Enjoy a sublime tour to the Italian Lakes including Lake Garda, Lake Lugano, plus Lake Lucerne and the chance to drive the amazing Stelvio Pass. There are five major lakes in the Italian Lakes: Lake Maggiore, Lugano, Como, Iseo and Garda and each has its own particular character. From landscapes to language, from famous food to friendly locals, the attractions of the Italian Lakes are unique and unmistakable.
Lake Garda is the jewel of the Italian Lakes and Italy’s largest body of water. Its shoreline is more than twice the length of the Amalfi Coast, and it’s still possible to find untouched towns and villages among the glossy resorts, for example, Peschiera del Garda, a pretty waterfront town which is often compared to Venice for its network of canals. A little further north is Bardolino. Its elegant promenade is surrounded by vineyards, and the lakefront path takes walkers as far as Garda, the lake’s namesake town.
Lake Lugano stretches from Switzerland in the west to Italy in the east. It is a sparkling blue expanse at Ticino's southernmost tip, with a real holiday flavour as soon as the weather warms. Less overrun than many of the lakes over the border, it is nevertheless bewitching, whether glimpsed from one of the many trails that wriggle along its shores, from a mountain peak or from the deck of the boats that glide across it.
The Stelvio Pass at 2757m, is one of the highest and most dramatic mountain passes in the Alps. You’ll experience the drive down the famous switchbacks driving through the heart of the Stelvio National Park before starting the descent, which takes you through some great stretches of alpine forest and fast sweeping roads prior to your arrival at the foot of the pass. The drive down to Bormio is a spectacular drive and has a few vantage points to stop and take pictures of the valley.


Look What’s Included
• Return Ferry Crossing from Dover/Calais - see other crossing options above
• Choice of 2 or 3 Stopovers on the Outward journey to Lake Garda
• 4 Nights at the Villa Luisa Hotel or Hotel Splendid Sole
• 3 Nights at the Admiral Hotel (June) or Hotel de la Paix, Lake Lugano (Sept)
• Choice of 2 or 3 stopovers on the Return journey
• Breakfast each morning & dinners as meal basis below
• Detailed Road Book featuring Great Drives, Maps & Local Attractions
• Commemorative Tour Rally Plate
• Complimentary Car Parking at all Hotels. Some charges may apply locally
Dates & Prices
All Prices listed below are Per Person and based on 2 persons occupying a room and sharing a car
Lake Garda & Lake Lugano
Staying at the Splendid Sole Hotel with 2 Overnight stops each way
Meal Basis - Breakfast each day & 8 Dinners
Staying at the Villa Luisa Hotel & Spa with 2 Overnight stops each way
Meal Basis - Breakfast each day & 8 Dinners
Staying at the Splendid Sole Hotel with 3 Overnight stops each way
Meal Basis - Breakfast each day & 11 Dinners
Staying at the Villa Luisa Hotel & Spa with 3 Overnight stops each way