Lake Garda & Verona with optional Venice

Renowned for its timeless beauty and framed by magnificent mountains, Lake Garda is one of Italy's most cherished destinations

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Renowned for its timeless beauty and framed by magnificent mountains, Lake Garda is one of Italy's most cherished destinations. On our captivating getaway based in Riva del Garda, experience the perfect mix of stunning scenery as you discover the enchanting lakeside towns of Limone, Bardolino and Sermione, medieval Verona, an optional trip to Venice, and a scenic cruise along the glistening lake.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

Return ferry crossings

2 nights bed & breakfast enroute

6 nights half board

Welcome drink on arrival

Traditional farewell final evening

Excursions to Limone, Verona, Bardolino & Sirmione

Return boat journey to Limone

Free time in Riva del Garda

Optional excursion to Venice with walking tour* (must be booked at time of booking)

Day 1

After departing the UK, enjoy your journey through France before making an overnight stop enroute.

Day 2

We continue through the Mont Blanc tunnel and across the border into Italy, arriving in Riva del Garda this afternoon. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink before our evening meal.

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Day 3

Our first day will see us enjoy a leisurely morning before travelling across Lake Garda to Limone via boat. Once renowned for growing lemons, hence the name, you'll find the heart of the old town and the harbour. From here, explore narrow lanes lined with shops, waterfront terraces and plenty of places to eat.

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Day 4

Discover the resort of beautiful Riva del Garda in your free time today. A bustling town located at the northern point of Lake Garda and flanked by mountains, Riva del Garda is a charming place to relax with a lakeside harbour, park, and beach. A host of cafes, bars, and restaurants are perfect for indulging in local cuisine, while the rest of the town is just a short walk away from your hotel.
You may like to take the opportunity today to take another lake cruise to Malcesine today (not included), an attractive town with a harbour and a thirteenth-century castle. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Garda in the shadow of Monte Baldo, explore picturesque medieval lanes that wind from the lake and pretty squares lined with shops, cafés and restaurants.

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Day 5

After breakfast, we travel to the medieval city of Verona, home to Romeo and Juliet. Spend your day exploring the remarkable sights, including the legendary balcony, the magnificent Piazza Bra and its incredible Roman amphitheatre or enjoy a little shopping in the Via Mazzini. This World Heritage site is the place to explore thousands of years of Italian history.

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Day 6

Another day at your leisure in Riva Del Garda, or alternatively, why not join us for an optional excursion to ancient Venice? Known as the City of Water, our day includes a walking tour with a local guide and boat transfers into the city. Explore the incredible architecture and history by visiting the splendid Piazza San Marco, the world-renowned Grand Canal thoroughfare, the Bridge of Sighs and the Palace of the Doges.

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Day 7

Today, we explore the western shores of Lake Garda visiting Bardolino, well known for its wine made from the grapes grown on the surrounding hillsides. We also visit Sirmione, a beautifully preserved town with an imposing turreted castle. This maze of narrow, cobbled streets built on a peninsula makes it a popular place for celebrities to live. A traditional farewell dinner will be served at the hotel this evening.

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Day 8

We return through France and to our overnight hotel.

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Day 9

We retrace our footsteps home.

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Grand Hotel Riva 4*, Riva del Garda, Italy

Located in the heart of Riva and close to the lake shore, this hotel offers modern accommodation with a wellness centre, outdoor pool, and hot tubs. Guest rooms feature great views, free Wi-Fi, and satellite TV. The hotel has a spa, and guests can book a sauna, Turkish bath and massage treatments.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi
Swimming pool
Spa & wellness centre

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA