Deluxe Lake
Garda & Central Venice
Bed
& Breakfast
6 Nights
Combine two impressive
Italian destinations in one holiday for a sensational summer break. Contrast
the tranquil lakes and mountain scenery of Lake Garda with the bustling vibe of
the ancient Venetian waterways. The Italian Lakes are simply stunning and when
coupled with our handy business class train journey makes Venice an easy to
reach and perfectly unique twin centre package. Lake Garda is a beloved and
admired destination for poets and artists alike. Its breath-taking landscape
features dark blue waters that glisten in the sun, rugged mountains to the
north, and scenic vineyards and lemon groves to the south. During your
unforgettable three-night stay, you can explore charming lakeside promenades,
picturesque towns, and relaxing thermal bath resorts. In Venice your hotel in
the centre is perfectly located to soak up all the romantic delights this
ancient city on the water has to offer.
For the ancient Romans
Lake Garda was a luxury summer destination with Roman ruins and mosaics in
Sirmione and Desenzano to prove it. Long and slim Lake Garda is located in the
north-east of Italy, stretching from north to south. The southern lakeshore is
low, rolling land and fairly built-up. In contrast, the dramatic fjord-like
northern end is surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs. Most of the
lakeside towns are popular as holiday resorts; they differ in character, but
all are well-connected by boat services. Isola Del Garda is a beautiful private
island which dates to the Roman Empire. Three of Italy's 20 wine producing
regions border Lake Garda. Each one uses grape varieties which are local to the
region to produce a diverse range of red, white and rose wines. Malcesine is a
picturesque town with cobblestone lanes and a striking castle on the edge of
the water with the backdrop of Mont Baldo. Visit Castello Scaligero which was
once a regal home or stroll through the medieval streets to the Palazzo Dei
Capitani once the headquarters of the ruling Venetian elite.
History, architecture,
dining, romance and pure wander lust through the cobbled streets and by the
canals is what Venice is all about. Top souvenirs would be Venetian Glass (also
known as Murano Glass) or the famous and flamboyant masks. Standing in the middle
of the magnificent piazza San Marco is an experience in itself - once described
by: Napoleon as the ‘drawing room of Europe’. St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace
and the clock tower built between 1496 and 1506 - are the city's main
attractions. St. Mark's Basilica, built in the eleventh century, is the most
famous and most recognizable of all the churches in the city of Venice. Its
design is considered one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture in the
world, known for its opulent design and gilded interior mosaics, and nicknamed
"Church of Gold". The magnificent Doge's Palace is one of the most
important buildings in Venice; it was the centre of power, from where the
Venetian Republic was ruled. No trip to Venice would be complete without a punt
down one of the city's picturesque waterways in an iconic gondola.
What’s Included:
- Return
flights from the UK
- Verona
Airport to Lake Garda private car transfer
- Three
nights' four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Lake Garda- Desenzano
(in hotel featured or similar)
- First
class rail journey to Venice (Santa Lucia Station)
- Three
nights' four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in central Venice (in
hotel featured or similar)
- Water
taxi / land transfer to Venice airport
Palace Hotel – Desenzano, Lake Garda: The
Palace Hotel is charming hotel ideally located in Desenzano Del Garda just
across the road from the lake and less than a mile away from the Castello e
torre di Rivoltella. You will also find nearby within 2.5 miles Porto Vecchio
and Duomo Di Santa Maria Maddalena. All rooms offer a flat screen TV, air
conditioning, and a minibar, and you can stay connected during your stay as
Palace Hotel offers guests free wifi. The hotel features a concierge, a
breakfast buffet, garden and a rooftop terrace. Plus, Palace Hotel offers a
garden freshwater pool during the summer months and a heated panoramic rooftop
pool during the winter months.
Hotel Giorgione– Central Venice: Hotel Giorgione is a historical house in Venice,
elegant and full of charm, with interiors featuring attention to every detail
and providing impeccable service that centres entirely on ensuring that its
guests feel right at home. Located 10 minutes away from Saint Mark's Square,
Hotel Giorgione has a charming interior courtyard that retains the evocative
atmosphere of a historic residence set in the heart of quiet and charming
Venice, where welcoming guests is practiced as an art form. This is a family
run hotel and the same family has been running the hotel for decades. This is a
traditional hotel.
MORE DATES SHOWN BELOW to May 2026
Based
on London Gatwick. This offer is also available from
the following airports: Birmingham (Monday only), Manchester and Stansted.
Please call for the details and the applicable flight supplement or check online
at www.skylordcruiseandholidays.com.