Your Holiday Itinerary

• Silver Service
• Executive Coach

9-Day Break

• Day 1 – Local departure by coach, then to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.
• Day 2 – Continue south to Lake Garda for a six-night stay in your choice of hotel on either a half board or All-Inclusive basis. B,D
• Day 3 – Winetasting (optional). After a leisurely morning, join our optional afternoon excursion to sample the regional wines in one of the local cantinas together with home-made bread and local ‘speck’ ham. B,D
• Day 4 – Venice (included); Lagoon Cruise (optional). A wonderful included excursion to the ‘floating’ city of Venice. Enjoy the famous sights, including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and the Doges’ Palace. For a different view of Venice enjoy an optional Lagoon Cruise sailing past the Giudecca Island and Lido seaside resort, made famous by the International Film Festival. B,D
• Day 5 – Lake Garda including boat trip (optional). Today’s optional excursion takes us around the shores of Lake Garda. We will stop at some of its most picturesque villages, including the gem of the peninsula, Sirmione, from where we take a boat cruise. B,D
• Day 6 – Enjoy a leisurely day in resort. B,D
• Day 7 – Verona (included); Guided Walking Tour (optional). Join our included excursion to the fair city of Verona. To discover the many charms of this ancient city, join our optional guided walking tour. Verona boasts an abundance of fine palaces, churches and monuments, which adorn its alleyways and squares and of course the famous 1st century arena, now home to the prestigious Opera Festival (see page 49). Our informative guide will reveal many of the fascinating stories behind the history of the buildings and personalities, allowing you to appreciate to the full the charming nature of this fine old historic town. B,D
• Day 8 – To Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay. B
• Day 9 – Travel to Calais and return home. B

12-Day Break

• Day 1 – Local departure by coach, then to Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay.
• Day 2 – Continue south to Lake Garda for a six-night stay in your choice of hotel on either a half board or All-Inclusive basis. B,D
• Day 3 – Winetasting (optional). After a leisurely morning, join our optional afternoon excursion to sample the regional wines in one of the local cantinas together with home-made bread and local ‘speck’ ham. B,D
• Day 4 – Venice (included); Lagoon Cruise (optional). A wonderful included excursion to the ‘floating’ city of Venice. Enjoy the famous sights, including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and the Doges’ Palace. For a different view of Venice enjoy an optional Lagoon Cruise sailing past the Giudecca Island and Lido seaside resort, made famous by the International Film Festival. B,D
• Day 5 – Lake Garda including boat trip (optional). Today’s optional excursion takes us around the shores of Lake Garda. We will stop at some of its most picturesque villages, including the gem of the peninsula, Sirmione, from where we take a boat cruise. B,D
• Day 6 – Enjoy a leisurely day in resort. B,D
• Day 7 – Verona (included); Guided Walking Tour (optional). The home of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and one of Italy’s most ancient cities. On our optional guided walking tour, the many charms of the city will be brought to life. Admire the 1st-century Arena, home to the prestigious Verona Opera Festival, which dominates the main square. Verona boasts an abundance of fine palaces, churches and monuments, which adorn its alleyways and squares. Our informative guide will reveal many of the fascinating stories behind the history of the buildings and personalities, allowing you to appreciate to the full the charming nature of this fine old historic town. B,D
• Days 8 and 9 – Two extra nights in Lake Garda with an extra optional excursion to the Italian Dolomites – a spectacular mountain range where amazing views appear at every turn. 2xB,2xD
• Day 10 – We leave Lake Garda for a leisurely journey north to central Germany. B
• Day 11 – Enjoy a leisurely day touring and sightseeing along the Rhine Valley with an optional cruise on the River. We continue to Belgium for an overnight stay. B
• Day 12 – Travel to Calais and return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast D=Dinner (On the All-Inclusive option, lunch is also included on days 3 to 7)