5th – 13th August ‘10
Approx price per person sharing: €1,190
Close to Milan, Lake Como is a jewel-like oasis of tranquillity,a magical combination of lush Mediterranean foliage and snowy alpine peaks. Wooded mountain slopes protect the lake from extremes of temperature. Lake Maggiore, evident of the wealth and cultural affluence left by the Borromeo family, is still testimony to their prestige and refinement which can be seen in their magnificent island palazzi with their impressive Italian gardens. The most popular resort of Lake Maggiore is Stresa, a very charming town. The town, already at the middle half of the 19th century was the most elegant place to stay, the most visited by the international upper middle class. The Lake Garda attracts a huge number of Tourists atracted by some of Europe’s best gentle climate. Lombardy is Italy’s richest and most developed region. Milan is an unbeat city, with some great classical and contemporary art galleries and a splendid cathedral , as well as world-famous designer stores and a lively night scene. If you are keen in fashion, in this region you’ll find several outlets with many prestigious fashion brands. Many towns of this region are worth a visit: the pretty medieval town of Pavia and its fabulous Certosa/Chartusian Monastery, Cremona the birthplace of the violin and home of Stradivari, the elegant Mantua, the medieval romantic high town of Bergamo.
Tour price includes:
- Return flights from Dublin to Milan on schedule airlines
- Executive coach for the duration of the tour
- 7 nights in four star superior hotel with breakfast included
- 4 evening meals
- All guided tours with english speaking guides
- excursions and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary
- tour escort to accompany the group from Dublin airport
- fully comprehensive travel insurance