Soak up the brilliant Italian sun, shop the fashionable boutiques in Stresa, and feast your eyes on the amazing islands of Lago Maggiore - on this half-day trip from Milan.

Italy's jaw-dropping lake region is just an hour and a half drive from Milan, and you can discover it with a guide. Breathe in the fresh alpine air as you go. The highlight has to be a two-hour panoramic boat cruise on Lago Maggiore, where you'll see majestic islands, and stately lakeside homes and gardens!