7 Nights Lake Maggiore, Orta and the Matterhorn - Escorted Tour
Duration:
7 Nights
From €2,169pp
15 September 2026
Highlights
- Cruise to the enchanting islands on Lake Maggiore, visiting Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella, with a guided tour of its 17th-century baroque villa.
- Enjoy a scenic journey through the Swiss Alps through the Simplon Pass to Zermatt, seeing the Matterhorn - one of the world's most instantly recognisable peaks.
- Explore Northern Italy's most famous lake, the elegant Lake Como, described by Wordsworth as "a treasure the world keeps to itself" with a full day to wander its lakeside town.
- Venture into Switzerland with a scenic coach ride from Cannobio to Locarno and enjoy a journey on the famous Centovalli railway.
- Visit one of Italy's hidden gems, the charming Lake Orta and the delightful 14th-century medieval village Orta San Giulio.
Day 1 - Arrival at Lake Maggiore
Fly to Italy and transfer to the delightful town of Stresa or Baveno on the peaceful shores of charming Lake Maggiore.
Day 2 - Lake Maggiore & Borromean Islands
Visit the stunning Borromean Islands, one of the real gems of northern Italy, just offshore of Lake Maggiore.
Day 3 - Centovalli Railway
Take a boat to Cannobio for free time before we travel into Switzerland to visit Locarno for a scenic journey on the Centovalli Railway.
Day 4 - Lake Como
Explore one of Northern Italy’s most famous lakes, the elegant Lake Como.
Day 5 - Free day
Spend the day at leisure, relaxing in your hotel or exploring Stresa/Baveno on the shore of the beautiful Lake Maggiore.
Day 6 - Zermatt & The Matterhorn
Journey into the Swiss Alps to Zermatt and see the Matterhorn's mighty peak.
Day 7 - Lake Orta
Discover Northern Italy's hidden gem, Lake Orta, on a visit to Orta San Giulio.
Day 8 - Return home
Return to the airport at the appropriate time for our flight home.
- Return flights
- Seven nights’ accommodation
- Board basis varies by hotel*
- All local taxes and transfers
- All tours as mentioned
- Entrance to Borromeo Villa and Gardens
- The services of a Riviera Travel tour manager
The price of this holiday is per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room.*
Not included is the optional cable car/Gornergrat railway ride to the Matterhorn. The approximate cost is 110 CHF and is payable locally.
*Half board at the Astoria and Regina Palace and B&B at the Simplon
