Rail Tours (rail-tours.co.uk) · Train Tour

The Best of the Italian Lakes

The Best of the Italian Lakes, a rail journey with Rail Tours (rail-tours.co.uk)

An escorted rail journey discovering the best of Italy's lakes in springtime.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Turin

    Travel to Turin

    Travel by rail to Paris and on to the Italian city of Turin for an overnight stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Pettenasco (Lake Orta)

    Turin and Lake Orta

    Enjoy a walking tour of the grand city of Turin, then transfer to your hotel in Pettenasco, on tranquil Lake Orta.

  3. Day 3overnight: Pettenasco (Lake Orta)

    Lake Orta cruise

    Cruise across scenic Lake Orta to the tiny island of Isola San Giulio, then sail to the lakeside town of Orta San Giulio.

  4. Day 4overnight: Pettenasco (Lake Orta)

    Lugano

    Visit the pretty Swiss town of Lugano on Lake Lugano, with time to explore chic boutiques and indulge in local cuisine.

  5. Day 5overnight: Pettenasco (Lake Orta)

    Lake Como

    Travel to picturesque Lake Como, explore the Old Town of lakeside Menaggio, then cross the lake by ferry to beautiful Bellagio.

  6. Day 6overnight: Pettenasco (Lake Orta)

    Free day in Pettenasco

    Spend a free day in Pettenasco, admire the views of Lake Orta and visit the town's market of fresh produce and local crafts.

  7. Day 7overnight: Pettenasco (Lake Orta)

    Stresa and Lake Maggiore

    Head to elegant Stresa on Lake Maggiore, explore its medieval buildings and museums or stroll along the promenade.

  8. Day 8rail

    Return home

    Return to London via Paris, by rail.

Similar journeys, different answers