The Magic of the Italian Lakes 2024
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
63204
Start City:
Milan
End City:
Lago Maggiore
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Budget
Tour Length:
8 days
Physical Rating:
3 - Explorer
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Tour Itinerary
Discover the beauty of the Italian Lakes on this magnificent vacation. With the Alps for a backdrop, you’ll enjoy nature at its finest—with overnights in Verona, Lake Como, and Lake Maggiore. Plus, on this affordable Italian Lakes tour, you’ll spend one night in Milan, known as one of the world’s fashion capitals. Additionally, walk around medieval Verona, famous for the Roman Arena, home of the summer Opera Festival. Situated at the foot of the Alps, Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake. With its cobalt-blue waters surrounded by majestic mountains, Lake Como is one of Europe’s deepest lakes, lined with elegant 17th-century villas and lush gardens; it’s the perfect destination. You will enjoy a scenic boat trip to Bellagio and Varenna, both picturesque towns on Lake Como’s shores, where nature and culture come together. Admire the centuries-old buildings, explore the cobbled alleyways, cafes, and shops. Lake Maggiore is a paradise of crystal waters, backed by towering mountains and surrounded by lush countryside. With its prestigious Italian gardens, intriguing palaces, and scenic landscapes, you can choose to relax or enjoy some of the many activities available. On the way to Lake Maggiore, visit Lugano, set on gorgeous Lake Lugano, shared between Italy and Switzerland. Here—with a Mediterranean ambiance—you can stroll along the lakeside promenade or simply unwind as you enjoy a delicious gelato. Over centuries, Italy’s great lakes have been among Europe’s most popular vacation destinations, providing enchanting landscapes and a relaxing ambiance. Now is your time to enjoy them on this affordable Italian Lakes tour. It’s a lovely vacation, perfect for savvy, value-minded travel lovers.
Bellagio , Lago Maggiore , Lake Como , Lake Garda , Lugano , Milan , Sirmione , Verona
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN MILAN, ITALYCheck into your hotel in Milan. Start exploring with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
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Day 2
MILAN–SIRMIONE–VERONAStart the day with an orientation tour of Milan, stopping to admire the famous Gothic-style Duomo. Travel east through the Po Valley Valley and stop at Lake Garda to discover Sirmione. This is a Spa town rich in thermal waters and ancient charm situated on a long peninsula surrounded by breathtaking views. Among its highlights, a medieval castle, the famous Roman villa and grottoes of Catullo. Spend the evening in Verona, the "city of love".Today’s Distance: 100 mi/ 160 km (B)
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Day 3
VERONAIn the morning, a Local Guide take you through the old cobblestone streets of the old part of Verona telling you the stories behind the old buildings and how this beautiful city inspired Shakespeare. Spend the afternoon shopping, visiting, or taking a stroll along the Adige River banks, or take advantage of the optional excursion. (B)
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Day 4
VERONA–LAKE COMOThis morning, say goodbye to the romantic city of Verona and continue to fascinating Lake Como, where you’ll spend two nights. Stroll around the narrow alleys of the city center and the lungolago and maybe taste some fabulous local gelato.Today’s Distance: 125 mi/ 200 km (B)
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Day 5
LAKE COMO. EXCURSION TO BELLAGIO AND VARENNAInspiring everyone from Roman senators and great composers to Hollywood actors, Como is the romantic image of the lakes. Its cobalt-blue waters are lined with magnificent mountains, lush gardens, and grand villas. Join the included boat trip to Bellagio, set in one of the most scenic position in all of Italy, and Varenna, an old fishing village. (B)
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Day 6
LAKE COMO–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND–LAKE MAGGIORE, ITALYDepart Lake Como and cross the border into Switzerland. Head towards beautiful Lake Lugano and the stylish city that bears its name. Time to stroll along the lakeside promenade, window shop on refined Via Nassa, or sip an espresso on the Piazza Riforma. Leave Switzerland and cross back into Italy, driving to Lake Maggiore. Today’s Distance: 96 mi/ 155 km (B)
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Day 7
LAKE MAGGIORESet between Piedmont, Lombardy, and Switzerland, Lake Maggiore is a paradise of crystal waters, backed by towering mountains and surrounded by lush countryside. The day is yours to relax or to enjoy some of the many activities available around the lake. Maybe join an optional boat trip to the Borromean Islands of Pescatori and Isola Bella, with time to visit the extravagant Borromeo Palace, built like a ship anchored just off the shoreline. (B,D)
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Day 8
LAKE MAGGIOREYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa.) (B)
Meals: Breakfast
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TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDSTraveling with Cosmos removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. Cosmos are further reducing risk with hands-free service, meaning all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. Cosmos will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels.
COMMITMENT TO CLEANAs a part of Cosmos' commitment to clean, Cosmos is requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with hotel partners, on motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond already strict health and safety procedures. And our motorcoaches are equipped with air filters that clean the air as well as provide constant ventilation.
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This is my 3rd trip with cosmos and I am very satisfied with my experience everything was according the plan and I hope to book more trips with affordable tours and cosmos
The accommodations were exceptional on this trip. The excursions were moderately priced and ran smoothly.
The tour was great and I loved the tour director. The hotels were much better than expected and the views were amazing. My only issue is the tour needs to end in the same city as the airport. I had to leave the tour a day early and it added so much extra cost to my trip to have to transfer to the linate airport the night before because I had an early flight. I had to pay transfer cost plus a hotel. I was unaware that cosmos does not provide transfers to this airport. I found out later once I received my paperwork. It is not clear on the tour info. I have traveled with trafalgar many times and never had this experience. It really messed up the end of my trip and left a bad impression with Cosmos.
This was the 1st time taking a Cosmos and was very happy with the tour. The tour guide was amazing and the tour moved at a good pace and covered everything we expected to see. The hotels were very good choices in good locations. Would definitely take Cosmos again!
Optional excursions were not good value for money
Our trip met our expectations
The itinerary mentioned the town of Como several times, but we did not actually tour Como or visit the historic town square.
No. 1: Was very disappointed that the dolomites excursion was not offered as we were told the weather, I went in early Oct. so the weather should not have been an issue in my opinion, but it was disappointing as that was a highlight of what I wanted to see.
No. 2: hotels, they were ok, Hotel Au Lac, Lake Maggoire was somewhat dirty, had to change my room, beds were horrible in Hotel Lario, Lake Como and asked for an extra quilt and they never brought it. I also did not like the food in any of the hotels that were offered, one offered canned fruit, Hotel Lario, that was wrong. I think a voucher to eat at local restaurants would have been better. The meals in Italy should always be great that's part of the entire experience. I don't think one should eat twice at a hotel while on the tour.
No. 3: For what the tour cost, I think some of the excursions should have been included, like the Verona walking tour, like the visits in Lake Garda to the districts/villages, why should that have cost, we were only dropped off the bus, it should have been included. I also feel that we spent a bit too much time in some of these areas and we could have seen a different little town. Just a thought on some of the free time. All in all, it was my first tour, I liked it, but would not use Cosmos, as I like a better quality tour w/ better locations of hotels, quality of the hotels, the food picked at restaurants.
The young tour operator was very good, but at times walked too fast for some in our group (including myself). The optional tour in Lugano was over-priced for the value received (including the food). I booked it since I did not have Swiss Francs and did not want to deal with conversions from Euros. In addition, there would not be too muchf for me to occupy myself there since I am not a shopper--like most of the people on the tour. The last hotel (Milan) was not to my expectations--very small room, no room darkening drapes, overlooked moving traffic (on second floor), a totally non-smoking hotel. The included tours were of good value.
Re. hotel in Lake Garda - too far away from any services, i.e. stores or restaurants. Re. hotel in Stresa - should have a minibar or fridge.
The one negative on the trip was the amount of time the tour director spent on selling optional tours . one fellow tourist commented ' if the options are so great , why not include them '
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This tour was very light and pleasant. We saw several beautiful places which impressed are very much. Magnificent lakes and cities such as Verona, Milan and Lugano. Even in rainy weather we had a great time.