DAY 1: ARRIVAL (KM 50)
- Arrival at Milan/Verona Airport or the train station. After picking up the rental car, drive to Baveno, accommodation at Hotel Rosa (or similar). We suggest, along the way, a visit to Stresa. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: LAKE MAGGIORE (KM 110)
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Breakfast at the hotel. Full day dedicated to visiting “Lake Maggiore”. The good weather conditions throughout the year favor a typically Mediterranean backdrop. From Stresa, it is recommended to visit the “Borromean Islands” - by boat - (Isola Madre and Isola Bella) where you can find splendid examples of Italian-style gardens. Along the lake, heading towards Pallanza, near Punta Castagnola, you can encounter “Villa Taranto,” famous for its beautiful park. Overnight stay.
DAY 3: LAKE COMO (KM 80)
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After breakfast, departure for Lake Como. Stop in Como and visit the city: the Cathedral, the Church of Sant'Abbondio, Palazzo Broletto. If you have time, take the funicular from Como to Brunate for a splendid view of all the panoramic views of Como. Overnight in the Como area.
DAY 4: LAKE COMO (KM 75)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Full day dedicated to visiting Lake Como. After breakfast, reach Villa Carlotta by boat. Crossing the ancient village of Tremezzo, you arrive at Villa Carlotta. The villa overlooks Lake Como in a particularly privileged position. It is known for its enchanting geographical location, but also for its botanical garden. The building dates back to the 1600s and was built by Giorgio Clerici. Some minor sculptures by Canova, which are still found inside the Italian-style gardens surrounding the house, are incredible. Inside the botanical garden, you can admire as many as 150 different species of azaleas. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 5: LAKE GARDA
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Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Lake Garda. On this day you are free to relax and explore the city on your own. We suggest taking a tour of Lake Garda stopping at the most famous towns around the lake such as Desenzano, Sirmione, Malcesine, Limone, and Salo'. Each of them has a different history and traditions dating back before the Middle Ages.
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Suggested itinerary: Start from Sirmione to visit its famous Castle, continue to Desenzano with its Castle and Roman Villa. Continue the tour with Salo' to admire its wonderful lakeside; next stop at Limone, famous for its lemon groves, and finally Malcesine, another well-known tourist destination on the Veronese shore of upper Garda and a famous medieval village.
DAY 6: LAKE IDRO & ISEO
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Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to relax or explore the beautiful towns of 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 over a thousand years old, 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 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 7: VERONA & PADUA (KM 360)
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today we suggest visiting Verona and Padua.
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Suggested itinerary: Arrive in Verona parking in Piazza Bra: immediately you 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. Continue the day by car towards Padua and visit the Scrovegni Chapel with the Church of the Hermits and the Art Gallery. Along with the Sistine Chapel, these are the two masterpieces everyone should admire in their lifetime. We also suggest visiting the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Overnight stay in a family home. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 8: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST
- Breakfast at the hotel. Check out at 10:00. Proceed to the airport/train station, return the rental car, and end of services. Thank you and goodbye!
- 2 overnight stays in a 4* hotel in the Lake Maggiore area with breakfast
- 2 overnight stays in a 4* hotel in the Lake Como area with breakfast
- 3 overnight stays in a 4* hotel in the Lake Garda area with breakfast
- 1 ticket for the Lake Maggiore boat valid for 1 day
- 1 ticket for the Lake Como boat valid for 1 day
- Category C car rental and “PLATINUM” Insurance included*
*Full coverage for damage and theft (no deductible)
*Personal accident insurance protection
*Roadside assistance Plus (taxi reimbursement up to €120)
- Lake Maggiore: Hotel Rosa 4* in Baveno or similar (*)
- Lake Como: Hotel NH/Cruise 4* or similar (*)
- Lake Garda: Hotel Antico Borgo or Antares 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.
(*) 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 the program can be carried out. In case of full hotels, we reserve the right to reverse the tour and/or confirm the booking in a mid-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.
- Each rental day is a fraction of 24 hours; the vehicle must be returned on time or within the following 59 minutes.
- Car pick-up and drop-off at the airport will take place during the opening hours of the rental company Noleggiare (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); after these hours, the rental company will apply an additional fee. Please inquire before booking your flight.
- The car must be returned to the same airport, or an additional cost must be agreed upon with the rental company.
- Norma Vacanze only acts as an intermediary between the customer and the 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 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 fee that will be communicated before confirming each reservation.
- Hotel parking is not guaranteed but can be found 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 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 must be agreed upon with the rental company.
- Each rental day is a fraction of 24 hours; the vehicle must be returned on time or within the following 59 minutes.
- Car pick-up and drop-off at the airport will take place during the opening hours of the rental company Noleggiare (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); after these hours, the rental company will apply an additional fee. Please inquire before booking your flight.
The rate includes:
- Category C car, unlimited mileage
- 22% VAT
- Airport, railway, and car taxes
- RCA policy - 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 rate does not include:
- Fuel
- Fines
- Re-notification fees
- Rental starting from 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.
- 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 damage and those caused by vandalism, riots, etc., are excluded.
