Bardolino

Thanks to the lively red wine that grows in the hilly hinterland, the former fishing village of Bardolino is on everyone's lips. Amidst picturesque vineyards and olive groves, numerous wineries and oil mills lie inland. Experience the Italian flair at Lake Garda up close and enjoy the beautiful nature, art and culture, as well as the delightful cuisine of Bella Italia.

Day 1 | Arrival in Bardolino

Departure in the morning and travel by modern coach to Bardolino on Lake Garda. You will be warmly welcomed at the 4-star Parc Hotel Gritti. Room allocation and dinner.

Day 2 | Free Time

Today is at your leisure. Stroll through the beautiful old town, with its alleys, many shops, typical restaurants, and the long lakeside promenade.

Day 3 | Verona – Wine Tasting

Your excursion today takes you to the festival city of Verona. Romeo and Juliet made Verona famous. During a guided walk through the old town, you will learn a bit more about Verona's history and art and also see the famous balcony of Casa Giulietta, where Romeo declared his love to Juliet. Of course, there will also be time for leisure afterwards. Perhaps you will wander through the elegant shopping street Via Mazzini or spend your free time at Piazza Brà with its numerous trattorias. To conclude the day, we invite you to a wine tasting with a light snack in the Affi area.

Day 4 | Northern Lake Garda

Today, together with a knowledgeable tour guide, you will take an excursion along Lake Garda. The journey takes you over Garda, Torbole to Riva del Garda – the “capital” of northern Lake Garda. The fashionable holiday resort is surrounded by mighty mountains at the narrow northern tip of Lake Garda. From here, it’s time to set sail on a boat trip, passing Limone to Malcesine. The old town, with its harbor and streets full of bars and restaurants, gently hugs the slopes of Monte Baldo, the highest mountain at Lake Garda.

Day 5 | Brenta Dolomites

After breakfast, you will travel over Trento, through the beautiful mountain landscape, to the blue shimmering Lake Molveno, at the foot of the Brenta group. After a sightseeing stop, the journey continues through the Brenta Dolomites. Part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage, the Brenta Dolomites are part of the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park. You will return to your hotel for dinner.

Day 6 | Sirmione – Borghetto

Today, together with a knowledgeable tour guide, you will take an excursion to Sirmione. While strolling through the alleys of the peninsula, you will understand why Maria Callas fell in love with the place. Especially the castle, the Grottoes of Catullus, and the church of Santa Maria Maggiore are worth seeing. After a sightseeing stop, you will continue along the Mincio River to Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio. In the Middle Ages, dozens of mills and waterwheels brought prosperity to the community. The beautiful little town is known beyond its borders for its cuisine as well as excellent restaurants and is a real insider tip. In the late afternoon, you will return to Bardolino.

Day 7 | Free Time

After breakfast, you have free time and one more opportunity to shape the day according to your wishes.

Day 8 | Return Journey

It’s time to say goodbye…. After the buffet breakfast, you will embark on your journey home with many beautiful impressions in your travel luggage.

• Travel by modern coach
• 7x overnight stays including a rich
  breakfast buffet at the 4-star Parc Hotel Gritti in Bardolino (local category)
• 7x dinner as a buffet
• City tour in Verona including headphones
• Full-day tour guide for the "Northern Lake Garda" excursion
• Boat trip from Riva del Garda to
  Malcesine
• Full-day tour guide for the
  "Brenta Dolomites" excursion
• Wine tasting in the Affi area
• Full-day tour guide for the
  "Sirmione and Borghetto" excursion
• Free use of the indoor pool and fitness room (afternoons)
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment
• Tourist tax

You will stay at the 4-Star Parc Hotel Gritti (local category), directly on the promenade of Bardolino and just a few steps from the town center. All rooms are nicely and comfortably equipped with a bathtub or shower, toilet, safe, minibar, and TV. There is a private beach with green areas, sun loungers, and umbrellas, as well as a bar and restaurants. The hotel has an elevator, four restaurants, three bars, a swimming pool, an indoor pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, and a Turkish bath (partially subject to charges).