DAY 1: RIVA DEL GARDA
Arrival at Verona airport. After picking up the rental car, head towards Riva del Garda. No activities are planned for this day. Free time to discover the city on your own. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 2: LAKE GARDA
Breakfast at the hotel. This day you are free to relax and explore the city on your own. Or we suggest taking a tour of the lake stopping at the most famous towns around Lake Garda such as Desenzano, Sirmione, Malcesine, Limone, and Salo'. Each of them has a different history and traditions dating back before the Middle Ages.
Suggested itinerary: Go to Sirmione to visit its famous Castle, then to Desenzano with its Castle and Roman Villa. Continue to Salo' to admire its wonderful lakeside; next stop at Limone, famous for its lemon groves, and finally Malcesine, another well-known tourist destination on the Veronese shore of the upper Lake Garda and a famous village.
DAY 3: VERONA & PADUA
Breakfast at the hotel. This day you are free to relax and explore the city on your own or you can choose to spend the day in Verona and Padua.
Suggested itinerary: Go to Verona parking in Piazza Bra: you will immediately find the symbol of the city, the Verona Arena, one of the largest surviving Roman amphitheaters. Continue along Via Mazzini and arrive at Piazza delle Erbe, one of the most characteristic squares in Verona: old houses with towers, loggias, and fountains including the central one with a Roman statue and Juliet’s house. Continue your day driving towards Padua and visit the Scrovegni Chapel with the Church of the Eremitani and the Art Gallery. Along with the Sistine Chapel, these are two masterpieces everyone should admire in their lifetime. We also suggest visiting the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 4: VENICE
Breakfast at the hotel. This day you are free to relax and explore the city on your own or you can choose to spend the day visiting Venice.
Suggested itinerary: Drive to Punta Sabbioni and from there take the boat to reach Venice. Start your walking tour exploring Piazza San Marco before entering the cathedral. From the terrace on the first floor, you can admire the view of the lagoon and see up close the famous bronze horses. Afterwards, you can reach the Doge’s Palace, once the residence of the head of the Venetian Republic. Visit, among other things, the Hall of the Great Council and the courtrooms. After this, cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs that connects to the New Prisons. You can also see Santa Maria Formosa, San Giovanni e Paolo, Marco Polo’s house, and the famous Rialto area. Continue your day visiting the Church of the Frari (which houses works by Titian, such as the splendid "Assumption") or the Church of San Rocco at the Frari (with works by Tintoretto, such as the large "Crucifixion"). Prepare to take some incredible photos of the central district (sestiere) with beautiful squares and dilapidated palaces along with ancient churches, ateliers, and bridges. Return by car to your hotel. Overnight.
DAY 5: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST
4 overnight stays in a 4-star hotel in Riva del Garda on a BB basis
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Gold insurance includes
Platinum Insurance (on request)