What to expect
Charming Towns
Ferry-hop the lake’s charming, colourful towns
Fully-guided Walks
Leisurely half day walks in beautiful surroundings
Stunning Sightseeing
Explore the magnificent castles & villas
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About this trip...
About the trip
Join us as we discover the stunning shores of Lake Garda on this walking holiday in Northern Italy. With three included walks, we seek out some of the area’s most beautiful vistas whilst leaving us plenty of free time to relax or explore this fascinating region further. Grade: Easy to Medium
What's Included?
Airport transfers
Single room
Breakfast & dinner daily-
Lunch in Torri del Benaco
Welcome drink and information meeting
3 guided half-day walks
Accompanying Solo's Tour Leader
What's extra:
- International flights are not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Activities not included in the itinerary
- Tourist Tax, €2.00 per day payable to the hotel locally at the end of your stay (amount subject to change)
Itinerary
- Arrive Verona
- Val dei Mulini / Costermano
- Day at leisure
- Garda / San Vigilio / Torri del Benaco
- Day at leisure
- Tour of la Rocca
- Day at leisure
- Depart Verona
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive Verona
- Dinner Included
Day Two: Explore Val dei Mulini / Costermano
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Three: Day at leisure
Captivating Lake Garda has attracted the rich and famous to its shores for many years. At 370 sq km, it’s the largest of the Italian lakes, spanning three of Italy’s most beautiful regions - Lombardy, Trentino and Veneto. The scenery has a Mediterranean feel to it, with vineyards, olive groves and citrus orchards dominating the landscapes, mainly due to the region’s uniquely mild micro-climate.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Four: Garda / San Vigilio / Torri del Benaco
Our walk today takes us firstly along the stunning shores of Lake Garda, until we reach the magnificent Villa Canossa. We continue to San Vigilio, to admire the stunning ancient villa, host to royalty, nobility and film stars. The route rises to a panoramic spot above the legendary Baiadelle Sirene, before entering the woods where there are still Bronze Age ancient graffiti carvings to admire. From here, a panoramic walk takes us to Scaligero Castle, where we will enjoy lunch at a local trattoria before taking a relaxing ferry ride back to Garda. We can spend the afternoon at our own pace to do our own thing. Walking: 9 km
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
- Trattoria restaurant does not cater for vegan or gluten free requests
Day Five: Day at leisure
Why not take a stroll along Garda's delightful promenade or ferry-hop in between the lake’s charming, colourful towns. Alternatively, enjoy a leisurely lunch on its shores watching the world go by.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Six: Tour of la Rocca
Our walk today rises gently uphill to the ancient monastery at Rocca San Giorgio. From here, the trail enters the woods leading to the beautiful viewpoint at Rocca Vecchia. A stepped trail leads us back to base, passing a statue of the Madonna, constructed to protect the town of Garda. After this, we can enjoy an afternoon however we wish. Walking: 8 km
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Seven: Day at leisure
Why not venture out and visit one of the other beautiful parts of this region. Local buses can take you to Verona or Malcesine, or even take a boat trip over to Sirmione and visit Castello Scaligero. Your Tour Leader will be happy to assist you with any arrangements you may like to make.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Eight: Depart Verona
It's time to say “Arrivederci”! After transferring to the airport, we will board our onward flight.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
Hotel La Perla Three-star +
Facilities include
Room includes
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
- Val dei Mulini/Costermano
- Length approx 11 km - medium terrain
- Tour of the 'Rocche'
- Length approx. 9 km - easy terrain.
- Garda/San Vigilio/Torri del Benaco
- Length approx. 8 km, mostly easy terrain
- Walking boots with good ankle support
- Waterproofs – jacket and trousers
- Walking poles – recommended as they provide good support for the knees, particularly on downhill sections of walks and when conditions are wet/slippery
- Lightweight trousers and shorts with pockets
- Shirts or t-shirts for walking in
- Walking socks – several pairs
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Hat & gloves
- Daysack/rucksack for walking
- Umbrella – it can be used also for protection from the sun as well as rain
- Lightweight drinking bottle to carry water whilst walking
- Small first aid kit – plasters, insect repellant, etc
- Good, high factor sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses – the sun’s strength is often multiplied in mountainous areas.
We recommend that you check passport and visa requirements for the country you are visiting at the State Department if you have a U.S. Passport. Most countries require that your passport have at least six months validity when traveling internationally, and many require that you have one to two blank visa pages for either an entry stamp or visa. As a general rule, please check that your passport has six months validity beyond your planned trip, and if not, please renew your passport with plenty of time to provide Solos with your updated passport information by the final payment due date.
