The Best of the Italian Lakes 2025/2026

8 Days Train Tour from £1010 per person

Our ultimate favourite lakes combine to an awe-inspiring effect on this wonderful tour. Discover the north of Italy in the spring, arguably one of the best times of the year to travel. From fresh green shoots of newly emerging shrubs, to the explosion of floral colour that can only be found in spring, lakes Orta, Maggiore, Como, and Lugano are truly seen at their best in this season of renewal.

Itinerary

Day 1. Travel by rail to Paris and on to the Italian city of Turin for an overnight stay.
Day 2. Enjoy a walking tour of the grand city of Turin, then transfer to your hotel in Pettenasco, on tranquil Lake Orta.
Day 3. Cruise across scenic Lake Orta to the tiny island of Isola San Giulio, then sail to the lakeside town of Orta San Giulio.
Day 4. Visit the pretty Swiss town of Lugano on Lake Lugano, with time to explore chic boutiques and indulge in local cuisine.
Day 5. Travel to picturesque Lake Como, explore the Old Town of lakeside Menaggio, then cross the lake by ferry to beautiful Bellagio.
Day 6. Spend a free day in Pettenasco, admire the views of Lake Orta and visit the town’s market of fresh produce and local crafts.
Day 7. Head to elegant Stresa on Lake Maggiore, explore its medieval buildings and museums or stroll along the promenade.
Day 8. Return to London via Paris, by rail.