Tour the Italian Lakes and St Moritz

Does an Alpine adventure on board the Bernina Express, marvelling at the opulent villas of Lake Como and discovering the old-world elegance of Lake Maggiore’s and Orta’s beautiful shores appeal? If so, Italian specialist Topflight has a super escorted tour on offer which may be just for you.

The Italian Lakes & St Moritz combines a great balance of time for relaxation alongside a selection of carefully and highly recommended excursions. Tours include a lake tour incorporating a visit to Villa del Balbianello which features in the James Bond film ‘Casino Royale’. Another highlight is the journey aboard the Bernina Express train and an afternoon soaking up the glitz and glam of St Moritz.

Another day is spent visiting Italy’s enchanting lakes. Firstly you visit Lake Orta where you will enjoy time in the village of San Julio and the elegant town of Stresa. After lunch it is onwards to Lake Maggiore where you will enjoy a boat trip to Isola Bella, an achingly beautiful island, dominated by its exquisite Baroque palace and luxuriant Italian-style gardens, brimming with varieties of flowers and exotic plants.

Topflight has dates available in June, July, August and September. Stay at 4* Hotel Como from €1,153pps based on travelling on 24 August. Holidays include return flights from Dublin, transfers, 4* accommodation with breakfast for 7 nights, three highly acclaimed excursions, taxes and Topflight's in-resort concierge service.

To book or for further details, call Topflight at 01-2401700, topflight.ie or your local travel agent.