Verona and Lake Garda

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.

At a glance

  • Spend two nights in the birthplace of Shakesphere’s Romeo and Juliet, Verona
  • Relax on the shores of Italy’s largest lake
  • Day trips to Sirmione and Malcesine
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Suggested Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : UK - Verona

Piazza delle erbe in Verona street and market view with Lamberti tower, tourist destination in Veneto region of Italy

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.

Points of interest:
Where you could stay
Italian Cities, Verona
Hotel Touring
  • A boutique hotel with architecture dating back to 1928
  • Within easy reach of Verona’s many historic sites
Italian Cities, Verona
Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel des Arts
  • Located a five-minute walk from café lined pavements of the Piazza Brà
  • Relaxing private garden courtyard and hotel bar
Italian Cities, Verona
NH Collection Palazzo Verona
  • Historic and elegant hotel built around Roman ruins 
  • Perfect location just 550 yards from Juliet’s House in Verona 
  • Spacious rooms decorated in an elegant and charming style 
Day 2 : Verona

Roman Arena in Verona, Italy.

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.

Points of interest:
Where you could stay
Italian Cities, Verona
Hotel Touring
  • A boutique hotel with architecture dating back to 1928
  • Within easy reach of Verona’s many historic sites
Italian Cities, Verona
Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel des Arts
  • Located a five-minute walk from café lined pavements of the Piazza Brà
  • Relaxing private garden courtyard and hotel bar
Italian Cities, Verona
NH Collection Palazzo Verona
  • Historic and elegant hotel built around Roman ruins 
  • Perfect location just 550 yards from Juliet’s House in Verona 
  • Spacious rooms decorated in an elegant and charming style 
Day 3 : Verona - Lake Garda

Fantastic summer vacation place, beautiful Malcesine mediterranean cityscape with colorful buildings view from the hill, lake Garda, Italy, Europe

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.

Where you could stay
Italian Lakes, Lake Garda
Aqualux Hotel and Spa
  • Located between the green hills of Monte Felice and Bardolino Village centre
  • Contemporary hotel with well-equipped wellness centre and luxurious rooms
Italian Lakes, Lake Garda
Hotel Garden - Garda
  • Set just five minutes away from Lake Garda
  • Enjoy swimming in the pool before heading to the poolside snack bar
Italian Lakes, Lake Garda
Hotel Nazionale Desenzano del Garda
  • A contemporary hotel just minutes away from the centre of Desenzano
  • Ideally placed for exploring Lake Garda
Days 4-7 : Lake Garda

Vineyard on Lake Garda. Sunset

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.

Where you could stay
Recommended
Italian Lakes, Lake Garda
Hotel Savoy Palace
  • Charming hotel in the centre of Gardone, close to the lakefront
  • Elegantly furnished and boasts stunning lake views from the terrace
Italian Lakes, Lake Garda
Aqualux Hotel and Spa
  • Located between the green hills of Monte Felice and Bardolino Village centre
  • Contemporary hotel with well-equipped wellness centre and luxurious rooms
Italian Lakes, Lake Garda
Hotel Garden - Garda
  • Set just five minutes away from Lake Garda
  • Enjoy swimming in the pool before heading to the poolside snack bar
Day 8 : Lake Garda - UK

Aerial panoramic view of Desenzano del Garda town with red tiled roof buildings, Garda Lake water surface, Monte Baldo mountain range, Sirmione peninsula, blue sky background, Lombardy, Northern Italy

Finish your trip by making the easy transfer to Verona Villafranca Airport before boarding your flight back home.

Points of interest:

8 days from £1,049 per person

Price shown includes return flights from London, accommodation in each destination for the duration specified and transfers, trains and/or car hire as required. The price shown represents a from price per person based on two people sharing in low season travel unless otherwise stated. Price is subject to availability and flight seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price shown is for guidance only. To obtain a tailored quote specific for your requirements, please contact one of our Italy Experts.

Practical Information

Flight Information

Direct flights to Verona airport (VRN) are available from Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton and take approximately 2 hours. Transfers to the city centre take approximately 20 minutes.

 

Visa Information

At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

Whilst tipping isn’t embedded into Italian culture it is always appreciated as an acknowledgement of good service. Nowadays people generally round up a bill in a bar or cafe and leave 5-10% extra on a restaurant bill. Taxi bills are usually also rounded up.
 
On guided tours/excursions, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide.
 
On small group escorted tours, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide at the end of the tour.

Details

The price is based on 2 adults sharing, travelling in April 2025. Our Italy Experts can personalise all of our multi-destination 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.

Quote reference number: 53355288

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