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WA Shearings Holidays
All of these WA Shearings (Shearings & Wallace Arnold) holiday breaks to Italy have been discounted 7% from their brochure prices.
When booking please quote Travel 55 Refs: S9990. Group Travel Available - contact us for details.
Lake Maggiore
TGV Rail Holidays - 10 Days

Holiday Highlights
· Lake Maggiore
· Lake Como · Borromean Islands
· Lugano
· Stresa

Lake Maggiore - Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK to Paris
To Dover for the ferry to Calais, taking dinner on board. We continue for an overnight at our three star standard hotel on the outskirts of Paris. (D)
DAY 9: Stresa to Paris
Today’s excursion shows us the stunning scenery which forms the backdrop of two major lakes: the narrow fjord-like Lake Como with delightful villages dotted around its shore, and mountains literally plunging into the deep blue waters; and Lugano, flanked by the mountains of San Salvatore and Monte Bre, which form inlets and bays as they meet with the water (passports required for entry into Switzerland).
DAY 2: Paris to Stresa, Lake Maggiore
To Gare de Lyon Station for the TGV train to Milan, a journey of approximately six hours. Your WA Shearings coach and driver will then take you to Stresa and your hotel for the next 6 nights. (B,D)
DAY 10: N. France to UK
To Calais for the ferry to Dover and then home. (B)
DAYS 3 to 8: Lake Maggiore
Enjoy your stay in the wonderful resort of Stresa. We have included a couple of excursions to show you some of the sights of the area, and there will also be a range of optional excursions for your added enjoyment. (B,D)
Included Excursions
Full Day: Lake Como & Lugano
Today's excursion shows us the stunning scenery which forms the backdrop of two major lakes. The narrow fjord-like Lake Como and Lugano, with its inlets and bays created by the surrounding mountains (passports required for entry into Switzerland)
Full Day: Lake Maggiore

Enjoy a scenic drive viewing the beautiful Lake Maggiore, the second largest of the Italian lakes. As we journey around the lake, we take time to stop in some of the delightful villages that line the shores, each with their own charm, and most with pretty promenades along the lake front and delightful mazes of old streets. Just about wherever you are, you can enjoy views out to the Borromean Islands that lie in the centre of the lake.

Optional excursions
· Arona & Lake Orta · Lake cruise · Borromean Islands

Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac - Lake Maggiore
Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac Ideally located in the centre of Stresa, across the road from the lakeside and boat landing stage, this traditional hotel comprises two adjacent buildings. The family owners take great pride in the excellence of the service they provide to their guests and the quality of the food served in the classically styled restaurant.

· All rooms have private facilities, hairdryer, radio, telephone, satellite TV and air conditioning (in high season)
· Breakfast room in each building serves buffet breakfast
· Dinner is three courses with menu choice, served in the Hotel Milan's restaurant
· Tea/coffee after dinner · Reception lounge in Speranza
· Lounge and bar in Milan · Free use of the gardens and outdoor pool at the nearby Hotel Regina.

No. of rooms: 160 Lifts: 4 (2 in each building)
Official rating: 4 stars



Lake Maggiore by TGV - 2007
Tour Code ETIYSB
9 Nights Room & Breakfast, 8 Dinners
Return TGV travel Paris to Milan
WA Shearings TGV/Resort Representative
Departs: Tuesdays Returns: Thursdays
WA Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
May 8 £657
£611
July 17 £657
£611
May 22 £657
£611
August 14 £657
£611
June 5 £657
£611
August 28 £657
£611
June 19 £657
£611
September 11 £657
£611
July 3 £657
£611
September 25 £657
£611
Single Room Supplement £113
First Class Rail Upgrade £36
Supplement Lake View £54


To book or to check availability
Contact WA Shearings 01942 824824
Quote Travel 55 Ref S9990 plus WA Shearings Holiday Code

All holidays subject to availability and to WA Shearings trading charter.


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