Riviera Travel Lake Garda, Venice & Verona

– 7 nights in 3 to 4-star superior accommodation
– Return flights and transfer
– Programme of daily tours and visits
– Daily breakfast and dinner
– All local taxes and transfers
– Expert tour manager
– Checked luggage

– Full day tours of Venice and Verona
– Visit a local vineyard
– Full day exploring Lake Garda

Day 1 – Arrive In Lake Garda

You should arrive at the airport to take your flight from your selected airport. Upon arrival, transfer to either Malcesine or Riva del Garda. After checking in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure

Day 2 – Tour Of Lake Garda

Lake Garda first came to fame in the latter days of the 19th century when visitors came to the clean mountain air and it has been famous as an area of outstanding natural beauty ever since. Today we will have a tour of the lake, passing through some lovely, typically Italian villages complete with tiny harbours clinging to the shoreline with the mountains behind.

Day 3 – The Dolomites

Today we head north to the stunning Dolomite Mountains the result of geological activity some 230 million years ago, giving them a gorgeous pink and lime-green hue. The foothills are strikingly green pastures studded with the occasional small shepherd’s house, a few sheep and goats here and there with pine forests stretching into the distance. Autonomous since the 12th century, today you would believe you were in another country.

Day 4 – Free Day

Today is a free day to explore at you leisure. Riva del Garda has been welcoming visitors since the 19th century and today the old town is a collection of typically Italian buildings painted the enticing pastel shades of cream, peach, magenta and ochre so reminiscent of Mediterranean countries. It has several harbours with boats rising and falling with the gentle waves and is dominated by a medieval fortress.

Day 5 – Venice, Classic Or Undiscovered

After an early breakfast we take the drive to Venice, unique, caught in a time warp and as culturally rich as any city can be. We will take a walking tour during which we will see St Mark’s Square and its Basilica, the Campanile, Doge’s Palace together with countless other places of interest.

Day 6 – Free Morning & Vineyard Visit

Today you are free to explore as you wish. So what is it to be? A stroll around the port, a little shopping, a boat cruise on the lake? For the more energetic you could walk along the lakeside or simply catch up on some reading. In the afternoon, visit a family run wine estate, with a tour of the cellars and a tasting session.

Day 7  – Verona, Classic or Undiscovered

Verona is one of the most beautiful and pleasant cities in Italy and today we have a guided walking tour in order to appreciate it at its best, discovering its hidden side too. We approach through the centuries-old city walls – when you enter the old town you cannot help but admire!

Day 8 – Return Flight

Today the coach will take us to the airport, at the appropriate time, to take our return flight home after a really memorable tour.

This Signature Tour includes everything from the Classic Tour as well as the following:

Day 5
Cruise Venice’s iconic canals in the style and elegance of yesteryear, aboard a traditional gondola.

Day 6
Enjoy an enhanced wine tasting experience with additional wines and a superb rustic lunch with local ingredients in an authentic traditional restaurant

Day 7
Absorb Verona’s unique and breathtaking atmosphere over an aperitivo, against a memorable backdrop of its extraordinary amphitheatre

Plus, enjoy the more exclusive atmosphere of travelling in a small group of 25 or fewer guests.

For dates and prices, please enquire or call 0800 707 6229

Hotel Kristal Palace, Riva del Garda

The four-star superior boutique Hotel Kristal Palace is arguably one of the lake’s finest hotels and is extremely proud of its many accreditations. 200 meters from the lake it is set in an immaculately maintained grounds and on arriving you will instantly recognise everything about this luxurious property exudes comfort and the utmost good taste in a modern style.

Hotel Brione, Riva del Garda

The three-star rated Hotel Brione is centrally located and very well managed by its family owners, provides all the comforts of a modern, purpose built property with tastefully decorated rooms with private bathroom, TV and air-conditioning, very good quality restaurant and pleasant bar, lounge and terrace.

Hotel Antico Borgo, Riva del Garda

A really lovely location, the four star Hotel Antico Borgo is in Riva del Garda’s atmospheric historic centre on a pedestrianised cobbled street lined with tasteful boutiques and tiny restaurants, yet less than five minutes’ walk from the lake itself.

Hotel Portici, Riva del Garda

The four-star Hotel Portici is one of Riva’s most delightful hotels, professionally managed to a high standard it is beautifully located in the old town, just 30 metres from Riva’s main square and close to the lake itself.

Hotel Savoy Palace, Riva del Garda

A hotel exuding elegance and refinement, superbly managed by its third-generation family owners. Set approximately 150 yards from the lakeside, it offers striking alpine vistas as you stroll along a pathway to the harbour and Old Town.

Hotel Europa, Riva del Garda

The four-star rated Hotel Europa is truly a wonderful and intimate hotel, in an outstanding spot on the lakefront right in the centre of Riva del Garda, with unrivalled views of the historic port.

Hotel Cristallo, Malcesine

Set in a beautiful location overlooking the lake, this informal, family-run hotel has a homely feel and has been lovingly furnished in a style that reflects the owners’ personal taste.

Fact File

• Currency: Euro
• Flight time: Approx. 2 hrs 45 mins to 3 hrs 15 mins
• Language: Italian
• Time zone: GMT+1
• Country: Italy

Visa Information

UK Citizens do not require a visa to enter Italy however must have a valid passport.

*All time listed here are approximate