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If you're short on time but want to see some highlights of Lake Garda, book this 25-minute cruise and glide around the scenic Sirmione peninsula. Just choose from a morning or evening option when you book online, then set off from Sirmione. The short cruise takes you on a route past luxury villas, the Aquaria Thermal SPA, and Roman ruins at the Grotte di Catullo.

Discover the best of the Italian Alps on this full-day Dolomites tour from Lake Garda. Hop into your air-conditioned coach from different pickup points around Lake Garda, then spin into the pretty Dolomites with a guide. Visit the traditional mountain town of Cavalese and take the Pordoi pass for fine views over the Catinaccio, Marmolada, and Sella peaks. Enjoy free time in the Alpine town of Ortisei and soak up the atmosphere among the peaks and valleys.

A journey through time, to discover the places of the Risorgimento. Here was made Italy; here the idea of the Red Cross was born.

Lake Garda is known for its mild microclimate, perfect for producing top-notch wine, olive oil, and other gourmet goodies. Delve into the local cuisine with this wine and food experience in the vineyards surrounding the lakeside town of Lazise. Taste local Garganega, Chiaretta, and other still and sparkling wines paired with specialty cold cuts and cheeses, extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh bread.

Spend a day in Verona on a trip from Lake Garda, and discover the charms of a city with Roman ruins, links to Shakespeare, and an Old Town with an abundance of elegant shops. On a tour, see and learn about Verona’s showpiece sights include Juliet’s House, the Pietra Bridge, and the shopping street of Via Mazzini. Round-trip transport from Lake Garda region hotels is included.

Make the most of a day in one of the world's most romantic cities with this full-day trip to Venice from Lake Garda. See Venice's most famous attractions, including St Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge. Float through the canals in a private boat, and enjoy free time to explore on your own in the afternoon.

Explore the enchanting western shores of Lake Garda on this guided boat excursion. Cruise past the breathtaking Isola del Garda, home to a stunning Venetian villa and lush gardens. Dock at the elegant town of Salò for a guided walk along the longest lakeside promenade in Italy, where you can admire the historic 15th-century Cathedral or treat yourself to a gelato. Witness the magnificent coastline, including the grand hotels of Gardone and the romantic Punta San Vigilio. Conclude your day with a scenic return to Garda, perfect for an evening aperitivo. - Scenic boat tour around Isola del Garda, with views of the villa - Guided walking tour in Salò, featuring Italy’s longest lakeside promenade - Admire historical architecture, including the Cathedral and Liberty-style buildings - Relaxing return to Garda, ideal for enjoying an evening drink

Have you always been curious to know how the cheese that is most used in your kitchen is produced? Let's discover Parmigiano Reggiano production secrets in a caseificio in Modena. And more: different let's taste many kinds of Parmigiano. Cotechino or Tortelloni and others tyopical dishes from Emilia will be on your plates during a lunch in a local trattoria. The Ferrari Museum in Maranello offers visitors exclusive shuttle bus tours to the Fiorano track and along the Viale Enzo Ferrari boulevard in the factory complex. A museum guide will also discuss the various characteristics of the Ferrari track where the Prancing Horse has carried out all its competition and road car tests since 1972. Last stage of the tour. The Luciano Pavarotti Home Museum is the home that Maestro Pavarotti built in the Modena countryside, in a large estate, where he lived the last years of his life. It opened to the public in 2015 to firmly ground Maestro’s memory to his beloved homeland.

Sirmione is considered the pearl of Garda district: it stands on a spectacular position, on a thin peninsula extending from the southern shores of the lake and ending northwards with rocky cliffs, carved by the ruins of a huge Roman villa. This private tour will allow you to enjoy, in a few hours, the art beauties of this enchanting village: a short and pleasant cruise will take you around the cape, in colse view of the so called "Grotte di Catullo" and the majestic medieval fortress built by the Veronese family Della Scala. After a walk in the charming streets of the town centre, you will experience a guided tour of both these attractions, always with an eye on the soothing beauty of southern lake Garda.

Salò is one of the best known destinations of lake Garda, a protagonist of present time and even of the past: between the Medieval and the Renaissance age it was the head of a strong federation of lakeside villages, while during the last years of World War II its name was gloomily linked to the Italian Social Republic, a fascist state actually ruled by Nazis. Indeed, the town centre hosts art and architecture treasures, such as the "Magnifica Patria" Palace, built in 1542 and the 15th century church of Santa Maria Annunciata. This private tour will allow you to discover these wonders, throught a pleasant walk lead by a guide, then to spend an amusing time cruising around the nearby islands: Isola del Garda and Isola dei Conigli. Don't forget your swimsuit, there will be time for a relaxing bath!

Cruise privately around the Sirmione peninsula in the evening and watch the sun sink behind the hills. After you step aboard your private boat at Sirmione, you'll glide out onto the waters of Lake Garda with a glass of prosecco in hand. Nibble on fresh fruit as you pass chic lakeside villas and sights such as the Roman ruins at Grotte di Catullo and Scaliger Castle, then return to the harbor at Sirmione.

Hop on a boat for a guided Lake Garda cruise from Torri del Benaco or Garda to the history-steeped town of Salò and back. After cruising past the pretty lakeside villages of Italy’s largest lake, you’ll raise a glass by Isola del Garda’s Venetian palace then enjoy free time in Salò, ambling along its alleyways and visiting the Renaissance cathedral. It’s a great way to see some highlights of Lake Garda in just one afternoon.

Lazise sits at the heart of Lake Garda's wine country, but visiting a winery in the countryside can be a challenge. With this tasting, sit down in the ZF4 aging cellar and wine shop in the center of Lazise to sample six red and white wines plus olive oil and grappa. Take a break from sightseeing and learn about the history of the winery and the family who has owned it for generations.

Lake Garda is best seen from the water, but boat tours often sell out in advance. Ensure you spot and savor the scenery and sights of the lake on this afternoon cruise from Sirmione. Board a comfortable boat and glide along the lake's western shores past Garda's Palazzo Borghese, the islets of San Biagio and Garda, and other lakeside sights. Stop for an optional swim, disembark to take a stroll in Salò, and toast views of Gardone with a glass of Prosecco.

See the highlights of the Sirmione Peninsula during a sightseeing cruise on Lake Garda. With this tour, you’ll get unique views of this narrow, 2.5 mile (4 km) long peninsula that juts into the south end of Lake Garda and see landmarks such as the former villa of Italian opera star Maria Callas. You’ll view the Grotte di Catullo from the lake and see the sulphur spring that flows into Sirmione.