b'DiscoveriesExperience the treasures of Lake Gardacruise tobeautiful Isola del Garda and Sirmione, with excursions to10 DAYS fromVenice and Veronafrom lakeside Desenzano. 1,895 ppYOUR ITINERARYDays 1-2. Overnight in Turin, travel to DesenzanoYour holiday begins at London St Pancras where we meet the Tour ManagerLAKE GARDAand our group before boarding the Eurostar to Paris. From there, we travel byMilan Isola del Gardarail to Turin, spending the night in a hotel in the citys historic centre. We enjoyTurin 7 Sirmioneour first dinner together in a nearby traditional restaurant. After breakfast1 Veronaon Day 2, theres time at leisure to explore Turins Baroque, Renaissance and1 TO CHAMBRY Desenzano Venicemodern architecture. Later, we travel by rail to Desenzano on Lake Garda. After checking into our hotel, theres free time before dinner.ITALYDays 3-4. A boat trip to Sirmione and at leisure in DesenzanoThis morning we cruise to Sirmione. Set on a narrow peninsula stretching into the lake, this fortress town is a pleasure to explore on foot. You are free to wander the medieval streets and piazzas, visit the 14th-century church, andWHATS INCLUDED:enjoy the trattorias and cafs. Sirmione is known for the medieval Scaligero Castle and the Grottoes of Catullus, the remains of a large Roman villa. Day 4 9 nights 4-Star hotel is a full free day to get to know Desenzano. The main square, Piazza Malvezzi,accommodation is filled with cafs, gelaterias, boutiques, and wine shops. Other highlights Eurostar Standard include Desenzano Castle, the Roman villa, the archaeological museum, and the Cathedral of St Mary Magdalene. Alternatively, travel by rail to another Standard Class rail travelcity, such as Milan, or enjoy a boat trip to lakeside towns.All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tourDays 5-6. A guided tour of Venice and a cruise to Isola del Garda Today we travel by rail from Desenzano to Venice. On arrival, a private boatExpertise of a UK Tour Manager takes us to St Marks Square, the heart of Venice. On a guided tour, we seefrom start to finishVivaldis birthplace, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St George, and theBreakfast each day, 7 dinnersfamous Bridge of Sighs. Afterwards, you are free to explore at your own pace before we return to Desenzano by rail and dine at our hotel this evening. TheAll guided tours and excursionsmorning of Day 6 is at leisure, and it is market day in Desenzano, where you can browse stalls of clothing, handcrafted items, and fresh produce. This afternoon we cruise across Lake Garda to Isola del Garda, the largest island on the lake. Owned by the Cavazza family for generations, the island features a neo-Gothic villa framed by acacia and lemon trees. Enjoy a guided tour of the villa before relaxing with a drink, joined by a member of the Cavazza family.Tour Code: DZL| per person based onDays 7-8. A free day to explore and a guided tour of Verona 2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers By now, youll be enjoying the leisurely Italian pace of life, and today youfrom 550.have the day and evening to spend as you wish. You could relax at the pool or on the roof terrace of our hotel, or discover more of Desenzano. On Day2025 Departures: 8, we travel by coach to historic Verona, a UNESCO-listed city best knownMAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTas the setting for Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. On a guided tour, were introduced to the citys ancient history, wandering beside Roman ruins, Juliets balcony and the awe-inspiring Roman Arena. With free time over lunch, you could stroll to the Piazza delle Erbe - the citys oldest square, or wander downMobility 1 2 3 4the main shopping street, where Italys great fashion houses are represented.RatingAnother popular attraction is the 84-metre watchtower, Torre dei Lamberti. We return to Desenzano by coach in the afternoon, and enjoy dinner together at our hotel this evening. Days 9-10. Chambry, France and homeward boundAfter a leisurely morning, we leave Lake Garda and transfer by coach toSecure your place nowMilan. Continuing by rail, we arrive in Chambry for the night.After our finalwith a 425pp depositbreakfast on Day 10, we travel by rail to Paris, where we join the Eurostar to London St Pancras and your holiday comes to an end. Search greatrail.com/DZL25ITALY 23'