Christmas on Lake Garda
Christmas on Lake Garda
Christmas on Lake Garda
8 Days Starting and ending in Northern France
Visiting: France, Riva del Garda, Trento, Verona, Venice
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Tour code:
xgd
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Enjoy Christmas with a twist in beautiful Italy on this wonderful festive holiday. Staying on picturesque Lake Garda, we firstly travel to the lovely town of Trento, where last minute Christmas shopping can be done, or, why not join our optional 'Taste of Italy' excursion? Discover how wine is produced and enjoy a delicious sample! We visit beautiful Verona on Christmas Eve, renowned for its historic buildings and spectacular sights, before spending a relaxing Christmas Day at the hotel. Boxing Day offers an optional excursion to magnificent Venice, where world-famous sights such as St. Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs are waiting to be explored. This magical journey offers it all.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : December 21
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France or Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : December 22
Location: Riva del Garda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sole or Hotel Europa or Hotel Portici or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue into Italy to reach Riva del Garda, where we stay for five nights.
Day 3 : December 23 Trento
Location: Trento
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sole or Hotel Europa or Hotel Portici or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, our journey takes us to the attractive town of Trento. See the Piazza del Duomo – once used by the Romans as their forum – or Market Square, where a Baroque fountain of Neptune now stands in the middle. To get into the festive spirit and perhaps pick up some last minute gifts, visit the Christmas market in Piazza Fiera.
This afternoon, why not join our optional ‘Taste of Italy’ excursion? We make our way to a cantina where the method of producing wine will be explained and, of course, you will be able to sample some of their famous produce.
Day 4 : Christmas Eve Verona
Location: Verona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sole or Hotel Europa or Hotel Portici or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join our included excursion to the second largest city in the Veneto region, Verona. This beautiful Roman city is situated alongside the River Adige. To introduce you to the city’s array of spectacular sights, why not join our optional guided walking tour? The many historic buildings, the mighty Roman Arena famous for its summer opera performances, and Juliet’s balcony make it a lovely place to explore on foot, and our local guide's informative commentary will reveal the history of this magnificent city.
You will also have time to browse the shops or take a coffee break in one of the many cafés in Piazza Bra, overlooking the Arena.
This afternoon, we return to Riva for free time before a gala dinner, followed by live music.
Day 5 : Christmas Day Riva Del Garda
Location: Riva del Garda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sole or Hotel Europa or Hotel Portici or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Merry Christmas – relax and enjoy! Today’s Christmas festivities include a turkey lunch at the hotel and the chance to take to the water on an idyllic optional boat trip.
Day 6 : Boxing Day Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sole or Hotel Europa or Hotel Portici or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, enjoy a wonderful optional excursion to the unique city of Venice, the largest city in the Veneto area. This city mixes Byzantine and Renaissance architecture throughout the 118 islands; the magnificent buildings – surrounded by bridges and canals – are a sign of the city’s former wealth. There are many spectacular sights to see, including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and the Doge's Palace.
During your visit to Venice, don’t forget to try a gondola ride. The official for a gondola can vary depending on the gondolier, the time of day, and whether singing is required. Be prepared to barter a little!
To make the most of your visit to this wonderful city, we recommend you join our optional lagoon cruise around part of the Venetian Lagoon.
Day 7 : December 27
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We head to our overnight hotel in northern France or Belgium.
Day 8 : December 28
Location: France
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
Luxuria departure will stay for five nights at a 4-star hotel, such as the Hotel Sole, Hotel Europa, Hotel Portici or similar.
All hotels are situated in the heart of the resort, and within walking distance of the lake.
Overnight stays in northern France/Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Low Deposit
Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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