How much does it cost?

From £2,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,781 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

Great Rail Journeys runs this as an escorted small group tour. A UK Tour Manager travels with you from start to finish. Group size is up to 30 people. You are guided on tours of Brescia and Bergamo; some days are free to explore independently.

Where is the tour based?

You stay seven nights in Sulzano on the shore of Lake Iseo at either Hotel RivaLago or Hotel Araba Fenice. Both are four-star hotels. You also overnight in Turin (Day 1) and Basel (Day 9).

What meals are included?

Breakfast each day, six three-course dinners at hotels or a winery, one lunch at Castello Oldofredi on Monte Isola, and light meals on Eurostar. Most other lunches and dinners are independent, though the itinerary suggests local restaurants.

When does the tour run?

Great Rail Journeys operates 9 departures between April 2026 and October 2027, spanning April, May, June, August, September, and October.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Treasures of Lake Iseo

Ten-day rail and lake escape through Italy and Swiss Alps from London

Great Rail Journeys' ten-day tour to Lake Iseo combines First Class rail travel from London, a seven-night stay in the four-star Hotel RivaLago or Hotel Araba Fenice in Sulzano on the lake's shore, and exploration of some of northern Italy's finest Roman, medieval, and culinary heritage. Your journey begins with Eurostar Plus from London St Pancras to Paris, then continues by First Class rail into the Alps and down to Turin. From there, you transfer to the lake for your main stay. Days bring a guided walking tour through Brescia's Roman temples and Renaissance squares, a funicular ride to the fortified Upper Town of Bergamo, a boat cruise around Monte Isola with lunch at the historic castle overlooking the water, and an evening at a Franciacorta winery where you taste Italy's acclaimed sparkling wines and dine on local specialities. Three free days let you explore nearby Verona, Milan, and the fishing villages of Clusane and Lovere by train and ferry. From Basel, you return to London via First Class rail and Eurostar Plus.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £200 since 4 Jul, to £2,799.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Check exact single availability with Great Rail Journeys.
Hotels on Day 2 onwards are listed as 'Hotel RivaLago or Hotel Araba Fenice, Pilzone', your final accommodation depends on your selected tier and booking date; confirm the specific hotel before paying.
Days 3 and 5 are entirely at leisure with no included excursions; meals beyond breakfast are independent, though restaurants are within reach by train and boat.
The Treno dei Sapori (Train of Flavours) is listed in the trains section but not explicitly mentioned in the day-by-day itinerary; confirm when and how this vintage locomotive excursion is scheduled with the operator.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Turin
London to Turin: Straight to Italy by rail
Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar in Plus class with a light meal to Paris, changing to First Class rail direct to Turin. Check in to the hotel and enjoy a three-course dinner.
Day 2railovernight: Sulzano
First Class rail to beautiful Lake Iseo
Free time in Turin, then First Class rail to Brescia and by coach to Sulzano on the shores of Lake Iseo, checking in to the lakeside hotel for dinner.
Day 3overnight: Sulzano
A day at leisure to explore Sulzano
Explore Sulzano's Old Town, the medieval village of Iseo with its Friday market, or take a ferry to Lovere. Dine independently this evening.
Day 4overnight: Sulzano
Guided tour of ancient Brescia
A full-day exploration of Brescia with an expert guide, taking in Roman remains, a UNESCO World Heritage amphitheatre, medieval districts and a Renaissance-era square.
Day 5overnight: Sulzano
Monte Isola and lunch at Castello Oldofredi
A cruise on Lake Iseo past the islands of Loreto and San Paolo to Monte Isola, a guided tour of the fishermen's village of Peschiera Maraglio, and a tasting lunch at Castello Oldofredi.
Day 6railovernight: Sulzano
Discovering Lake Iseo and surrounding areas at leisure
A free day to explore further afield, such as a boat to Clusane, or a train to Verona or Milan (under 90 minutes from Sulzano).
Day 7overnight: Sulzano
A day in the beautiful walled city of Bergamo
Drive to Bergamo and take a funicular to the historic Upper Town for a walking tour, including Piazza Duomo, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and the neoclassical cathedral, with a free afternoon.
Day 8overnight: Sulzano
A sparkling evening at a Franciacorta winery
A free morning and afternoon in Sulzano, then travel by coach to a Franciacorta winery for a guided tour, wine tasting and three-course dinner.
Day 9railovernight: Basel
Crossing the Alps to the Swiss city of Basel
Travel by coach to Milan, then First Class rail through Como, Lugano and the Gotthard Base Tunnel to Basel, checking in to a central hotel for the final evening meal together.
Day 10rail
Homeward bound
Board a direct train to Paris in First Class, then transfer to the Eurostar in Plus class with a light meal, arriving back at London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Depart London St Pancras on Eurostar Plus, served a light meal at your seats, then board First Class rail direct to Turin across the Alps.
Day 6Lake cruise with an English-speaking guide, sailing to Monte Isola, then enjoy a tasting lunch at Castello Oldofredi with exceptional views across the water.
Day 7Ride a funicular to Bergamo's historic Upper Town and walk the Venetian walls encircling the citadel, seeing the Piazza Duomo and Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
Day 8Evening at a Franciacorta winery with a guided tour of the sparkling wine production, tasting several varieties, followed by a three-course dinner of local specialities.
Day 9Travel by First Class rail through Switzerland via Como, Lugano, and the Gotthard Base Tunnel (world's longest railway tunnel at 35.5 miles) to arrive in Basel.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
9 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Plus, First Class rail travel; all rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Eurostar Light Meal; breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
Small Group: average group size of 22, enhanced excursions and exclusive experiences
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,781 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: Great Rail Journeys runs this as an escorted small group tour. A UK Tour Manager travels with you from start to finish. Group size is up to 30 people. You are guided on tours of Brescia and Bergamo; some days are free to explore independently.
Where is the tour based?: You stay seven nights in Sulzano on the shore of Lake Iseo at either Hotel RivaLago or Hotel Araba Fenice. Both are four-star hotels. You also overnight in Turin (Day 1) and Basel (Day 9).
What meals are included?: Breakfast each day, six three-course dinners at hotels or a winery, one lunch at Castello Oldofredi on Monte Isola, and light meals on Eurostar. Most other lunches and dinners are independent, though the itinerary suggests local restaurants.
When does the tour run?: Great Rail Journeys operates 9 departures between April 2026 and October 2027, spanning April, May, June, August, September, and October.