THE SPLENDID NORTHERN ITALY & LAKE GARDA EXPERIENCE
Visiting: Bardolino, Sirmione, Peschiera, Garda Town, Gardaland Park, Verona, Movieland Studios, Aqua Park, Malcesine, Monte Baldo, Limone, Dolomiti Mountains
Lake Garda or Benaco is the largest lake in Italy. Its wider part to the south is surrounded by morainic hills that were left following the glacier recession, while the narrow northern part is enclosed by the mountains that createits fjord shape configuration and provide a very mild Mediterranean climate
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The luminous environment, temperate climate, and flourishing vegetation - mainly olive and lemon groves, palms, cypresses, oleanders and orange trees - along with the majestic landscapes are the background to the remarkable historical and cultural remains spread all around and make this lake the most charming in Italy.
On this ROCS Simply Family tour you’ll be guided around this marvellous mediterranean gem, exploring all the best spots, relaxing by the picturesuqe lake-side and staying in the always amazing Gardaland Hotel.
You’ll also experience the region’s best theme parks, get to see the breath taking Dolomite mountains and take a magnificent guided tour through the romantic city of Verona, where Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was set.
FOR THOSE WHO PREFER TO GO GUIDED!
DAY 1: SOUTH LAKE GARDA TOUR
Meet the Tour Manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Milan on KM Airlines. Our experience in Lake Garda will kick off with a tour of the southern part of the Lake and visit the beautiful towns of Desenzano, Sirmione, and Peschiera, which are along the Lake shore.
Transfer to the 4* Gardaland Hotel for check in.
DAY 2: GARDALAND PARK
A full day dedicated to the young or young at heart.
Breakfast and this day is probably the most amusing day of all and will be completely devoted to Gardaland. Morning transfer to Gardaland which is a great place for enjoyable attractions and is the Number 1 Amusement Park in Italy, the one with the longest history and one of the most important ones at European level.
In 2005, the prestigious American magazine Forbes placed Gardaland Park at the fifth place among the best amusement parks in the world! The great variety of attractions and shows is able to satisfy a truly diversified crowd: from early childhood to adolescence all the way to third age, from groups of teenagers to families.
DAY 3: VERONA & SHOPPING IN VIA MAZZINI
In the morning following breakfast we will head to Verona. The city of Eternal Love immortalized by Shakespeare with his tale of Romeo & Juliet. The tour will take us through the beauties of this renowned city.
The town is a work of art in itself, a fascinating cross –roads of historical periods and cultures, tracing back to its Roman origins, medieval structures and magnificent renaissance places.
Our special tip in order to truly discover Verona is to take little streets to discover hidden treasures and amazing sights.
We will visit Verona’s most important monuments such as the Arena, Piazza Bra, Piazza Erbe and the Cathedral. Later proceed to Via Mazzini for shopping.
Evening outing to Sirmione.
DAY 4: MOVIELAND STUDIOS
Another fun day ahead of us. After breakfast we visit Italy’s Hollywood. The first fun park created in Italy, located on the shores of Lake Garda, dedicated to the movie world, where every day the stuntmen give a show in which you can take part.
Our full day at the park will be spent in an area of 60,000 m2 in which visitors can peek behind the scenes of the industry’s most spectacular movies, discover the tricks and watch live shows that recreate the world’s most famous movies.
An adventure experienced among gigantic movie sets, special effects, thrills, actors, stuntmen and the most famous movie sound tracks. Evening outing to Peschiera.
DAY 5: MALCESINE - MONTE BALDO - LIMONE
After breakfast you depart for an exciting excursion to Monte Baldo driving aside Lago Di Garda up to Malcesine. We start by taking the cable car that connects Malcesine to the top of the Monte Baldo with an optional cable car.
Moreover, from its height you can enjoy the breathtaking landscape over the lake, which is even more impressive. After, you can take the boat (fee not included) to the steep western shore south of Riva del Garda, the small town of Limone sul Garda is known for the lemon groves that thrive in its mild microclimate.
Back from Limone you can enjoy the enchanting village of Malcesine perches above the lake. At its top, a 13th-century castle - another Castello Scaligero - stands on a crag, its ramparts dropping directly to the lake below.
The views are, of course, superb, as the opposite shore of the lake is even steeper, and in this northern segment, mountains rise on all sides, you can walk through its medieval streets and see the harbour of this nice village and the Captain’s Palace.
DAY 6: DOLOMITE MOUNTAINS - MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO
After breakfast proceed for an exciting excursion to the Dolomiti Mountains where the drive take us through the Rendena Valley.
Breathtaking scenery of mountains mostly covered with forests. The place is one of the most famous skiing resort, weather permitting we will take a cable car (fee not included) to the top where we can enjoy magnificent views of the Dolomiti.
Evening outing to Lazise.
DAY 7: GARDA SHORES - MALTA
Breakfast and later transfer to the Airport for your flight back to Malta.
ROCS package include:
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Half-day tour of Lake Garda towns
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Full-day Gardaland Park including entrance ticket
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Full-day Verona tour & shopping in Via Mazzini
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Full-day Movieland including entrance ticket
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Full-day tour of Malcesine – Monte Baldo – Limone
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Full-day Dolomite Mountains – Madonna di Campiglio
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Return airport transfers
OBLIGATORY EXCURSIONS
Please be advised that excursions and/or extras, listed in our itineraries are obligatory for all participants. These excursions/extras have been carefully selected to enhance the travel experience on our guided holidays and ensure a comprehensive exploration of the destination.
The details and costs for these obligatory extras are clearly displayed in our brochure. Therefore, such costs need to be added to the main package price. We thank you in advance and look forward to welcoming you on a journey filled with discovery, exploration, and unforgettable experiences.