Your Holiday Itinerary

8-Day Break

• Day 1 – We travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.
• Day 2 – Arrive at your hotel for a five-night stay. B,D
• Day 3 – Lake Garda Tour, Including Boat Trip (optional). We will stop at some of the most picturesque villages on Lake Garda, including the gem of the peninsula, Sirmione. We will take a private boat from Sirmione to Gardone, on the way passing the private island of Garda with its Venetian Villa inhabited by the Countess Borghese and her five bachelor sons. B,L,D
• Day 4 – Verona (included). Today we travel to the second largest city in the Veneto region, Verona. This beautiful Roman city is situated alongside the River Adige. The many historic buildings, the mighty Roman Arena famous for its summer opera performances, and Juliet’s balcony combine to make the city a lovely place to explore on foot. B,L,D
• Verona Sightseeing (optional) – The many charms of the city will be brought to life as we walk through its streets accompanied by a local guide. 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 the city’s personalities, allowing us to appreciate the charming nature of this fine old historic town.
• Day 5 – Venice (optional). Today we enjoy a wonderful excursion to the unique city of Venice, the largest city in the Veneto area. This city mixes Byzantine and Renaissance architecture throughout its 118 islands. The magnificent buildings, surrounded by bridges and canals, are a sign of the city’s former wealth. The city has many spectacular sights, including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and the Doges’ Palace. B,L,D
• Venice Lagoon Cruise (optional) – We will be taken on a panoramic boat around part of the Venetian Lagoon. We begin with a view over St. Mark’s Square before passing several small islands, including the Giudecca island. At the end of the island is one of Venice’s most luxurious hotels, The Cipriani. We continue past the islands, which were used as sites for monasteries or hospitals through the centuries. We pass the Lido, Venice’s seaside resort also famous for the International Film Festival. Our guide will point out Murano, centre of the glassmaking industry since 1291. On the return trip we will pass the Venice promenade and continue back to our original departure point.
• Gondola Ride (optional) – No visit to Venice would be complete without a ride in a gondola, so don’t miss the opportunity to be steered through the network of canals and past elegant palaces and ornate bridges in the hands of an experienced gondolier. Sit back and admire this wonderful city from the traditional form of transport, soaking up the unique Venetian atmosphere.
• Day 6 – Trentino Dolomites (included). A spectacular day giving us the opportunity to see the breathtaking scenery of the majestic Trentino Dolomites on a wonderful scenic drive through the magnificent mountains with their fantastic shaped pinnacles and dramatic pillars. Don’t forget your camera to capture the unsurpassable views and colours in this rugged limestone massif. B,L,D
• Day 7 – We travel to northern France for an overnight stay. B
• Day 8 – To Calais then onwards home. B

B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner