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Festive Breaks










                 Our hand-on-heart, hassle-free
                       promise

               • No driving • No parking • No flying
                   • No lugging your luggage
                   • No overseas call centres
                                                                                                           Lake Garda


                                                                                             We take care

           Christmas on Lake Garda                                                          of everything...

           Spend the most magical time of the year in Italy, visiting some of the country’s
           most enchanting destinations as they sparkle with festive cheer.                         Recline, unwind and
                                                                                                    watch the world go by
            8 Days  from  £1,119                       Optional excursions            Fully escorted   as you drive through
           Here’s what you’ll get up to...               Caught your eye?             coach travel  beautiful scenery.
                                                 Pre-book in advance or book on tour!
             Dec 21  Local departure by coach or     A Taste of Italy from £29pp                    Leave the heavy lifting
           Home Connect service, then to northern   Wine lovers rejoice! Taste red and              to us – we deliver your
           France or Belgium for an overnight stay.      white wines, complemented by local   No lugging your   bags straight to your
           Dec 22  Continue into Italy to reach Riva        specialties.                luggage     hotel reception.
           del Garda, where we stay for five nights.   Verona Guided Walking Tour
             B D                                            from £32pp                              7xB; 1xL; 5xD
           Dec 23  Trento  This morning, our journey   This guided tour is jam-packed                Look out for 'B', 'L' or
                                                                                                    'D' to find out when
           takes us to the attractive town of Trento.     with highlights.               Included    breakfast, lunch or
           See the Piazza del Duomo – once used by   North Lake Garda Cruise from £24pp    meals    dinner is included!
           the Romans as their forum – or Market   A very merry Christmas cruise on the
           Square, where a Baroque fountain of          glittering Lake Garda.             Included excursions
           Neptune now stands in the middle. To get
                                                        Venice from £58pp
           into the festive spirit, visit the Christmas
                                                 Where history and art float on water!       Trento    Verona
           market in Piazza Fiera! This afternoon,
                                                  Venice Lagoon Cruise from £29pp
           why not join our optional ‘Taste of Italy’
                                                   Take to the water and get a new
           excursion? We make our way to a cantina                                              Your hotel
                                                          view of the city!
           where the method of producing wine
                                                                                        You will stay for five nights at the
           will be explained and, of course, you will   hotel and the chance to enjoy an idyllic   4-star Hotel Sole or similar in the
           be able to sample some of their famous   optional boat trip. B L D              resort of Riva del Garda.
           produce. B D
                                               Boxing Day  Day at Leisure or Venice
           Christmas Eve  Verona  Join our included   Today, enjoy a wonderful optional   Overnight hotels in Belgium will be
           excursion to the beautiful Roman city   excursion to the unique city of Venice,    city-style hotels.
           of Verona, situated alongside the River   the largest city in the Veneto area. This
                                                                                    Dec 27  We head to our overnight hotel in
           Adige. To introduce you to the city’s array  city mixes Byzantine and Renaissance
                                                                                    northern France or Belgium. B
           of spectacular sights, why not join our   architecture throughout the 118 islands;
           optional guided walking tour? The many   the magnificent buildings – surrounded   Dec 28  Return home. B
           historic buildings, the mighty Roman   by bridges and canals – are a sign of the
           Arena famous for its summer opera   city’s former wealth. There are many
           performances, and Juliet’s Balcony make   spectacular sights to see, including the
           it a lovely place to explore on foot, and   Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and   Bag it with just a deposit!
           our local guide’s informative commentary  the Doge’s Palace. To make the most          See page 3
           will reveal the history of the city. B D       of your visit to this wonderful city, we   Code W8XCLG
           Christmas Day  Riva del Garda  Merry   recommend you join our optional lagoon   DEC 21  2025  £1,119 DEC 21  2026    £1,179
           Christmas – relax and enjoy! Today’s   cruise around part of the Venetian
                                                                                            Single Supplement from £369
           festivities include a turkey lunch at the   Lagoon. B D



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