Embark on a dreamy Italian adventure, exploring charming towns and ancient cities, with an eight-night Italian Lakes escape before a 10-night luxury Silversea cruise.
Your holiday begins with a delightful three-night hotel stay in Lake Maggiore. From there, you’ll transfer to Lake Como for a captivating tour before arriving in Lake Iseo where you’ll savour a two-night escape and embark the awe-inspiring Bernina Red Train. Next, spend three nights in Lake Garda, surrounded by majestic mountains and serene waters.
Following this, you’ll travel to Venice to board the luxurious Silver Muse. Sail through picturesque ports such as Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik and Naples, all while enjoying exquisite world-class dining, unrivalled comfort and personalised service. Finally, your journey concludes in Rome, where you’ll disembark to immerse yourself in its timeless beauty over two nights.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
10 night all-inclusive luxury cruise on board the Silver Muse
3 night four-star stay in Lake Maggiore at the Zacchera Hotels Collection
Lake Como tour
Scenic rail journey through the Swiss Alps on board the Bernina Red Train
Overnight flights
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Your holiday begins as you fly from Australia to your destination.
Lake Maggiore sits in the foothills of the Italian-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
During a leisurely day on the shores of Lake Maggiore, you could wander through Stresa’s cobbled streets, indulge in local cuisine at a lakeside café, or take a scenic cable car ride up Mottarone for breathtaking panoramic views.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Zacchera Hotels Collection
This morning, you’ll depart for Lake Como. Discover the ancient buildings, courtyards, towers, and medieval walls of this quintessentially glamorous lakeside destination before heading to Lake Iseo, where you’ll spend the next two delightful nights.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Cocca Hotel Royal Thai Spa
Today you’ll start with a scenic drive to St. Moritz, then board the Bernina Red Train for a mesmerising ride through Alpine wonders – Engadin, Poschiavo Valley, Bernina Pass, Alt Grum, Puschlaversee and the iconic Brusio Spiral Viaduct.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Cocca Hotel Royal Thai Spa
Surrounded by majestic mountains, Lake Garda’s shimmering blue waters reflect a breathtaking backdrop. Over three nights, explore charming lakeside towns, such as Sirmione and Malcesine, with their medieval castles and narrow streets, or dabble in water activities.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Villa Garuti
In Venice’s port, Fusina, you’ll embark Silver Muse. Settle into your sumptuous surroundings, choose from a wealth of dining experiences and get to know your personal butler who will keep your fridge stocked with your favourite drinks.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Muse
Zadar, Croatia’s coastal jewel, fascinates with its Roman heritage and modern vibrancy. From the Sea Organ to historic streets, it offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and Mediterranean charm.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Muse
Embrace the Mediterranean allure of Split, Croatia. With its historic Diocletian’s Palace, stunning coastal views, and vibrant atmosphere, it’s a city that invites you to explore the crossroads of history and modernity along the Dalmatian coast.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Muse
Dubrovnik, Croatia’s “Pearl of the Adriatic,” enchants with medieval charm and coastal beauty. Historic city walls, cobblestone streets, and stunning views make it a captivating blend of history and scenery.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Muse
Bari, Italy’s vibrant port city, boasts charming old streets, the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, and seaside promenades. It combines historical heritage with Mediterranean charm, offering an authentic southern Italian experience.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Muse
Kotor is a picturesque coastal town located in Montenegro. Kotor offers breathtaking views and outdoor activities like hiking up to the Kotor Fortress. Its blend of natural beauty and rich cultural history makes Kotor a captivating destination for visitors.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Muse
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Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Muse
Embrace Palermo’s vibrant charm. Wander its Baroque streets, relish Sicilian cuisine, and connect with its warm-hearted people. Let this captivating city create unforgettable memories.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Muse
Unleash your wanderlust in Naples, Italy’s vibrant gem. With its stunning bay, Mount Vesuvius, and captivating attractions like the Royal Palace and Pompeii, Naples promises an enriching journey through history and natural beauty.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Silver Muse
Disembarking in Civitavecchia, you’ll transfer to eternal Rome for a two-night hotel stay. Wander through picturesque piazzas lined with bustling cafés and gelaterias and explore the city’s rich heritage at the iconic Colosseum and Pantheon.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Starhotels Metropole
Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Tour Highlights
Silver Muse
Delivered in spring of 2017, the Silver Muse cruise ship is the flagship of the Silversea fleet. Accommodating 596 guests with unrivalled space-to-guest ratio and an elegant colour palette complemented with rich fabrics and gleaming marble, Silver Muse cruises offer the epitome of European luxury.
On board a Silver Muse cruise you can enjoy all the finest hallmarks of the Silversea experience.
Choose from eight delicious dining experiences, including the Asian fusion restaurant Indochine and the Silversea signature classic La Terrazza; personalise your suite to the finest detail, including your choice of scent, toiletries and pillow and get to know your personal butler who will keep your fridge stocked with your favourite drinks. Suites are spacious with even the smallest measuring almost 400 square feet, with chic interiors and lavish touches such as sumptuous high thread count sheets and fluffy towels.
Hallmark levels of exceptional service and a refined yet relaxed cruising experience, mean that the Silver Muse cruise ship is quite simply fabulous.
- Tonnage 40,700 tons
- Length 699 ft (213.00 m)
Life on Board Silver Muse
When it comes to Silversea cruises, Silver Muse offers the very finest hallmarks of this iconic brand. Extensive dining options, impeccable service and fascinating enrichment activities are just a handful of highlights of this wonderful ship.
dining
With a staggering eight dining options, there really is a restaurant to suit every palette on board, from the exotic tastes of Asia at Indochine to the authentic flavours of Naples at Spaccanapoli.
- Arts Café
- Atlantide
- Connoisseur’s Corner
- Dolce Vita
- Indochine
- Kaiseki
- La Dame
- La Terrazza
- Pool Bar
Bars & Lounges
- Atlantide Bar
- Entoca
- Dolce Vita
- Silver Note Bar
- Arts Café
- Connoisseur’s Corner
- Panorama Lounge
- Pool Bar
- Tor’s Observation Library
Facilities
Curl up with a good book (and even better view!) at Tor’s Observation Library, enjoy a dip in the pool, relax in the Thermal Suite or work up a sweat at one of the fitness classes.
- Activities Room
- Aerobics Studio
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Centre
- Hot Baths (3)
- Jogging Track
- Panorama Lounge
- Pools
- Spa Whirlpool
- Steam Rooms and Saunas
- Thermal Suite
- Tor’s Observation Library
- Zagara Spa
entertainment
Whether you choose to enjoy the musical talents of the Voices of Silversea in the Venetian Lounge, or learn more about your itinerary during an enriching on board lecture, there’s entertainment for everyone.
- Afternoon Trivia
- Casino*
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Deck Parties
- Enrichment Lectures
- Gala Evenings
- Liar’s Club Game Show
- Live Nightly Music
- Martini Tastings
- Wine Tastings
Suites
Silversea’s Silver Muse suites are luxurious, elegant and spacious, in fact they offer one of the highest space-per-guest rations of any luxury cruise accommodation.
Vista Suite Prices from $14,999pp
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 $16,999pp
A Silversea Cruises signature, the Veranda Suite is spacious and welcoming. Awaken each morning to daylight bursting through the cabin from the floor-to-ceiling glass doors and unwind on the furnished private teak veranda.
- 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 large flat screen TV
- Unlimited Standard Wifi
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Champagne on arrival
Superior Veranda Suite Prices from $17,999pp
Located on the upper deck of the ship, the Superior Veranda Suite offers the perfect position for enjoying spectacular sunset views from your stunning private veranda.
- 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
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
- One large flat screen TV
- Unlimited Standard Wifi
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Champagne on arrival
Deluxe Veranda Suite Prices from $18,999pp
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 Iseo
Cocca Hotel Royal Thai Spa (Or Similar)
A serene lakeside retreat on the shores of Lake Iseo, Cocca Hotel Royal Thai Spa blends Italian charm with Thai-inspired wellness rituals. Guests can unwind in elegantly designed rooms, many with stunning lake views, and indulge in a range of rejuvenating treatments at the authentic Thai spa. The hotel boasts a fine-dining restaurant featuring local and international cuisine, complemented by an extensive wine selection. In addition to its location right on the lake, the hotel boasts both indoor and indoor swimming pools as well as a sauna for the ultimate in relaxation.
Lake Garda
Villa Garuti (Or Similar)
Nestled in the picturesque town of Bardolino on the shores of Lake Garda, Villa Garuti presents an idyllic Italian retreat. The hotel’s elegantly designed rooms and suites offer a seamless blend of modern comforts and classic charm, some boasting stunning lake views. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s lush gardens, an inviting outdoor pool, and a relaxing terrace area, perfect for soaking in the panoramic beauty of the surroundings. With its convenient location near local attractions and the waterfront, Villa Garuti provides an ideal haven for an unforgettable Lake Garda getaway.
Rome
Starhotels Metropole (Or Similar)
Housed in an elegant building with stylish and sleek décor, Starhotels Metropole Rome offers a classical yet comfortable stay in a wonderfully central location. As your ideal base for exploration of Rome, here you’ll savour friendly Italian service and a tranquil atmosphere providing a welcomed serene enclave amidst the city’s bustle all the while being within a 10 minutes’ walk from world-famous attractions, such as The Colosseum, the Rome Opera House and the Trevi Fountain. Head to the sophisticated Bistro Rendez Vous lounge bar for a coffee, light lunch or dine in the Apicio Restaurant on authentic Roman cuisine in a stylish, intimate setting.
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