- Day 1 - We travel to Belgium for the night.
- Day 2 - We arrive in Lake Garda for six nights. B,D
- Day 3 - Time at leisure in the morning to relax or explore. Join our afternoon excursion (optional) to sample the local wines in one of the local Cantinas. Enjoy a glass of the local wine together with home made bread, mountain cheese, local "speck" ham and biscuits. In the evening enjoy an Evening Cruise on Lake Garda (optional) B,D
- Day 4 - Venice (included) A wonderful excursion to Venice, the largest city in the Veneto area. Enjoy the famous sights such as the Bridge of Sighs, St Mark's Square and the Doges Palace. Whilst in Venice enjoy a lagoon cruise (optional). For a different view over St Mark's Square, we sail past the Giudecca Island and Lido seaside resort, made famous by the International Film Festival. Also, during your visit, do not forget to try transport the traditional way on a gondola ride (optional). B,D
- Day 5 - Lake Garda including boat trip (optional). We will stop at some of the most picturesque villages on Lake Garda, including the gem of the peninsula, Sirmione, from where we take a private boat to Gardone, on the way passing the private island of Garda, with its Venetian Villa, inhabited by the Countess Borghese and her five bachelor sons. B,D
- Day 6 - Dolomites (optional, included on Silver Service) A spectacular day giving you the opportunity to see the breathtaking scenery of the Dolomites, a wonderful scenic drive through the magnificent mountains with their fantastic shaped pinnacles and dramatic pillars. Don't forget your camera to capture the unsurpassable views and colours in this rugged limestone massif. B,D
- Day 7 - Verona (included) The home of Romeo and Juliet and one of Italy's most ancient cities. The many charms of the city will be brought to life as you walk through its streets accompanied by a local English-speaking guide on our walking tour (optional). Admire the 1st century Arena, home to the prestigious Verona Opera Festival, which dominates the main square. Verona boasts an abundance of fine palaces, churches and monuments, which adorn its alleyways and squares. Our informative guide will reveal many of the fascinating stories behind the history of the buildings and personalities that will allow you to appreciate to the full the charming nature of this fine old historic town. B,D
- Day 8 - To northern France. B
- Day 9 - To Calais then onwards home. B
B=Breakfast Br=Brunch L=Lunch D=Dinner
11-Day Garda, Venice & Verona Break
This option offers a more leisurely journey down to and back from Lake Garda, with extra en route overnight stops each way.
- Day 1 - As per 9 day holiday.
- Day 2 - On our journey south we'll break our journey between Belgium and Garda with an overnight stay in the Rhine Valley, giving you the chance to see and enjoy a little of this beautiful region. B,D
- Day 3 - Then as we head to Garda from the Rhineland we'll have time to call into Innsbruck, the capital of the Austrian Tirol before we reach Lake Garda for our six night stay. B,D
- Days 4 - 8 - As per days 3-7 of the 9-Day break B,D
- Day 9 - A leisurely journey through the Alps to Lucerne, Switzerland. Overnight in the Lucerne area. B,D
- Day 10 - We continue north, arriving in the afternoon in the very pleasant city of Reims in the Champagne region. B,D
- Day 11 - To Calais then homeward bound. B
12-Day Garda, Venice & Verona Break
This option offers an extra three nights in Lake Garda giving you more time for relaxation, to explore or join the extra optional and included excursions. Your stay in Lake Garda will be in a four-star hotel.
- Days 1 - 7 - As per 9-day holiday, except your stay in Lake Garda is for 9 nights.
- Day 8 - Bolzano and the Renon Pyramids (optional). Drive through the Adige valley to the charming town of Bolzano, then by cable car and old train to Longo masso to rejoin our coach to see the famous pyramids on the Renon plateau. B,D
- Day 9 - Trento (included). Visit Trento, the capital of the region, for shopping and sightseeing. See the Piazza del Duomo, once used by the Romans as their forum, or the lovely market square with its baroque statue of Neptune. B,D
- Day 10 - Brescia (included). To the historical town of Brescia where Roman remains, a medieval city centre and Renaissance squares stand next to important 20th century architecture. B,D
- Days 11 - 12 - As per days 8-9 of the 9-Day break
