Top Things to do in Lake Garda
Top 8 Day Trips from in Lake Garda, Lake Garda
The largest of Italy’s fresh-water lakes, Lake Garda is located in northeast Italy. Tourists traveling here will find plenty of excursions and activities to keep them entertained year-round—everything from visiting hilly wine regions to exploring 14th-century castles. The towns and communities surrounding Lake Garda offer easy day trips from Venice, easily accessible by car or train. Major sights include the towns of Sirmione (which attracts most Lake Garda visitors thanks to its historic Rocca Scaligiera castle) and Riva del Garda (for the Varone waterfalls located nearby), as well as the region’s hills, which offer numerous hiking trails for adventurous walkers.
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1. Private Lake Garda Day Trip: Villages, Wine & Roman Ruins
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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.
2. Verona and Lake Garda Day Trip from Milan with Hotel Pickup
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Take a day trip from Milan to discover the beautiful town of Verona, the famous setting of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet, and the unmissable Sirmione: a stunning lakeside town on Lake Garda where ancient roman ruins meet the crystal blue shores.
Inclusions: Guided tour of Verona, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel drop off
Reviewed By adcdiving
Como, the largest city in this region. Along the way we are regularly treated to beautiful views of small villages on the other side of the lake. The radiant sun makes it even more idyllic, but otherwise there is little to do in this region (at this time of year).
3. Private Day Trip to Lake Garda: Sirmione, Lazise & Desenzano by Car from Milan
Not far from the bustle of Milan, you can enjoy a relaxing day full of breathtaking views and unique villages. You may be wondering where you can find all this beauty? Enjoy a day-trip to Lake Garda with a local driver to discover some of the most beautiful places along the lake. Sirmione is one of the most charming cities of the Lake. It's position is unique, as it stands on a small strip of land, almost like an island in the middle of lake. Extremely suggestive is the entrance to the town, through a drawbridge that let you enter through the high walls of the castle, where the inahbithed village rises. In Desenzano you can admire the wonderful beaches on the lakefront and stroll around the city center. Lazise is unique, Its beautiful lakefront reminds of Piazza San Marco in Venice. You will be anchanted strolling around the little alleys of the center, invased by the smell of lavender, of which the area is full of of cultivation. This memorable day is over and you will return to Milan
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 429stanleyw
The tour was very interesting. Our guide - Fedra - was adorable and made the tour not only interesting but also fun. We had a great time. Thank you Fedra
4. From Verona and Garda: Visit to Sirmione and Lugana Wine Experience
Tour to discover the beautiful locality of Sirmione of the local wine Lugana and Bardolino surrounded by greenery. The tour includes a guided tour of Sirmione with a local guide and a visit with tasting to a famous local wine producer. Finally a delicious lunch in a typical restaurant in the area.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch in a typical local trattoria, Tastings of local wine, Guided visit to Sirmione
Exclusions: Gratuities
5. Verona and Lake Garda Private Day Trip from Milan
Enjoy a private full day trip to Verona and Lake Garda starting from your hotel in Milan. An english speaking driver will lead you to Verona, where one of the most romatic and famous stories of the world was set. We are talking about Romeo and Juliet. Stroll through the streets narrated by Shakespeare in a 2 hours guided sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. You will see the Juliet's Balcony, Piazza Della Signoria, the wonderful Ponte Pietra ( Stone Bridge), the unique Roman Arena. As soon as the two hours guided tours are over, you will stop for lunch ( own expenses) and then, meet your driver to continue the trip to Sirmione, a wonderful village on Lake Garda. It is uniqueness is that the inhabited village stands inside the walls of a castle overlooking the sea. Here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Lake. At he end of the day, your driver will take you back to your hotel in Milan. A wonderful experience to not miss, if you are spending some days in Milan!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, 2 hours Private guided tour in Verona
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By 429stanleyw
The tour was very interesting. Our guide - Fedra - was adorable and made the tour not only interesting but also fun. We had a great time. Thank you Fedra
6. Visit of Verona and Lake Garda. Private tour
Through the private minivan journey we will reach one of the most famous tourist cities of Italy, Verona. In the afternoon you can admire the charm of Lake Garda with a visit to Sirmione.
Inclusions: Guided Visit, Private transport, Tour escort / host, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Exclusions: Others items not mentioned in "inclusion", Food and drink, gratuities
Reviewed By Seaside08192962311
This tour was great. I would like to thank our driver FIlipo, and tour guide for an amazing time. Would definitely recommend!
7. Full Day guided Tour of Verona and Garda Lake
We’ll discover Verona with a walk. Starting from Piazza Bra we’ll admire Area di Verona. Through Via Mazzini, well known shopping street in Verona we’ll walk to the House of Juliet. Then we continue towards Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Porta Borsari and the Arche Scaligere. We'll reach the Ponte di Pietra and, if you want, we can take the funicular and reach the San Pietro hill for a view from above of Verona. After a little lunch stop, we’ll go on to Lake Garda, where we’ll have a walk in the city centre of Sirmione. Called “la Perla del lago di Garda, i.e. the Pearl of Garda Lake ”, Sirmione is a wonderful destination, ideal for spending few hours of relaxation, in summer as well as during other periods of the year. Sirmione offers the opportunity to be engaged in manifold activities related to its historical and cultural heritage, its natural sights, local resources, typical products, markets and events.
Inclusions: Walking tour of Verona, Walking tour of Sirmione village, Lake seaside stop, Accompaniment of the Agency Local Tour Leader , Roundtrip transportation to the place of departure, in the options you select, Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
Exclusions: Everyting not indicated
Reviewed By maryannecase1961
We loved everything about this tour. First of all, we had a very knowledgeable tour guide, his name is Camilla. He provided us with very interesting information and facts about the Euganean region. We drove in a comfortable van. We visited two wineries and had the most amazing sceneries while driving around and visiting the wineries. We visited wine cellars and learned a lot about the process of wine making. The tastings were done in different settings and were all perfect! This tour over exceeded our expectations and I think it is worth every dollar! You won't be dissapointed. Thank you Camilla, for making this a very memorable tour!
8. Private Tour in Franciacorta and Sirmione Castle
An unforgettable private tour between Sirmione Castle and the Franciacorta vineyards departing from Milan. It will make you feel and experience emotions that will remain etched throughout your life.
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water
Exclusions: Scaliger Castle Ticket - 14 euros
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