Top Lake Garda Wildlife Watching

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.

Step aboard a speedboat to cruise past the lakeside castles of Lake Garda, and stop for a wine tasting at Bardolino. This shared-group boat ride covers a route past sights such as Castello Scaligero of Sirmione and the Roman ruins at Grotte di Catullo, with photo opportunities aplenty. A stop for a swim is also possible, depending on the weather.

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.

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.

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.

Lake Garda is known for its mild microclimate, making it an ideal area for wine production. Discover Garda wines with this tour and tasting at a landmark cellar in Lazise. Meet your hosts for a tour through the vineyards and barrel room and learn how this family has been making wine for five generations. Then sit down for a tasting of the best vintages paired with local specialties.

Visit a beekeeping farm on your Lake Garda vacation, and sample honey, preserves, cheese, and vegetables, all grown on-site using traditional techniques. With the farm workers as your hosts, you’ll learn about their passion for bees and the “Km 0” food philosophy as you taste their produce, surrounded by nature.

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.

See Lake Garda in the best way possible, and step aboard a boat for a tour around two of its pretty lake islands. You’ll cruise past Isola del Garda and San Biagio, and enjoy a stop mid-tour at the lake town of San Felice del Benaco for a classic "aperitivo" of a drink and a snack. Sights of Castello Scaligero in Sirmione and the Roman relics of the Grotte di Catullo are also included on the route.