Day One. We head to our overnight ferry to the continent, where we enjoy dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.
Day Two. We continue to our dinner, bed and breakfast hotel.
Day Three. Onwards to Sirmione where we check into the Hotel Smeraldo for our seven night stay.
Day Four. We journey to beautiful Malcesine. This town has a rotating cable car taking visitors to Tratto Spino on Mount Baldo where you’ll find easy walkways, panoramic views and mountain huts selling food. Perhaps visit the striking Castello Scaligero or browse the small boutique shops.
Day Five. A guided walking tour of Venice is our treat today where you’ll find impressive and iconic sights such as St Mark’s Square, the Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and the Ponte Rialto. Perhaps indulge in a gondola ride, meander through the maze of narrow streets or watch the colourful vessels on the Grand Canal.
Days Six & Seven. Two free days to explore divine Sirmione. Relax in the resort’s Spa & Thermal Gardens or visit the historic sights.
Day Eight. Another day, another delight as we journey to vivacious Verona, an unspoilt city with a well preserved Roman amphitheatre. Other attractions include the Basilica of St Zeno, the Lamberti Tower and the bustling market at Piazza delle Erbe. Be sure to visit “Juliet’s House” on the Via Cappello!
Day Nine. This morning we board our boat in Sirmione for a scenic cruise to Garda. Enjoy exploring Garda’s medieval centre with its tiny alleys that show traces of lifestyles throughout the centuries. Later, we return to our hotel by coach.
Day Ten. A fond arrivederci as we journey to our dinner, bed and breakfast overnight hotel.
Day Eleven. We continue to our overnight ferry with dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.
Day Twelve. We make our way home with our wonderful holiday memories