Lake Garda & Venice

Discover North Lake Garda where staggering mountains provide a dramatic backdrop, tranquil waters enchant and the floating city of Venice provides an unmissable delight.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Day1Fly from Dublin to Verona

Depart on a direct flight to Verona airport where you will be met by Topflight’s Resort Manager. You will take a journey via coach, to the four star Hotel Splendid Palace where you will stay for 7 nights on a half board basis.

Guests will be charmed by the warm welcome and excellent service they receive at this fabulously located hotel with its amazing lakeside views.

Days2At Your Leisure

Today you have the day to spend as you wish so why not relax and enjoy the resort of Limone. Traditionally a small fishing village, it is now a busy town with a spectacular waterfront and picturesque harbour. You can stroll through its cobbled streets lined with shops selling shoes, leather goods and souvenirs, stopping off for a cappuccino at a pavement café in an old piazza. For an interesting glimpse into the heritage of the village, check out the old lemon houses and olive oil mills, and the ancient churches which display beautiful examples of Romanesque art and architecture.

Day3Lake Garda Tour

Today, you'll enjoy a fascinating tour around the largest lake in Italy. The day will start from your resort, where you will be picked up by bus and your guide will tell you all about Lake Garda en route. You will firstly visit Salo. After this, enjoy a boat trip to Sirmione where you will have 2 hours to spend at your leisure. The tour concludes with a brief stop in Lazisebefore return to Limone by coach.

Days4-5At Your Leisure

You have a few days to spend as you wish, giving you the perfect oppurtunity to perhaps make full use of your hotel's wonderful facilities. In a beautiful setting, just above a lemon grove, the Hotel Splendid Palace is nestled in idyllic surroundings overlooking the Bay of Limone and the Monte Baldo mountain. It’s perfectly positioned outdoor pool means that as you lounge in the sunshine, you are surrounded by the most attractive Italian vistas and can relax in a luxurious setting in the sun. And as if that wasn’t enough, the hotel invites guests to enjoy it’s indoor pool, providing the ultimate in relaxation with it’s hydromassage jets and sauna.

Day6Venice

This morning, after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy a scenic coach ride to Venice, where you will take a guided visit of the Floating City. The tour includes a private motorboat ride along the Giudecca Canal, taking in the sights, then continues on foot to the Rialto Bridge, a marvellous feat of engineering.

You will have free time for lunch and will have no problem finding a tasty spot to dine upon some great Venetian fare. You will also have time to wander the boutiques and quaint shops that line the narrow, labyrinthine back streets of this enchanting city. Should you wish to do more, a gondola ride or sightseeing cruise on the lagoon are payable locally. Return to the coach on private motorboat, passing St. George’s Island, home to one of the architectural glories of Venice, the majestic Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. Your coach will return you to your hotel in the evening time.

Day7At Your Leisure

You have another day to spend as you please. Take it easy and enjoy your hotel's facilities, exploring the beautiful town of Limone or why not venture further afield and take a boat trip to one of Lake Garda's many beautiful towns that hug the lake's shore.

Day8Return home

After your final breakfast of the trip, you will check out of your hotel and be transfered to your departure airport for your return flight.