Lake Garda, Venice & Verona

Lake Garda, Venice & Verona

Enjoy the shores of beautiful Lake Garda, with its smart resorts and lovely lakeside villages, where time seems to stand still.

9 Day Holiday
Your holiday at a glance
Day 1 Local departure the onwards to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Continue south to Lake Garda for a 6-night stay B,D
Day 3 Winetasting and lake cruise. B,D
Day 4 Venice. B,D
Day 5 Lake Garda tour. B,D
Day 6 Free day on Lake Garda. B,D
Day 7 Verona. B,D
Day 8 To Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay. B
Day 9 To Calais then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

11 Day Holiday
This option allows for a more leisurely journey down and back to Italy with extra overnight stops each way.
Day 1 As per 9-day holiday.
Day 2 We break our journey south to Lake Garda with an overnight stay in central Germany,  calling at the Rhine Valley en route. B,D
Day 3 En route to Lake Garda we call into Innsbruck, the capital of the Austrian Tirol, before reaching Lake Garda for a 6-night stay. B,D
Day 4 to 8 As per Days 3-7 9-day holiday. 5xB, 5xD
Day 9 Leisurely journey through the Alps to Switzerland for an overnight stay in the Lucerne area. B,D
Day 10 To northern France or Belgium for an overnight stay. B
Day 11 To Calais then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Excursions and Visits
Winetasting (optional). After a leisurely morning, join our optional afternoon excursion to sample the local wines in one of the local cantinas. Enjoy a glass of the local wine together with home-made bread, mountain cheese, local ‘speck’ ham and biscuits. Also, today you can enjoy an optional cruise on Lake Garda.
Venice (included). A wonderful excursion to Venice, the largest city in the Veneto area. Enjoy the famous sights, including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and the Doges’ Palace. Whilst in Venice, enjoy an optional Lagoon Cruise. For a different view over St. Mark’s Square, we sail past the Giudecca Island and Lido seaside resort, made famous by the International Film Festival.
Lake Garda including boat trip (optional). We will stop at some of the most picturesque villages on Lake Garda, including the gem of the peninsula, Sirmione, from where we take a private boat to Gardone, on the way passing the private island of Garda, with its Venetian Villa.
Verona (included). The home of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and one of Italy’s most ancient cities. The many charms of the city will be brought to life as you walk through its streets accompanied by a local English-speaking guide on our optional walking tour. Admire the 1st-century Arena, home to the prestigious Verona Opera Festival, which dominates the main square. Verona boasts an abundance of fine palaces, churches and monuments, which adorn its alleyways and squares.
Our informative guide will reveal many of the fascinating stories behind the history of the buildings and personalities, allowing you to appreciate to the full the charming nature of this fine old historic town.

Your hotels

9-day Executive Coach
You will stay for six nights at the 3-star Hotel Bristol in Riva del Garda. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lift and outdoor swimming pool. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, hairdryer and safe.

11-day Executive Coach and 9-day Silver Service Coach
You will stay at the 3-star Hotel Royal in Riva del Garda, only 250 metres from the lake, and 10-15 minute walk along the lakeside from Riva.  The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lift, outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace and all meals are buffet-style.  All bedrooms have T.V. and telephone.

Please note: 9IGDV September 12th and 11IGDV June 18th departures will stay at the 4-star Hotel Oasi or similar in Riva del Garda.

Due to demand, other hotels of a similar standard in resorts such as Riva del Garda, Torbole sul Garda and Malcesine may sometimes be used.You will be advised prior to departure the name and details of your hotel, should it differ from those described.

Overnight stays in Belgium and northern France will be in city-style hotels.

9 days from £489

11 days from £679

What’s Included?
• FREE local joining points
• Travel by executive coach
• 8 or 10 nights' accommodation with breakfast and 6 or 8 evening meals

• 2 excursions

Upgrade to Silver Service For luxury coach travel and enjoy these added benefits.
• Porterage in all hotels
• Smaller, more personal group

Flying start/return.
If you prefer, you can choose to travel by air.   Please call for more details.

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions

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