Lake Garda, Venice & Verona
Lake Garda, Venice & Verona
Lake Garda, Venice & Verona
12 Days Starting and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Belgium, Lake Garda, Venice, Verona
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Tour code:
igd
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Relax on the shores of Lake Garda with its picture-postcard scenery, plus enjoy visits to the ‘floating’ city of Venice and ancient Verona on this popular Italian tour. In Venice you’ll see all the famous sights, including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and the Doges’ Palace. Enjoy time in Verona, home of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, visit Juliet’s balcony, the 1st century arena which is home to the prestigious Verona Opera Festival, plus fine palaces, churches and monuments. And what better way to unwind after a day of sightseeing than with a glass of wine in a restaurant overlooking beautiful Lake Garda? You can see it all on this incredible holiday in Italy.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Belgium Or Northern France
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: No Meals
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Continue South To Lake Garda
Location: Lake Garda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Bristol or Hotel Brione or Hotel Drago
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue south to Lake Garda for an eight-night stay
Day 3 : Free Time Or Wine Tasting
Location: Lake Garda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Bristol or Hotel Brione or Hotel Drago
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is free for you to relax and explore your new surroundings. Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy and is a popular holiday destination. The northern part of the lake is the narrowest point and is surrounded by mountains, the majority of which belong to the Gruppo del Baldo. After a relaxing morning, why not join our optional afternoon ‘Taste of Italy’ excursion? We make our way to a Cantina where the wine experts will explain about the different grapes from the area, used in the production of the wine. You will then have the chance to taste both red and white wines as well as sample some of the local produce of the area.
Day 4 : Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Bristol or Hotel Brione
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join our included excursion to the 'floating city' of Venice. Venice is renowned for its beauty, architecture and its artwork. It is the world’s only pedestrian city, which makes it easy to explore on foot. Be sure to see some of the famous sights such as the Doge’s Palace, the symbolic seat of Venetian power and the enclosed Bridge of Sighs. A visit to St. Mark’s Square, the principal public square of Venice, is also a must. It is dominated at its eastern end by the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, a superb example of the Romanesque-Byzantine style. Perhaps take a ride on a gondola, with your expert gondolier steering you through the busy waterways of Venice (at own cost) or maybe sit back and relax at Harry’s Bar with one of their famous Bellini cocktails, the choice is yours. To make the most of your visit, why not join an optional Venice lagoon cruise where we view St Mark’s Square and several of the small islands including San Lazzaro degli Armeni, Sant’Erasmo and Vignole. We also pass Murano Island, famous for its glassmaking, before returning to St. Marks Square.
Day 5 : Lake Garda
Location: Lake Garda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Bristol or Hotel Brione or Hotel Drago
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you have the opportunity to visit some of the other shoreside towns on Lake Garda on our optional tour along the eastern shore of the lake. The lake itself is the largest in Italy and a popular holiday destination. It has numerous small islands and five main ones, the largest being Isola del Garda. We visit the towns of Lazise, and Garda, the main town of the area. Spend time exploring the narrow streets of the old village or relax in one of the many cafés. We also see the ancient fortified town of Sirmione, the gem of the peninsula, located on the south of the lake. During your time in Sirmione there will be the opportunity to take to the water and sail along the Sirmione peninsula. Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque views of the surrounding area from the lake itself.
Day 6 : Verona
Location: Verona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Bristol or Hotel Brione or Hotel Drago
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we have an included excursion to the second largest city in the Veneto region, Verona. This beautiful Roman city is situated alongside the River Adige and is the setting for William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Verona was a Roman city, and many Roman ruins have been preserved, notably the Arena. Most of the historical sites to see today date from the past 800 years. Verona's military importance has also left city fortifications and an excellent castle. To introduce you to the city’s array of spectacular sights, why not join our optional guided walking tour. The many charms of the city will be brought to life as you walk through its streets accompanied by a local guide. Admire the 1st century Arena (entrance included on the walking tour), home to the prestigious Verona Opera Festival, which dominates the main square. Verona boasts an abundance of fine palaces, churches and monuments, which adorn its alleyways and squares. Our informative guide will reveal many of the fascinating stories behind the history of the buildings and personalities that will allow you to appreciate to the full the charming nature of this fine old historic town. You will have time at leisure to browse amongst the shops or take a coffee break in one of the many cafés in Piazza Bra overlooking the Arena.
Day 7 : Free Time
Location: Lake Garda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Bristol or Hotel Brione or Hotel Drago
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Free day today. Alternatively, why not join our optional boat cruise excursion across the lake. We sail to the charming towns of Limone and Malcesine for free time. We board our boat and sail first to the charming town of Limone on the western shore of the lake. There will be free time in Limone where you can meander down the cobbled streets, or maybe sample the delicious Italian ice cream. We continue our journey across Lake Garda to the town of Malcesine, a beautiful town with narrow cobbled streets clustering beneath the thirteenth century turreted Scaligero Castle. There will be free time to explore the town at your leisure or perhaps take the cable car up Mount Baldo (at own cost) for some spectacular views.
Day 8 : Belgium.
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Bristol or Hotel Brione or Hotel Drago
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Why not leave Lake Garda behind and join us on an optional tour of the spectacular Dolomites. You will have the opportunity to witness the breathtaking scenery of the majestic Trentino Dolomites as we take a scenic drive through the magnificent mountains with their fantastic shaped pinnacles and dramatic pillars. Don’t forget your camera to capture the unsurpassable views and colours in this rugged limestone massif. On this wonderful scenic drive we meander our way through quaint Tyrolean towns before we make the steep climb up the Pordoi Pass. We continue down the Passo di Sella before returning to our hotel.
Day 9 : Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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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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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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Tipping & Gratuities
Accommodation
On the 9-day tour, you will stay for six nights at the 3-star Hotel Drago, which is located on the lake shore in Assenza Di Brenzone. The hotel has a garden with swimming pool. Enjoy the panoramic views across the lake. The hotel has a bar and restaurant. Local buses take you to the neighbouring resorts of Malcesine and Brenzone.
Due to demand, other hotels, such as the Hotel Brione in Riva del Garda or the Hotel Bristol in Riva del Garda may be used.
On the 12-day tour, you will stay for eight nights at the 3-star Hotel Bristol in Riva del Garda or the Hotel Brione in Riva del Garda or the Hotel Drago in Assenza di Brenzone.
Overnight stays in central Germany (12-day tour only), Belgium and northern France will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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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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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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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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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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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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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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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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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
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
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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