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Lake Garda & the Romance of the North

Fully Escorted!

Join us on a spectacular 8-day European adventure travelling through France, Germany, Austria and Italy. Experience scenic journeys over the Brenner Pass, visits to the romantic city of Verona, the lakeside gems of Sirmione, Bardolino and Lake Molveno, plus free time to explore charming towns and sample local delicacies — all culminating in a perfectly balanced mix of culture, scenery, relaxation and unforgettable memories.

Day 1

Travel to Folkestone for our Eurotunnel crossing. Travel through France to our overnight stay arriving at our overnight hotel Novotel Metz Amnèville in time for dinner.

Day 2

After breakfast travel through Germany, Austria and over the Europa Bridge and the Brenner Pass into Italy. We meet tonight for a welcome cocktail in the Arrival Hall before dinner.

B, D

Day 3

Today we have a day at leisure in Riva del Garda. Here we can take a boat trip on Lake Garda to Limone sul Garda, famous for its Limoncello and to the elegant resort of Malcesine (price not included, approx. €25pp). Or opportunity to spend the day at leisure looking around Riva del Garda, a charming town which lies on the banks of the northern shores of Lake Garda.

B, D

Day 4

After breakfast travel to the romantic city of Verona, the setting of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet (please note there is an approx 20-minute walk into the town from the Coach Park or you can catch a park and ride bus at approx. €3pp extra.)

B, D

Day 5

Today visit the enchanting village of Bardolino on market day*, located on the lakefront with many food and clothing stalls as well as, artisan and local produce stalls. Visit Sirmione, one of the loveliest towns on Lake Garda.

B, D

Day 6

Visit the enchanting shores of Lake Molveno, often referred as the most beautiful lake in Italy, situated at the bottom of the Brenta Dolomites. Continue to the amazing city of Trento which offers a mix of historical charm and natural beauty. Opportunity to visit the stunning Cathedral of saint Vigilius, an excellent example of Romanesque architecture. The restaurants offer a unique blend of Italian and Austrian cuisine.

B, D

Day 7

Depart Italy and return to France for overnight stay, with comfort stops along the way.

B, D

Day 8

After breakfast return to Calais for the Eurotunnel crossing, making suitable comfort stops along the way with time to purchase lunch.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

HOTEL SOLE, RIVA DEL GARDA****

PRICE INCLUDES

Eurotunnel crossing

Outward and return overnight accommodation at the Novotel Metz Amnéville

5 nights at the Hotel Sole, Riva del Garda

Dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation throughout

Tea/coffee after dinner

Welcome alcoholic cocktail served before sinner on the fust night at Hotel Sole

Typical themed Trentino dinner & Gala themed dinner by candlelight at Hotel Sole

City tax

All coach excursions as described

Fully escorted by Karen Kirby

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Name	Address	Times
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Depot	Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Holiday Inn, Brentwood	Holiday Inn Brentwood	Failed View
Hornchurch.	Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Kavanaghs Rd	Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill	Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill	Failed View
Shotgate	Shotgate Post Office	Failed View
South Green	Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay	Failed View
Stanford Rookery Corner	Rookery Corner Stanford	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd	Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road)	Failed View
Websters Way	Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return)	Failed View
White Horse	White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend	Failed View
Whittinghams Grg	Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View