Spectacular Lake Garda, Venice & Verona
9 days
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Following popular demand, Lake Garda is back in our programme for 2025 - and what a tour we have for you!
Enjoy the rolling landscapes of Europe as you journey down to northern Italy on one of our comfortable and air conditioned coaches. You'll have a hotel stop overnight, so you be well rested during the journey. Once in Lake Garda, you will stay at the stunning 4* Hotel Splendid Sole in Manerba - a lovely hotel and about an 800 metre walk from the lake's south western shores. The hotel's modern wellness centre includes indoor pool and spa, and the outdoor pool is a gorgeous space to laze aorund after a day's sightseeing. Renowned for its delicious Mediterranean food, the Splendid Sole really is a 'splendid' choice as a base for this holiday.
During your time in Italy, you'll have lots of time to relax and explore on your own whilst having the opportunity to join us on inlcuded local excursions to visit the lakeside towns of Malcesine, Riva del Garda and historic Sirmione. We'll also take you to Verona for a fabulous day of sightseeing in one of Italy's most beautiful cities as well as perhaps Europe's most romantic city, Venice.
This is an ideal choice for:
Please note valid passport required for travel
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join your comfortable coach at any of our convenient local pick up points and start off on your fabulous Italian adventure as you head for Dover and your channel crossing to France. Continue on to your first overnight hotel, stopping en route to pick up some dinner, before arriving and checking in for a good night's sleep.Day 2
Days 3 - 8
Day 8
Day 9
Lake Garda
The shores of lake Garda provide stunningly beautiful vistas for you to enjoy along with an amazing range of lakeside towns and villages on all sides. Imagine crystal-clear waters reflecting the majestic surrounding mountains, and you have a picturesque escape that captivates the soul. The climate is wonderfully mild all year making anytime a great time to visit - perhaps before or after the school holidays when the place has a more relaxed feel to it?
Verona
Venice
Sirmione
Sirmione is one of the most popular towns on Lake Garda and it is not hard to see why. Set on a picturesque peninsula, history plays a larger role in Sirmione than in many other lakeside resorts through its prominent fortress. It also boasts a wonderful grotto and even its own thermal baths. The castle is flanked by ancient Roman ruins at the entrance to the old town and gives Sirmione a very unique atmosphere. Naturally, the town also has a fabulous range of bars, trattorias and restaurant plus gelaterias boasting every type of ice cream you could ever think of. We know you're going to love it.
Malcesine & Riva del Garda
This fabulous excursion will take you up to the north of the lake, where the mountain backdrop is even more stunning. Sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic drive that is a real feast for all the senses.
Our first stop is Malcesine, one of the larger towns set on the narrow strip of flatter land on the eastern shore of Lake Garda running south from Riva del Garda through Torbole to Garda itself. With its historic old town crowned by the Castello Scaligero it is one of the most attractive settlements on the entire Garda lake shoreline and has attracted writers and artists through the centuries who come to admire the panoramic lake views. The medieval town with its cobbled streets is not just a historic location however. It is one of the centres for sailing and windsurfing on Lake Garda and the Monte Baldo cable car offers a stunning lake view from the top station,
Moving on, we visit Riva del Garda, often also referred to as “the jewel of Lake Garda”. Lemon trees, palm trees as well as bay trees are very characteristic for this village at the lake shore. Riva del Garda represents the junction between north and south of Lake Garda. This is also where the Gruppo di Brenta, a mountain massif, begins. Boasting a number of lovely bays and ports, Lovers of culture can look forward to the historical palazzi in the inner city, dating back to a time when the Venetians were reigning the area. The “Rocca di Riva” castle originates in the year 1124 and is completely surrounded by water. Today it houses the urban museum and a picture gallery called “pinacoteca”. This is a great place to simply wander, gelato in hand, and soak up the atmosphere...
Tour Includes
- 2 nights bed & breakfast at overnight hotels
- 6 nights dinner bed & breakfast in Italy inlcuding Gala Dinner Night
- Welcome drink on arrival in Lake Garda
- Free use of outdoor pool (access to indoor pool & spa at extra charge)
- Venice full day excursion
- Verona full day excursion
- Sirmione, Malcesine & Riva Del Garda full day excursion
- Return ferry crossings
- Coach Travel
- Net Zero Carbon
Italian Tourist Tax is charged locally at the hotel and is payable by all tourists in Italy at approx 1.5 Euros per person per night
Accommodation
Hotel Splendid Sole Manerba del Garda
Visit the Splendid Hotel Sole website
Please note: the hotel is located around 800 metres from the lake shore, around a 20/30 minute walk down a slight hill and therefore may be unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues