Italy Lake Garda 2022 8 Days

Itinerary

Day 1

We Travel to our overnight hotel in Saarbrucken.

Day 2
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.

Day 3
Today is at leisure. We can enjoy a stroll between Riva and Torbole on the lakeside
path; it's only about 3 kilometres and will take approximately 40 minutes to walk (one
way). Spend some time in the beautiful old piazza of one of these towns surrounded
by cafés and bars overlooking the lake. Alternatively, take a relaxing return boat
trip to the characteristic fishing village of Limone sul Garda and enjoy the beautiful
scenery along the way.

Day 4
This morning we visit the ancient town of Malcesine. Its maze of cobbled streets sit
on the edge of the blue waters of the lake, in the shadow of breath-taking Monte
Baldo, the largest mountain in the Lake Garda region. A cable car can be taken to
the summit for spectacular views across the lake and the Dolomites. The delightful
old port is lined with cafés, restaurants, boutique stores and gelato eateries, so we
can enjoy a stop at an outdoor café with a lake view. In the afternoon we travel via
the scenic lakeside road to the pretty walled town of Lazise, with its paved lakefront
promenade and fine sandy beach. Lazise also has a wonderful old town centre, with
narrow alleyways, picturesque squares and harbour. The 12th century Church of
San Nicolò is known for its frescoes, while Scaliger Castle can be admired from the
outside, though cannot be visited as it is privately owned. We can return to Riva via
the motorway for a circular route or alternatively drive back via the lakeside again.

Day 5
Today we travel north to the dramatic Dolomites and enjoy a scenic tour of this
outstanding area. We will travel over the pass at Madonna di Campiglio where we
can marvel at the spectacular views of the Brenta peaks before visiting charming and
pretty Lake Molveno.

Day 6
Our full-day highlight excursion takes us to the world-famous city of Verona, the
romantic capital of Europe and one of Italy's oldest cities. Situated on the banks
of the River Adige and perhaps best-known for its association with Shakespeare's
Romeo and Juliet, It boasts a rich array of art and architecture. Its heart is dominated
by a mammoth, remarkably well-preserved 1st-century Roman amphitheatre, the
venue for the city's annual summer opera festival. The Piazza Bra is the largest piazza
in Verona, lined with numerous cafés and restaurants for a relaxing pitstop. Verona
is a shoppers' paradise, too, with something for everyone - from the daily market in
Piazza delle Erbe, where there are plenty of bargains to snap up and a great selection
of local produce, to the stylish designer shops at Via Mazzini.

Day 7 Departure
We travel to our overnight in Saarbrucken

Day 8 Journey Home
We begin our journey home