Lake Garda, Verona & Sirmione Escorted Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Transfer to Lake Garda
Upon arrival in Italy, we will be met in the arrivals area of the airport by our local representative who will accompany us to our hotel. As we travel to our hotel, our guide will share some information about the local region, suggest activities to enjoy and answer any questions we may have.
Day 2 – Boat Trip on Lake Garda
After a leisurely breakfast, let’s join our guide for a short orientation tour of Salo before we begin our sightseeing tour, by boat, on Lake Garda. On our journey today we will admire the towns and villages dotted along the shoreline of Lake Garda before reaching our destination of Sirmione. Join our guide for a short walking tour of this picturesque spa town before enjoying some free time at leisure for lunch and sightseeing. We will return, by boat, to our hotel in Salo in the afternoon.
Day 3 – At Leisure
Today, we will have the day at leisure to explore the historic and charming town of Salo. Don’t forget to check with your local guide who will be delighted to suggest further activities to suit your interests.
Day 4 – Bergamo
Join us this morning for a full day visit to Bergamo, which has been described as the prettiest open-air museum in the world. On day’s guided excursion we will explore the ‘Citta Alta’ (The Upper Town) home to such historic sites as the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Vecchia and the Contarini Fountain. Enjoy some free time at leisure strolling the cobbled streets and laneways of the historic upper town full of craft shops, restaurants and bars.
Day 5 – At Leisure or Optional Excursion to Borghetto
Let’s explore more of this charming region of Lake Garda with an optional tour. Join us for a visit to the enchanting medieval village of Borghetto, built on the banks of the Mincio River. Later we will enjoy a visit to San Martino della Battaglia for our included wine tasting at the historic Cascina Capuzza winery.
Day 6 – Verona
Let’s discover more on a day trip to Verona! Verona is very popular among tourists as well as being a significant commercial hub, given its position halfway between Venice and Milan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the importance of its historical buildings and is probably best known today for the Roman amphitheatre, now home to the world-famous Verona Opera festival, which runs from late June to early September. Also of interest is Juliet’s balcony – the fact that the balcony was added to the house in the 20th century doesn’t deter the hundreds of thousands of visitors that flock to see and photograph it every year.
Day 7 – At Leisure
Spend your last day enjoying the beautiful lakeside setting, shopping for last minute souvenirs or enjoying a coffee, gelato or glass of wine at a local cafe.
Day 8 – Depart Italy
We’ll check out of our hotel and depart by coach to the airport for our return flight.
