Things to do in Desenzano Del Garda, Lombardy: The Best Tours

August 8, 2021 Milan Banda

Discover the best top things to do in Desenzano Del Garda, Italy including Sirmione, Lake Garda and Desenzano del Garda Tour by Train from Milan, Full-Day Lake Garda and Desenzano del Garda from Milan - small group tour, Tour relax and discover, Vineyard PicNic Onepiò Winery, Private Lake Garda Day Trip: Villages, Wine & Roman Ruins, Discover Valpolicella by the River in Verona centre, A single ticket for the three museums - duration 30 days, Discover DOP Olive Oil, Silver Wine Tasting, Greenville to Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP) - Departure Private Transfer.
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1. Sirmione, Lake Garda and Desenzano del Garda Tour by Train from Milan

Milan, Milan, Lombardy Veditalia - Day Tours
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Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake, but there’s more than just the amazing Alpine scenery, mild climate and picturesque villages that keeps drawing visitors. On this day trip from Milan by train, visit the fascinating ancient Roman villas, castles and caves surrounding Lake Garda with an expert guide. Visit the old port of Desenzano del Garda and take a boat cruise to Sirmione for guided tours of the historical and archaeological treasures from thousands of years ago, plus enjoy free time to explore more on your own.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Lake Garda cruise

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By mattwN731OW

My girlfriend and I had just a single full day to spend exploring on a quick stop through Milan last September, 2019. I sort of fancy myself as a bit of an amateur historian and planned to explore the city on my own, but she knew better and booked us for the "Milan in 1 Day" tour with Veditalia. Am I ever glad she did! I had never been to Milan before and had a pretty lengthy list of things I wanted to see if ever one day I would visit. We saw most of the items on that list, and discovered many great sights that weren't on the list (but should have been) as well. And our guide for the day, Charlie, was perhaps the best and most delightfully unexpected discovery of them all! He was organized, well spoken, charming, humorous and very knowledgeable about not only the attractions on our itinerary, their history and cultural significance, but also seamlessly weaved in with that their relationship with life in the city over time up to and including the issues of life in modern Italy today. I gained a new appreciation for and understanding of Italy that I totally was not expecting. I could not ask for more than that! Thank you Charlie. And thank you Veditalia. You were a personal force-multiplier for my enjoyment of a trip I'd dreamed about making for decades. I will definitely book with you again on my next visit. :)

2. Full-Day Lake Garda and Desenzano del Garda from Milan - small group tour

Central Station area, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy Your Travel Diary
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Discover the beauties of Garda Lake with a private guide at your disposal from Milan. Escape from the crowded city and jump into the peacefulness of the lake. Visit Italy’s largest Lake, with its picturesque landscapes rich of historical heritage and charm. Get the train from Milan to Desenzano Del Garda and then enjoy a boat tour to Sirmione with its beautiful Roman villa and the Grottoes of Catullus (Grotte di Catullo) independently. After the tour you'll have free time strolling around the narrow streets and time for lunch. Your guide will take you to a famous Ice cream cafe where you can taste the authentic and delicious Italian made gelato. Return to Desenzano by boat for some shopping and train to Milan Central Station with your guide.

Inclusions: Professional Tour Escort at disposal full day, Ice cream tasting in Sirmione, Train Tickets, Boat tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By iancdeering

This was so much fun! Stefano (sommelier for the evening) is informative, very friendly, and makes for great conversation. The wines were absolutely delicious, the snacks were great, and the atmosphere was very inviting. An all around great experience that wine lovers are sure to enjoy!

3. Tour relax and discover

Biciclettaio Matto Bike Shop - Bike & ebike point - Rent bike -noleggio bici, Viale Motta, 155, 25015 Desenzano del Garda BS, Italy South Garda Bike Tours
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An easy tour to discover southern Garda , among beautiful lake views and peaceful countryside.

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Reviewed By Tourist139057

Great experience. Thank you Alessia for friendly and informative trip. Very professional and attentive to party requirements. Stunning location for vineyard and lovely to meet the owner. Highly recommended.

4. Vineyard PicNic Onepiò Winery

Località Casette Fiocazzola, 1/A, 25015 Desenzano del Garda BS, Italy Onepiò Winery
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OnePiò Winery is a family business, born in Valpolicella and arrived in Lugana Area thanks to the passion of Ilaria Accordini, the owner.

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Reviewed By Gmcb007

I booked the Gold Tasting tour for my fiancee & I. The guide was very nice and gave a brilliant explanation of the wines we tasted. The winery itself was a lovely place to visit. Bonus points for the two beautiful dogs who accompanied us whilst we tasted. The selection of wine was lovely and very varied. I would recommend this winery for anyone looking to taste and experience local hospitality.

5. Private Lake Garda Day Trip: Villages, Wine & Roman Ruins

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Lake Garda and its cultural gems are waiting, and on this private day trip, it's time to explore the south and west side where villages, wine regions, and nature melt together! Join your favorite local on a scenic road trip full of beautiful sights and discover why Lake Garda is a must-visit destination. What a better way to start your Lake Garda day trip than with some hidden gems? Visit the Excavations of Desenzano, where you can find the most important archeological evidence of the great late antique villas in Northen Italy and admire gorgeous 18th-century historical residence. It's wine time! Make your way to a winery located at the heart of the medieval village of Pratello. This family-run winery is completely underground, and they exclusively use grapes from their family farm. Get a taste of 3 exclusive wines; all served with local cold cuts and cheeses. Visit quiet town with mountainous scenery and fronted by Lake Garda - it is the picture-perfect finale to your day trip!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private tour, Wine tasting, Cold cuts and cheeses, Local guide, Entrance tickets to Roman Villa and Castle

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and beverages not listed as inclusions

Reviewed By ChloeNarcissse10

I booked this tour for me and my husband on a whim just to give us something to do for the weekend...and it was an excellent decision! Our guide Cristina responded to us within an hour to inquire about our food preferences and to also ensure that we didn’t have any allergies which we found to be very helpful and thoughtful. Once we met up at the designated time, she was very informative about each place we went to and she showed us some different restaurants that we may not have ventured into had we visited Verona on our own. At each place, she asked us if we wanted photos and let us take our time to marvel at everything after explaining the history behind it. We even got to see the arena which was sooo beautiful in person. If you want a tour guide that is going to show you more than just the typical tourists routes, book with Cristina. She made our experience worthwhile.

6. Discover Valpolicella by the River in Verona centre

Piazza Duomo, 19, 37121 Verona VR, Italy TENUTA SANTA MARIA VALVERDE
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Have an individual wine session and dive into the world of Valpolicella & Amarone DOC wines: discover an exclusive garden by the river in the centre of Verona and taste products from a family-run winery with the help of an expert guide!

Inclusions: Guided wine-tasting with the expert from the family-run winery, Light lunch with samples of cheese, chutney, salami, bread, and other local produce, Selection of Valpolicella red dry wines from a family-run vineyard Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde, a Winery Boutique in Marano di Valpolicella., Individual wine tasting ideal for couples

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Reviewed By 919katharinau

This tour really put the cherry on the cake! We spend wonderful 4 days in Verona and did the Wine Tasting at the end of our holiday. It truly was a highlight and Jacopo and Ilaria were great hosts, we met very nice people at the tour and enjoyed authentic wine and food in a stunning atmosphere! We’ll definitely come back!

7. A single ticket for the three museums - duration 30 days

Tower of San Martino della Battaglia, via Torre, 2, 25015 San Martino della Battaglia BS, Italy Torre di San Martino
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A journey through time, to discover the places of the Risorgimento. Here was made Italy; here the idea of the Red Cross was born.

Inclusions: Entrance tickets to the 3 Museums

Exclusions: Guided tour not included, transportation not included

Reviewed By ajuliaw65

My daughter had studied the Risorgimento for A level and really wanted to visit Solferino but it seemed impossible to get there without a car so when we found out you could get to San Martino by public transport, we decided to go there instead. We followed the instructions given by other Tripadvisors to get there from the end of the Number 1 bus. Just one clarification. When at the San Martino bus stop, you need to stand with your back to the bus stop, walk to the right and then turn left to get to the main road. It was a horrid walk across first the railway bridge and then the motorway bridge on a busy road without pavements, particularly on the way back when it was pouring with rain so not recommended for younger kids. Just before you get to the tower, there is a path on the right down to the charnel house which is worth a visit. The altar is surrounded by skulls of those who died, and the rest of their bones are stacked up in the crypt. The tower itself offers amazing views over the lake and back towards Solferino and it is incredible to think about how what is now fertile ground covered in vines was once the site of such a bloody battle. On the way up there are some interesting objects from WW1 (see lots of different ways of using helmets to make other things such as shovels and cooking pots) and then there is a museum behind the tower. Top tip, the toilets round the back of the museum were the cleanest I have seen in Italy.

8. Discover DOP Olive Oil

Verona, VR, Italy TENUTA SANTA MARIA VALVERDE
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Discover how organic extra virgin olive oil is made and enjoy a tasting of different Italian olive oils paired with regional wine and delicious local cheeses, salami with bread and chutney. Take a stroll through an olive tree garden and admire an amazing view of the Valpolicella. Visit an authentic family run winery in the heart of Valpolicella and enjoy a peaceful stroll around the vineyard. We are not intermediaries or tour operator: we offer the experience directly, without intermediaries or tour operator

Inclusions: Tasting of a Selection of the best Italian DOP Extra Virgin OLIVE OIL, Learn how to distinguish 4 different DOP olive oils by sight, smell and taste, Sample local cheeses and salami paired with fresh S. Anna bread and chutney, Meet the locals at this 5-generation family run winery, Take a stroll through an olive tree garden

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Reviewed By tripperace745

The view from the garden was amazing. Jacopo was very informative about the wine making process, how to pair them with food, and how to tell the quality of the wines made in Italy. Each wine that he brought out had its own distinct flavor based on the process of how it was made and it made the experience more enjoyable. If you haven't had a chance to try some Italian wine but are interested, this is a great place to start!

9. Silver Wine Tasting

Località Casette Fiocazzola, 1/A, 25015 Desenzano del Garda BS, Italy Onepiò Winery
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The Silver Wine Tasting will give you the possibility to taste Lugana and Valpolicella Wines and to discover Onepiò Winery philosophy.

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Reviewed By Gmcb007

I booked the Gold Tasting tour for my fiancee & I. The guide was very nice and gave a brilliant explanation of the wines we tasted. The winery itself was a lovely place to visit. Bonus points for the two beautiful dogs who accompanied us whilst we tasted. The selection of wine was lovely and very varied. I would recommend this winery for anyone looking to taste and experience local hospitality.

10. Greenville to Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP) - Departure Private Transfer

Greenville, SC, USA USA Airport Transfers - Vince Group SRLs

Book your Private Departure Transfer from Greenville hotel or any address to Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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