b'ClassicDiscover glorious Lake Garda, explore timeless Venice,and indulge in dinner and wine tasting at a Valpolicella10 DAYS from winery, from the enchanting lakeside town of Sirmione. 2,495 ppYOUR ITINERARYTOPARISDays 1-2. Overnight in Chambry, arrival in Sirmione 1 TO LAUSANNEMeeting at London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Paris, travelling in Eurostar Plus, with drinks and a light meal served at our seats.We continue by First Class rail to the medieval town of Chambry, with a backdrop of theMalcesineFrench Alps, where we have dinner and overnight. On Day 2 we rail to Milan,Sirmione 7 Valpolicellathen transfer to picturesque Sirmione, on Lake Gardas southern shores. TheVeronatown has a fortress castle and drawbridge, which guards the entrance. Our1 FROMMilan TO VENICElakeside hotel is a customer favourite, with swimming pools and a luxury spa. We enjoy a four-course dinner, overlooking Lake Garda.CHAMBRY ITALYDays 3-4. Free day, Verona, Valpolicella dinner and wine tasting With a day at leisure, you could get to know enchanting Sirmione, maybe visiting the preserved medieval Scaligero Castle, which has great views acrossWHATS INCLUDED:the lake from the top of its fortified walls. Sirmiones old town is a maze of medieval churches and historic buildings such as Palazzo Callas, past home 9 nights 4-Star hotel of the opera singer Maria Callas. There is an array of cafs, ristorantes, andaccommodation gelaterias. Dinner is served at our hotel. Day 4 starts with a guided tour of Eurostar Standard Premier/ historic Verona, visiting Juliets balcony and the awe-inspiring Roman Arena,Eurostar Plusnow an open-air Opera House. We then visit a winery in rural Valpolicella for a tasting of its red wines and a dinner of traditional dishes, in beautiful scenery. First Class rail travelDays 5-6. A full day in Sirmione, an excursion to timeless VeniceAll rail, cruise and coach travel Today is another chance to explore Sirmione. You could visit Grotte di Catullo,throughout your tourthe remains of one of the largest Roman villas in Italy. You could lunch atExpertise of a UK Tour Manager a pavement caf or traditional osteria where fresh fish, pizzas and pasta,from start to finishincluding pumpkin ravioli, feature on many menus. This evening, we enjoyEurostar light mealsanother dinner at our hotel. Day 6 is a First Class rail journey to Venice where a private boat takes us to St Marks Square for a guided tour of its mainBreakfast each day, 8 dinnerssights, followed by a delightful private gondola ride. Gliding through theAll guided tours and excursionsluminous canals is the perfect way to soak up the citys ethereal atmosphere. Afterwards, there is time to relax at a caf before returning by First Class rail. Days 7-8. Lake Garda at your leisure, a trip to medieval MalcesineToday you could explore a little further, possibly by boat. Isola del Garda isTour Code: SRL| per person based onthe most prominent of Lake Gardas islands. Here, fragrant acacia and lemon2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers trees frame a neo-Gothic style villa. On the western coast is the picturesquefrom 900.town of Gardone Riviera and the Andr Heller Botanic Garden. There are also frequent trains to other towns and cities from Desenzano. On Day 8 we visit2025 Departures: the medieval hamlet of Malcesine, with its striking castle and palace, whereMAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTthere is time to see the 14th-century castle. We return by boat, cruising the length of the lake, back to Sirmione, for a farewell dinner at our lakeside hotel.Days 9-10. To Lausanne, Lake Geneva, then homeward boundMobility 1 2 3 4Leaving Sirmione, we head north by coach to Milan then travel First Class railRatingto Switzerland and the city of Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva where we stay overnight. Theres time to explore the cobbled, car-free old town and its exquisite Gothic cathedral before the last dinner of our holiday. After a leisurely breakfast, on Day 10 we continue by First Class rail to Paris. In Paris, we join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras, travelling in style in Plus class with drinks and a light meal served at our seats. On this classic tour weSecure your place nowhave explored the timeless cities of Venice, Verona and experienced rural lifewith a 550pp depositat the wonderful Valpolicella winery.Search greatrail.com/SRL25ITALY 11'