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 independently, or we suggest taking a lake tour with stops 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: IDRO & ISEO LAKES (KM 240)
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can choose to relax and independently explore the beautiful towns in the Lake Garda area, or spend the day 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 above sea level: from here you can admire not only Lake Garda but also the entire Serle area. Continue toward Lake Iseo and we suggest visiting Lovere, one of the most beautiful historic villages in Italy, located at the northern end 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 splendid 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 toward Desenzano with its Castle and Roman Villa. Continue toward Salò to admire its wonderful lakeside promenade; next stop in 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 independently, or you can spend the day in Verona.
- Suggested itinerary: Reach the Verona parking area in Piazza Bra: you will immediately find the symbol of the city, the Arena of Verona, one of the largest surviving Roman amphitheaters. Continue along Via Mazzini and arrive in 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 independently or you can choose to spend the day in Padua.
- Suggested itinerary: Drive to Padua and visit the Scrovegni Chapel with the Church of the Eremitani and the Picture Gallery. Together with the Sistine Chapel, these are two masterpieces that everyone should admire during 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 independently 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 by exploring St. Mark's Square before entering the cathedral. From the first-floor terrace you can admire the view over the lagoon and get a close look at 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 notorious 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 the day by 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 great "Crucifixion"). Get ready to take extraordinary photos of the central district, with splendid squares and decaying palaces together with ancient churches, studios and bridges. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out at 10:00. Transfer to the airport, car return and end of our services. Thank you and goodbye!
- Garda Area: Hotel Antico Borgo or similar (*)
(*) The hotels indicated may be replaced with others of the same category. The accommodations are located in the indicated localities or in different cities where it will be possible to carry out the program
- Norma Vacanze only handles mediation between the customer and the car rental company. In the event of disputes with the rental company or accidents, the rules set out in the contract signed at the airport between the customer and the rental company will apply, without any involvement from Norma Vacanze.
- Each customer may independently choose whether to follow the suggested itinerary or create one based on their own needs. However, it is essential to respect the schedule regarding the cities where overnight stays are planned.
- Cars are subject to availability and your category may not always be available. If category C is not available at the time of booking, a higher category will be offered with an additional charge, which will be communicated before confirming each booking.
- Hotel parking is not guaranteed, but parking will be available nearby.
- The rate includes the rental of a category C car for the duration of the stay with the "GOLD" insurance package; for an additional fee, it is possible to book Platinum insurance.
- Drivers must have a credit card for check-in.
- Norma Vacanze reserves the right to change the excursion itinerary if deemed appropriate or in the event of force majeure.
- Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage to or loss of luggage or personal effects, nor for damage caused by third parties or by other events 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 otherwise stated
- Tips and personal extras
- Porter service
- Fuel
- Highway tolls
- Parking fees
- Air, sea, rail, or bus tickets to reach the airport
- Entrance tickets 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 charge will apply to be agreed with the rental company.
- Each day of rental corresponds to a 24-hour period; the vehicle must be returned on time or within the following 59 minutes.
- Pick-up and drop-off of the car at the airport will take place during the rental company's opening hours (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); after these hours, the rental company will charge a surcharge. Please check before booking your flight.
Entrance tickets
- To avoid queues 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-related fees;
- Motor third-party liability insurance - third-party liability for the car;
- Gold Plan insurance - eliminates theft and damage deductibles. It also covers glass and tire damage.
- Additional driver
THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Fuel,
- Fines,
- Notification fees,
- Drop-off surcharge 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.
- A 59-minute grace period is provided, 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 deductibles for damage and total theft and also allows the deductible to be eliminated for damage to vehicle parts not covered by the "Silver" package and includes coverage for glass and tires. Partial theft, attempted theft, damage to the roof, damage to the underside of the vehicle, internal damage, and damage caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded.
Platinum Insurance (on request)
- If the customer purchases a "Platinum" package, the deductible amounts for theft (including partial theft and attempted theft) and damage (including damage to the roof, the underside of the vehicle, and the interior) will be eliminated, and the PAI services will be provided (which cover the driver in the event of death, permanent disability, and accidents, with maximum coverage up to €100,000) as well as 24h "Road Assistance Plus" roadside assistance (covers all towing costs in the event of an at-fault accident and for any other event occurring during the rental).
