DAY 1: VERONA
DAY 2: MALCESINE, GARDA & BARDOLINO (KM 140)
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can choose to relax and explore the city on your own, or we suggest taking a lake tour stopping in the most famous towns around the lake and visiting Malcesine, Torri del Benaco, Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, Peschiera del Garda. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3: LAKE IDRO & ISEO (KM 240)
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can choose to relax and explore the beautiful towns in the Lake Garda area on your own or dedicate the day to visiting Lakes Idro and Iseo.
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Suggested itinerary: Reach Lake Idro, a beautiful lake rich in monasteries and churches. We recommend visiting the "Monastery of San Bartolomeo" (Serle), a Benedictine sacred building with a history spanning over a thousand years, located in a splendid panoramic position on Monte Orsino at 993 meters altitude: from here you can admire not only Lake Garda but also the entire Serle area. Continue towards Lake Iseo and we suggest visiting Lovere, one of the most beautiful ancient villages in Italy located on the northern tip of Lake Iseo. Return to the hotel and overnight.
DAY 4: SIRMIONE, DESENZANO & LIMONE (KM 150)
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Breakfast at the hotel. We recommend exploring the beautiful towns in the Lake Garda area.
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Suggested itinerary: Go to Sirmione to visit its famous Castle, the Grottoes of Catullus, the View from the Vittoriale, then continue to Desenzano with its Castle and Roman Villa. Proceed to Salò to admire its wonderful lakeside; next stop at Limone del Garda, famous for its lemon groves. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 5: VERONA (KM 340)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today choose to relax and explore the city on your own or you can spend the day in Verona.
- Suggested itinerary: Reach 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: ancient houses with towers, loggias and fountains including the central one with a Roman statue and Juliet’s house. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 6: PADUA (KM 170)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the city on your own or you can choose to spend the day in Padua.
- Suggested itinerary: By car to 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. It is also recommended to visit the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 7: VENICE (KM 400)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the city on your own or you can choose to dedicate the day to visiting Venice.
- Suggested itinerary: Drive to Punta Sabbioni and from there take the boat to reach Venice. Begin 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 Republic of Venice. You can visit, among other things, the Hall of the Great Council and the courtrooms. Then, cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs which 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 the day visiting the Church of the Frari (which houses works by Titian, such as the splendid "Assumption") or the Church of San Rocco Ai Frari (with works by Tintoretto, such as the large "Crucifixion"). Get ready to take extraordinary photos of the central district (sestiere), with beautiful squares and dilapidated palaces along with ancient churches, ateliers and bridges. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out at 10:00. Transfer to the airport, return the car and end of our services. Thank you and goodbye!
- Garda Area: Hotel Antico Borgo or similar (*)
(*) The indicated hotels may be replaced with others of the same category. Accommodations are located in the indicated towns or in different cities where it will be possible to carry out the program
- Norma Vacanze only handles the mediation between the customer and the car rental company. In case of disputes with the renter or accidents, the rules established in the contract signed at the airport between the customer and the renter will apply, without any involvement of Norma Vacanze.
- Each customer can independently choose whether to follow the suggested itinerary or create one based on their own needs. However, it is essential to follow the schedule regarding the cities where overnight stays are planned.
- Cars are subject to availability and your category may not be available at all times. If category C is not available at the time of booking, a higher category will be offered with an additional charge that will be communicated before confirming each reservation.
- Hotel parking is not guaranteed, but it will be possible to find parking nearby.
- The rate includes the rental of a category C car for the duration of the stay with the "GOLD" insurance package; with an extra charge, it is possible to book the Platinum insurance.
- Drivers must have a credit card for check-in.
- Norma Vacanze reserves the right to modify the excursion itinerary if deemed appropriate or due to force majeure.
- Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damages caused by third parties or others such as floods, storms, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, epidemics, terrorist attacks, strikes, etc.
The rate does not include:
- Tourist tax to be paid locally
- Lunches and dinners unless mentioned
- Tips and personal extras
- Porter service
- Fuel
- Highway tolls
- Parking fees
- Tickets for planes, ships, trains, or buses to reach the airport
- Entrance fees to monuments and archaeological parks
- Anything not expressly indicated under "the rate includes".
- The car must be returned to the same airport, otherwise an additional cost will apply to be agreed with the rental company.
- Each rental day is a 24-hour period fraction; the vehicle must be returned on time or within 59 minutes afterward.
- Car pick-up and return at the airport will take place during the opening hours of the rental company (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); after these hours, the rental company will charge an additional fee. Please check before booking your flight.
Entrance tickets
- To avoid lines at museums or archaeological parks, advance booking is required: Advance booking of entrance tickets is mandatory on the first day of the tour.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
THE RATE INCLUDES:
- Category C car, unlimited mileage;
- 22% VAT;
- Airport, railway, and car fees;
- Car liability insurance - civil liability for the car;
- Gold Plan insurance - eliminates deductibles for theft and damage. Also covers damage to windows and tires.
- Additional driver
THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Fuel,
- Fines,
- Notification fees,
- Rental for drop-off at another airport,
- Child seat,
- GPS navigator,
- Fuel recovery service, a surcharge of €30.00 will be applied if the car is returned with more than 5 liters of missing fuel.
- There is a tolerance of 59 minutes, after which a full day will be charged.
- At the time of booking, the car category is guaranteed, not the model.
Gold insurance includes
- With Gold, the deductible amount will not be charged. The "Gold" package eliminates the deductibles for damage and total theft and allows the elimination of the deductible also for damages to parts of the vehicle not covered by the "Silver" package and includes coverage for windows and tires. Partial theft, attempted theft, roof damage, damage to the underside of the vehicle, interior damage, and those caused by vandalism, riots, etc., are excluded.
Platinum Insurance (on request)
- If the customer purchases a "Platinum" package, the amount of deductibles for theft (including partial theft and attempted theft) and damage (including damage to the roof, underside of the vehicle, and interior) will be eliminated, and the PAI services (which cover the driver in case of death, permanent disability, and accidents, with a maximum coverage of up to €100,000) and "Road Assistance Plus" 24h roadside assistance (covers all towing costs in case of an accident with fault and for any other event occurring during the rental) will be provided.
