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Lake Como All Inclusive

Enjoy magnificent views of Lake Como whilst relaxing in the comfort of an all inclusive hotel on this fantastic train tour. The Italian gems of Milan, Turin and Bellagio are just waiting to be discovered as is the Swiss resort town of St Moritz.

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Type of Holiday: Classic Rail Journeys, Rail Holidays - Escorted

Price:

From £1,028

Duration: 10 days

Departures: 15 Apr-14 Oct 2012

Start point: London St Pancras International Station

End point: London St Pancras International Station

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This exciting European rail journey starts at London St Pancras International. If you have some time to explore before boarding your train, we have a comprised a wonderful collection of Greentraveller's Facebook fan suggestions of what to do in the area. Some excellent recommendations include King's Place for a relaxing atmosphere and a cup of coffee, the free exhibitions at the British Library and a tasty lunch at Acorn House.

Overview of Lake Como All Inclusive 2012

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Day 1 - London to Paris We depart St Pancras International by Eurostar to Paris. On arrival we transfer to the 3* All Seasons Bercy where we stay overnight.

Day 2 - To Lake Como We leave Paris by rail for Milan, where we change trains for the onward service to Lake Como and transfer to Cadenabbia. We stay at the Hotel Britannia Cadenabbia, our base for the next seven nights. The 3* all inclusive hotel is perfectly situated, offering pretty lake views.

Day 3 - Milan We take a coach to stylish Milan today for a guided tour. The city is dominated by the magnificent Duomo, the "Teatro alla Scala" opera house and the incredible 19th century glass-roofed arcade, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. After the tour you are free to explore.

Days 4-5 - At leisure The next two days are free for you to explore the lakeside towns. Perhaps make use of the local ferry service to visit the delightful local resorts, or wander along the lakefront promenade and up the streets leading up to the Main Square. Alternatively, you could join one of the local excursion options offered by the hotel.

Day 6 - The Bernina Express Today we enjoy a magnificent excursion on the Bernina Express. From Como we travel by coach to Tirano and join the narrow gauge Bernina Express, climbing the Bernina Pass to more than 7,000 feet (2,134m). You have spare time in St Moritz for lunch before returning by coach to Como.

Day 7 - Bellagio & Villa Carlotta We travel by boat to picturesque Bellagio today, a splendid resort located at the top of the peninsula. We have some free time here to walk along the lake promenade and enjoy lunch in one of the many cafés and restaurants. This afternoon we sail to Villa Carlotta, built in the 18th century by a Milanese Count. We visit the wonderful gardens and admire the artworks, before enjoying a leisurely walk along the lakeside back to our hotel.

Day 8 - At leisure Today is free, so why not spend the day relaxing at the hotel's private Lido, where you can admire the view across the lake, while enjoying all-inclusive drinks?

Days 9-10 - Homeward bound We leave Lake Como by rail and travel via Zurich to Mulhouse. We stay overnight at the 3* Mercure Mulhouse Hotel. On Day 10 we begin our journey home by rail to Paris, where we join the Eurostar to London. Single room prices include the supplement for single occupancy throughout: £195