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Sirmione Rail Tours & Holidays

The town of Sirmione is located at the southern end of Lake Garda, where the lakefront is almost sea-like - inviting beaches line the shores of the wide expanse of water. The picturesque town occupies a peculiar position on a thin and craggy peninsula jutting 4km into the lake. Surrounded on three sides by water, Sirmione is one of the most peaceful towns on Lake Garda.

Sirmione is a pleasure to discover; the town is bursting with history and charm, including the imposing Rocca Scaligera - a beautifully preserved 13th century castle surrounded by a large water-filled moat that dominates the Old Quarter of town.

Sightseeing in Grotte di Catullo
 The Grotte di Catullo, the remains of one of the largest Roman villas in Italy, is another of Sirmione's most famous sights, while the town is home to Lake Garda's only thermal spring - you can easily spend a day pampering yourself and relaxing at the famous Aquaria Thermal Spa.

The historic centre of Sirmione is mostly pedestrianised, with its narrow winding lanes and pretty piazzas. A panoramic walk leads out around the promontory, and on a clear day you can enjoy great views over the lake and towards the mountains in the north.

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Cruise across the sparkling waters of Lake Garda to discover picturesque islands, medieval towns and elegant villas from a family-run hotel in charming Desenzano, the perfect base for exploring the beauty of Lake Garda. Visit enchanting Isola del Garda, where you explore the renowned Venetian Villa Borghese-Cavazza and its magnificent hanging...

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Soak up the laid-back atmosphere of Italy's largest lake with a stay in Garda town, your peaceful base for exploring this enchanting region. With breakfast and dinner included each day, you can relax and enjoy each moment in this attractive location. Sail to the idyllic lakeside towns of Sirmione and Malcesine, uncovering colourful streets and...

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Embark on a captivating holiday, uncovering the highlights of Lake Garda and northern Italy, travelling by First Class rail and staying in the fortress town of Sirmione, where your welcoming, family-run hotel - owned by the same family since the 1970s - enjoys a prime lakeside setting on the water's edge. Glide along the canals of Venice on a...

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Celebrate the festive period in two of Europe's most spectacular winter destinations. Shimmering Lake Garda at Christmas is truly enchanting, while traditional Innsbruck is the perfect place to enjoy New Year's celebrations. This wonderful holiday includes day trips to historic Verona and timeless Venice, two heritage rail journeys, a visit...

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Venice Simplon Orient Express & Lake Garda

On this journey of a lifetime experience the golden age of travel aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express and enjoy the luxury of this vintage hotel on rails. Your journey begins on the banks of the shimmering Lake Garda where you can explore the medieval town of Sirmione, before you journey on to Venice where the canals and bridges await...

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“Another excellent stay in Sirmione. The tour manager was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area and made sure that everything ran smoothly. The hotel was brilliant the room was bright and airy and extremely clean. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. This was our...
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Sirmione's location was also recognised for its importance in the defence of Lake Garda against invaders, hence the castle was built on the peninsula in the thirteenth century which remains one of the town's key attractions today.

Sirmione's ancient charm and historic architecture coupled with an array of fine cafes, shops and restaurants, a relaxed and hospitable atmosphere and a distinct lack of traffic ensure that the city is both delightful to explore and a great base from which to discover neighbouring towns and villages on Lake Garda's picturesque southern shores.

Grotto of Catullus

It's not actually a grotto, and the celebrated Roman poet Catullus never lived here (although he did frequent Sirmione), but this remarkable ruin of a three-storey Italian palazzo dating from around 150AD is still one of Sirmione's historic highlights and is accompanied by a small but excellent archaeological museum.

Scaliger Castle

Sirmione's magnificently-restored thirteenth-century fortress is unmissable thanks to its fish-filled moat, crossed by an authentic drawbridge, and for the stunning views of Lake Garda and of Sirmione afforded by the 150-step climb up to the castle's crenelated ramparts.

The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore

Set in a beautiful public park, Sirmione's parish church is notable for its fifteenth-century frescos, its Baroque architecture which features a stunning columned portico, its marble altar and for its unique terracotta decorations.

Sirmione beach

The eastern shore of Sirmione's peninsula features a white sand beach that is perfect for relaxing and sunbathing upon and offers superb views of southern Lake Garda's surrounding landscapes. The water here is particularly clear and well suited to swimming and water sports.

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