100% Lake Garda

Day 1 Arrival at the hotel, check-in, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 After breakfast departure for Salò, famous for its mild climate and cypresses, olive trees and oleanders. Guided walk; then, from Gardone trip by train and panoramic tour to the Vittoriale. Then guided tour of the André Heller Botanical Garden. At the end you will reach Gargnano, which has one of the most beautiful historic centers of Lake Garda and after a short walk you will return by private boat to Salò. Return by bus to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 Departure after breakfast by bus to Desenzano, tasting of Garda’s olive oil. Now we will visit the Roman Villa of Desenzano, the most important example in northern Italy of the great roman villas that overlooked the lake with piers, moorings and fish farms. Continue by bus to Sirmione, one of the most popular tourist destinations on Lake Garda: this little gem is located on the tip of a narrow peninsula nestled on the southern shore. Walk to Sirmione and free time, maybe to taste an excellent ice cream by Bulian. Return by bus to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 Departure after breakfast by bus to Limone, an ancient village with its picturesque corners has preserved the typical atmosphere of a fishing village. Walk including a visit to the Lemonaia Museum with a tasting of Lemoncello and other lemon products. At the end, meeting at the port for the transfer to Malcesine by boat for the visit. Surrounding the ancient Scaliger Castle and the historic Palazzo dei Capitani, the town retains part of its original medieval appearance of a village protected by walls. Return to Limone with sailing boat and aperitif during the crossing. From Limone return by bus to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5 After breakfast, departure for Peschiera and Valleggio. The guide will introduce you to the fortified town of Peschiera with its gates, walls, squares, buildings and strategic and defence canals. The excursion continues with a lunch at Valeggio Sul Mincio, where you will taste the famous “nodo d’amore” (love knot), the delicious tortellini. In the afternoon walk in the magical atmosphere of Borghetto di Valeggio, and then taste fine wines in a local winery. Late afternoon return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 After breakfast departure by boat to Lazise, walk in this town overlooking the Verona side of Lake Garda, surrounded by the walls of the Scaligeri of the XIV century, the fortress and the medieval castle. Continue with the bus to Bardolino, one of the most popular towns on Lake Garda, then visit Garda, one of the most picturesque towns on the lake at the foot of the fortress overlooking the village, and Torri del Benaco which has ancient origins dating back to prehistoric times. Return by private boat, skirting Punta San Vigilio and Isola del Garda.

Day 7 After breakfast, departure.

By Air: The group arrives by air and services usually start at the arrival at the airport. Included ground services like local coach or assistance at the airport will be specified in the section “Description – Tour Includes”
By Coach: The group arrives by coach from the country of origin.

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