SCENIC ITALY & SWITZERLAND

ALPINE AND ITALIAN SPLENDOUR

Free visit to Milan Centre

 

Group 1      03rd-10th July

Group 2      10th-17th July

Group 3      31st July-07th August

Group 4      07th-14th August

Group 5      14th-21st August (15th August – Public Holiday)

Group 6      21st-28th August

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VISITING: Arona, Lugano, Como, Lecco, Macugnaga, Monte Rosa, Zermatt-Matterhorn, Orta, Lago Maggiore, Stresa, Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori & Milan

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THURSDAY | ARRIVAL

We will meet at the airport at 10.15am for our KM Malta Airlines flight departing at 12.45pm and arriving in Milan Linate airport at 2.45pm. We shall proceed to our 4-star Hotel Atlantic Arona in Arona to check-in. Later, we can join the tour leader for a familiarisation walk.

 

FRIDAY | LUGANO

This morning we will drive to Switzerland for a full-day optional excursion, heading to Lugano. We will have free time for sightseeing and shopping. One may also opt to go for a boat ride around lake Lugano (optional extra). During our visit in Lugano we will see the Church of Santa Maria degli Angioli and we will walk through Via Nassa which is one of Lugano’s historical streets. It is mostly well known for its sophisticated shops.

 

SATURDAY | COMO & LECCO

After breakfast, we go for an optional full-day excursion to Como where we can visit the cathedral and stroll along the lake shore, or even may, take a relaxing short boat ride (optional extra) on Lake Como. In the early afternoon, we leave for Lecco, the second largest city situated on the shores of Lake Como.

 

SUNDAY | MACUGNAGA

On our full-day optional excursion to Macugnaga we will first make a short stop to admire the statue of St Charles Borromeo. Then, we continue to drive up the Anzasca Valley, plunged between the rugged mountains. Macugnaga nestles in the foothills of Monte Rosa. The village itself is a cluster of typical alpine buildings. One can opt to go up on one of the surroundings mountains at the foot of Monte Rosa to view the Alps and a fantastic view of the valley, a truly unforgettable experience.

 

MONDAY | ZERMATT

After an early breakfast, we head for a full-day optional excursion, taking us for quite a long and rewarding scenic drive to Zermatt, a ski resort in Switzerland at the foot of Switzerland’s most famous mountain, the Matterhorn. We will first stop in Täsch where we take the train (compulsory extra) to Zermatt (a car free zone). Upon arrival, we can see the main square and street which are full of shops. You can also opt to experience to go on top of one of the surrounding mountains (optional extra).

 

TUESDAY | ORTA & LAGO D’ORTA

Breakfast and free time, or one can visit the local market in Arona near the hotel. Later in the morning, one can join the leader for a half-day optional excursion to one of the most beautiful lakes in Northern Italy, Lake Orta. On arrival in Orta, we will take a return chu chu train ride (compulsory extra) visit the Sacro Monte di Orta. Then we proceed to Orta’s centre where we will have some free time to roam around the narrow-cobbled streets and have lunch (extra). Later, we enjoy a boat ride (compulsory extra) and visit the Island of San Giulio, heading to Pella.

 

WEDNESDAY | STRESA

Today we will have a full-day optional excursion to Stresa on Lago Maggiore where we will take a boat (included) to explore the islands of Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori. We will start from Isola Bella for a visit to the sumptuous Borromeo Palace and its Italian-style gardens. We will then make a short stop at Isola dei Pescatori, a tiny, quiet island with an old church dedicated to San Vittore. Finally, we will cruise only around Isola Madre, the largest island on the lake dominated by Villa Borromeo, an aristocratic place surrounded by beautiful gardens. Then we will return to Stresa, have time for Lunch (extra) and some personal sightseeing.

 

THURSDAY | MILAN CENTRE & DEPARTURE

After check-out, we will head to Milan, the capital of Lombardia. We will proceed to see the Duomo and see the Teatro Della Scala from the exterior, and we will walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. We will have some free time for personal shopping and sightseeing. We will then make our way to Milan Linate airport for our KM Malta Airlines flight departing at 3.35pm arriving in Malta at 5.35pm.

 

PRICE INCLUDES

*KM Malta direct flights to Milan Linate airport incl. 20kg checked-in and 10kg hand-luggage

* 7 nights in 4-star Hotel Atlantic Arona in Arona or similar

*Rooms with private facilities, TV & A/C

*Daily buffet breakfast

*Return airport transfers

*Welcome cocktail

*Services of tour leader

*Airport taxes & service charge

*Insolvency fund

 

PRICE PER PERSON                                                              *SPECIAL  PRICE

Adult in Quad                        

Adult in Triple                        

Adult in Twin                        

Adult in Single                        

Child with 2 adults                  

Half Board (7 meals)              

Lake view supplement (per person)   

*Special Price applies when half board and all excursions are taken.

 

EXCURSIONS             ADULT CHILD

Lugano                                

Como/Lecco              

Macugnana                

Zermatt                       

Orta/Lago D’Orta      

Stresa/Borromean

Islands (incl. boat &

Borromeo Palace

entrance) €55 €30

 

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE

City tax

Lugano boat ride €40 per adult / €20 per child

Como boat ride €15 per person

Macugnaga chair lift €13 per person

Train from Täsch to Zermatt €20 per adult / €12 per child

Zermatt Mountain €35 per person

Orta San Giulio boat trip & Sacro Monte di Orta €25 per adult / €15 per child

*All above prices are subject to change