b'ClassicUncover an unspoilt corner of northern Italy, Lake Iseorich in rare beauty, flavours, and serene landscapes of10 DAYS fromglistening lakes and rolling mountains. 3,195 ppYOUR ITINERARY1 TO BASELDays 1-2. Overnight in Turin, First Class rail to Italys Lake IseoOur Italian adventure begins at London St Pancras where we meet and board the Eurostar. Travelling in spacious Eurostar Plus, we are served a light meal enrouteLAKE ISEO Pisogneto Paris, then continue by First Class rail to Turin. We cross the Alps into Italy, toMilan 7 Sulzanoovernight in Turin, dining at a local restaurant. After a free morning in Turin on TURIN IseoDay 2 we travel to Brescia and the charming village of Sulzano on the shores of1 BresciaLake Iseo. Our hotel has a pool and panoramic terrace, with stunning views. Bergamo Agriturismo After time to unwind we dine at our hotel.Al RocolDays 3-4. Lake Iseo at leisure, the Treno dei Sapori, Train of Flavours ITALYToday is a chance to explore this unsung corner of northern Italy and its unspoilt villages. To the south of Sulzano is the village of Iseo, a warren of pastel-coloured houses, and Lovere, on the northern edge of the lake, can be reached by ferry.WHATS INCLUDED:Local restaurants offer excellent cuisine including freshwater fish. Day 4 is a gastronomic exploration aboard the Treno dei Sapori, the Train of Flavours. After 9 nights 4-Star hotel touring Iseo village, we travel by vintage locomotive to Pisogne, seeing the Santaaccommodation Maria della Neve church and its frescoes. As we travel beside the lake to the village Eurostar Standard Premier / of Provaglio dIseo, we are served freshly-prepared produce, cheeses, cured meatsEurostar Plusand sparkling Franciacorta wines. First Class rail travelDays 5-6. Cruising to Monte Isola, free day to discover more of Lake IseoAll rail, cruise and coach travel After a leisurely morning we take a short cruise across to Monte Isola, an imposingthroughout your tourisland whose summit is around 2,000-feet above sea level. On the car-free islandExpertise of a UK Tour Manager of Peschiera Maraglio, we are free to look around. The Church of San Michelefrom start to finishArcangelo has a stucco interior, decorated with Baroque frescoes. The shoreline path is known as the road of olive trees, a mile-long walkway with gorgeous views.Eurostar light mealsCharacterful trattorias offer delicious food, such as sundried lake sardines withBreakfast each day, 1 lunch, polenta. A free day on Day 6 is a chance to explore Lake Iseo and beyond. Maybe6 dinnerstake a boat trip to the fishing village of Clusane, renowned for its wine, saffron andAll guided tours and excursionsbaked tench. Days 7-8. The walled-city of Bergamo, evening at a Franciacorta wineryWe visit the city of Bergamo at the foothills of the Alps between Lake Iseo and Lake Como. With a local guide, we board a funicular to the Upper Town, viewingTour Code: ISL| per person based onthe Lower Town on the plain below. We take a walking tour of the citadel,2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers encircled by Venetian walls. The Piazza Duomo has buildings such as the Basilicafrom 850.of Santa Maria Maggiore, guarded by marble lions. After our tour, there is a free afternoon to continue exploring. Day 8 starts with a free day in Sulzano, followed2025 Departures: by an excursion to a Franciacorta winery. Franciacorta is a famed sparkling wineMAR, APR, MAY, OCTproduced in the small region around the southern edge of Lake Iseo. At a vineyard in Franciacorta, we tour the winery before sampling a number of varieties, then sit down to a meal in idyllic surroundings. Mobility 1 2 3 4Days 9-10. Overnight in the Swiss city of Basel, homeward bound RatingWe transfer by coach to Milan where we take a First Class scenic journey to the Swiss city of Basel for an overnight stay. Theres time to relax or look around this attractive waterside city, before our final evening meal together, a three-course dinner in the hotel restaurant. On our final morning Day 10 we board the direct train from Basel to Paris, enjoying the scenery from our First Class seats. In Paris, we are transferred to the Eurostar service, enjoying a light meal in our seats inSecure your place nowEurostar Plus before arriving back at London St Pancras. with a 625pp deposit Please note, itinerary may vary per departure, depending on running days of theTreno dei Sapori. Search greatrail.com/ISL25ITALY 13'