Lake Garda & the Italian Alps

Add to life’s pleasures with this terrific holiday to beautiful northern Italy, where you can soak up stunning views of the majestic Dolomite Mountains and enjoy a cruise across the picturesque Lake Garda.

Holiday highlights

• Enjoying ‘la dolce vita’ in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Garda
• Strolling the cobbled streets of Malcesine to discover the pretty harbour
• Admiring the mighty Dolomites, one of Europe’s great natural attractions

2007 Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly direct to Bergamo, Brescia or Treviso. Transfer to your hotel for five nights.

Day 2 - Today we include a full day Lake Garda tour, taking you first to visit the charming lakeside resort of Malcesine filled with cafés, restaurants and shops. You will also have time to explore Riva del Garda, which is home to one of the most beautiful lakeside beaches in the area.

Day 3 - 5 - Experience Venice, visit Innsbruck & Vipiteno, and enjoy a Dolomites Panorama. Our optional excursions really are the ideal way to discover the best of this enchanting region.

Day 6 - Transfer to Bergamo Airport for the return flight to the UK.

2008 Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly direct to Northern Italy. Transfer to your hotel for five nights.

Day 2 - Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning before having a day at leisure. Alternatively, join our optional Dolomites Panorama excursion.

Day 3 - 5 - We include a full-day Lake Garda tour, taking you first to visit the charming lakeside resort of Malcesine filled with cafes, restaurants and shops. Our optional excursions really are the ideal way to discover the best of this enchanting region, enabling you to visit Venice and experience Verona.

Day 6 - Transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK.

Hotel accommodation

Hotel Stella Alpina, Fai della Paganella
This family-run, Tyrolean-style hotel offers many facilities including a bar, restaurant, lounge and lift. All rooms have en suite facilities (shower only) and hairdryer.

Optional Excursions

Venice
Price - £30
Nothing can prepare you for the sight of Venice with 400 bridges spanning a maze of canals. This full-day excursion will enable you to wander through the narrow streets packed with magnificent monuments, churches and palaces.

Verona
Price - £22
A full-day tour taking in the beautiful and romantic city of Verona, with fine shopping possibilities, the chance to explore its wonderful Roman amphitheatre, Piazza Mercato Vecchio and striking buildings with balconies reminiscent of Romeo & Juliet.

Dolomites panorama
Price - £22
First visit Predazzo, in the heart of the Dolomites, before heading up the 27 hairpin bends of the Pordoi Pass. At the summit, there will be time for lunch or a cable car ride for spectacular views of the mountains (not included). We return via the historic old town of Cavalese.

Book all three excursions now for just £64 per person, a saving of £10.

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Tour Code DOL