This eight-day tour begins in picturesque Lake Garda and then travels through the Dolomite mountains, taking in spectacular mountain scenery along the way before reaching Venice. There is no city quite like Venice with its canals, ornate churches and stunning vistas across the lagoon.
A guided tour will bring St Mark's Square and Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Grand Canal to life, but there’s nothing like exploring its twisting back streets and getting to the heart of this unique city. Equally memorable is nearby Verona, the setting for Romeo and Juliet and famous for its ancient Roman ruins like the arena. It’s also a great place to shop, or just relax and admire the countless squares and courtyards – and, of course, the cuisine.
The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Single rooms and Lake View rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement; please see the accommodation section for further information. The price includes seven nights dinner, bed and breakfast, guided tours of Verona and Venice, all transfers, tour of Lake Garda, tour of the Dolomite mountains, scheduled flights as mentioned, departure taxes, executive coach travel, services of a Riviera tour manager. Where hotels feature a swimming pool, pools are open in the summer months weather permitting. There will be a charge for swimming pool towels at the Cristello of €5 per towel per day.
Not included : Optional cable car ride on Dolomites visit €15, approximate cost, payable locally.
If you are over 65, or under 18, under current Italian law entrance to any state owned museum is free for British and other European Union citizens on production of a photocopy of your passports.
Day 1
Fly to Milan.
Day 2
A tour of Lake Garda, calling at Salò and Sirmione.
Day 3
Today we drive through the Dolomites taking in some of the regions most breathtaking scenery.
Day 4
A free day in Riva Del Garda.
Day 5
A guided tour of Venice, seeing the Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, the Campanile, plus other places of interest, followed by some free time to experience Europe's probably most unique city.
Day 6
Today you have a free day to explore as you wish.
Day 7
This morning, you have a guided tour of Verona, followed by a free afternoon.
Day 8
Return home.