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Italian Lakes

19th - 26th September 2025

Join us for a stunning 7-night tour of The Italian Lakes, hosted by our Italian Specialist, Paul Stratton, and his wife, Sally. This exquisite journey includes 3 nights at Lake Garda, 2 nights in the serene Imagna Valley, and 2 nights at the elegant Lake Maggiore. 

 

Each evening, indulge in the delights of Italian cuisine, complemented by a couple of special lunch stops, a pasta-making class, and a wine tasting. We have also arranged four organised runs that showcase the best of the lakes and their surrounding areas. 

 

Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, has inspired poets and artists for centuries with its crystalline waters, charming harbour towns, and picturesque vineyards.  

 

The Imagna Valley, a lush green oasis relatively untouched by tourism, lies nestled between the sparkling Lakes Como and Iseo, offering a tranquil rural retreat. 

 

Lake Maggiore, which straddles both Italy and Switzerland, is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The lakeside town of Stresa, known for its exotic greenery and genteel atmosphere, with its tree-lined piazzas and decadent buildings, serves as the perfect base for exploration. 

 

Experience the quintessential beauty and culture of the Italian Lakes on this unforgettable tour.


(price based on two people sharing a room)

£2,999 per person
Brief tour overview
  • DAY 1: Arrival at Laurin Hotel & Tour Briefing

  • Day 2: ‘Salo & the Valtenesi’ Run, including wine tasting

  • DAY 3: Day at leisure

  • DAY 4: Check out of Laurin Hotel
     â€˜Lake Iseo & Bergamo Hills’ Run
     Check in at Miramonti Hotel

  • DAY 5: Day at leisure, including Pasta Making

  • DAY 6: Check out of Miramonti Hotel
     â€˜Three Lakes’ Run
     Check in at Hotel la Palma

  • DAY 7: ‘Lake Orta’ Run

  • DAY 8: Tour end & departure

What's Included

  • 3 Nights at Laurin Hotel, Lake Garda

  • 2 Nights at the Miramonti Hotel, Rota d'Imagna, Imagna Valley

  • 2 Nights at the Hotel la Palma, Stresa, Lake Maggiore

  • Welcome drink on the first night of each hotel

  • Breakfast each morning at the hotels

  • Dinner each evening at the hotels

  • 2 Lunch Stops

  • Wine Tasting on 1 day

  • Pasta making lesson on 1 day

  • 4 Organised Runs​

  • Detailed Road Book (Please note that Tulip Books are not provided for non-UK tours)

  • Commemorative Tour Rally Plate

  • Car Parking at Hotel

  • Services of a Backwater Tours Representative throughout the tour

What's Not Included

  • Ferry Crossing

  • Overnight accommodation to/from Italy, to accommodate individual preferences

  • All drinks, to accommodate individual preferences

Laurin Hotel, Lake Garda

  • Upgrade to Superior Room with Partial Lake View (La Bouganville) from £55.00 per room per night

  • Upgrade to Superior Room with Lake View (La Camelia) from £110.00 per room per night

  • Upgrade to Junior Suite with Lake View (La Calla), prices on request

  • Upgrade to Deluxe Room with Lake View (La Dolce Vita), prices on request

  • Upgrade to Suite with Lake View (La Dolce Vita), prices on request

Hotel la Palma, Lake Maggiore

  • Upgrade to Deluxe Room with Lake View from £80.00 per room per night

To book online, click here

Or call us on 01732 879181

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