Page 105 - Crusader - 2025 Brochure

MAJESTIC MAGGIORE & LAKELAND ELEGANCE
BOOK NOW
NEW
Peaceful and serene, Lake Maggiore straddles both Italy and Switzerland, and basks elegantly against the snowy backdrop of the Swiss Alps. Elegant with its gorgeous villas and gardens, the beautiful resort of Stresa is the jewel of the lake. Based in a charming, traditional hotel, enjoy a stroll along the stunning lakeside promenade overlooking the mystical Borromean islands. Holiday highlights include a day of unforgettable vistas by rail and boat on the magical Lake Maggiore Express as well as a day on elegant Lake Como
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Dover to cross the Channel. Continue via auto-routes to your overnight stop in Central France. BB
DAY 2 Through Switzerland and the Gotthard Tunnel to Italy and the lakeside resort of Stresa for your 6-night stay. DBB with wine & water at dinner
DAY 3 – 7 At leisure in Stresa with two included excursions and one optional excursion. Historic town centre, lush gardens and lakeside promenades. Maybe take a trip to the stunning Borromean Islands
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Lake Maggiore Express A full day round trip by narrow gauge railway and boat to enjoy the wonderful valleys and towns around the lake. Your journey starts in Stresa aboard a train to Domodossola and then onto the scenic high level narrow gauge Centovalli Railway which winds through the ‘hundred valleys’ region. Enjoy views of the spectacular mountain scenery and alpine pastures as the train crosses bridges and tunnels to Locarno in Switzerland, an elegant town with a ‘Mediterranean-like’ atmosphere. Cruise back down to Stresa to arrive early evening
Lake Como for the day Head to the historic city of Como and then take a scenic drive up the ‘outside leg’ of the lake to the exclusive
resort of Tremezzo with its opulent villas and stunning lake views. From here you can take the little ferry (not included) over to charming Bellagio or visit the wonderful botanical gardens at Villa Carlotta (not included)
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Anzasca Valley & Macugnaga Leave the lake behind and head up into the wild mountain scenery of the Anzasca Valley to the pretty Alpine village of Macugnaga, located at 1327m. The village has plenty of authentic charm with its traditional Italian allure, narrow streets and choice of eateries and little shops
DAY 8 Arrivederci to Italy as you head through Germany to the final overnight stop BB
DAY 9 Back to France for the return to England
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel in standard rooms for 6 nights in Stresa with dinner & continental breakfast
1/4l house wine & 1/2l water pp with dinner
2 overnight hotels with breakfast
Day excursion to Lake Como incl Como town & Tremezzo
Lake Maggiore Express with rail travel Stresa – Domodossola; Centovalli narrow gauge railway to Locarno; free time in Locarno; local boat to Stresa
Porterage at main hotel Local tourist tax in Italy
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
www.crusader-holidays.co.uk Call us on 01296 336666 / 01255 425453
tsd
9 DAYS
FROM £1339
©M Pedrazzini
ITALY
HOTEL MILAN SPERANZA AU LAC, STRESA HHHH
Charming, old-world
hotel comprising two buildings overlooking Lake Maggiore (150m away) Guestrooms vary in size and are all equipped
with air-con, TV, safe & hairdryer
Elegant restaurant and lounge bar
Lift to all floors
lr
8 AUG 2025
£1339
Single
£245
Insurance
£88
REFERENCE CLM
105