You don’t have to go far from Lake Garda to experience the best of Italy, as this memorable escape shows. Start with Verona – made immortal by Shakespeare’s famed Romeo and Juliet – before finishing with time to relax at Italy’s largest lake.
Upon arriving in Verona, check in to your centrally located hotel and take a stroll around this enchanting city. Verona is the setting of Shakespeare's greatest love story and provides a wonderful blend of inspirational architecture, sacred art and world-renowned gastronomy. Wander past the Romanesque churches and Renaissance gardens, enjoy cappuccinos in Piazza dei Signori, and finish your day in one hundreds of great local restaurants found nearby.
Verona was the centre of art and commerce during the Roman Empire, which spawned the magnificent 1st century amphitheatre that lies almost untouched at the city's core, and no trip here would be complete without experiencing the moving atmosphere of an Italian opera. With near perfect acoustics, Europe's best-loved opera festival is staged here in the summer, pre-book tickets for an unforgettable experience as music echoes around the theatre's ancient walls. The surrounding Piazza Bra is great for a spot of people-watching, plus there are plenty of historical sights within easy reach.
After your brief stay in Verona, continue on to Lake Garda’s spectacular shores. Get accustomed to your surroundings with a walk along the promenade or a boat trip to one of the nearby resorts.
Stretching between the Alps and the Dolomites, Lake Garda embraces is Italy’s largest lake, and showcases a stunningly diverse landscape, ranging from low-lying countryside on its southern borders to forest-clad peaks at the north. During your stay, enjoy the peaceful lake vistas and hop along the lake’s edge to the many picture-perfect towns found here. Some of the best include Sirmione, with its bustling lanes and thermal springs, and Malcesine, nestled at the foot of Mount Baldo and known as the 'botanical garden of Europe'.
Those wanting to travel further afield can pre-book the Venice excursion, where you'll go by private boat to St. Mark's Square and be given a brief tour by your guide before enjoying free time in this unique city. It’s a busy day, but well worth considering for the ultimate Italian experience.
Finish your trip by making the easy transfer to Verona Villafranca Airport before boarding your flight back home.
The price is based on 2 adults sharing, travelling in October 2024. Our Italy Experts can personalise all of our Twin and Multi-Centre holidays for a date and destination that suits you. For a bespoke quote, give one of our Personal Travel Planners a call on 01293 765055.
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