Lake Maggiore 2025

LAKE MAGGIORE

 

11 – 18 October 2025

Saturday – Saturday

8 Days

From £1365

 

Discover the beauty of Italy’s’ Lake Maggiore Stretching up to the southern foothills of the Alps, Lake Maggiore is a Swiss-Italian lake with lots to discover on both sides of border.

 

Lake Maggiore offers a relaxing, all year-round Mediterranean climate and some spectacular Alpine scenery with much to see and do, Lake Maggiore is a destination for all to enjoy.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Lake Maggiore   |   Lake Orta   |   Borromean Islands   |  Lake Maggiore Express   |   Macugnaga

 

DAY ONE – Travel to Germany

We depart from your home pick up and travel south to Dover for our crossing over to Calais and continue to overnight hotel in Germany – please note late arrival at hotel.

 

DAY TWO – Arrival at Lake Maggiore, Italy

After an early breakfast we depart our hotel and continue our journey to Lake Maggiore and our hotel, time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY THREE - Lake Orta

Today we explore Lake Orta and one of northern Italy’s best kept secrets, its capital, Orta San Giulio, which has a delightful medieval centre full of cobbled streets, galleries, local crafts, and cafés. For anyone wishing to do so, a boat trip could be taken over to Isola San Giulio to visit the picturesque monastery.

 

DAY FOUR – Borromean Islands

We enjoy a leisurely day visiting the stunning Borromean Islands, located just offshore from the centre of Stresa. We can take the boat out to Isola Bella, which houses a beautiful stately home and elegant Italianate gardens, before we continue by boat to Isola dei Pescatori (Fishermen’s Island), the only island which is currently inhabited.

 

DAY FIVE – Lake Maggiore Express

Today we enjoy a wonderful full day excursion with a scenic train journey, taking in the full beauty of this spectacular region along the way. We join our train and travel from Stresa to Domodossola, at which point we change onto the scenic high-level railway, the Centovalli, which takes us through the mountains and down to Locarno, a bustling town on the Swiss shores of Lake Maggiore. We’ll then travel back to the hotel with some wonderful memories of our day.

 

DAY SIX – Macugnaga

Today we enjoy a leisurely day out, getting closer to the glorious mountains we see all around us, as we head to the delightful Alpine village of Macugnaga. A lovely scenic drive beckons as we leave the lake behind us and wind our way to the foot of Europe’s second highest mountain, Monte Rosa to arrive at our pretty destination. Known for its winter sports, Macugnaga has authentic charm by the bucket load with its narrow streets, choice of eateries and views, as well as a few museums for the curious. Fresh Alpine air, mountain scenery and traditional Italian allure combine to make this the perfect relaxing day to complete our holiday.

 

DAY SEVEN – Travel to Germany

This morning we bid farewell to our host and begin our return journey into Germany and our overnight hotel.

 

DAY EIGHT - Departure

We continue our homeward journey to Calais and our crossing to Dover.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Price Includes:

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick up

• 2 overnights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• 5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast, main stay hotel

• Porterage on arrival and departure at all hotels

• Boat ride & tour escort to Borromean Islands

• Admission to Isola Bella Palace and Gardens

• Journey on the Lake Maggiore Express

• Tourism Tax.

 

HOTEL MILAN SPERANZA Au LAC, STRESA

Hotel Milan Speranza au Lac is composed of two adjacent buildings, located in the centre of Stresa, and belongs to the historical tradition of the hospitality on Lake Maggiore started in 1859. The Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac’s 164 rooms are both classic and timeless. They offer many comforts such as: air condition,  satellite TV, safe and free WI-FI connection. The rooms that overlook the mountains surrounding Lake Maggiore or face onto the typical alleys of Stresa are the most economical option. Our other rooms offer a magnificent view of the Borromeo Gulf, with its enchanting colours.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Price Includes:

Luxury coach travel

Home pick up

2 overnights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast, main stay hotel

Porterage on arrival and departure at all hotels

Boat ride & tour escort to Borromean Islands

Admission to Isola Bella Palace and Gardens

Journey on the Lake Maggiore Express

Tourism Tax.

 

HOTEL MILAN SPERANZA Au LAC, STRESA

Hotel Milan Speranza au Lac is composed of two adjacent buildings, located in the centre of Stresa, and belongs to the historical tradition of the hospitality on Lake Maggiore started in 1859. The Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac’s 164 rooms are both classic and timeless. They offer many comforts such as: air condition,  satellite TV, safe and free WI-FI connection. The rooms that overlook the mountains surrounding Lake Maggiore or face onto the typical alleys of Stresa are the most economical option. Our other rooms offer a magnificent view of the Borromeo Gulf, with its enchanting colours.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Wifi
Lounge	Hairdryer
Swimming Pool	Iron

 

Please note it is advised to bring overnight bags for the overnight hotels on the outbound and inbound journeys.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  As the UK is no longer in the European Union, there are changes being brought in by Europe it is ESSENTIAL that you read SECTION 14 of our BCH ABTOT Trading Charter (& Booking Conditions) this will inform you of all the up-to-date documents required for travelling into Europe.

 

Passport & Visa Requirements:   https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

 

ETIAS Vis system:   www.etiasvisa.com

 

Health:  https://www.nhs.uk

 

JONES HOLIDAYS cannot accept any liability for the consequences of your failure to have the relevant documents when travelling into Europe, so please ensure that you read all the necessary information and apply for any documents required.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTURE DAY			TERMS	SUPPLEMENTS
8	11 – 18 OCT 2025	SATURDAY			£1365	£174 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£88

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).