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Experience the beauty of Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, and Lake Garda ahead of a luxury Eastern Mediterranean cruise on board Silver Spirit.
Your holiday begins with a three-night stay in Lake Maggiore, where you’ll embark on a thrilling alpine rail journey on board the Centovalli Railway. This stunning alpine pass negotiates dramatic mountains between Switzerland and Italy. Next, you’ll transfer to Lake Garda for a further three-night hotel stay, including a tour of Lake Como.
Enjoy two nights in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, before stepping aboard the luxurious Silver Spirit for a 10-night Mediterranean cruise. Spend a night in port in Tuscany’s Livorno and bask on the beaches of Barcelona. Marvel at Valencia’s grand architecture and soak up the sun on the Costa del Sol. This vacation promises the perfect blend of luxury, relaxation and adventure.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
10 night all-inclusive luxury cruise on board Silver Spirit
3 night four-star stay in Lake Maggiore at the Zacchera Hotels Collection
Scenic rail journey on board the Centovalli Railway
Lake Como tour
London departure – regional flights available
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Lake Maggiore sits in the foothills of the Italian and Swiss Alps. During a three-night hotel stay, explore the Borromean Islands with their magnificent palaces and enchanting gardens, or take a leisurely boat ride to discover charming lakeside villages.
Overnight: Zacchera Hotels Collection
Today you’ll ride the Centovalli Train through the picturesque “One Hundred Valleys” between Domodossola and Locarno. Witness cascading waterfalls, alpine meadows, and lush vineyards on an unforgettable 52-kilometre journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Zacchera Hotels Collection
Lake Maggiore is a picturesque freshwater lake located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. It is the second-largest lake in Italy and one of the most enchanting destinations in the region.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Zacchera Hotels Collection
This morning you’ll depart for Lake Como. Embark on a walking tour of the town to discover the ancient buildings, courtyard, towers and medieval walls before transferring to Lake Garda to check in to your next hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
Lake Garda, nestled in the picturesque landscape of northern Italy, is the largest lake in the country and a beloved destination for travelers. Its crystal-clear waters are framed by rolling hills, charming villages, and striking cliffs.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, museums, and artistic masterpieces. Wander the narrow streets and immerse yourself in the works of Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Grand Hotel Baglioni
During a guided walking tour of Florence, unravel the history of iconic sites like Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Palace and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Learn the best local eateries from your English-speaking guide as you wonder through the city’s ancient streets.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Grand Hotel Baglioni
From Civitavecchia, you’ll embark the luxury Silver Spirit to begin your all-inclusive, magical adventure. First-class facilities, eight desirable dining venues and a lineup of polished entertainment provide a truly superior way to cruise.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Discover Livorno’s captivating history and vibrant character. From medieval roots to a haven for the persecuted, this city enchants. Explore markets, savor a meal, and immerse yourself in its authentic charm.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Embark on a journey to Marseille, France’s vibrant Mediterranean jewel. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history, art, and culture. Explore charming neighbourhoods, indulge in delectable cuisine, and let Marseille ignite your senses.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Barcelona, Spain’s Mediterranean jewel, harmonizes history and modernity. Gaudí’s architecture, bustling La Rambla, and vibrant beachfront create a captivating blend of culture, art, and coastal allure.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Let Valencia, Spain, ignite your senses with its captivating blend of history, vibrant streets, and architectural wonders. Immerse yourself in its transformative energy, and let this enchanting city leave an indelible mark on your soul.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Explore the captivating history and Mediterranean allure of Cartagena, Spain. With its ancient ruins, modern architecture, and stunning coastline, it’s a city that invites you to uncover layers of culture and inspiration.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Embrace the sunny enchantment of Málaga, Spain. With its golden beaches, historic sites, and vibrant culture, it’s a city that offers a blend of relaxation and exploration, inviting you to savour the Mediterranean spirit.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Spirit
Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Tour Highlights
Silver Spirit
Silver Spirit has been completely refurbished to create extra space and exciting new features that offer an even more luxurious experience at sea. Now with eight superb dining options, an improved fitness centre, a larger pool deck, together with Silversea’s world-famous standards of service, you’re guaranteed the cruise of a lifetime on Silver Spirit.
With one of the highest space-per-guest ratios in the business, the grand Silver Spirit, offers its guests one of the most complete cruise experiences available.
While on board you could discover exquisite dishes bursting with Asian essence at Indochine, meet new friends at Dolce Vita, or unwind in the Zagara Spa. Stretch out with the largest suites in the Silversea fleet and enjoy a lively, convivial atmosphere that caters to cosmopolitan travellers.
- Tonnage 39,519 tons
- Length 692 ft (211.00 m)
Life on board Silver Spirit
Delicious dining, fascinating enrichment activities and an award-winning spa, Silversea ensures that your happiness is guaranteed from the very first moment you step on board.
dining
Featuring eight dining options, including the line’s signature restaurants Spaccanapoli – reflecting Silversea’s Italian heritage, and La Dame – the epitome of French fine dining, there’s plenty to delight all palates.
- The Grill
- Seishin
- Silver Note
- La Terrazza
- La Dame
- Indochine
- Atlantide
- Spaccanapoli
Bars & Lounges
- Connoisseur’s Corner
- Dolce Vita
- Panorama Lounge
Facilities
Marvel at the superb exhibitions in the Arts Café or browse the luxury boutique, enjoy a dip in the pool, relax in one of the whirlpools or take part in fitness classes.
- Zagara Beauty Salon
- Card Room
- Boutique
- Pool Deck & Jacuzzi Area
- Arts Café
- Observation Library
- Zagara Beauty Spa
- Fitness Centre
entertainment
From full-scale theatre productions to feature films and dazzling cabaret performances, entertainment is traditional and elegant.
- Venetian Lounge
- Casino
Centovalli Express
Pass by deep gorges and crevices with glittering, cascading waterfalls, and venture across colourful alpine meadows, over numerous bridges and through vineyards and forests of chestnut trees. The picturesque journey from Domodossola to Locarno takes in 52km of magical landscapes and lush vegetation with numerous stops on the way. Upon arriving in Locarno, on the Swiss shores of Lake Maggiore, you’ll enjoy some time to embrace the atmospheric surroundings and explore the treasures within. Pay a visit to Madonna del Sasso, a highly decorated Catholic sanctuary overlooking the city, which can be reached by the funicular railway.
Life on board Centovalli Express
Thoroughly modernised in the last few years, the Centovalli Express offers excellent travel comfort with as large panoramic windows for admiring the surrounding countryside.
Off-Train Experiences
The journey takes around two hours from start to finish, travelling 52km of track, spanning two countries, 83 bridges and 31 galleries. Along the way the train will make multiple stops.
- Domodossola
- Masera
- Creggio
- Trontano
- Verigo
- Marone
- Coimo
- Gagnone – Orcesco
- Druogno
- Buttogno
- Santa Maria Maggiore
- Prestinone
- Zornasco
- Malesco
- Villette
- Re
- Folsogno – Dissimo
- Isella – Oglia
- Ribellasca
- Camedo
- Borgnone – Cadanza
- Palagnedra
- Verdasio
- Corcapolo
- Intragna
- Cavigliano
- Verscio
- Tegna
- Ponte Brolla
- San Martino
- Solduno
- S. Antonio
- Locarno
Suites
The suites on board offer one of the highest space-per-guest rations of any luxury cruise accommodation, plus cruising on an all-inclusive basis means that everything is taken care of.
Vista Suite Prices from £5,999pp
The Vista Suite boasts a generous expanse of interior comforts – elegant décor, a stunning marble en-suite bathroom and ample seating. Accompanied by a large picture window, it’s the perfect backdrop for breakfast in bed.
- Dedicated butler
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Down duvets
- Pillow Menu
- Luxury bath amenities
- Plush bathrobes & slippers
- Marbled bathroom with vanity, separate wet room with shower seat
- Unlimited Standard Wifi
- One 40” / 102 cm flat-screen HD TV
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Large picture window
- Sitting area
- Champagne on arrival
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
Classic Veranda Suite Prices from £6,499pp
The suite’s finest asset lies just outside, as floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private veranda. Enjoy sumptuous comfort and attention to detail – both inside and out.
- Dedicated butler
- Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Down duvets
- Pillow Menu
- Marbled bathroom with vanity, separate shower and full-sized bath
- Luxury bath amenities
- Plush bathrobes & slippers
- One 40” / 102 cm flat-screen HD TV
- Unlimited Standard Wifi
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Champagne on arrival
Superior Veranda Suite Prices from £6,699pp
Holding an incredible location on the upper deck, you can enjoy majestic sunset views. This spectacular space covers all the features and comforts synonymous with Silversea, making it a cosy home from home.
- Dedicated butler
- Queen size bed
- Pillow menu
- Marbled bathroom with double vanity, separate shower and full-sized bath
- Plush bathrobes, luxury bath amenities & slippers
- Vanity table with hair dryer
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
- Sitting area
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass door
- Unlimited Standard Wifi
- One large flat screen TV
- Champagne on arrival
Deluxe Veranda Suite Prices from £6,999pp
This charming and opulent suite offers a comfortable living space, close to the heart of the ship. Unwind in the sitting area or enjoy the romantic views of the setting sun from your private veranda.
- Dedicated butler
- Queen size bed
- Pillow menu
- Marbled bathroom with double vanity, separate shower and full-sized bath
- Plush bathrobes, luxury bath amenities & slippers
- Vanity table with hair dryer
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
- Sitting area
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass door
- Unlimited Standard Wifi
- One large flat screen TV
- Champagne on arrival
Your Hotel Stays
Lake Maggiore
Zacchera Hotels Collection (Or Similar)
The Zacchera Hotels, Grand Hotel Dino, Hotel Simplon, Hotel Splendid and Grand Hotel Bristol in Stresa, all boast privileged positions on the shores of Lake Maggiore and the breathtaking Gulf of Borromeo. Each with its own team of highly professional staff, elegance, sumptuous comfort and high-quality facilities, every stay here is an unforgettable pleasure for all guests. Marvel at the astonishing views as you dine alfresco in one of the exceptional restaurants, indulge in a treatment or two in the opulent wellness centre or wander the lush gardens, bursting with colour.
Lake Garda
Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort (Or Similar)
This four-star hotel boasts a fine wellness centre, peaceful waterfront setting and tranquil Mediterranean gardens. Delight in the choice of bars and dining options: a seasonal poolside restaurant offering al fresco romantic candlelight dinners as well as a spacious main restaurant serving delicious healthy dishes created with local produce and traditional methods. With a focus of wellness, be sure to immerse yourself in the Turkish baths and thermal pools or try an Ayurveda treatment, or two.
Florence
Grand Hotel Baglioni (Or Similar)
Located in the centre of the city, this beautiful hotel is housed in a magnificent 19th-century building and offers exceptional views of famous historic monuments including the Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. Each of the 192 rooms are equipped in an unmistakably Florentine style: wooden furniture, wrought iron finishes, hardwood floors and leaded glass windows. Features include the panoramic B-Roof restaurant and two American bars.
