Experience northern Italy with this 5-night twin-centre holiday combining romantic Venice with the scenic shores of Lake Garda. Discover historic canals, charming towns, spectacular scenery, and authentic Italian cuisine.
Your package includes return flights from the UK, a scenic train journey from Venice to Lake Garda and 5 nights with daily breakfast.
Quick Summary
Package Overview
Begin in Venice, exploring its iconic canals, historic streets, grand architecture, and famous landmarks. Enjoy Venetian cuisine and discover the city at your own pace.
Continue to Lake Garda by scenic train, enjoying views of the Italian countryside along the way. Discover charming lakeside towns, mountain scenery, and beautiful waterfronts during your stay.
Destinations & Highlights
✅ Venice – Iconic canals, St. Mark’s Square, historic architecture, and Venetian cuisine.
✅ Lake Garda – Scenic lakeside towns, mountain views, crystal-clear waters, and Italian charm.
Best Time to Travel
Best visited between April and October, offering warm weather and longer days for sightseeing, lakeside exploring, outdoor dining, and relaxing by the water.
Arrive in Venice and proceed to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure — take time to unwind after your journey or begin immersing yourself in the local atmosphere with a gentle stroll nearby. For those eager to start exploring, Venice’s historic allure awaits, with its elegant architecture, bustling piazzas, and rich cultural heritage.
Overnight in Venice.
After breakfast, spend a relaxed day discovering the artistic and architectural splendours of Venice. Admire the dazzling mosaics within St. Mark’s Basilica, wander through the grand chambers of the Doge’s Palace, or cross the lagoon to the colourful island of Burano. Venice is a city that invites you to lose yourself in its enchanting atmosphere.
Overnight in Venice.
After breakfast, check out and take the train from Venezia Mestre to Desenzano del Garda. Upon arrival, head to your hotel and settle in before enjoying your first evening by Lake Garda. The rest of the day is at leisure — relax after your journey or begin soaking up the local atmosphere with a gentle stroll along the lakeside.
Overnight in Lake Garda.
After breakfast, spend a leisurely day uncovering the natural beauty and cultural delights of Lake Garda. Stroll along the lakeside promenades and soak in the serene atmosphere, explore the medieval Scaliger Castle in Sirmione, or take a boat across the shimmering waters to discover charming villages dotted along the shore. For those seeking indulgence, unwind in the region’s renowned thermal spas or savour local wines amidst rolling vineyards. Lake Garda is a place that invites you to relax, explore, and embrace its timeless tranquillity.
Overnight in Lake Garda.
After breakfast, check out and get yourself transferred to the airport for your return flight. Take home lasting memories of Venice’s canals, Lake Garda’s serene waters, Verona’s romance, and the rolling vineyards that frame Italy’s timeless charm.
Meal: Breakfast
Departure Dates:
Inclusions:
Return flights from London Heathrow airport.
Train from Venice to Lake Garda
2 Night stay in Venice at the 4★ Best Western Tritone
Local accommodation tax: approx. GBP 7.8 per person for the full stay
3 Night stay in Lake Garda at the 4★ Hotel Piccola Vela
Local accommodation tax: approx. GBP 7.7 per person for the full stay
Breakfast meals throughout your stay
Call us for prices and details for other dates
Based on 2 adults sharing
We always strive to confirm the hotels listed in the package you choose, but in rare cases where we can't, like-for-like alternatives will be provided
ℹ️ Note: City taxes are payable locally at the hotel.