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Italian Lakes & Swiss Alps by Train

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From our base on Lake Maggiore, backed by the distant snow-capped Alps we’ll explore Lake Como and Lake Orta with included boat trips on all three lakes as well as taking a breathtaking ride on the Centovalli Train from Italy to Switzerland with free time to explore pretty Locarno at leisure.

Hotel Intra, Verbania Intra ***

The Intra Hotel is an historic building dating back to 1879 and has been managed by the Garlandini family for three generations. It is located on the promenade overlooking Lake Maggiore.

• Traditional en-suite bedrooms • Satellite TV • Free Wi-Fi • Air conditioning • Safe • Hairdryer • Mini bar • Restaurant • Bar • Lift

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HOTELS MAY CHARGE YOU A LOCAL TAX, PAYABLE DIRECTLY

Italian Stay Tax: Hotels may charge you a tax during your tour which is beyond the control of Edwards Coaches and is entirely at the discretion of each hotel.

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Day 1

TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Following our Channel crossing to Calais, we complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (D)

Day 2

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO INTRA

We complete the journey to our resort of Intra, a charming little town on the Borromean Gulf, arriving in time for dinner. (B, D)

Day 3

LAKE MAGGIORE & THE BORROMEAN ISLANDS

Today we enjoy an excursion to Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands with our guide. We first visit Isola Bella for a guided tour of the Palace and the magnificent park. From Isola Bella we take a boat once again to Isola Pescatori (Fisherman's Island) with free time for lunch at leisure. On arrival back to Stresa you will have free time to stroll around this pretty town on the shores of Lake Maggiore. (B, D)

Day 4

LAKE ORTA & ISOLA SAN GIULIO

Today we enjoy a leisurely guided excursion to Lake Orta, one of the smallest of northern Italy's Alpine lakes. We travel via Omega to the charming car free lakeside village of Orta San Giulio from where we enjoy a circular boat cruise to take in the stunning views. (B, D)

Day 5

SWITZERLAND & THE CENTOLVALLI TRAIN

A highlight of the tour today as we travel on the Centovalli Train from Domodossola and travel through the fascinating 'Valley of hundred valleys' for several hours crossing 83 bridges and viaducts before arriving in the Swiss town of Locarno. After some time to explore this pretty town at leisure we return to our hotel by coach. (B, D)

Day 6

LAKE COMO

This morning we make our way to Como, once the centre of the ancient silk industry now a bustling tourist destination. At the heart of Como's walled Old Town, the Piazza San Fedele has many 400 year old buildings and a beautiful basilica. In the afternoon we take a boat around the Gulf of Como and admire the breath-taking scenery. (B,D)

Day 7

INTRA TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL

We depart our hotel and continue to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (B,D)

Day 8

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Continue to Calais and complete the journey home. (B)

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Edwards Coaches. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Published hotel information

From our base on Lake Maggiore, backed by the distant snow-capped Alps we’ll explore Lake Como and Lake Orta with included boat trips on all three lakes as well as taking a breathtaking ride on the Centovalli Train from Italy to Switzerland with free time to explore pretty Locarno at leisure.

Hotel Intra, Verbania Intra ***

The Intra Hotel is an historic building dating back to 1879 and has been managed by the Garlandini family for three generations. It is located on the promenade overlooking Lake Maggiore.

• Traditional en-suite bedrooms • Satellite TV • Free Wi-Fi • Air conditioning • Safe • Hairdryer • Mini bar • Restaurant • Bar • Lift

verbaniahotel.it

HOTELS MAY CHARGE YOU A LOCAL TAX, PAYABLE DIRECTLY

Italian Stay Tax: Hotels may charge you a tax during your tour which is beyond the control of Edwards Coaches and is entirely at the discretion of each hotel.

What’s included

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

Possible coach joining points

Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.

  • Bristol Aztec West — Approach Road Bus Stop, Bristol BS32 4AQ
  • Cardiff Gate Services — Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
  • Cardiff West Services — Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
  • Clackett Lane Services — Clackett Lane Services, TN16 2ER (Anticlock)
  • Dyffryn Depot Swansea — Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet, SA6 8QG
  • Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT — Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
  • Extra Services Cobham EB — Extra Services Cobham Eastbound, M25 Jct 10-9
  • Leigh Delamare Eastbound — Leigh Delamare Services Eastbound Before J17
  • Magor Services NP26 3YL — Magor Service Coach Park
  • Maidstone Services — Maidstone Services, Junction 8 - M20
  • Membury Services EB — Membury Services Eastbound (M4 J15/14) RG17 7TZ
  • Neath - Railway — Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
  • Newport RAILWAY STATION — Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
  • Port Talbot Customs — Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
  • Pyle Cross — Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
  • Reading Services — Reading Services, Junction 11-12, RG30 3UQ
  • Sarn SERVICES — Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY
  • Stop 24 Svcs (M20 J11) — Stop 24 (Westenhanger) Services (M20 J11)

Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.

1 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

DepartureDeparture pointDurationRoom basisPrice per personStatus
21 August 2027Coach joining point — confirm with us

Edwards Holidays is a South Wales based operator offering pickups all along the M4 Corridor and at the port of Dover.

8 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £1,119
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