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               • No driving • No parking • No flying
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           Lake Garda, Gardens and Verona                                                   of everything...

           Enjoy the beautiful green gems of Lake Garda and the surrounding area on this
           vibrant tour to botanical hotspots around the lake and Verona.                           Recline, unwind and
                                                                                                    watch the world go by
            9 Days  from  £1,339               the hillside, offering a stunning view of   Fully escorted   as you drive through
                                               the city of Merano and the surrounding   coach travel  beautiful scenery.
           Here’s what you’ll get up to...     mountain ranges. We continue to the
                                               elegant spa town town of Merano. B D
             Day 1  Local departure by coach or Home                                                Leave the heavy lifting
           Connect service, then to Belgium or   Day 5  Giusti Garden and Verona                    to us – we deliver your
           northern France for an overnight stay.      with Walking Tours  Discover the truly   No lugging your   bags straight to your
                                               Italian, Renaissance-style Giusti Garden   luggage   hotel reception.
           Day 2  We continue our journey to the
                                               in the heart of Verona. Our local guide
           Hotel Villa Mulino in Garda. B D
                                               introduces the gardens and city on an
           Day 3  Sigurta Park Gardens with    included walking tour. Home of Romeo                 8xB; 6xD
           Panoramic Train, Borghetto sul Mincio   and Juliet and boasting a great Roman            Look out for 'B' or
                                                                                                    'D' to find out when
           and Sirmione  Discover the impressive   Arena, there will be free time to explore   Included    breakfast or dinner is
           Sigurta Park today on our included   the city this afternoon. B D              meals     included!
           excursion. The Park is considered one
                                               Day 6  Day at Leisure or Gardone
           of the most beautiful gardens in Europe                                         Included excursions
                                               Riviera, André Heller Botanical Garden
           and its paths walk through an oasis of
                                               and Lazise  Enjoy a day at leisure in
           tulips and roses, 18 ponds, a 400-year-
                                               Garda or choose our optional excursion       Sigurta Park Gardens
           old oak tree, a Gothic temple and a                                              with Panoramic Train
                                               to the Gardone Riviera, André Heller
           maze. Our local guide will organise the
                                               Botanical Garden and charming Lazise. In   Borghetto sul Mincio  Sirmione
           panoramic train ride to cover a route
                                               the Gardone Riviera, take a relaxing walk   Trauttmansdorff Gardens
           around the park. After the park visit, we
                                               through the trail at André Heller Botanical
           travel onwards to the charming village of
                                               Garden before visiting the picture-
           Borghetto sul Mincio. Our day completes                                       Pre-bookable excursion
                                               postcard town of Lazise, known for its
           with a visit to the colourful town of
                                               well-preserved medieval centre. B D         Isola del Garda Cruise  from £67pp
           Sirmione, a standout peninsular setting
                                               Day 7  Day at Leisure or Isola del Garda    A fairy tale island with layered
           on Lake Garda's southern shore. B D
                                               On our optional excursion departing from     gardens and palazzos.
           Day 4  Trauttmansdorff Gardens and
                                               Garda's port, we set sail to visit Lake    This excursion is highly recommended and
           Merano  Today our journey takes us                                         extremely popular, therefore must be booked
                                               Garda's very own island. Upon arrival, a
           north towards Trauttmansdorff Castle,                                      in advance. Please see page 5 or call for details.
                                               local guide will explain the history of the
           where extensive gardens are tapered into
                                               island and the imposing Venetian Villa,   Day 8  Travel through to Belgium or


                   Optional excursion          designed by the architect Luigi Rovelli.  B D  northern France for an overnight stay. B
                                                                                    Day 9  Return home. B
                     Caught your eye?                      Your hotels
             Pre-book in advance or book on tour!                                         Bag it with just a deposit!
                                                 You will stay for six nights at the 3-star      See page 3
               Gardone Riviera, André Heller
                                                      Villa Mulino, Garda Town.                 Code W9IGG
                 Botanical Garden & Lazise
             from £36pp Wander through artful   Overnight stays in Belgium or northern   JUN 27  2026    £1,339 JUN 26 2027    £1,419
             gardens then ‘wine’ down in Lazise.   France will be in city-style hotels.     Single Supplement from £319
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