Italy Express: Lake Garda

Why you'll love this trip

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  Visit Manerba del Garda – a lakeside gem with a millennia-old past, Mesolithic remains, stilt houses, beautiful beaches and scenic parklands.

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  Stroll through bustling piazzas, see Juliet’s balcony (and maybe find your Romeo), and discover the historic architecture on a walking tour through Verona.

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  Take a ferry to Sirmione – a lakeside town known for its preserved ruins and thermal baths. Join a guided walk through the Grotte di Catullo and learn about the fascinating 1st-century Roman ruins.

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  Unpack fewer times with comfortable accommodation as your base each night, then make the most of each day with convenient transfers to your activities.

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  Enjoy plenty of free time to choose your own adventure, with optional daytrips and activities. Maybe take a sunset cruise along Lake Garda or see the beautiful gardens of poet Gabriele D’Annunzio.

Is this trip right for you?

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  There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

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  This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

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  Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.