Travel by rail on this no-fly tour, taking in the beautiful gardens and lakes of Northern Italy. Stay at the four-star Hotel Giardinetto, set on the shores of Lake Orta and enjoy free time exploring the local area - perhaps, you'll take in the Medieval and baroque architecture of Orta San Giulio, or take a boat trip to Isola San Giulio. A trip to Lake Maggiore sees you take in the beautiful town of Stresa, well known for its stunning villas and gardens, before crossing the border to Switzerland to visit Locarno, on the northern tip of the lake. There will also be time to explore Lakes Como and Lugano. You'll spend time in the popular Swiss town of the same name, where you'll find numerous parks and public gardens adorned with subtropical plants. Meanwhile, Como is a picturesque town with a Renaissance cathedral, considered one of the most beautiful in Lombardy. A day in Milan brings some hustle and bustle to the trip - the cosmopolitan city known for its architecture and fashion has plenty of gems to explore. Not only a great opportunity for shopping, visit the Duomo, the Sforzesco Castle or see 'The Last Supper'.