Florence and Lake Como via the Alps

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • London to Geneva

  Your adventure begins in London, where you'll board the Eurostar to Paris. From there, change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France towards Switzerland in just over three hours. On arrival in French-speaking Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay. Spend the evening enjoying a tasty meal at a local lakeside restaurant or take a relaxing boat trip out on the lake and admire the city's cosmopolitan feel and the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains. (Overnight in Geneva)

• Day 2 • Geneva to Lake Como

  Enjoy breakfast in the hotel this morning and then make your way to the train station for your journey to Como. This journey takes you along the spectacular route of the Simplon Pass, following the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy with a change in Milan, before arriving in Como. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a two-night stay. (Overnight in Como) B

• Day 3 • Lake Como

  Today, experience the beauty of Lake Como from the water with an included two-hour boat tour. Glide past charming lakeside villages, elegant villas, and lush hillsides as you take in panoramic views of one of Italy’s most iconic destinations. Highlights along the way include historic estates, picturesque towns, and even a glimpse of George Clooney’s famed lakeside home. It’s a relaxing and scenic way to enjoy the splendor of the lake. (Overnight in Como) B

• Day 4 • Lake Como to Florence

  After breakfast, take the short journey by train to Milan before transferring onto the Eurostar Italia to Florence. Pass by Italian fields and vineyards and the picturesque city of Bologna before arriving in Florence. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. (Overnight in Florence) B

• Day 5 • Florence

  Spend a full day exploring this magnificent city starting with your included Accademia Gallery tour, the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David, then perhaps enjoying a famous gelato as you stroll through the city's lively piazzas, and marvel at the magnificent dome of the Duomo Basilica. (Overnight in Florence) B

• Day 6 • Depart Florence

  Following breakfast in the hotel, make your way to the train station for the journey west from Florence to Pisa. On arrival, make your way to the airport and check in for your flight back to London. Prefer to return home by rail with an additional night in Turin? One of our Rail Specialists will be happy to help you make these arrangements. B