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Lake Garda, Verona & The Hidden Gems of the Veneto
From £2,324
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: May 2025 - Sept 2025
From £2,324
Duration 8 Days
Departures from:
May 2025 - Sept 2025
Tour Overview
Relax and enjoy lakeside life with spectacular mountain scenery and enchanting towns and cities with castles, piazzas and medieval markets to explore. Stay on the shores of Lake Garda in a charming town on the lake, surrounded by mountains. Enjoy stunning days exploring beautiful towns surrounding the lake and historic cities in the surrounding Veneto area.
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All Breakfasts
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Relax & Discover
Your Holiday Includes
- Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
- Return flights from London
- 7 nights in a 3-star superior hotel
- A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
- 11 meals: 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners including a welcome drink & farewell get-together
- Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
Included Holiday Highlights
- Explore Lake Garda towns and Sirmione
- Visit the historic towns of Veneto: Vicenza and Bassano del Grappa
- Experience the stunning Roman arena and markets of medieval Verona and see Juliet's Balcony
Itinerary
Day 2 Lake Garda
Today we'll take in the spectacular views of the lake on our exploration of Lake Garda. We'll stop to visit the colourful town of Sirmione on the southern shore of Lake Garda - one of the lake's oldest settlements which has evidence of fishermen living in stilt houses that date back to the Stone Age. Visit Scaliger Castle which is an incredibly well-maintained 13th-century fortification and cross the drawbridge to climb the numerous steps that lead to the castle ramparts for lovely views. You could decide to experience a more relaxed side of the town’s history with a visit to the Roman thermal baths. Alternatively, in your free time visit the Grotto of Catullus to walk amongst the remains of northern Italy’s largest Roman villa. Return later to your hotel for dinner after a lovely scenic day around Garda. Meals included: B,DDay 3 Gardone - at Leisure
Today you are free to enjoy the surroundings of your hotel, or venture into Gardone. The town and lake front is a short walking distance from your hotel. Considered one of the most attractive towns on Lake Garda, it is a member of ‘The most beautiful villages in Italy’. Along the lakefront you will find restaurants, pavement cafes and shops to keep you occupied on this free day. Gardone ferry port is also within walking distance from your hotel, from here you can take a scheduled ferry to several resorts surrounding the lake.
Gardone is also house to the Vittoriale degli Italiani, a hillside estate museum which overlooks the lake. It is where the Italian poet Gabriele D’Annunzio lived until his death in 1938.
Day 4 Vicenza and Bassano del Grappa
Explore the Veneto today with visits to two memorable towns. Visit Vicenza which is world famous for its classic Palladian architecture before venturing to the delightful medieval town of Bassano del Grappa. You will discover new cuisine, Italian art and fall in love with the warmth of Veneto village life. Historic Bassano del Grappa is known for its World War I history and the traditional alcoholic beverage called grappa. Cross the wooden, 13th-century Ponte Vecchio bridge spanning the River Brenta for picture perfect views of the Dolomites. Enjoy time to explore these three gems before returning to Lake Garda.
Meals included: B,DDay 5 Gardone - at Leisure
A completely free day for you to relax and unwind at the hotel today. You may decide to take a walk or instead make use of the facilities at the hotel. Visit the famous Heller Gardens, a botanical garden located on the grounds of the André Heller Foundation, above Lake Garda. It is one of the main attractions in Gardone and is open in the warmer months of the year. Alternatively join an optional excursion to the Dolomite Mountains. Meals included: BDay 6 Verona
Your final day will be spent in the beautiful city of Verona. Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers are remembered today during our visit to this romantic city where we will view Juliet's Balcony and 1st-century Roman arena, still used today to host spectacular operatic performances. You will have free time to visit the perfectly preserved Roman Mercato Vecchio and Piazza delle Erbe, Verona's commercial centre in the Middle Ages where souvenirs are still sold, or the Scaliger tombs, where the prominent Scala family rest within impressive monuments of Gothic architecture. Find a lovely restaurant for lunch before meeting later to return to your hotel. Meals included: BDay 7 Gardone - at Leisure
Your final day is a free day for you to do as you please. You could enjoy the facilities at the hotel, have a swim or alternatively return to the nearby town of Gardone for some last-minute exploration. You can also catch a ferry from the port to visit another lakeside resort.Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Meals included: B,DDay 8 Milan - UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Meals included: BAdditional Information
What to expect from food and drink in Italian Hotels:
The cuisine that you will enjoy in Italy is based on the Mediterranean diet. It is often very simple with many dishes just featuring a handful of locally sourced ingredients.
Traditionally evening meals are served as a three-course dinner, with a choice of the second-course dish either decided in advance or on the evening, although some hotels will serve a buffet or accompanying salad buffet. As a group you will enjoy a set meal together.
The first course ‘Primi’ will be a local dish of pasta, risotto or occasionally pizza or soup, ‘Secondi’ is the second course which will be a protein-based dish with a local meat or fish served simply with one vegetable or potato on the side. Some food that is served hot in the UK, may be served cold in Italy, for example roast beef and some of those vegetable side dishes.
‘Dolci’ the dessert part of the dinner is a simple traditional dessert of fruit, cake or gelato.
Enjoying a coffee is a typical social activity in Italian culture. An electric kettle is not a common domestic appliance in Italy and therefore it is quite common for hotels to not offer coffee and tea facilities within the rooms, but instead serve in the main restaurant / bar.
Accommodation (as specified or similar)
Gardone Palace Hotel
The Mefuta Hotel represents the union between past and present. The hotel is located in Gardone Riviera, a stone's throw from the lakefront, the André Heller Foundation Botanical Garden and the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the ancient home of the Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio. The excellent location offers the right start for a relaxing holiday. On-site there is a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and terrace, plus a wellness area. Hotel rooms feature air-conditioning, TV, mini-bar, hairdryer and safe.
The Mefuta Hotel represents the union between past and present. The hotel is located in Gardone Riviera, a stone's throw from the lakefront, the André Heller Foundation Botanical Garden and the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the ancient home of the Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio. The excellent location offers the right start for a relaxing holiday. On-site there is a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and terrace, plus a wellness area. Hotel rooms feature air-conditioning, TV, mini-bar, hairdryer and safe.
Optional Excursions
Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour.
Italy - A Day in the Dolomite Mountains
Join a scheduled tour today which departs from Gardone and travels with a local guide to the Dolomite Mountains for a day of sightseeing. You will be provided with a map of the area and you can tick off some incredible views.
Please Note: Parts of the Dolomites are over 3000 metres high so can get cold so do consider taking suitable foot wear and warm clothing for this trip.
Please Note: Parts of the Dolomites are over 3000 metres high so can get cold so do consider taking suitable foot wear and warm clothing for this trip.
Join a scheduled tour today which departs from Gardone and travels with a local guide to the Dolomite Mountains for a day of sightseeing. You will be provided with a map of the are...
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Further Information
- Deposit information
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When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;
- UK Holidays - £150 per person
- European Holidays - £200 Per person
- Worldwide Holidays - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater
On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.
If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.
- Our cancellation policy
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If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.
- More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
- 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
- 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
- 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
- Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price
Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.
- How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?
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We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel requirement & Visa Service.
You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.
It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.
For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border. For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.
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