Italy's lakes and the jewel-like Italian Riviera have long been lauded as picturesque and elegant and there are plenty of cultural treasures sandwiched between. Musical adventure waits in Stradivari's Cremona. Wine tasting punctuates a visit among the captivating villages of the Cinque Terre and Shakespeare's Fair Verona. Top it all with fabulous Italian cuisine and you have a truly unforgettable week.

9 day independent tour

Inclusions:

• 2 nights at the Regina Palace Hotel in Stresa
• 3 nights at the Excelsior Palace Hotel in Rapallo
• 2 nights at the Palazzo Arzaga at Lake Garda

Highlights:

• Private boat cruise to Portofino on the Italian Riviera
• Turin sightseeing
• See the famous Cinque Terre villages
• Wine tasting in Manarola
• Violin concert in Cremona
• Verona excursion