Lake Garda Discovery Tour

Half day tour of Malaga with a local guide, with a visit to the Castle of Gilbafaro, then a walk around Malaga along the promenade La Farola, passing the Roman Theatre, bullring and onto the famous cathedral with it unfinished right tower. Free time in the afternoon, very good choice of museums, or a lovely promenade along the sea.

Transfer to Granada via a visit to the “Alpujarras” a stunning valley full of white washed villages and incredible scenery, we will visit the gateway town Lanajaron and a couple of the smaller villages, all guided by a local guide.

Today we’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of Verona – famed not only for its Shakespearean connections but also for its first-century amphitheatre and beautiful bridges. The guide will highlight the visible remnants of Roman Verona and tell us the stories of the famous Scaligeri family before we stop for lunch in the Piazza delle Erbe. The afternoon is given over to more exploration and later we will return to the hotel for a relaxing evening.

On our 7-night holidays, we allow one free day where there is no organised excursion. This is an ideal opportunity for you to relax, enjoy the hotel facilities or explore the area independently. Some possible options include:

Limone: Relax at the hotel using the outdoor or indoor pools and the excellent spa facilities. Limone has plenty of shops and places to enjoy a traditional Italian lunch or you could relax by the lake.

Lake Garda Boat Tour: You could take a full day boat tour across Lake Garda. The boat sets out along the western shore past Garda Island to Sirmione where there is some time to explore on shore. The boat returns along the eastern shore to Bardolino with time to explore here before returning to Limone via Malcesine.

We head south today for a relaxing day along the Gardone Riviera, a 19^th-century resort is famous for its elegant hotels and gardens. It was also the one-time home of the poet, author, military leader and seducer Gabriele D'Annunzio and his villa, now museum, is a national monument with lots to see! The Andre Hellers Botanic Gardens are a marvellous place to relax. The sheltered climate and good water supply have enabled a range of tropical and exotic plants to grow.

Today takes on a more alpine feel as we head north of Lake Garda towards the much smaller Lake Tenno. The views of the Dolomites are fantastic from the lakeshore and we are only a short walk from Canale, a picture-perfect and rustic Medieval town. Once abandoned, it is now home of artists and artisans – be sure to bring your camera here! Later, we continue on to Arco, famous for its Austrian influence and architecture.

Depart following a leisurely breakfast.