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Unwind in the picturesque surroundings of Lake Garda

Operated by our sister company Rail Discoveries

2024 Tour code: 24LES

About the tour

Unwind in the picturesque surroundings of Lake Garda and soak up the rich culture of Italy on an unforgettable rail escape that sees you exploring pretty lakeside towns as well as the elegant cities of Verona and Venice.

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Tour Highlights

Malcesine
Malcesine
Cruise the sparkling waters of Lake Garda to the picturesque lakeside town of Malcesine.
Verona
Verona
Explore Shakespeare’s Verona on a guided tour.
Venice
Venice
Visit enchanting Venice, taking a boat trip along the Giudecca Canal to St Mark's Square to join a local guide for a walking tour.
Sirmione
Sirmione
Sail to Sirmione, at the southern end of Lake Garda, with its fairytale castle and medieval fortress.

What’s included

Itinerary

Day 1 - London & Turin

Meet at London St Pancras and join the Eurostar service to Paris. Here, change trains and continue to Turin for an overnight stay.

Includes
  • Dinner
Day 2 - Garda

Leaving Turin behind, you take the train to Milan and transfer to the town of Garda, on Lake Garda, the scenic base for your holiday.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - Malcesine

Today you take a scenic cruise across the sparkling lake to Malcesine, another picturesque town on Lake Garda. Discover its medieval centre, clustered around the attractive harbour and 14th-century Scaligero Castle or hop on the cable car running from the town to the top of nearby Monte Baldo. From here, you can admire the views over the lake and surrounding Alpine peaks.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Garda

Today is free to explore Garda. At the southern end of the town is the Rocca di Garda, an outcrop of cliffs on the shoreline, once home to a 5th century fortress until it was destroyed by the Venetians. You could also take a walk along the wonderful lakefront promenade with its fabulous al fresco eateries. Alternatively, you could visit neighbouring Bardolino, a delightful town famed for its full-bodied reds, and its annual wine harvest festival.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Verona

Travel by coach to Verona, the historic city in which Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is set. Straddling the Adige River, this handsome destination is a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks to the diversity and historical value of its stunning architecture. On a guided city tour, you see the Roman Arena - an impressive amphitheatre that is now used as an open-air opera house. Continue to Juliet's balcony at Casa di Giulietta and see the magnificent city gates before returning to Garda.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Garda

With another free day, you may like to visit Isola del Garda. The biggest island in Lake Garda, it's dominated by an impressive neo-Gothic villa and is just a short boat ride away. The island is owned by the Cavazza family, and its gardens are full of unique flowers and local plants as well as pine, cypress, acacia and lemon trees.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Venice

Today you visit luminous Venice to explore the wonderful 'floating city' of dozens of small islands in a shimmering lagoon, linked by narrow canals and pretty bridges. Take a boat trip along the Giudecca Canal to St Mark's Square, the heart and soul of the city. From here you set out on a walking tour, seeing the evocative Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace and the ornate St Mark's Basilica. This afternoon, continue exploring at your own pace. Steeped in a unique blue-green light, there is beautiful art and architecture at every turn. Maybe relax in one of the atmospheric squares, with a prosecco or Aperol Spritz, overlooking one of the romantic canals. Venice has some excellent 'chichetti bars' serving tapas-style snacks and sandwiches - ranging from stuffed green olives and parma ham, to crispy fried sardines or grilled cheese with sun dried tomato on toasted ciabatta.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Sirmione

Today you enjoy a relaxing cruise to pretty Sirmione, a peninsula on the southern shores of Lake Garda. You have time to explore this charming town bursting with history and famous for the medieval Scaligero castle at its entrance, with a fortress and drawbridge. Just outside the centre of this enchanting town you'll find the Roman Grottoes of Catullus, ruins of an ancient Roman Villa. Sirmione's ancient charm, and its enticing array of cafés, shops, and restaurants, adds an authentic and laid-back Italian atmosphere.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Chambery

This morning you leave Garda and transfer to Peschiera by coach. Here, you join the train to Chambery for an overnight stay.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 - London

Leaving Chambery, take the train to Paris, where you join the Eurostar back to London St Pancras.

Includes
  • Breakfast

Additional information

Departure times

Provisional departure and return times, where available, can be found together with our dates and prices by clicking on the 'Prices & Availability' button. We write to all booked customers approximately 10 weeks prior to the start of their tour to advise the exact departure and return time for their particular group.

Mobility information

Due to the nature of our tours they are generally unsuitable for those with restricted mobility. If you’d like to discuss any particular holiday with us in this respect, then please don’t hesitate to call us.

Hotel

Hotel Centrale, Garda

Hotel Centrale, Garda

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