Lake Garda Discovery Tour

Set at the mountainous northern end of Lake Garda, the lakeside towns of Limone and Riva both have a lot to offer. Limone is one of the most picturesque and popular towns on the lake and has plenty to discover, including the old town which is centred around the Porto Vecchio. A short ferry ride brings us to the town of Riva at the most northerly point of the lake. You may want to relax and have lunch along the waterfront or explore the historic town centre further.

A ferry and a cable car take us to Monte Baldo today, eventually bringing us up to approximately 1,800m above sea level. Incredible panoramic views await us at the top and there are some gentle walks to explore too. We will return to ground level before too long and discover more about the town of Malcesine. The lakeside Castello Scaligero was built in the 13th century and is the town’s most striking feature. Take the time to learn more about the castle or stop in at one of the many cafés for a drink or bite to eat.

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 19th-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.