Holidays in Sirmione

This enchanting walk begins at the southern gates of the Peschiera del Garda fortress, leading you along the charming city walls and through picturesque canals. As you continue, the path meanders beside the serene shores of the Mincio River, guiding you toward the fairytale town of Borghetto sul Mincio.

• Grade: Moderate
• Distance: 14.6km 
• Walking time: 3 hours

As you leave the Scaliger Castle behind, the route takes you along the scenic lakeside promenade, where the shimmering waters of Lake Garda stretch out before you. The pathway is flanked by beautiful old villas, and lush gardens offering plenty of spots to pause and take in the stunning views.

• Grade: Easy
• Distance: 3.2km 
• Walking time: 45 minutes

This delightful walk takes you through the charming Sirmione peninsula, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

• Grade: Easy
• Distance: 2.5km 
• Walking time: 50 minutes

Verona is one of Italy’s most charming little cities. This day trip dips into the romance of the medieval city, reliving the scenes from Romeo and Juliet while wandering around through the cobbled streets and past ancient buildings. On arrival you'll have some free time for lunch and a chance to discover the nooks and crannies of this wonderful city. Explore the marble paved shopping street of Via Mazzini which leads to the pretty market square Piazza Delle Erbe. You can then join a walking tour of the city where you'll see the impressive 2,000-year-old Roman arena (entry not included). It's one of the best preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world and is currently home to the Verona Opera. The guides are very informative and always ready for any questions you may have.

Details: Departs on Tuesdays and Fridays (resort dependant). Available from all Lake Garda resorts.

Departure day by resort:

• Limone, Malcesine, Riva, Garda, Bardolino- Tuesdays and Fridays
• Sirmione- Fridays 

Please note that the price of excursions will vary depending on the resort you are staying in. We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

The Verona Opera is definitely one for the bucket list! The season runs from mid-June to early-September and covers all the classics including Aida by Verdi or Turnadot by Puccini. Whichever performance you choose; you’ll have an incredible evening.

Venice is not to be missed! This excursion allows you to explore the city with a guide and at your own pace. You’ll arrive by coach and grab a water taxi to the centre. You’ll also have the option to add on a gondola ride (payable locally). There’s plenty of time to take in sights of the Basilica, Doge's Palace, St Mark's square and the Rialto bridge- this is the perfect introduction to one of Italy's most magical cities.

You may also have the option to join an optional lagoon trip, which is a lovely opportunity to experience the lagoon and its monuments and learn more about Venetian history from the water (optional extra, payable locally to the excursion guide). If you're not going on the lagoon trip you'll have an hour of free time to roam around Venice at your own pace.

Details: 

• Departs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Available from all Lake Garda resorts.
• Guests taking part in this excursion on Monday 2nd June 2025 will need to pay a €10 tourist tax to enter Venice in addition to the cost of the excursion (ask your Destination Expert for more details on how to pay).

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Start with a scenic drive through the exceptional South Tyrol, Val di Fiemme, Cavalese and Moena regions. You’ll then stop off at Passa Pordoi and take in the incredible views from this 2,000-metre-high vantage point. There’s some free time to explore the terrain at your own pace, either by taking one of the trekking paths or simply enjoying an Aperol at a rifugio and taking in the views. A stop off at the chocolate box town of Ortisei is included on the way back to your hotel as well as plenty of stops for photo opportunities in this awe inspiring landscape. Make sure you take some warmer clothes as temperatures really drop when you get up to the top!

Details: Departs on Mondays & Fridays. Available from all Lake Garda resorts. Guests may have the opportunity to go up in a cable car for an additional fee of approx. €23pp (payable locally). 

Departure days by resort: 

• Bardolino, Garda, Sirmione- Fridays
• Riva, Malcesine, Limone- Mondays and Fridays

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Get ready to explore the best of Lake Garda on this excursion- there’s so much natural beauty and picturesque towns to discover. See the spectacular mountain scenery of the north and the sunny plains of the south. Travelling by both coach and ferry, the tour itinerary for this excursion varies depending on where you start but will usually follow the famous Gardesana road lined with fragrant olive and lemon trees to reach the likes of Malcesine, Sirmione, Salo and Limone. This is the ideal taster tour of the entire lake where you'll get to spend a short period of time in a variety of stunning towns.

This excursion won't run on the 15th August 25, due to a public bank holiday

Details:

• Departs on Mondays & Fridays (resort dependant)
• Available from Bardolino, Garda, Limone, Malcesine, Sirmione and Riva
• You can book this excursion locally with your Destination Expert

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

It’s easy to get to other resorts on the lake too as ferries run all day from the central port. Hop over to the Gardone Riviera or Bardolino and discover the delicious wine made there. Alternatively, jump on the bus to Peschiera train station and hop on a train to Verona or Venice. They're both great cities to walk around- and they're not too big so it's easy to all the sights in one day!