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 2025/2026 The Magic of the Italian Lakes : 7% discount on all dates

Prices shown exclude flights and transfers

Cosmos brochure price in black from £1129

Travel 55 discount price in red from £1050

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 2025

Prices from

Dates 2025

Prices from

April 27

£1249
£1162

August 31

£1279
£1190

May 4, 18, 25

£1279
£1190

September 7

£1319
£1227

June 1, 8, 15

£1279
£1190

September 14

£1279
£1190

June 29

£1249
£1162

September 21

£1129
£1050

July 13, 27

£1249
£1162

September 28

£1319
£1227

August 10, 24

£1249
£1162

October 5

£1169
£1088

Dates 2026 Prices from Dates 2026

Prices from

April 26

£1196
£1113

August 9

£1196
£1113

May 3, 10, 17, 24

£1299
£1209

August 23

£1214
£1130

May 31

£1329
£1236

August 30

£1299
£1209

June 7, 14, 28

£1329
£1236

September 6, 13, 20

£1329
£1236

July 12

£1229
£1143

September 27

£1299
£1209

July 26

£1149
£1069

October 4

£1229
£1143

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

2025/2026 prices from only £1050

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 tour:
  • City of Verona

Meals

  • Breakfast 7
  • Dinner 1

All this included

The world is within reach 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 scenic boat ride to Bellagio and Varenna. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

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: Leon D'Oro - The 4-Star Hotel Leon d¿Oro is 800 metres from Verona Porta Nuova Train Station and just a 15-minute walk from the historic centre. This impressive building offers large open and bright spaces with high-quality furniture, where the light illuminates the pale marble columns and shines in Murano glass chandeliers. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas and the elegant rooms feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a minibar and air conditioning. A marble bathroom with a hairdryer and a TV with Sky channels are also available. The Leon d'Oro restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and offers typical local cuisine and a rich wine list. Your daily breakfast includes savouries and pastries, tea and coffee, and a lounge bar is also available.

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

Our prices do not include flights, you can make your own arrangements or purchase your flights with Cosmos from most UK airports. When you choose to book your flights with Cosmos, your holiday is ATOL-protected, so you can book with confidence.

Low-Priced, Hassle-Free & Free Airport Transfers. Competitive Prices. No Surprises.

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 Cosmos handle the work. And when they book your flights, if there are any changes to your vacation schedule, they make the air changes for you. As a completely independent company, Cosmos have no ties to any one airline. They negotiate the lowest possible airfares with the world’s finest carriers on your behalf.

Cosmos offers two air options—Flex Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex Air allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your tour 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 of 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 saving 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 non-stop flights (not chartered flights) into terminals may purchase our airport transfer service.


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