8-Day Break

Day 1 - Local departure by coach, then onwards overnight towards Italy.
Day 2 - Early afternoon arrival on Lake Garda. Afternoon at leisure. D
Day 3 - Lake Garda (included); Evening Cruise on Lake Garda (optional). A perfect way to introduce yourself to the ambience and charm of this lovely area. Our excursion around Lake Garda will visit some of the most picturesque villages which nestle on the shore. From Sirmione, you can enjoy an optional cruise. This evening, why not take a romantic evening cruise by private motorboat across the lake from Riva del Garda to Limone Sul Garda? A glass of spumante will be served during the cruise. You will have free time in Limone with its charming old fishermen’s houses, lemon groves and narrow winding streets (perhaps enjoy a gelato, the delicious Italian ice cream) before returning by boat to Riva del Garda. B,D
Day 4 - Venice (optional). No visit to the north of Italy is complete without a visit to Venice. Enjoy the famous sights including St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Doges’ Palace. B,D
Day 5 - Bolzano and the Renon Pyramids (optional). Accompanied by our guide, we drive through the Adige Valley to the charming town of Bolzano, the ‘little pearl’ of Italy’s Süd Tirol, with its Gothic cathedral and narrow cobbled streets. See perhaps as well ‘Ötzi’, the famous ice mummy in the Archeological Museum. We climb aboard the area’s longest cable car for a panoramic journey to Soprabolzano. Switching to a quaint old train, we then travel through forests and fields, admiring the views of the surrounding peaks. Upon arriving at Collalbo, our coach takes us to Longomasso, from where we walk to the famous earth pyramids on the Renon plateau (please note this may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties), before returning by coach to our hotel. Please note: if you do not wish to take the cable car you can travel by coach to Collalbo. B,D
Day 6 - Verona (included). The fine, historic town of Verona is famed as the setting for Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet’. On our optional guided walking tour the many charms of the city will be brought to life; admire the 1st century Arena, home to the prestigious Verona Opera Festival, which dominates the main square and the fine palaces, churches and monuments, adorning its alleyways and squares. B,D
Day 7 - Free time on Lake Garda before your overnight journey north. B
Day 8 - To Calais and return home.

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Accommodation

You will stay for five nights at the 3-star Hotel Bristol in Riva del Garda or the Hotel Holiday in Torbole, or similar. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lift and outdoor swimming pool. All bedrooms have T.V. and telephone.

Extras
Optional Excursions.
Single Room Supplement: £109
Travel Insurance from £40.95

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing.