Italy Express: Lake Garda
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Explore lakeside gems on this six-day adventure through northern Italy. Based at Lake Garda, you’ll discover Mesolithic remains at Manerba del Garda, sit down to lunch at a local winery and join a guided walking tour through Verona. Stroll through the romantic city, famed for its Roman Arena, see Juliet’s balcony and cruise across Lake Garda to Sirmione. Learn about the ancient ruins at Grotte di Catullo and enjoy plenty of free time to explore at your own pace – maybe visit Scaliger Castle or join your fellow travellers for a pizza feast!
Duration 6 days
Destination Italy
Company Intrepid
Availability From 21/05/2026 to 26/10/2027
Call 1300 018 390
What's Included?
- Visit Manerba del Garda – a lakeside gem with a millennia-old past, Mesolithic remains, stilt houses, beautiful beaches and scenic parklands
- Stroll through bustling piazzas, see Juliet’s balcony (and maybe find your Romeo), and discover the historic architecture on a walking tour through Verona
- Take a ferry to Sirmione – a lakeside town known for its preserved ruins and thermal baths
- Join a guided walk through the Grotte di Catullo and learn about the fascinating 1st-century Roman ruins
- Unpack fewer times with comfortable accommodation as your base each night, then make the most of each day with convenient transfers to your activities
- Enjoy plenty of free time to choose your own adventure, with optional daytrips and activities
- Maybe take a sunset cruise along Lake Garda or see the beautiful gardens of poet Gabriele D’Annunzio
- Breakfasts Included: 6
- Lunches Included: 2
- Dinners Included: 1
- Hotel (5 nights)
- Private vehicle, Ferry
- Age: min 15
- Group Size: 1 - 16
- Manerba del Garda tour
- Manerba del Garda - Welcome Meeting at 10am
- Manerba del Garda - Winery visit & lunch
- Verona - Guided walking tour of Verona
- Verona - Arena Roman amphitheatre tour
- Lake Garda - Sirmione Highlights walking tour
- Lake Garda to Sirmione return ferry ride
- Sirmione - Grotte di Catullo visit
Availability
- From 21/05/2026 to 26/10/2027
Visit Italy
1 Lake Garda
Ciao! Welcome to Italy. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 10 am this morning in Lake Garda – the largest lake in Italy known for its crystal-clear waters, medieval fortresses and mountains. After your welcome meeting, set off on an orientation walk through Manerba de Garda. With remains from the Mesolithic period, stilt houses and beautiful beaches, there’s plenty to see here. Stop at a local winery for lunch before enjoying a free afternoon to continue exploring at your own pace. Tonight, maybe get to know your fellow travellers over dinner at a local restaurant.
2 Lake Garda
Today is free for you to choose your own adventure! You might take a cable car from Malcesine to Monte Baldo for panoramic views of the lake or visit Isola del Garda – the largest island on Lake Garda and part of the commune of San Felice del Benaco. Later, you could stroll through the Heller Botanical Gardens, relax in the thermal spas or set off on a bike ride through the cliffside tunnels in Limone.
3 Lake Garda
This morning, set off on a guided walking tour of Verona. Explore the romantic city famed for its Roman Arena and the legendary balcony of Juliet’s house from Romeo and Juliet. Stroll through its bustling piazzas and historic architecture and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage–listed city. Tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your local leader will have the best recommendations!
4 Lake Garda
Today is a free day for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe lace up your walking boots and set off along the scenic Old Ponale Road Path near Riva del Garda orvisit Limone sul Garda – a town known for its lemon groves and traditional limoncello. Or head into the Dolomites – the scenic mountain range that forms part of the Southern Limestone Alps. In the afternoon, maybe explore the lake on a sunset cruise, visit the grand villa and gardens of poet Gabriele D’Annunzio at Vittoriale degli Italiani or discover the medieval castle in Arco.
5 Lake Garda
This morning, board a ferry to Sirmione – a lakeside town known for its thermal baths and Roman ruins. When you arrive, set off on a guided walk through the Grotte di Catullo – the fascinating ruins of a 1st-century Roman villa overlooking Lake Garda. As you wander through the ancient stone walls, hear the stories and learn about life in Roman times. This afternoon, enjoy some free time in Sirmione – maybe discover the historic Scaliger Castle, stroll through the town centre, Centro Storico Sirmione, or visit Chiesa di San Pietro. Later, take the ferry back across Lake Garda. Tonight, maybe join your group for dinner.
6 Lake Garda
After a morning spent at your leisure, rejoin your group for lunch at a local restaurant in Manerba de Garda. If you haven’t got your pizza and pasta fix yet, be sure to tuck in! After lunch, your trip comes to an end. If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Italy, why not stay a few extra days — just speak with your booking agent ahead of time.
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| Thu 21st May, 202622/05/2025 | Tue 26th May, 202627/05/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 4th June, 202605/06/2025 | Tue 9th June, 202610/06/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 18th June, 202619/06/2025 | Tue 23rd June, 202624/06/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 2nd July, 202603/07/2025 | Tue 7th July, 202608/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 16th July, 202617/07/2025 | Tue 21st July, 202622/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 23rd July, 202624/07/2025 | Tue 28th July, 202629/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 6th August, 202607/08/2025 | Tue 11th August, 202612/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 13th August, 202614/08/2025 | Tue 18th August, 202619/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 27th August, 202628/08/2025 | Tue 1st September, 202602/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 3rd September, 202604/09/2025 | Tue 8th September, 202609/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 10th September, 202611/09/2025 | Tue 15th September, 202616/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 1st October, 202602/10/2025 | Tue 6th October, 202607/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 22nd October, 202623/10/2025 | Tue 27th October, 202628/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 20th May, 202722/05/2025 | Tue 25th May, 202727/05/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 3rd June, 202705/06/2025 | Tue 8th June, 202710/06/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 17th June, 202719/06/2025 | Tue 22nd June, 202724/06/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 1st July, 202703/07/2025 | Tue 6th July, 202708/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 15th July, 202717/07/2025 | Tue 20th July, 202722/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 22nd July, 202724/07/2025 | Tue 27th July, 202729/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 5th August, 202707/08/2025 | Tue 10th August, 202712/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 12th August, 202714/08/2025 | Tue 17th August, 202719/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 26th August, 202728/08/2025 | Tue 31st August, 202702/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 30th September, 202702/10/2025 | Tue 5th October, 202707/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 2nd September, 202704/09/2025 | Tue 7th September, 202709/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
| Thu 9th September, 202711/09/2025 | Tue 14th September, 202716/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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| Thu 21st October, 202723/10/2025 | Tue 26th October, 202728/10/2025 | Available | Per person from$2875* | Enquire » |
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