DAY 1: VERONA
DAY 2: LAKE GARDA (KM 160)
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and discover the city on your own, or we suggest taking a tour of the lake and admiring the most famous towns such as Desenzano, Sirmione, Malcesine, Limone, and Salò. Each of them has a different history and traditions dating back to before the Middle Ages.
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Suggested itinerary: Drive to Sirmione to visit its famous Castle, continue to Desenzano to admire the Castle and the Roman Villa. Proceed to Salò to admire its lakeside promenade; then stop in Limone, famous for its lemon groves, and finally in Malcesine, another important tourist resort on the Verona side of Upper Lake Garda and a famous medieval village.
DAY 3: VERONA & PADUA (KM 240)
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the beautiful towns in the Lake Garda area, or dedicate the day to visiting Verona and Padua.
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Suggested itinerary: Reach Verona and park near Piazza Bra: you will immediately find the symbol of the city, the Verona Arena, one of the largest Roman amphitheaters still in existence. Continue along Via Mazzini and arrive at Piazza delle Erbe, one of the most characteristic squares in Verona: ancient houses with towers, arcades, and fountains, including the central one with a Roman statue and Juliet’s house. Continue the day by car to Padua and visit the Scrovegni Chapel with the Church of the Eremitani and the Picture Gallery. Together with the Sistine Chapel, two masterpieces that everyone should admire at least once in their lifetime. We also recommend visiting the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Return to the hotel in the Garda area. Overnight.
DAY 4: VENICE (KM 400)
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the beautiful towns in the Lake Garda area, or dedicate the day to visiting Venice with your car or, as we suggest, by train.
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Suggested itinerary: Reach Punta Sabbioni and from there take the boat to Venice. Begin your walking tour by exploring St. Mark’s Square before heading to the Basilica. From the terrace on the first floor you can admire the view over the lagoon and see the famous bronze horses up close. Afterwards you can reach the Doge’s Palace, once the residence of the ruler of the Republic of Venice. You can visit, among other things, the Hall of the Great Council and the courtrooms. Then cross the famous 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, including the large “Crucifixion”). Get ready to take beautiful photos. Return to the hotel in the Garda area. Overnight.
DAY 5: FLORENCE (KM 390)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Montecatini. We suggest visiting Florence, one of the most spectacular art capitals in the world, home to one third of all Italy’s artistic treasures.
- Suggested itinerary: Reach Florence and begin with a visit to Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in Italy, considered the burial place of the most important Italian figures in history, art, and literature. Equally imposing is Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria with the reproduction of Michelangelo’s David. We recommend visiting the Uffizi Gallery, the world-famous picture gallery, or strolling through the city streets and ending the day with a coffee in Piazza della Repubblica. Continue to Montecatini Terme. Overnight in Montecatini Terme.
DAY 6: SIENA & SAN GIMIGNANO (KM 256)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax or dedicate the day to visiting Siena and San Gimignano.
- Suggested itinerary: Head to the Chianti area, which stretches between Siena and Florence, where one of the most famous wines, Chianti, is produced. Let yourself be enchanted by a magnificent landscape of hills, fields, vineyards, and olive groves. You can discover San Gimignano, whose towers are visible from afar. Worth seeing: the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the Palazzo del Popolo with the Civic Museum, and Piazza della Cisterna with its splendid fountain. Continue to Siena. The medieval city of Siena is a work of art from the Gothic period. With its historic center and narrow streets paved with Siena clay bricks, the tall reddish-brown buildings, you will have the impression that time has stopped. The historic center, on its three hills united in the shape of three stars, is famous for its Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia (88 meters high). From here you can enjoy a splendid view of the famous and beautiful Piazza del Campo. Overnight in Montecatini.
DAY 7: PISA & LUCCA (KM 260)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax or dedicate the day to visiting Pisa and Lucca.
- Suggested itinerary: The Leaning Tower of Pisa has made it famous all over the world. During the visit you can admire Piazza dei Miracoli, the Cathedral, the Tower of Pisa, the Baptistery, and the Camposanto. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is a masterpiece of Italian architecture. Inside the Baptistery you can visit the hexagonal pulpit by Nicola Pisano. Very special is the Cemetery, which has the shape of a monumental cloister. Reach Lucca and visit this splendid medieval city with the Guinigi Tower and the Clock Tower. From these points you can enjoy a splendid view over the rooftops of the Tuscan city, a panorama that allows you to appreciate its beauty and harmony, and to rediscover the same urban architecture built by the Romans. Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. The Church of San Michele, also called the Foro, is the place where the center of Lucca once stood. Overnight in Montecatini Terme.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out at 10:00. Transfer to the airport, return of the car, and end of our services. Thank you and goodbye!
- Garda area: Hotel Antico Borgo or similar (*)
- Montecatini: Hotel Puccini, Boston, Da Vinci or similar (*)
(*) The hotels indicated may be replaced with others of the same category. The accommodations are located in the indicated locations or in different cities where the program can be carried out
- 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).
