Venice, Verona & Lake Garda by Rail

Days 1-3  Venice  
Fly into Venice and take a private water taxi to your hotel. In the evening, perhaps enjoy an alfresco dinner at one of the charming seafood restaurants in St Mark’s Square. There is arguably no better way to take in the beauty of Venice than with a Grand Canal tour, meandering through some of the smaller canals for an entrancing journey past historical Venetian houses. Take a trip to the most iconic Venice landmarks, featuring skip the line admission at popular sites.    

Days 4-6  Verona  
At Venice train station, board your train and arrive into Verona, a beautiful city in Italy’s Veneto region. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed city, starting off at the impressive Roman amphitheatre, overlooking Piazza Bra and admire the balcony and statue of Juliet at the gothic ‘Casa di Giulietta’ – said to have inspired Shakespeare. Enjoy a scenic stroll over the grand Ponte Pietro, under which the Adige River flows, before climbing up to the medieval fortress of Castel San Pietro.      

Days 7-9  Lake Garda  
Arrive into Lake Garda after a scenic train journey through Italy’s lake region. Perhaps visit the village of Sirmione, which is renowned for its magnificent and imposing Scaligero Castle. Continue onto enchanting Limone sul Garda, recognised for its centuries-old, terraced lemon houses, carved out of rocky mountain slopes. While staying in Lake Garda, try out a wide variety of seasonal outdoor activities including hiking, cycling and kayaking – all terrific ways to make the most of the dazzling scenery.    

Day 10  Fly home    
Transfer by rail to Verona in time for your flight home.