DAY 1: ARRIVAL
DAY 2: MALCESINE, GARDA & BARDOLINO
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Breakfast at the hotel. This day is free to relax and explore the city on your own. Alternatively, we suggest a lake tour with stops in the most famous locations around the lake and visits to Malcesine, Torri del Benaco, Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, Peschiera del Garda. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3: LAKE IDRO & ISEO
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Breakfast at the hotel. This day is free to relax and explore the beautiful locations in the Lake Garda area on your own, or you can choose to dedicate the day to visiting Lake Idro and Lake Iseo.
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Suggested itinerary: Head to 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 of over a thousand years, located in a splendid panoramic position on Mount Orsino at an altitude of 993 meters: from here you can admire not only Lake Garda but also the entire Serle area. Continue towards Lake Iseo and we recommend visiting Lovere, one of the most beautiful ancient villages in Italy, located at the northern end of Lake Iseo. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 4: SIRMIONE, DESENZANO & LIMONE
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Breakfast at the hotel. This day is free to relax and explore the beautiful locations in the Lake Garda area.
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Suggested itinerary: We suggest heading 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. Continue to Salò to admire its wonderful lakeside promenade; next stop in Limone del Garda, famous for its lemon groves. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 5: VERONA
- Breakfast at the hotel. This day is free to relax and explore the city on your own, or you can choose to spend the day in Verona.
- Suggested itinerary: Head to Verona and park in Piazza Bra: you will immediately find the city’s symbol, the 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 stay.
DAY 6: LAKE GARDA
- Breakfast at the hotel. This day is free to relax and explore the city on your own, or you can choose to spend the day on Lake Garda.
DAY 7: PADUA
- Breakfast at the hotel. This day is free to relax and explore the city on your own, or you can choose to spend the day in Padua.
- Suggested itinerary: Drive to Padua and start your visit with the Scrovegni Chapel, the Church of the Eremitani and the Picture Gallery. Together with the Sistine Chapel, these are the two masterpieces everyone should admire in their lifetime. We also recommend visiting the Basilica of Saint Anthony and Prato della Valle, one of the largest squares in Europe with a scenic elliptical shape decorated with statues. Continue towards the Mestre area. Overnight stay.
DAY 8: VENICE & DEPARTURE
- 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. Start your walking tour by exploring St. Mark’s Square before entering the cathedral. From the terrace on the first floor you can admire the view over the lagoon and see the famous bronze horses up close. Then you can reach the Doge’s Palace, once the residence of the Doge, head of the Republic of Venice. You can visit, among other things, the Great Council Hall 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"). Be ready to take extraordinary photos of the central sestiere, with splendid squares and ruined palaces together with ancient churches, workshops and bridges. Transfer to the airport, return the car and departure. Thank you and goodbye!
- 6 overnight stays in a 4-star hotel with bed and breakfast treatment in the Lake Garda area
- 1 overnight stay in a 3/4-star hotel with bed and breakfast treatment in the Mestre/Venice area. Depending on the arrival or departure time of the flights, the overnight stays could be on the first or last day; in the case of 2 overnight stays in Venice instead of one, the supplement will be 30 euros per person.
- Car rental Category C and “PLATINUM” insurance included*
*Full coverage for damage and theft (no deductible)
*Personal accident insurance coverage
*Also roadside assistance (taxi reimbursement up to €120)
- Garda area: Antico Borgo (Riva del Garda), Antares (Villafranca di Verona) or similar (*) or, if necessary, we will confirm the apartments at Residence Eden in Peschiera del Garda, part of the Parc Hotel chain, with daily cleaning and breakfast.
- Mestre/Jesolo area: 3* or 4* hotel (*)
(*) In case of problems, the indicated hotels may be replaced with others of the same category located in the same cities or within a maximum distance of 30 km, where it will be possible to carry out the program. In the event that hotels are fully booked, we reserve the right to reverse the tour and/or confirm the booking in a medium-category hotel with a reduction of 5 euros per person per day. The name of the hotel will be sent to you 14 days before arrival.
- Norma Vacanze acts only as an intermediary 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 follow the schedule related to 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 that 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 "PLATINUM" insurance package.
- 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 to or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damage caused by third parties or 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
- Porterage service
- Fuel
- Highway tolls
- Parking fees
- Air, sea, rail, or bus tickets to reach the airport
- Entrance 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); outside these hours, the rental company will apply an additional charge. Please check before booking your flight.
Admission tickets
- To avoid queues at museums or archaeological parks, it is necessary to book in advance: advance booking of admission 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;
- Auto liability insurance - auto liability;
- Platinum insurance - removes all deductibles for theft and damage. It also covers glass and tire damage and attempted theft. Personal accident insurance. Roadside assistance as well.
- Additional driver
THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Fuel,
- Fines,
- Notification fees,
- One-way 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 fuel missing.
- 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.
The Platinum insurance includes:
- With Platinum insurance, the deductible amount is not charged. The "Platinum" package removes deductibles for all damage, partial theft, attempted theft, and total theft, including glass, tires, roof damage, and damage to the underside of the vehicle. Internal damage and damage caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded.
