this affordable Italian Lakes tour, you’ll spend one night in Milan, known as one of the world’s fashion capitals. Additionally, walk around medieval Verona, famous for the Roman Arena, home of the summer Opera Festival. Situated at the foot of the Alps, Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake. With a temperate climate, you can relax and restore harmony to your life, participate in optional excursions, and enjoy the local specialties, such as wine and extra virgin olive oil. With its cobalt-blue waters surrounded by majestic mountains, Lake Como is one of Europe’s deepest lakes, lined with elegant 17th-century villas and lush gardens; it’s the perfect destination. You will enjoy a scenic boat trip to Bellagio and Varenna, both picturesque towns on Lake Como’s shores, where nature and culture come together. Amire the centuries-old buildings, explore the cobbled alleyways, cafes, and shops. Lake Maggiore is a paradise of crystal waters, backed by towering mountains and surrounded by lush countryside. With its prestigious Italian gardens, intriguing palaces, and scenic landscapes, you can choose to relax or enjoy some of the many activities available. On the way to Lake Maggiore, visit Lugano, set on gorgeous Lake Lugano, shared between Italy and Switzerland. Here—with a Mediterranean ambiance—you can stroll along the lakeside promenade or simply unwind as you enjoy a delicious gelato. Over centuries, Italy’s great lakes have been among Europe’s most popular vacation destinations, providing enchanting landscapes and a relaxing ambiance. Now is your time to enjoy them on this affordable Italian Lakes tour. It’s a lovely vacation, perfect for savvy, value-minded travel lovers.

To receive your 7% discount off the tour only price, book this The Magic of the Italian Lakes holiday direct with Cosmos on 0330 0588 237 and quote the code TRAVEL55

Travel 55 in association with Cosmos. To book call direct on 0330 0588 237 and quote the code TRAVEL55 you will then receive a 7% discount from the Cosmos price. 

At a glance - Tour Highlights

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

  • City of Verona

Meals

Breakfast 7 - Dinner 2

Accommodation as shown or similar

Milan: Holiday Inn Garibaldi Station - The hotel is located 2 minutes from Corso Como and from the fashion district. It is only 5 minutes on foot from the Porta Garibaldi train and underground station (300 m away) where the passerby railway begins.

Verona: San Pietro - The 59 modern rooms of Hotel San Pietro are equipped with tea/coffee maker, LCD satellite TV and minibar. The hotel has a stylish bar and lounge with internet point. All rooms have been planned to offer the best comfort of a modern four-star hotel, the marble-tiled bathrooms are provided with a comfortable shower or bath, hair dryer, towel heater and courtesy kit.

Lake Como: B&B Como City Cenre - "The B&B Como City Center is located in the heart of the city, in a strategic position that allows guests to reach both Lake Como and all major attractions such as the Cathedral and the Basilica of Saint Abbondio, in just a few minutes on foot. Each elegantly refurbished guest room is climatised, has an in-room safe, a 40-inch Smart TV with international channels, and is designed to meet all needs of travelers. Free Wi-Fi- internet access is available throughout the property. A shop is available in the lobby, selling drinks, snacks, ready meals, and a selection of ready-made cocktails. "

Lake Maggiore: Simplon - Nestling in a magnificent ancient park of twenty thousand square meters, with its characteristic pink façade recalling the color of the famous local marble, the Simplon is the ideal solution for guests looking for a relaxing stay.

Flights and air fare

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With Cosmos, think of your entire holiday as one-stop shopping. Rather than spending hours researching flights to coordinate with your vacation start and end dates, let us handle the work. And when we book your flights, if there are any changes to your vacation schedule, we make the air changes for you. As a completely independent company, we have no ties to any one airline. We negotiate the lowest possible airfares with the world’s finest carriers on your behalf.

Cosmos offers 2 air options—Flex Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex Air allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your vacation schedule. Instant Purchase Air may offer additional airline options but has more restrictions. Some holidays may only offer one Air-type option.

Low Air-Inclusive Prices & Free Airport Transfers

Regardless which air option you choose when you book your  air-inclusive Cosmos holiday, the transfer to and from the airport to your start and end hotel is included (on published departure and return dates). This can be a substantial savings and give you peace of mind. Airport transfers for US and Canada tours will not be included and are not available for purchase.

Land-only holiday clients who make their own air arrangements on regularly scheduled direct or nonstop flights (not chartered flights) into terminals may purchase our airport transfer service.

Traveler Notes

Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring.

Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, as well as a boat ride to Bellagio and Varenna. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!


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