ITALY AND SWITZERLAND – THE FABULOUS LAKES

Milan Breakfast.
Today you'll visit Italy's fashion and lifestyle capital, leading financial centre and the country's most prosperous manufacturing and commercial city - Milan* (included).
You'll see Sforza Castle, La Scala Opera House (outside), Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, Milan Cathedral, known as the Duomo (outside).
Overnight in the Milan area.

Lake Como - Bellagio Breakfast.
Departure to Como (included), a charming town that gives its name to the third largest lake in Italy, also known as Lario.
On arrival in Como you will have the opportunity to take a funicular up to the picturesque and significant for us Bulgarians town of Brunate, located above the lake shore.
Here is the Belavista Hotel, where the great Bulgarian poet and writer Pencho Slaveykov spent the last days of his life.
During the tour you will see the memorial plaque and bust-monument dedicated to the writer.
(available on site if available) One of the most beautiful places on the lake is Bellagio, called "the pearl of the lake", a town with picturesque streets, small shops, restaurants and places that offer magnificent views.
Possibility to sail from Como to Bellagio by boat (optional excursions package).
Overnight in the Milan area.

Lake Maggiore (Great Lake) Breakfast.
Today you will have the option of a full day tour (optional excursions package), in which you will travel to the ancient resort town of Stresa, located on Lake Maggiore.
A short distance away are the stunningly picturesque Borromeo Islands, named after the wealthy aristocratic family who purchased them in the 16th century.
From the shores of Stresa you will enjoy a magnificent panorama of the lake and the beautiful Alpine hills.
By boat you will head to the Borromeo Islands "Isola Bella" (The Beautiful Island) with a visit to the magnificent palace and its gardens and "Isola dei Pescatori" (The Fishermen's Island).
Free time for lunch, where you can taste the local specialties with fresh lake fish.
Overnight in the Milan area.

Lake Lugano (Switzerland) Breakfast.
Today you will have free time or you will have the opportunity to join a small getaway to Switzerland, specifically Lugano (available on site).
You will have a walking tour in which you will see Lugano's waterfront boulevard, the statue of the Swiss national hero Wilhelm Tell, the Nassa shopping street, the church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, where you will be able to see the masterpieces of Bernardino Luini (student of the great Leonardo da Vinci).
To complete the excursion in this stunning part of Switzerland you will take the funicular to reach the highest point of Lugano, Monte San Salvatore.
The breathtaking view that will open up before you is a 360° panorama of the city of Lugano and its blue lake.
Overnight in the Milan area.

Verona - Sirmione (Lake Garda) Breakfast.
Today you will have the opportunity for a full day tour (optional excursions package), in which you will visit the romantic city of Verona, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Italy, known as the "Gateway of Italy", used by Shakespeare as the setting for his famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet.
A walking tour that includes: the Piazza Bra, the famous amphitheater Arena di Verona, the shopping street. Macini Square, Erbe Square and Juliet's house. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, head to Italy's largest lake, Lake Garda.
Visit Sirmione, a charming town situated on a narrow peninsula cut into the waters of Lake Garda.
Walking tour along the shopping street, the castle of the Scala family (who ruled Verona in the Middle Ages), the villa of the great opera singer Maria Callas.
Overnight in the Milan area.

Lake Orta - San Giulio Island Breakfast.
Today you'll enjoy a gem in the Piedmont region of Orta (included).
The town of Orta is a maze of picturesque streets, small squares lined with artisan boutiques and bustling cafes.
You will have the opportunity to join a boat tour of Lake Orta with a short stay on San Giulio Island (available on site).
The island is the birthplace of one of Northern Italy's oldest monasteries.
During the tour you will enjoy magnificent mountain views and picturesque villas perched along the lakeshore.
Overnight in the Milan area.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Return flight to Sofia.