Highlights of the Italian Lakes Reviews

Accommodation with CostSaver tour was good. The transport to and from airport in Milan was unnecessarily expensive. I booked flights myself because it was a follow on trip from a Trafalgar in Germany. Couldn't see why I should pay $197 for a private transfer when I had organised and provided flight details to arrive in Milan so I could travel on coach ...read more pick-up for group. Apparently a private driver arrived to pick me up which I wasn't aware was happening. Likewise if some of the group wanted to go to Como but not take the optional extra of dinner why could they not travel on the coach and meet at the pickup point for those taking optional dinner. Makes no sense. I would certainly be asking more questions before committing to another Trafalgar or CostSaver tour - looking at the fine print.

Had a wonderful time in the Italian Lakes district with a great group of fellow travellers. Great value for money and would recommend this to friends.

I did the same tour a few years back and it was blissful. A had a week to fill between tours and snuck it in because I enjoyed it so much, first time around. They changed cities and hotels which was a great shame. You were virtually forced to do the optional extra tours as there was literally nothing near the hotels to do and see. The tour guide's ...read more ONLY concern was to make sure you gave 100% to the survey at the end . He went on and on and on about it every day prepping us about it. I NEVER do the surveys because I'm on holidays! The Lakes district however is truly beautiful and some of the best scenery Italy can offer. If you wouldn't mind pass this info onto Trafalgar and let them know.

Liked not having to do optionals and having time out to do our own thing, rather than having all the options included. Hotels were not in the middle of town but out a bit, however I liked this too as it meant nice walks, no hustle and bustle. In addition, there was never an early start - all this being conducive to a great holiday. The itinerary and ...read more the staff were wonderful, the company sure know their stuff!