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Lake Maggiore

Surrounded by mountains and dotted with elegant villas, lush gardens, and picturesque towns like Stresa and Verbania, Lake Maggiore is an ideal base for exploring northern Italy. A highlight of any visit is the Lake Maggiore Express—a full-day scenic journey combining rail and boat travel. Begin with the Centovalli Railway, a breathtaking train ride from Domodossola through the "Valley of a Hundred Valleys," passing alpine villages, deep gorges, and chestnut forests en route to Locarno in Switzerland.

Hotel Pallanza or Belvedere San Gottardo, Verbania Pallanza * * * *

During your stay on Lake Maggiore, you'll be based in the elegant lakeside town of Verbania Pallanza, known for its stunning promenade, botanical gardens, and charming old town. Accommodation is at either the Hotel Pallanza or the Hotel Belvedere San Gottardo—both ideally located along the waterfront, offering beautiful lake views and easy access to shops, cafés, and ferry connections.

Lake Orta

Today we head to Lake Orta, a serene and lesser-known lake in northern Italy, nestled in the Piedmont region at the edge of the Alps. Known for its peaceful charm and unspoiled beauty, it offers a quiet alternative to the busier lakes nearby. The picturesque town of Orta San Giulio, with its cobbled streets and lakeside cafés, is the perfect base for exploring.

Lake Maggiore

Travel through the wild and romantic landscapes of Val Grande National Park en route to Domodossola, a Centovalli Railway charming mountain town nestled in the Italian Alps. From here, board the scenic Centovalli Railway for an unforgettable journey through the picturesque “Valley of a Hundred Valleys.” Pass peaceful stone villages, chestnut woodlands, and dramatic gorges crossed by soaring bridges, all the way to Locarno. Your return journey unfolds with a leisurely three-hour boat ride across the full length of Lake Maggiore, bringing you back to Stresa in style.

Executive coach travel
Short sea crossing
2 overnights bed & breakfast
5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Welcome drink on arrival in Italy
Journey on the Lake Maggiore Express – Train & Ferry
Excursion to Lake Orta
Time at leisure in Verbania Pallanza

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Briton Ferry	Briton Ferry, McDonalds
Cardiff Gate Services	Cardiff Gate Services
Cardiff West Services	Cardiff West Services
Gorseinon	Gorseinon West Street Bus Station
Llanelli	Llanelli, Bus Stop Outside Morrisons
Magor Services	Magor Services
Morriston	Morriston Seion Chapel Bus Stop
Neath	Neath Railway Station
Newport	Newport Railway Station
Peniel Green	Peniel Green, Bus stop outside Library
Port Talbot	Port Talbot, Plaza Bus Stop
Pyle	Pyle, ASDA Supermarket bus stop at traffic lights
Sarn Services	Sarn Services
Skewen	Skewen, Bus stop outside The Bed Centre
Swansea	Swansea, Wellington Street
Taffs Well Railway	Taffs Well Railway Station, Bus stop on the main road
Treforest Park & Ride	Jason Edwards Travel, Treforest Park & Ride Main Avenue, Treforest Industrial Estate, CF37 5UR