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Wine tasting
You could learn about the winemaking process, from the grape to the glass, and even get a chance to sip, sample and savour some fine wines. Take the chance to visit a nearby olive oil factory and learn how to taste and compare the oils.Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally.
Explore the valleys by Lake Garda for top-notch vineyards. This tour showcases local wine gems, offering insights into production and tasting sessions. Perfect for wine enthusiasts or curious minds, it highlights regional quality wines. Wander through vineyards, learn about grape varieties, and indulge in scenic tastings, enhancing your perspective on the area.
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally.
See the best of Lake Garda all in one day. Wind past olive trees, cypresses and rare flowers, and visit picturesque lakeside villages along the way. Follow one of the most impressive roads in Europe – passing Roman, Scaligeri and Venetian monuments.
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally.
The Dolomite mountains in the southern Alps are home to some of Italy’s most spectacular views, dotted with traditional alpine villages, breathtaking passes and pretty, flower-strewn meadows. Pass through the Fiemme, Fassa and Gardena valleys and the Pordoi and Sella passes, with plenty of photo stops along the way.
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally.
Morning
Pick up a coffee and a brioche and head down to the lakefront for a peaceful breakfast with a view. Don't forget a little extra for the ducks, too. Then head to the 8th century San Severo Church and admire the architecture.
Lunch
Get lunch at Spiller, opposite the bus station. They do a great chicken curry salad, best enjoyed with a pint of radler shandy.
Afternoon
Test your skills with a friendly game of minigolf in the afternoon sunshine, at Minigolf Bardolino, located just across from Spiller.
Evening
Unwind with an Hugo Spritz and a tasty aperitivo in Bella Italia, just down in the harbour. Then, enjoy the atmospheric philharmonic choir on the steps of the San Nicolo Church.
Spend a day in Verona, the beautiful setting of Romeo and Juliet. The Roman amphitheatre is a good place to start – with a spot of people-watching on Piazza Brà – then on to see the fascinating Scaligeri tombs.
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally.
Chiaretto Wine Festival - Early June
Bandiera del Lago Bisse Race - June to August
Words on Water - Mid-June
August Bank Holiday - Mid-August
Festa dell'Uva e del Vino - Late September to early October
See some of Lake Garda’s islands in style from a motorboat. On the way, you can spot the grand Villa Canossa and Villa Guarienti in Punta San Vigilio – then it’s off to admire the villa and gardens on Isola del Garda. After that, you’ll stop at San Biagio Island for a swim, and you can toast the day with a complimentary glass of wine.
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