2023 - Lake Garda - "All Inclusive"

Itinerary

Highlights

• Hotel for 5 nights in Toscolano Maderno with breakfast and dinner (incl candlelit set dinner on one night)
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Porterage in Italy
• 4 light lunches (packed lunch on excursion day)
• Free bar - 12.00 - 22.00 (8 drinks vouchers per day - non-transferable. (NB some drinks may require more than one voucher)
• Live entertainment on one evening
• Overnight hotels for 2 nights with breakfast
• 2 included excursions
• Fully escorted
• Local Italian Tourist Tax

(Please note that porterage is included at the main resort hotel only. It is not included at our overnight hotels.)

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 - You will travel to Dover for the short sea crossing to Calais. Continue through France and into Germany for your overnight hotel at 3* Mercure Saarbrücken Süd. BB

DAY 2 - Relax and watch the rural continental scenery unfold as you continue southwards to Lake Garda for your 5 night stay in Toscolano Maderno. Your holiday price includes a welcome drink on arrival and porterage. Full board arrangement as described.

DAY 3 – 6 - At leisure in Toscolano Maderno with full board and two included excursions.
The two towns of Toscolano and Maderno are joined together and there are lots of sandy beaches close together which are split apart by rocky divisions. The bay promenade features many bars and restaurants from which to watch the yachts and boats gently bobbing up and down on the lake.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Desenzano & Sirmione
Explore the beautiful little town of Desenzano at the southern tip of the lake, which attracts the chic Milan crowds. With a calm, friendly and romantic atmosphere and a wonderful lakefront lined with bars and restaurants this is an ideal place to spend some free time. Alternatively, you can visit the castle and the Roman Villa from where the views are simply fantastic. Continue to Sirmione, one of Garda's most popular resorts which juts out several miles into the southern waters of the lake on a narrow peninsula of cypress and olive groves. Your driver may offer an optional boat trip from Desenzano to Sirmione subject to availability.

Salo - Half day
Travel the short distance to the nearby resort of Salo, famed for having the longest promenade on Lake Garda and possibly in the whole of Italy. The resort is a delight, with its marina, full of neatly parked boats, numerous attractive buildings and pretty piazzas and designer shopping opportunities. The promenade is lined with restaurants, café-bars and the mild climate here makes it ideal for relaxing and watching the world go by

OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Lake Iseo Explorer 
One of the lesser known lakes in Italy, Lake Iseo is just as captivating as its larger neighbours. Among the main attractions here are its spectacular views, natural beauty and air of tranquillity around the local towns and lake. Iseo, set on the south-eastern shore, is the town after which the lake is named and is renowned for its authentic, historical centre and attractive cafes and wine bars. Relax on the lakeside or stroll along to the old harbour.

DAY 7 - It's farewell to Lake Garda today as you head northwards on the way to your final overnight hotel at at 3* Mercure Saarbrücken Süd. BB

DAY 8 - After breakfast, continue through France to Calais for the return crossing to England.

Accommodation

Hotel Adria Resort, Toscolano Maderno

This is a friendly, 3* family run hotel, where the owner, Erminio will ensure you have a comfortable and memorable stay. All rooms come with en-suite facilities, TV and air-conditioning. This traditionally styled hotel is surrounded by attractive gardens and is located in the pleasant resort of Toscolano, on the 'Riviera of Lemons', just 100m from the lake. There is also a seasonal outdoor pool (main season only - pool towels are not provided), typical Italian restaurant and bar. There is a lift in the main hotel but not in the garden annex.

Please note that not all Continental Hotels have tea and coffee making facilities in the bedrooms.