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Italian Lakes Discovery

Italian Lakes Discovery, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Discover rail holidays to the Italian Lakes, combining scenic train journeys with relaxing stays beside Lake Garda, Como and Maggiore.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Geneva

    Geneva

    Embark on your Italian lakes by rail journey from London's St Pancras station, with a Eurostar voyage to Paris, then a high-speed train to Geneva through picturesque lakes and mountains.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Stresa

    Stresa

    Following breakfast, board your train from Geneva to Stresa through snowy passes and mountain villages, checking in for a two-night stay on the shores of Lake Maggiore.

  3. Day 3overnight: Stresa

    Stresa

    Stresa is an ideal base to explore Lake Maggiore, with a ferry to Isola Bella, a cable car to Monte Mottarone for Alpine views, or a stroll to Villa Pallavicino.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Como

    Como

    Today you’ll embark on a regional train journey from Stresa to Como (via Milan) for a relaxing three-night stay, exploring the Centro Storico's picturesque streets and squares.

  5. Day 5overnight: Como

    Como

    Immerse yourself in the culture of Lake Como on a guided food tour, enjoying at least four tastings including meats, cheeses, wood-fired pizza, polenta uncia and nuvola cake.

  6. Day 6overnight: Como

    Como

    Enjoy your final day exploring Como and its surroundings, perhaps a lakeside beach, the funicular up to Brunate, or a cruise across Lake Como.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Desenzano

    Desenzano

    Take a train journey from Como to Desenzano (via Milan), checking in for a three-night stay in this resort town on the southern tip of Lake Garda, famed for its Roman Villa mosaics.

  8. Day 8overnight: Desenzano

    Desenzano

    Explore Desenzano at your own pace today, with its three expansive beaches and hilltop castle, or a ferry adventure to nearby Sirmione.

  9. Day 9overnight: Desenzano

    Desenzano

    Spend another day touring the Lake Garda area, discovering Sirmione’s thermal pools, Roman ruins, the Valpolicella/Soave/Bardolino vineyards, or a trip to Verona for the opera.

  10. Day 10rail

    Return home

    After breakfast, hop on the train to Milan and proceed to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Included

  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Geneva with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Stresa with breakfast included
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Lake Como & Lake Garda with breakfast included
  • Flights to and from the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras)
  • Secure reservations for the Eurostar, SNCF, TGV & TrenItalia for this exciting Italian lakes tour
  • Lake Como Food Tour

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