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Springtime Symphony in the Italian Lakes

Springtime Symphony in the Italian Lakes

From the charming medieval settlements to the picturesque shores of Lake Garda, enjoy visits to Verona, Limone, Malcesine, and an optional excursion to Venice, this adventure offers a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation.

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Embark on a breathtaking journey through the scenic landscapes of the Italian Lakes on our brand-new springtime trip. From the charming medieval settlements to the picturesque shores of Lake Garda, enjoy visits to Verona, Limone, Malcesine, and an optional excursion to Venice, this adventure offers a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation.

 

 

INCLUDES

Return luxury coach travel

Skills Holiday Crew

Return ferry sailings

2 nights bed & breakfast en route

7 nights half board 

Welcome drink on arrival in Riva del Garda

Hotel porterage in Riva del Garda

Traditional farewell dinner in Riva del Garda

Excursions to Verona, Garda, Lazise, Peschiera,Malcesine & Sirmione

Return boat journey to explore Limone

Free time in Riva del Garda

Optional excursion to Venice

Day 1

After departure we travel to Dover to board the ferry to France and onward to our overnight hotel.

Day 2

After breakfast we continue our journey towards Italy and onto our Lake Garda hotel in Riva del Garda

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Day 3

A leisurely start for a circular drive via the inland route to visiting the town of Garda, where a tree-lined promenade is dotted with gelaterias and cafes. We continue north along the lake to Malcesine, an attractive town with a harbour and 13th century castle, located on the eastern shore of Lake Garda in the shadow of Monte Baldo - picturesque medieval lanes wind up the slope from the lake while pretty squares are lined with shops, cafés and restaurants.

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Day 4

We spend the day in the beautiful Roman city of Verona, forever associated with Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, but has much more to offer than the legendary balcony that lovers flock to from all over the world, with chic shops mixing with ancient charm in this romantic town and the Roman amphitheatre reminisent of the Colesium in Rome.

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Day 5

Full day at leisure to explore your resort of Riva del Garda, with its winding streets, beautiful coloured buildings, old town gateways and lakeland scenery in a spectacular mountain setting.

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Day 6

An excursion by boat to Limone Sul Garda with some free time to explore the picturesque lakeside resort using for filming parts of James Bond Quantum of Solace and famous for its Limoncello production. Old fishermen’s houses and lemon groves give this town a laid-back Mediterranean vibe and the port’s got front row tickets to some of the most enchanting Lake Garda views.

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Day 7

Another full day at leisure in resort OR OPTIONAL excursion to Venice (includes boat transfers to/from Tronchetto and 2 hour walking tour with guide) - £45pp. Venice is famed for its network of canals. Just some of the wonderful attractions here include St Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, the Palace of the Doges and of course the gondolas that meander up and down the waterways

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Day 8

A full day excursion along the eastern side of the lake visiting Lazise, a charming 1000 year old walled town with paved lakefront promenade and 12th century Church of San Nicolo known for its frescoes; Peschiera, where you can meander over arched cobble-stoned bridges and gaze up at the decorative cast-iron balconies of the many colourful buildings, and Sirmione, a beautifully-preserved town with an imposing turreted 13th-century castle and maze of narrow, cobbled streets, making it the most beautiful village on the lake.

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Day 9

We bid our hosts 'arrivederci' and begin our journey back into France to our overnight hotel.

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Day 10

This morning we continue our homeward journey via a return ferry crossing to Dover.

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B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Hotel Centrale 3*, Riva del Garda, Italy

 

 

Dating back to 1375 and built in traditional Venetian style, Hotel Centrale overlooks the enchanting shores of Lake Garda. Guest rooms provide comfortable, modern surroundings, whilst select rooms offer views of the calm waters surrounding you.

 

Hotel facilities

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

  • Swimming pool

  • WiFi

  • Lift

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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
Leicester Fosse Park Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue
Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
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

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