Verona is one of Italy's loveliest towns. A thriving town in its own, it is also an appealing tourist destination for weekend breaks. Rich in archaeological sites it has a beautiful medieval center. The Roman Arena, where concerts and operas are performed in summer, is the city's grandest sight (original capacity 20,000), but the so-called 'Juliet's balcony' is also a principal port on the Shakespearean tourist trail.

You can spend a long time exploring the narrow streets lined with 'palazzi' that make up the historic center. Some of the churches contain fine works of art, while the ruined Teatro Romano over the river has excellent views from the terraces where the ancients watched plays.

The beautiful lakeside towns around Lago di Garda have charmed foreign visitors for centuries. Even for the ancient Romans, the area was a luxury summer destination; in Sirmione and Desenzano you can visit ruins and mosaics that record their presence. Lake Garda is long and slim with a southern end that is low, rolling land, fairly built-up. In contrast, the northern end is surrounding by towering mountains.

Sirmione is on the southern shores of Lake Garda, a pretty town near the end of a long promontory. Sirmione's most striking feature is the moated castle, Rocca Scaligera. Sirmione's narrow medieval streets bustle with color and life; the tiny town is popular with holiday makers, and the summer months bring crowds.

The setting of the small town is beautiful; and was praised in earlier days by the Roman poet Catullus. At the very tip of the peninsula green lizards scuttle over the extensive remains of a grand Roman villa; visitors can wander through the ruined walls and admire archaeological finds - including a charming carving of rabbits - in the small museum.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Seasonal

April 01 to October 30

Friday

Unavailable Dates:

• January 01 (New Year's Day)
• March 23 (Easter Sunday)
• May 01
• August 15
• December 25

Departure Point:

Tour departs from the bus stop located at Foro Bonaparte, 76 - corner Via Cusani (MM1 Cairoli - MM2 Lanza)

Departure Time:

Departs at 7:30am. Please be ready at 7:15am.

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is not included, however, please provide your hotel details when booking, to be kept on record for contact purposes only. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Return bus trip
• 2 hour walking tour with tourist guide in Verona
• English / Italian speaking tour leader from Milan

Exclusions:

• Entrance fees
• Optional gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

Go back to top to select a date