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Magical Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake, blessed with an enviable climate and a glorious mountain setting, with Venice to the east and Milan to the west remains an idyllic holiday destination with charming waterside villages and resorts.
View Dates & BookItaly's largest lake, blessed with an enviable climate and a glorious mountain setting, with Venice to the east and Milan to the west remains an idyllic holiday destination with charming waterside villages and resorts. This tour includes a visit to the city of Verona, the setting for Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet, and beautiful Sirmione, a resort town located at the top of a peninsula on the Southern shores of Lake Garda, famous for its thermal baths and the impressive medieval Scaligero Castle where clustered within its ancient walls are honey-coloured buildings and maze of tiny pedestrianised streets. A proper visit to the castle is a must – its lake views alone are worth the steps and stairs.
This tour includes:
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8 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
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Italian lunch at Trattoria da Arturo
Extras – Admissions and meals other than those specified.
Friday / Saturday
Friday evening departure to Dover for our early morning short sea crossing to Calais and travel to Karlsruhe in Germany. (overnight stay at ACHAT Plaza Hotel Karlsruhe).
Sunday
We continue our journey into Italy and to our destination of Riva Del Garda. (5 nights stay at the Portici Hotel, Riva Del Garda).
Monday
A half - day tour to Malcesine - perched on the lake's edge under the shadow of Monte Caldo, the highest mountain north of the lake.
Tuesday
We spend today in Verona, described by the Italians as the greatest of Italy's smaller cities. Famous as the setting of Romeo and Juliet, we explore the historic Roman amphitheatre, elegant shops and fabulous daily market in Piazza delle Erbe.
Wednesday
We enjoy a scenic drive down the east coast of the lake, stopping for coffee in Garda, to visit the jewel of Lake Garda's south coast, vibrant Sirmione. After a stroll in this pretty, historic centre, we continue into the countryside behind the lake for a long, relaxing and authentic Italian lunch at Trattoria da Arturo.
Thursday
Our last day in Italy is free to savour and enjoy the Italian atmosphere, perhaps take a stroll along the lakeside path or alternatively take a relaxing return boat trip to Limone sul Garda (optional extra).
Friday
We leave Lake Garda and travel to Sindelfingen In Germany. (overnight stay at the Mercure Stuttgart Sindelfingen an der Messe Hotel).
Saturday
Travel to Lille in France. (overnight stay at the Novotel Lille Centre Gares Hotel). We will then travel to Calais on Sunday for our short sea crossing to Dover and home.
PORTICI HOTEL, RIVA DEL GARDA ****
Portici Hotel is set in a historic manor house surrounded by pretty boutiques and winding streets. It is a short walk to the harbour for boat trips across the lake, and 1 km from the beach. It has a great location in Riva del Garda's largest square, 30 metres from the lake shore.
ü All rooms en-suite, TV, Telephone, Air Conditioning, Hairdryer.
Bar, Restaurant, Lift.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abererch Road | Abererch Rd - Bus Stop opposite Black Lion |
| Abererch2 | Abererch - Ysgol/School |
| Abererch3 | Abererch - Glanerch |
| Abererch4 | Abererch - Bont/Bridge |
| Bangor1 | Bangor - Deiniol Road Bus Stop Opposite Railway Station |
| Bangor2 | Bangor - Nelson Pub on Beach Road |
| Bangor3 | Bangor - Pontio Bus Stop |
| Bethel | Bethel - Bedol |
| Bethesda1 - Londis | Bethesda - Londis |
| Bethesda2 - Spar | Bethesda - Spar |
| Bethesda3 | Bethesda - Siop John |
| Bethesda4 -Football Field | Bethesda Cae Pel-droed / Football Field |
| Betws-Y-Coed | Betws-Y-Coed Bus Stop opposite Church |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd - Dol Beuno Bus Stop |
| Bryncir | Bryncir - Bus Stop |
| Caelloi | Caelloi - Glan Y Don Garage |
| Caernarfon - Tesco | Caernarfon - Tesco Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon2 - Eagles | Caernarfon - Bus Stop opposite Eagles |
| Caernarfon3 - Morrisons | Caernarfon - Morrisons Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon4 - Hampton Rd | Caernarfon - Hampton Road Bus Stop |
| Cerrigydrudion | Cerrigydrudion - Village Bus Stop |
| Chwilog | Chwilog - Maes Myrddin Bus Stop |
| Corwen1 | Corwen Bus Stop by Ifor Williams Trailers |
| Corwen2 | Corwen - Sgwar / Square |
| Criccieth1 - Pen Lon Fel | Criccieth- Pen Lon Fel |
| Criccieth2 Health Centre | Criccieth - Health Centre |
| Criccieth3 -Memorial Hall | Criccieth - Memorial Hall |
| Glandwyfach | Glandwyfach - Goat |
| Glasfryn | Glasfryn - Old Post Office |
| Glyndyfrdwy | Glyndyfrdwy - Old Bakery Bus Stop |
| Groeslon | Groeslon - Llanfair Arms |
| Llandygai | Llandygai - Onestop Services |
| LlanfairPG | LlanfairPG - Park & Ride |
| Llangollen | Llangollen - Old Post Office on A5 |
| Llanwnda | Llanwnda - Dinas Garage |
| Llanystumdwy | Llanystumdwy - 2nd Junction |
| Llidiart Y Parc | Llidiart Y Parc Bus Stop |
| Maes | Pwllheli - Maes Bus Station Stand C |
| Penrhosgarnedd | Penrhosgarnedd - Opposite JLS Garage |
| Pentrefoelas | Pentrefoelas - Foelas Arms |
| Penygroes | Penygroes - Co-op (Old Poveys Garage) |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog - Tesco Bus Stop |
| Tremadog | Tremadog - Sgwar / Square |
| Vic | Pwllheli - Victoria Hotel |
| Y Felinheli | Y Felinheli - Bus Stop opposite St.Mary's Church |
