See the sights of Japan and Lake Maggiore,

Eight days half-board from only £999pp

Selected departures from April-october 2019

Stylish Lake Maggiore has shores in both Italy and Switzerland and was a spot beloved by Hemingway, Chaplin and many others. You’ll visit the beautiful Lake Como and the romantic gem that is Lake Orta, one of the most entrancing in Italy. You’ll also experience some of the world’s finest alpine scenery on journeys to chic Locarno and Zermatt, nestled at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn.

Fully escorted price includes

• Cruise to the enchanting islands of Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella, with a guided tour of a 17th-century baroque villa

• Journey along the Simplon Pass to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps, seeing the Matterhorn on the way

• Full-day tour to Lake Como, described by Wordsworth as ‘a treasure which the earth keeps to itself’

• Journey on the famous Centovalli railway, famous for its stunning alpine views

• Visit to Cannobio and Locarno

• Visit to the delightful medieval village of Orta San Giulio and romantic Lake Orta

• Opportunity to join a complimentary guided walk

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports, plus all hotel transfers

• Seven nights in four-star superior or four-star accommodation, including breakfast and dinner

• The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager throughout