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LAKESIDE ITALY!
Italian Lake Holiday at Lake Maggiore
5
Nights
This new Great Value Holiday is launching soon!
The perfect Italian lakeside escape
Experience the enchanting beauty of Lake Maggiore while staying at a handpicked, 4-star lakefront hotel. With your included car hire, enjoy the freedom to explore at leisure – from picturesque villages and lush gardens to historic treasures and even nearby Switzerland, this trip provides the perfect idyllic getaway.
What's Included
- Return economy class airfare to Milan (MXP)
- Manual Car Hire - upgrade to automatic available upon booking
- Pickup and drop off Milan Airport (MXP)
- 5 nights in Lake Maggiore at the Hotel Belvedere San Gottardo or Hotel Pallanza
- Breakfast Daily
Please note: city tax of 2 Euro per person per day must be paid directly to the hotels. City tax amount is subject to change.
Don’t want to drive? Click here to have private airport transfers instead!
Great Ways to Explore
Explore Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescator.
- Take a cable car to Mottarone to enjoy breathtaking views.
Try kayaking, paddleboarding, or sailing.
Take a day trip to the nearby towns of Cannobio and Ascona.
Discover the beautifully landscaped gardens of Villa Taranto.
Get ready for this captivating journey to the enchanting shores of Lake Maggiore, where charm and tranquillity await. Using your included car hire, you'll have a chance to explore the area while spending nights at a comfortable 4-star hotel located in the city centre.
Wake up each morning to a delightful breakfast before diving into days filled with exploring lakeside villages, majestic gardens, and historic treasures. Revel in the freedom of the open road, venturing into picturesque towns and uncovering cultural gems at your own pace. This unforgettable Italian lakefront holiday promises relaxation, discovery, and lifelong memories.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
What's Included
- Return economy class airfare to Milan (MXP)
- Manual Car Hire - upgrade to automatic available upon booking
- Pickup and drop off Milan Airport (MXP)
- 5 nights in Lake Maggiore at the Hotel Belvedere San Gottardo or Hotel Pallanza
- Breakfast Daily
Please note: city tax of 2 Euro per person per day must be paid directly to the hotels. City tax amount is subject to change.
Don’t want to drive? Click here to have private airport transfers instead!
Great Ways to Explore
Explore Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescator.
- Take a cable car to Mottarone to enjoy breathtaking views.
Try kayaking, paddleboarding, or sailing.
Take a day trip to the nearby towns of Cannobio and Ascona.
Discover the beautifully landscaped gardens of Villa Taranto.
Package Overview
Get ready for this captivating journey to the enchanting shores of Lake Maggiore, where charm and tranquillity await. Using your included car hire, you'll have a chance to explore the area while spending nights at a comfortable 4-star hotel located in the city centre.
Wake up each morning to a delightful breakfast before diving into days filled with exploring lakeside villages, majestic gardens, and historic treasures. Revel in the freedom of the open road, venturing into picturesque towns and uncovering cultural gems at your own pace. This unforgettable Italian lakefront holiday promises relaxation, discovery, and lifelong memories.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Upgrade & Include Even More!
Enhance your holiday with:
- Private airport transfers instead of a car hire.
Deal Of The Week
Day 1. Welcome to Italy!
Once you have arrived at the airport, pick up your car hire and make your way to your hotel in Lake Maggiore. Check into your guestroom and take a few hours to settle your belongings.
Enjoy a walk along the lakefront in the evening before concluding your first night with dinner at a local lakeside restaurant.
Verbania,
Italy
1 of 2 hotels
Hotel Belvedere San Gottardo is a 4-star hotel located on the lakefront. The hotel features a bar and restaurant that serves authentic Italian delicacies. Guests have access to the hotel's breakfast buffet and the terrace which features panoramic views of the mountains and Lake Maggiore.
Guest rooms have a private bathroom with a bidet, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a TV, minibar, desk, phone, safe, and patio. Additionally, limited room service is available.
The hotel is just a short 10-minute walk from the city center of Pallanza. Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto is a 5-minute drive from the hotel and Villa Pallavicino Park is a 36-minute drive from the hotel.
Verbania,
Italy
2 of 2 hotels
Hotel Pallanza is a 4-star upscale hotel in the charming Pallanza region. The hotel prioritizes guest convenience with a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests are offered a variety of dining choices, including a daily breakfast buffet, a cafe, a bar, and a lakeside restaurant.
Guest rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom. Other amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a minibar, desk, TV, safe, and room service.
The Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto and Borromean Islands are both within a 20-minute drive from the hotel.
Day 2. Lake Maggiore
Start your morning with breakfast at the hotel before heading out to explore more of the area. Consider taking a boat tour to the Borromean Islands: Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori today. Visit the stunning gardens and historic palaces on the islands.
In the evening, return to the mainland for dinner at a trattoria of your choice.
Isola dei Pescatori, Italy
Day 3. Lake Maggiore
After breakfast, head to the charming town of Stresa. Explore the local markets and shops, then take the cable car up to Mottarone for breathtaking views of the Alps and surrounding lakes. Stop by the Alpyland coaster for a fun mountain experience.
Enjoy the rest of the evening as you see fit!
Stresa, Italy
Day 4. Lake Maggiore
Feeling adventurous today? Make your way to the picturesque village of Cannobio for a morning walk along the lake.
In the afternoon, consider taking a day trip to Switzerland to visit the city of Ascona – known for its Mediterranean charm. Explore art galleries and enjoy a Swiss-Italian fusion meal. In the evening, return to Lake Maggiore for a delicious lakefront dinner.
Cannobio, Italy
Day 5. Lake Maggiore
Spend the day at your leisure — perhaps enjoying watersports, hiking nearby trails, or visiting the charming villages around the lake. Alternatively, make a trip to nearby Lake Como or explore more of Milan.
Treat yourself to a farewell dinner with some local food and wine.
Naviglio Grande Canal - Milan, Italy
Day 6. Depart Italy!
Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel before checking out of your hotel and heading to the airport. Return your car hire and board your flight home. Farewell, Italy!
Fly home!
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