Lake Garda
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Overview
Nestled between mountain landscapes and lake-side vistas, Garda's charming resort towns provide the perfect backdrop for an Italian escape.
Boasting magnificent fjord-like landscapes, dotted with vibrant lemon groves and charming resort towns, it's no surprise that Lake Garda remains one of Italy's most popular tourist hotspots every year. Enjoy a taste of la dolce vita with a stay on Garda's glorious shores with ample time to explore both under guidance and at your own pace. Make the most of your time with a suite of fascinating optional excursions, from city tours of Venice and Verona to a scenic drive through the nearby Dolomites, and discover the delights of one of Italy's most impressive regions.
Boasting magnificent fjord-like landscapes, dotted with vibrant lemon groves and charming resort towns, it's no surprise that Lake Garda remains one of Italy's most popular tourist hotspots every year. Enjoy a taste of la dolce vita with a stay on Garda's glorious shores with ample time to explore both under guidance and at your own pace. Make the most of your time with a suite of fascinating optional excursions, from city tours of Venice and Verona to a scenic drive through the nearby Dolomites, and discover the delights of one of Italy's most impressive regions.
Itinerary
- Fly to Italy - Fly to Venice, Verona or Milan, meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel on Lake Garda.
- Optional Grand Circular Lake Garda Tour - Discover the marvellous scenery surrounding Lake Garda on today's Grand Circular Tour, exploring the lake by coach and boat. Visit some of the charming lakeside resorts and discover the distinctive character of each section of the shoreline.
- Optional Verona excursion - Spend the day at leisure on Lake Garda or join an optional excursion to "fair Verona", the historic setting for the tragedy of "Juliet and her Romeo". See the Roman amphitheatre, where the city's famous opera season is held each year, and treat yourself to a coffee-stop and some people-watching at one of the open-air cafes in the Piazza Bra.
- Day at leisure - Enjoy a relaxing day at your hotel, or start exploring Lake Garda and the surrounding area. Your Tour Manager will be happy to suggest places to visit and things to do.
- Optional Dolomites scenery tour - The Dolomites, one of Europe's most spectacular mountain ranges, are the destination on today's sightseeing tour. This full-day excursion takes in Val Rendena, the vast Adamello Glacier, the neighbouring Brenta Dolomites and pretty Val di Genova. Don't miss the chance to take in the stunning views on an optional cable-car ride.
- Optional Venice excursion - Iconic Venice, a mysterious labyrinth of waterways and alleyways, is one of the world's most beautiful cities. Join our fascinating optional excursion to discover legendary places like the Bridge of Sighs, the Rialto Bridge and the Doge's Palace, famous St Mark's Square with its basilica and bell tower, and the Palace of Prisons.
- Day at leisure - Spend a relaxing day enjoying Lake Garda, your hotel and the surrounding area.
- Flight back to UK - Bid "Arrivederci Italia", as you transfer back to Milan, Venice or Verona and check in for your flight home.
What's Included
Holiday Highlights
- Enjoy an optional Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda
- Partake in an optional full-day tour of Venice
- Relax and unwind beside the blue waters of Lake Garda
- Take the opportunity to explore the city of Verona, the setting that inspired Romeo and Juliet
Our Price Includes
- Seven nights' bed and breakfast, half board or all-inclusive accommodation in your chosen Lake Garda hotel
- Return flights from the UK to Italy
- Return airport-to-hotel transfers
- The services of a Tour Manager with specialist local guides where applicable
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Accommodation
Hotel Continental, Torbole -
Introduction
Enjoying an elevated position, close to the village of Nago, this bright and modern family-run hotel offers a high standard of service and facilities. It boasts fantastic views of the surrounding countryside, and will suit those who wish to be located in a peaceful area with easy access to the nearby resort of Torbole, less than 2 miles away.
Facilities & Amenities
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool (open approx. May to Sep) and sun terrace set amid its charming gardens. There is also a heated indoor swimming pool with a whirlpool, a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a fitness room. Bicycles are available for hire. There is a bar and lounge area, and two lifts to the upper floors.
Rooms
Each room has private facilities, satellite TV, a telephone, a safe, a hairdryer, a mini-bar and air conditioning (June-Sept). Rooms with balconies are available for a supplement.
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Club Hotel La Vela, Torbole -
Introduction
A five-minute walk from the shores of Lake Garda, this resort-like hotel, with a family-friendly feel, is centred around an expansive outdoor pool and deck.
Facilities & Amenities
The on-site restaurant specialises in local dishes, and a piano bar and lounge host evening entertainment. Nearby activities include sailing, horse-riding, and windsurfing.
Rooms
Air-conditioned simple, comfortable guestrooms feature TVs, mini-bars, hairdryers, safes, and free Wi-Fi.
Bike Hotel Caravel, Torbole -
Introduction
With a particular appeal for cyclists given its surrounding routes and on-site bike facilities, this hotel also serves as a perfect spot for all holidaymakers and is just 200m from Lake Garda shores.
Facilities & Amenities
There is a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a wellness centre, and an outdoor freshwater pool, lined by loungers. Cyclists can take advantage of the bike workshop, bike storage and shuttle service. A laid-back restaurant serves local and international dishes, and there is a lounge bar.
Rooms
Casual guestrooms, with balconies, have TVs, safes, fridges, hairdryers, air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
Hotel Antico Borga, Riva Del Garda -
Introduction
Positioned in the heart of Riva del Garda on a cobbled street and offering impressive views of Riva and Lake Garda from the roof terrace.
Facilities and Amenities
The top floor terrace, lined with loungers, is the highlight of this stylish hotel. Views across the rooftops to the lake are extremely rewarding. A sleek bar, airy restaurant, and fitness corner with outdoor showers are additional facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available for all guests in public areas.
Rooms
60 modern and minimalist air-conditioned rooms, with neural interiors, each have a telephone, TV, hairdryer and safe.
Hotel Geier, Torbole -
Introduction
The Hotel Geier boasts a glorious location at the centre of Torbole's picturesque harbour, close to an excellent array of shops, bars and restaurants.
Facilities & Amenities
The public areas of this three-star hotel include a small bar and a breakfast room. The restaurant is open to guests and to the public, and opens onto a sun terrace with wonderful views over the lake. There is a reception and a lift to the higher floors.
Rooms
Each room, with either double bed or single bed, has private facilities, a telephone, a hairdryer, a safety deposit box and satellite TV. Lake Views are available for a supplement.
Hotel Portici, Riva del Garda -
Facilities and amenities
Nestled on Riva del Garda’s charming waterfront, this property features a spa, complete with whirlpools, saunas and salt rooms, as well as a restaurant and pizzeria. Bike rental and pre-planned cycling routes are also available upon request from the reception.
Rooms
Air-conditioned guestrooms are simply designed and offer modern amenities including safes, TVs, minibars and free Wi-Fi
Other Information
Hotel transfer times
The transfer time to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes.
Combining hotel transfers
We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
Meals and dining in Italy
Guests on half-board arrangements will typically (although some hotels are now moving towards buffet-style evening meals) be served a three-course evening meal, and can expect a first course of traditional pasta or soup, a main meat or fish course accompanied by one or two types of vegetable, and a simple dessert of fruit, cake or Italian ice cream. Breakfasts will usually consist of bread rolls, jam, cereal, ham, cheese, fruit juice, tea and coffee. Menus will vary from hotel to hotel, but choice may be more limited than in a normal restaurant. In some instances, individual guests who have booked with the hotel independently may be offered a different menu from those who are staying at the hotel as part of a package tour.
An authentic dining experience in Italy can often be a bit different to the Italian food that international tourists might be used to, but it’s one of the best ways to truly appreciate the finer cultural differences of this tourist hotspot. From simpler, but more frequent, courses to regional dishes, here are some points to note when dining in Italy.
The first major difference you’re likely to notice is that the dining experience as a whole is much longer; you’ll enjoy a much more social experience than the average dinner back home with multiple smaller courses spread across a longer period of time. While each meal will be prepared to order, you may notice that dishes are served cooler than you might be used to – Italian dishes are rarely served piping hot to preserve the more delicate flavours of each ingredient and to provide a more enjoyable dining experience. The final thing to bear in mind is that it may be tricky to find Italian classics in the same form as they are at home. For instance, while Spaghetti Carbonara is a staple in historic Rome – and made traditionally using egg yolks rather than cream – you’ll often find it replaced with a wild boar ragù in Tuscany.
Entrance fees
Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. This applies to excursions that are included in the price of your holiday and to excursions booked as optional extras.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Italian hotel room tax
Some regions of Italy have introduced a room tax of between 1€ and 4€ per person per night, payable directly by the guest to the hotel on check-out. You will be advised by your tour manager in resort if a particular hotel is implementing this charge.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Airport development fees
An Airport Development Fee has been introduced at a few UK Airports. You will be required to pay this charge at the following airports prior to checking in for your flight: Blackpool, Newquay and Norwich. The amount varies from airport to airport, but it is generally between £5 and £10 per person. Please visit the airport's website for further information.
Holiday code
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