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 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 stay 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 towns in the Lake Garda area on your own or you can choose to dedicate the day to visiting Lakes Idro and Iseo.
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Suggested itinerary: Reach Lake Idro, a splendid 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 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 recommend 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 stay.
DAY 4: SIRMIONE, DESENZANO & LIMONE
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Breakfast at the hotel. This day is free to relax and explore the beautiful towns in the Lake Garda area.
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Suggested itinerary: We suggest reaching Sirmione to visit its famous Castle, the Grottoes of Catullus, the View from the Vittoriale, 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 stay.
DAY 5: VERONA
- 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.
- Suggested itinerary: Reach Verona parking in Piazza Bra: you will immediately find the symbol of the city, 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 of 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 you are free to relax and explore the city on your own or you can choose to spend the day at Lake Garda.
DAY 7: 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 Padua.
- Suggested itinerary: Reach Padua by car and start the visit from the Scrovegni Chapel with the Church of the Eremitani and the Art Gallery. Along with the Sistine Chapel, these are the two masterpieces everyone should admire in their life. It is also recommended to visit 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 to 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 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 Doge, head of the Republic of Venice. You can visit, among other things, the Hall of the Great Council and the courtrooms. Next, cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs which connects to the New Prisons. You can also see Santa Maria Formosa, San Giovanni and 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 ruined palaces along with ancient churches, ateliers and bridges. Transfer to the airport, return the car and departure. Thank you and goodbye!
- 6 overnight stays in a 4-star hotel on a BB basis in the Lake Garda area
- 1 overnight stay in a 3/4-star hotel on a BB basis 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 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 deductibles)
*Personal accident insurance protection
*Plus 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 of Residence Eden in Peschiera del Garda 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 case of fully booked hotels, we reserve the right to reverse the tour and/or confirm the reservation in a mid-range 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 only acts as an intermediary between the client 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 client and the renter will apply, without any involvement of Norma Vacanze.
- Each client 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 related to 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 booking.
- 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 "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 or loss of luggage or personal effects, 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 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; the vehicle must be returned on time or within the following 59 minutes.
- 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 apply an additional charge. Please check before booking your flight.
Entrance tickets
- To avoid queues at museums or archaeological parks, it is necessary to book in advance: 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 - car civil liability;
- Platinum Insurance - eliminates all deductibles for theft and damage. Also covers glass and tire damage and theft attempts. Personal accident insurance. Plus roadside assistance.
- 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 €30.00 surcharge will be applied if the car is returned with more than 5 liters of fuel missing.
- There is a 59-minute grace period, after which a full day will be charged.
- At the time of booking, the car category is guaranteed, not the model.
Platinum insurance includes:
- With Platinum insurance, the deductible amount is not charged. The "Platinum" package eliminates the deductibles for all damages, partial, attempted, and total theft, including glass, tires, roof damage, and damage to the underside of the vehicle. Interior damages and those caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded.
