4 Days / 3 Nights: Venetian Dreams and Garda Shores - A Journey through Northern in Lake Garda

Lake Garda · Miscellaneous · EUR 2313.68

Day 1| Milan - Lake Garda - Padua Don’t get us wrong, we adore Milan. But we’re taking you away from it for now for a very good reason. The moment you arrive in Peschiera del Garda , you’ll be mesmerised by the glistening blue water, the burst of flowers around every corner, and the glow of happiness emanating from the people around you. Lake Garda is as famous as they come. This lake’s crystal-clear waters and views of the Dolomites have made the place a favourite destination for artists, poets, and travellers since the Roman ages. We spend the day exploring this beautiful spot and trust us when we say it feels like a true vacation getaway. We then head to Padua, our home for tonight. This city has rich historical significance, its architecture reflecting a blend of various periods. Make sure you wander town tonight on your way to find something delicious and carb-heavy to eat. This is Italy, after all. Accommodation: Overnight in Padua in a 3/4-star hotel with breakfast included. Day 2| Stra - Bassano del Grappa - Valdobbiadene - Venice Your morning starts with a masterpiece, Villa Pisani, in the town of Stra. This rural palace is widely beloved for its Venetian Baroque architecture, designed by Andrea Palladio in the 18th century. Here you have time to explore the palace and its magnificent gardens... the very same ground where many historical figures once wandered, including Napoleon Bonaparte. Now it’s time to visit the lovely city of Bassano del Grappa. Don’t forget to get a picture of the 13th-century wooden Ponte Vecchio bridge that spans the River Brenta. There’s plenty to see here, from Bonaguro Palace to the Civic Museum, which you can either explore at your own leisure or join us for an optional Grappa tasting. Your day ends with a visit to a region known as the Prosecco Heartland, Valdobbiadene . Surrounded by lush vineyards and delicious wines, this charming region is both delicious and beautiful. It’s up to you what you’d like to do here. Choose between an optional winery visit with Prosecco tasting, or free time in the town. Then it’s onwards to a pretty exciting city. Venice. The best part? This is where you’ll be sleeping for the next two nights. And if there’s one thing we love – it’s Venice after dark. When the day visitors go home, the city goes quiet, and you’re left to wander its winding streets, canals and bridges on your way to find somewhere cosy to eat. Accommodation: Overnight in Venice in a 3/4-star hotel with breakfast included. Included: Ticket to Villa Pisani. Day 3| Venice With its wealth, trade, and power; Venice has always been bold. Trust us, you’ll need at least a full day in Venice. We wish we could give you more, and, as there will be so much for you to choose from, we recommend making a list before you go. 177 canals, 350 gondoliers , and the most idiosyncratic cityscapes in the world: Venice, ‘the Floating City', is your home for the day. It’s been built on over 118 islands and hosts one of the most famous festivals in the world. Not to mention its unique painting style and architecture classifies Venice as one of the great centres of the Renaissance, equal to Rome and Florence. You enjoy an included two-hour guided walking tour of the city and then it's up to you what you explore next. From people-watching in Piazza San Marco to frequenting the famous galleries , you have the whole day and night in Venice. Accommodation: Overnight in Venice in a 3/4-star hotel with breakfast included. Day 4| Mantua - Cremona - Milan Italy is all about romance and our first stop this morning is the charmingly romantic medieval town of Mantua. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is brimming with rich historical and architectural legacy, including the Palazzo Ducale and all its stunning frescoes. You have several hours to explore this artistic treasure and taste some of the local good specialities. Speaking of gorgeous, you’re going to love Cremona and for far more than its glorious architecture. Cremona is internationally renowned for its tradition of violin making . Music lovers may know names such as Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri, well, Cremona was the place these legends called home. With a rich Italian song in your heart, it’s time to head back to Milan for the end of your journey.