Luxury Italian Lakes, Swiss Alps, & Tuscany ~ June 6 - 18, 2026 (13 Days)
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12 Days
Blooming Good, Travel Deals! Reserve by June 1st
Venture with Collins Tours to the stunning lake regions of Switzerland and Italy. Begin in the shadows of the Swiss Alps in beautiful Lucerne. Continue to the shore of Lake Maggiore in Stresa, Italy before heading to Lake Como to enjoy "La Dolce Vita." Our journey continues southward into the heart of Tuscany where we will venture into Florence and enjoy a Tuscan winery before concluding our adventure in Bergamo. Join now and see what makes Collins Tours your number #1 tour operator!
Overview
Blooming Good, Travel Deals! Reserve by June 1st
Last Call -Only 2 Seats Remaining!
EARLY BOOKINGS BONUS: Old Lucerne Walking Tour & Mt Pilatus Excursion with Gondola and Cogwheel Train Included for Bookings until June 1st Valued at $185 CAD per person!
Join us for a special opportunity to spoil yourself with during our new and exclusive Italian Lakes, Switzerland and Tuscany tour!
Our tour begins as we arrive in Switzerland's German-speaking city of Lucerne, our home for two nights at the exquisite and elegant elegant 4.5-star Hotel Continental Park, ideally located near the lake promenade and Old Town. Explore the iconic Chapel Bridge, wander cobblestone lanes lined with boutique shops, and ascend Mount Pilatus for extraordinary alpine vistas. Here, you will explore this Alpine city with a locally guided walking city tour & ascension of Mount Pilatus included for early bookings. Lucerne’s stunning medieval architecture and its unique location on the edge of Lake Lucerne amid snowcapped mountains allow tradition, modernity and nature stand side-by-side with ease.
Next, journey to Italy's lake district for your three-night stay in Stresa on the shores of Lake Maggiore. This region's terraced hills and mountain peaks are best viewed from your lake cruise (included). Your 4.5-star accommodations at Regina Palace Lake front hotel will allow you to enjoy the beautiful countryside, architectural gems and mild climate that make Stresa one of the most popular attractions in Italy.
Next, we will make our way into one of the most romantic and picturesque places in the world, Lake Como, our home for the 2 nights where you will get to experience “La Dolce Vita.” Hotel Barchetta Excelsior 4-star hotel perched harbour front on Lake Como where you will find a true corner of Italian paradise! We will be joined by an experienced tour guide to explore the charming town of Como, situated on this magnificent lake.
Our journey continues southward into Tuscany for our three-night stay in a spectacular 19th century villa, the 5-star Marriott Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa. Join us for an optional guided tour of the capital city, Florence, where you can stand in awe of Michelangelo's David and walk in the shadows of the Duomo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiori) on your way to the Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy a gelato while you watch the Arno River lazily flow underfoot and shop for luxurious leather goods and exquisite jewelry. Our final day in Tuscany includes a visit to the charming city of Lucca with its cobbled streets and historic churches before we visit a Tuscan winery for a tasting and delicious lunch (included)
Our adventure concludes in the beautiful authentic Italian town of Bergamo for a one-night stay! From here, we make our triumphant return to our respective Canadian Airports the following morning.
Last Call -Only 2 Seats Remaining!
EARLY BOOKINGS BONUS: Old Lucerne Walking Tour & Mt Pilatus Excursion with Gondola and Cogwheel Train Included for Bookings until June 1st Valued at $185 CAD per person!
Join us for a special opportunity to spoil yourself with during our new and exclusive Italian Lakes, Switzerland and Tuscany tour!
Our tour begins as we arrive in Switzerland's German-speaking city of Lucerne, our home for two nights at the exquisite and elegant elegant 4.5-star Hotel Continental Park, ideally located near the lake promenade and Old Town. Explore the iconic Chapel Bridge, wander cobblestone lanes lined with boutique shops, and ascend Mount Pilatus for extraordinary alpine vistas. Here, you will explore this Alpine city with a locally guided walking city tour & ascension of Mount Pilatus included for early bookings. Lucerne’s stunning medieval architecture and its unique location on the edge of Lake Lucerne amid snowcapped mountains allow tradition, modernity and nature stand side-by-side with ease.
Next, journey to Italy's lake district for your three-night stay in Stresa on the shores of Lake Maggiore. This region's terraced hills and mountain peaks are best viewed from your lake cruise (included). Your 4.5-star accommodations at Regina Palace Lake front hotel will allow you to enjoy the beautiful countryside, architectural gems and mild climate that make Stresa one of the most popular attractions in Italy.
Next, we will make our way into one of the most romantic and picturesque places in the world, Lake Como, our home for the 2 nights where you will get to experience “La Dolce Vita.” Hotel Barchetta Excelsior 4-star hotel perched harbour front on Lake Como where you will find a true corner of Italian paradise! We will be joined by an experienced tour guide to explore the charming town of Como, situated on this magnificent lake.
Our journey continues southward into Tuscany for our three-night stay in a spectacular 19th century villa, the 5-star Marriott Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa. Join us for an optional guided tour of the capital city, Florence, where you can stand in awe of Michelangelo's David and walk in the shadows of the Duomo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiori) on your way to the Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy a gelato while you watch the Arno River lazily flow underfoot and shop for luxurious leather goods and exquisite jewelry. Our final day in Tuscany includes a visit to the charming city of Lucca with its cobbled streets and historic churches before we visit a Tuscan winery for a tasting and delicious lunch (included)
Our adventure concludes in the beautiful authentic Italian town of Bergamo for a one-night stay! From here, we make our triumphant return to our respective Canadian Airports the following morning.
Itinerary
Welcome aboard Collins Tours’ 12-Day, Best of Ireland Tour! Outlined below is a thrilling itinerary built for this exceptional getaway to the Emerald Isle. Get lost in the bustling cities and gaze in wonder at the natural beauty of the rolling green hills. With all the activities, excellent locations, quality hotels, and local professional step-on-guides included, I am sure you will agree we have put together an exciting vacation, all this to ensure a carefree and inspirational getaway for you! Carefully review the “Important Information” section (final page) to ensure you understand all the rules for international travel. Your Tour Manager looks forward to meeting you and assisting in creating an exciting and well-managed tour of Ireland.
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- Tour itineraries are a guideline and may need to be adjusted by Collins Tours & Consulting Ltd, or your tour manager to ensure proper flow of your tour. All times on tour itineraries are only estimates as various unforeseen factors, such as weather, traffic, mechanical issues, emergencies, event closures, and/or other “Acts of God,” can influence tour timing or missed events altogether. Collins Tours & Consulting Ltd. is not responsible or liable, in any way, for delays caused by such unforeseen events described above or other similar events not described causing similar outcomes. Collins Tours & Consulting Ltd is not be responsible for refunds, reimbursements, or credits in the event of any such occurrences.
- Tour price does NOT include incidental room charges e.g. movie rentals, Internet connections, phone calls, etc. Please be sure to give the front desk your credit card information to cover these fees.
Hotel Contact Information:
May 28 & 29 - Dublin – Clayton Hotel – 13-17 Fleet Street, Dublin – Ph: 353 1 677 3333
May 30 & 31 – Killarney – Plaza Hotel & Spa –Kenmare Pl, Kerry, Ireland- Ph: 353 64 677 1300
June 1 – Galway Hotel TBA
June 2 – Markree Castle, Sligo Bay - Clooneenroe, Collooney, Co. Sligo, Ireland- Ph: +353 91 865200
June 3 – Marine Hotel, Ballycastle, Northern Ireland Ph: 44 (0) 28 2078 2222
June 4 & 5 – The Clayton Hotel, Belfast- 22 Ormeau Ave, Belfast- Ph: +44 28 9032 8511
June 6 – Fitzpatrick Castle, Killiney- Killiney Hill Rd, Scalpwilliam, Killiney, Co. Dublin- +353 1 230 5400
Please remove all personal belongings when departing the bus. We are not responsible for items left behind so please double check your seat.
Collins Tours is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen luggage of personal items.
REMEMBER: Collins Tours group tour manager handles hotel check in/check out procedures, overall group management (e.g. timely transitions, itinerary planning), and group representation with airlines, hotels and attractions. We work hard to ensure that everyone enjoys his or her experience to the fullest.
Gratuities for your Tour Manager and driver ar
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- Time for another Irish breakfast (included). Meet your Tour Manager on the motor coach as we make our way to Bunratty Castle (entrance included).
- Built in 1425, it is the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland. The Castle was restored in 1954 and now contains mostly 15th and 16th century furnishings.
- During your visit you have time for lunch before departing making our way to Galway. Next you will enjoy a scenic drive to Ireland’s iconic Cliffs of Moher before continuing to Galway!
- Spend the rest of the evening as you please. Dinner is on your own as many options are within walking distance of our fabulous hotel.
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- Another delightful Irish breakfast waits for you this morning. Take some time to get ready before today’s highlight, the Corrib River Cruise.
- Sit back and enjoy this sailing complete with an authentic Irish Dancing demonstration and some world-famous Irish coffee (admission & coffee included). Sip your coffee as we make our way past historical sites, castles and local landmarks. Lunch break will follow.
- We board the coach and make our way through Connemara for a stop in Clifden – a town known for its marble. After a brief 1 hour stop in Clifden, we continue to today’s destination, Markree Castle!
- Take time to enjoy your overnight stay at Markree Castle, a truly unique property with old-world charm and delightful Irish hospitality known for its authentically restored charm originally built in the 14th-century.
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- Wake up and enjoy another Irish breakfast. Your tour manager will handle check out.
- We will board the motor coach and set our sights on historical Derry where we are joined by a local step on guide for a walking tour of the 6th century walled city steeped in centuries-old and recent history alike. Listen to the stories from long ago and appreciate the beauty all around.
- After arriving in the seaside town of Ballycastle your tour guide will handle check in and have your bag sent to your room in the Marine Hotel. The rest of the evening is yours to spend as you choose. Dinner this evening is on your own.
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- Following another Irish breakfast, we depart Ballycastle and travel the short distance to the Giant’s Causeway, the coastal geological phenomenon formed over 60 million years ago! (Entrance fee included). This incredible landmark is one of Northern Ireland’s most visited sites, and for good reason! You can almost see why characters of Irish folklore were conjured by this beautiful and unique seaside setting.
- Lunch can be eaten on site before continuing on to nearby Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery for a tour and a sample of the world-famous Irish whisky.
- Board the motor coach as we head to Belfast, the birthplace of the RMS Titanic. Our home tonight is the Clayton Hotel. Belfast is the capital and largest city in Northern Ireland.
- This evening dinner is on your own with many choices within walking distance to your hotel. The remainder of the evening to be enjoyed at your leisure. Perhaps you would like to visit “The Glass Jar” the narrowest bar in Belfast or wander the streets of this beautiful, modern city.
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- Wake up and enjoy another Irish breakfast (included). Please board the coach this morning as we welcome our local step-on guide for an overview tour of Belfast and a visit to the Titanic Museum.
- After our visit to the Titanic Museum, our guide takes us to many of Belfast’s other important landmarks and sites, including Shankill and Falls Road. It is here where countless tragedies occurred during “the struggle”.
- Spend the evening your way and feel free to explore beautiful Belfast. Dinner this evening can be enjoyed on your own.
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- After breakfast, we check-out and head south to Killiney for our final night of the tour and a second night in a beautiful castle.
- Multiple rest stops and a lunch stop are scheduled along our route before we arrive at beautiful Fitzpatrick Castle in Killiney, located just southeast of Dublin.
- Allow your tour manager to check you in and have luggage sent to your rooms. Join your tour manager and fellow passengers for our “Farewell Dinner” with wine or beer included. It is your opportunity to share stories with your new friends and begin to plan your next adventure with Collins Tours! *Note, your tour manager will arrange your flight check-in for a smoother departure tomorrow morning.
- The rest of the evening can be enjoyed at your own leisure.
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- After a final Irish buffet breakfast we bid farewell to Ireland. Airport transfers are included (time provided by Tour Manager) for those who purchase Collins Tours Air Inclusive Package.
- Your Air Canada flight will travel to Toronto onward to your local airport, reaching the Maritimes all in the same day.
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- For those who purchased Collins Tours Inclusive Air Package, make your way to your local area airport for your assigned flight connecting with your Air Canada flight to Dublin at a Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. NOTE: First piece of checked luggage is free for international flights (up to maximum of 50lbs). 2nd bag is additional and based on weight and size. Additional fees apply for overweight bags. Carry-on luggage is free, with a maximum weight of 22lbs per bag. Visit www.aircanada.com for more details on luggage fees. Any additional luggage payment is paid directly to Air Canada and not included in tour package. Fees are charged on both outbound & return flights. Upon arrival in Dublin the following morning, each passenger will proceed through Irish Customs & Immigration and then to the luggage area to collect your luggage. Your Tour Director will meet in the baggage claim area after you collect your own luggage. We make our way to the deluxe motorcoach, have all bags loaded on the motor coach and make our way to our first city centre hotel together.
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- Please note: While an early check-in request has been made, hotel rooms are not guaranteed until 3:00 p.m. Our hotel accommodation is located on a busy commercial road in the Dublin 4 district. This relaxed hotel is 4km from the convention center and 1 km from St. Stephen’s Green. Polished rooms have complimentary Wifi, flat screen TV, safe and mini-fridge. There are 2 restaurants, 1 bar and a lobby café as well providing you with plenty of options before the room check in time.
- Take time to freshen up before our “Welcome Reception” (location TBA), including a glass of wine or beer and light appetizers, and a chance to meet your fellow traveling companions (Included).
- Following our reception, the remainder of the evening is at your leisure in fantastic and magical Dublin, Ireland. Sláinte!
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- After some well deserved rest, wake up to a delightful Irish buffet breakfast (included).
- Today we will meet our step-on guide for a 4-hour tour of an overview into one of the best cities in Europe. Tour local attractions such as the St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Temple Bar area and other local sights plus a tour of Guinness Brewery Storehouse!
- Enjoy lunch on own after our tour or choose to sample a pint of Guinness in one of the 666 licensed pubs in Dublin. Dublin produces an astonishing 10 million pints of Guinness…daily!
- Explore the city this afternoon at your leisure and some time back at the hotel to freshen up before you meet the group for our “Welcome Dinner” (Included, location TBA). Enjoy this dinner complete with a complimentary glass of wine or beer included. We will have an Irish toast, “May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and a smooth road all the way to your door” to the beginning of a great tour with your new friends.
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- An Irish buffet breakfast is included this morning at your hotel. Please have your tagged luggage outside of your room ready for pick up this morning as we check out and travel into the countryside.
- Board your motorcoach as we make our way today to the Blarney Castle, built over 600 years ago. Blarney Castle was built by one of Ireland’s greatest Chieftains, Cormac McCarthy, and has become one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. Kiss the famed Blarney Stone (depending on wait times), known for its gift of eloquence and you will never again be lost for words! We have allotted a 2 ½ hour visit at the Castle including time for lunch (your expense). Then travel to Killarney, in the county Kerry.
- Our hotel for the next two nights is the 4-star Killarney Hotel & Spa in the town centre with lots of local shops and restaurants within walking distance of our hotel. Relax as your bags are taken to your room for you, once again (included)
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- Wake up and enjoy another delightful Irish breakfast (included). Today’s highlight is travelling around the Ring of Kerry. Our local guide will meet us for an all-day tour. The amazing scenery will take us past Killorglin and onto Glenbeigh.
- We make our way along the cliff roads that offer up amazing panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. The Dingle Peninsula stretches 48 kilometers into the Atlantic Ocean. Take in this breathtaking scenery!
- Lunch today (on own) in a location along our route.
- Take time to relax before a group dinner with glass of wine/beer (included) at our hotel restaurant.
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Tour Details
Duration: 12 Days
Destination: Blooming Good, Travel Deals! Reserve by June 1st
Start Date: June 06, 2026
End Date: June 18, 2026
C$6,599.00
C$6,299.00
Save C$300.00!
Per person based on double occupancy
Price converted to CAD
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Expert Guides
- 24/7 Support
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