Lake Garda The Italian Lakes in the foothills of the Alps are outstandingly beautiful and have been the playground of the rich and famous for centuries. Lake Garda s scenery is fjord-like in the north with gently sloping vineyard covered hills in the south. Towering mountains descend to meet atmospheric shorelines in this Italian Lake District; aptly named because of the many literary connections to the romantic poets. The largest and most eastern of the Italian Lakes, Lake Garda, features fjord-like cliffs in the north, and gentle hills covered with vineyards, olive groves and lemon orchards in the south. Holidays to Lake Garda undoubtedly offers its visitors truly exceptional beauty. It boasts a wonderful climate with mild summers and mellow winters, and due to its clear clean waters, is a particular favourite for swimming, windsurfing and sailing allowing something for everyone on Lake Garda holidays. Picturesque towns and lakeside villages can easily be discovered during lake cruises and scenic drives around this delightful area and, during the summer months, opera lovers will delight in a trip to Verona s open air amphitheatre. With charming towns and villages on both the eastern and western shore of the lake there are plenty of places to visit on holidays to Lake Garda. The sophisticated resort of Salò offers wonderful places to dine from bars, cafés and restaurants specialising in the regions local dishes. Whether you are enjoying a drink in a lakeside bar, ambling through the town or taking a refreshing swim, holidays in Lake Garda are perfect for those looking to relaxing and unwind in one of Italy s most stunning landscapes. Cuisine The area is renowned for delicate olive oil, lemons, and Bardolino, Soave and Valpolicella wines. Fish straight from the lake features high on the menu, and for dessert Italian ice cream is a must. Delightful al fresco cafés, bars and restaurants can be found in abundance on both the western and eastern shores of the lake. With such a variety of choices all boasting fantastic dishes, you can be assured that on your Lake Garda holidays you will always have the finest dining experience. Tour ideas Please see below just some of the tours available on your holiday. You can call me if wish to pre-book any of these. Lake Tour A fascinating tour around the largest lake in Italy through the Gardesana road with stops at some of the most picturesque towns around the lake including Sirmione, Limone, Gardone and Lazise. Start your day at the top of the lake and visit the town of Limone and continue your journey to Sirmione. In Sirmione you will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the castle and the peninsula with a panoramic boat trip. Enjoy free time to wander around and perhaps visit the castle. End your visit in the medieval town of Lasize. A great way to enjoy the lake in one day! Prices from 49 per person.
Venice Day Trip The pearl of the Adriatic! No visit to Italy should be complete without a day at this amazing floating city A guided visit to discover the most romantic city in the world. Arrive by private boat to St Mark s Square, the heart of the city where time seems to stand still. From here, you will be guided to see the most famous sights in the Doges city like Rialto Bridge, St Mark s Cathedral and the famous Bridge of sighs. After your guided visit, enjoy some free time to explore this magical city before you board your boat again in the afternoon which will take you to your coach for your journey back to your hotel in Lake Garda. This tour is not recommended for those with walking difficulties. Prices from 72 per person Verona Day Trip Verona, Shakespeare s inspiration for Romeo & Juliet. Jewel of the European Renaissance and a magical city full of charm and charisma. A must when you staying in Lake Garda. Enjoy a panoramic visit of Verona with your experienced guide before you are shown some of Verona s most popular sights like Juliet s house and balcony, the magnificent Arena di Verona, and the famous Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori. Enjoy a free afternoon to spend at pleasure, perhaps siting and some of the charming cafes or shopping at Via Mazzini, one of the most elegant streets in Italy before you return to your hotel in Lake Garda. Prices from 33 per person. Evening Venice Tour A charming night visit to the most romantic city in the world! Enjoy Venice in a total new light and experience a visit to remember. Enter the city by private boat along the Guideca Canal. Arrive at St Mark s Square where your guided visit will begin. Visit the magnificent St Mark s Square and the Basilica, the bridge of sighs the famous Campanile (Bell Tower).
Enjoy some free time to explore the city and an optional Gondola Ride. Continue your visit along the narrow streets and bridges and reach Rialto Bridge where you will be able to admire the Grand Canal. Here you will have the option of taking a sightseeing cruise of the lagoon by private boat or enjoy some free time around Venice charming streets. Prices from 75 per person. Dolomites Day Trip A wonderful day out to discover the beauty of the most famous mountains in Europe. An unforgettable day in the company of nature, history and culture of the Dolomitic valleys. Start the day making your way down the Fiemme Valley by Cavalese to the Podoi pass, 2240m above sea level. First stop of the day would be at Fassa Valley. Secondly, you will stop at Padoi Pass where you will be able to enjoy the view of the famous peaks such as the Marmilada, The sella and the catinaccio chains. Continue your journey driving pass Passo Sella and Passo Gardena. In the afternoon, you visit the popular resort of Ortisei. Return journey along the beautiful countryside and mountain ranges. Available from Limone, Riva del Garda, Arco,Torbole, Nago, Malcesine, Brenzone, Castelleto, Pai, Torri, Garda, Bardolino, Lazise and Peschiera. Prices from 51 per person. Bolzano & Renon Day Trip A day out in Bolzano, the birth place of Oetzi the Iceman and to the municipality of Renon on the high plateau on the sunny side of the Sarentino Alps. A day full of culture and natural wonders. Start the day at Bolzano where your guide will tell you all about this amazing mountain town and enjoy meeting Oetzi himself at the Iceman Archaeological museum or just enjoy your free time visiting the local fruit market. Continue your day with a cable car ride to Renon, a natural high plateau above the city popular for the natural phenomenon of Earth pyramids and take in the magnificent views of the Dolomites. Available from Limone, Campione, Riva del Garda, Arco,Torbole, Nago, Malcesine, Brenzone, Castelleto, Pai, Torri,
Prices from 55 per person. Milan Day Trip Visit one of the most important and fashionable cities in northern Italy! A day of culture, shopping and sightseeing. A guided visit to Leonardo s Milan. A modern and cosmopolitan city which combines past and present like no other. Visit sights like Piazza del Duomo, Milan s Catherdral square, Teatro de la Scalla, Galeria Vottorio Emanuel and Last supper resting place, Santa Maria delle Gracie church. Prices from 51 per person. Wine Tour A great way to experience the best tastes in Lake Garda and its region. An insight into the best Trentino wines and a pleasant and cheerful way to spend your afternoon Come along the Adige Valley to the wine growing area where some of Trentino s most popular wines are produced, like Pinot Grigio and Cabernet. Visit the "Grigoletti" vineyard where the owner will show you the methods and the techniques used when making wine. Enjoy a taste some of the wines produced in the region together with a small Italian snack of bread and cold meats. What better way to taste the region than by tasting the wines and food locally produced in a pleasant location! For the second part of the afternoon we will take you to visit the Ferrari Cellar, The producer of one of the best sparkling wines in the world. Available from Limone, Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole, Nago, Malcesine, Brenzone, Castelleto, Pai, Torri, Garda, Bardolino, Lazise and Peschiera. Prices from 47 per person. Florence Day Trip
Discover the magic of Florence on a fantastic one-day tour of this beautiful city's most important sites - a whole day in the cradle of culture, art, literature and history. Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, it is famous for its history, culture and monuments. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city contains many splendid churches such as the Duomo with the Giotto Bell Tower and the Baptistery, numerous museums and galleries full of works of art such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Pitti Palace, amongst others, and is also an important city in Italian fashion, being ranked within the top fifty fashion capitals of the world. During the visit you will also see the Ponte Vecchio, an ancient bridge which spans the river Arno, renown for the beauty of its design and for the goldsmiths shops situated on it. On this day you will enjoy an informative walk with your guide and then will have time to do some sightseeing or shopping before returning to Lake Garda. Available from Limone, Campione, Riva del Garda, Torbole, Nago, Malcesine, Brenzone, Castelleto, Pai, Torri, Garda, Lazise and Peschiera. Prices from 78 per person.