Lake Garda, Gardens and Verona

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.

We continue our journey to the Hotel Villa Mulino in Garda.

Discover the impressive Sigurta Park today on our included excursion. The Park is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe and its paths walk through an oasis of tulips and roses, 18 ponds, a 400-year-old oak tree, a Gothic temple and a maze. Our local guide will organise the panoramic train ride to cover a route around the park.

After the park visit, we travel onwards to the charming village of Borghetto sul Mincio. Our day completes with a visit to the colourful town of Sirmione, a standout peninsular setting on Lake Garda's southern shore.

Today our journey takes us north towards Trauttmansdorff Castle, where extensive gardens are tapered into the hillside, offering a stunning view of the city of Merano and the surrounding mountain ranges. The gently meandering paths through the gardens here give the opportunity to explore four worlds at your own pace, home to plants from all over the world.

We continue onwards to the town of Merano, just a few miles south of the Austrian border. This elegant spa town pairs historic intrigue with natural beauty.

Explore the truly Italian, Renaissance-style Giusti Garden in the heart of Verona today on our included visit. Gorgeous greenery is mixed with beautiful sculptures, a maze, fountains and cypresses. Our local guide introduces firstly the gardens and then the spectacular city with an included walking tour. Home of Romeo and Juliet and boasting a great Roman Arena, there will be free time to enjoy the city this afternoon.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Garda or choose our optional excursion to Gardone Riviera, André Heller Botanical Garden and charming Lazise.

In the Gardone Riviera, enjoy a relaxing walk through the trail at André Heller Botanical Garden. The setting exudes contemporary sculptures, streams and lily pads. Afterwards, enjoy stunning views of the lake and the most beautiful villas along Lake Garda or visit the local bars and restaurants. We also take time to visit the picture-postcard town of Lazise, known for its well-preserved medieval center and lakeside promenades.

On our optional excursion departing from Garda's port, we set sail to visit Lake Garda's very own island home for a unique experience. Upon arrival, a local guide will explain the history of the island and of the imposing Venetian Villa, designed by the architect Luigi Rovelli in the early 1900s. We take a walk around the terraces and layered Italian gardens which all slope down to the lake brimming with local and exotic plants, rare essences and unique flowers. Here you can enjoy the most evocative views of the lake from a unique perspective.

Depart and travel through to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.

Return home.