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Peschiera: Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise

1. Peschiera: Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise

Discover the natural beauty of Lake Garda on a half-day trip from Peschiera del Garda. After visiting islands and natural parks, go for a swim and stop for a light lunch on board. Start your 4-hour cruise at lunch time with a brief explanation of the attractions you will see during navigation. Then relax and enjoy your natural surroundings as you cruise along to various points of interest. During the cruise you'll have the chance to see Lazise Castle, Rocca di Garda, Villa Canossa, Punta San Vigilio, Isola del Garda, Isola San Biagio, Baia Verde, Rocca di Manerba Natural Park, Jamaica Beach Sirmione and Grotte di Catullo. During the tour, take a swim directly from the boat, and enjoy a light lunch included in the tour price.

From Verona: Sirmione and Lake Garda Small Group Tour

2. From Verona: Sirmione and Lake Garda Small Group Tour

Discover the stunning natural landscapes of lake Garda on a trip from Verona. Visit the town of Sirmione and take a cruise on the crystal-clear waters of the lake (depending on the weather) and have some free time to explore the medieval town.  Meet your guide at the centrally-located meeting point in Verona. Take in views of the countryside as you ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned van to the shores of lake Garda. Reach the charming town of Sirmione where you can explore the peninsula on a boat trip (the trip may be limited by the weather and the availability of the boat). Step back in time as you explore the medieval village which includes the lakeside Scaligero Castle.  Stroll down narrow lanes, cobbled streets, and past old shops that locals call ‘botteghe.’ After some free time, the group will meet back up and return to Verona by van.

Lake Garda: 4-Hour Boat Cruise to Isola del Garda & Salò

3. Lake Garda: 4-Hour Boat Cruise to Isola del Garda & Salò

Climb aboard a medium-size boat and experience the beauty of Lake Garda from the most magical perspective thanks to the expertise of your captain tour guide. Journey across the lake in the direction of Salò. Stop after approximately 30 minutes to make some unforgettable photos in front of the noble palace of Isola del Garda. Then dock at the port of Salò where you will have about 1.5 hours of free time to walk the charming alleys at leisure. Use the time to visit the 15th-century cathedral with its amazing Renaissance paintings, or relax by the lake and watch the world go by. Stop in front of the beautiful town of Gardone Riviera on the return boat crossing. See the Villa Canossa and the cypress and olive trees on the Punta San Vigilio headland, before docking back at your starting point between 5:45-6:00 PM.

Full-Day Lake Garda Tour: Bus & Public Boat with Guide

4. Full-Day Lake Garda Tour: Bus & Public Boat with Guide

Enjoy a full day of discovering the beautiful towns scattered along the coast of Lake Garda. Learn about the history of the lake and its villages, and visit different towns depending on the day of your booking. Take a scenic boat ride with breathtaking views of the lake. Depart from your hotel in the morning and receive a short briefing on the day's itinerary. Stop at various villages, possibly including Limone sul Garda, Salò, Sirmione, Riva del Garda, Malcesine, and Bardolino.   Take part in one of 2 available itineraries: · Mondays: Visit the village of Bardolino, take a boat trip from Bardolino to Sirmione, then explore Sirmione and Salò. · Fridays: Visit the village of Sirmione, move on to Limone, take a boat trip from Limone to Riva, then visit Riva and Malcesine.

Lake Garda: 4-hour Guided Boat Cruise with Stop in Sirmione

5. Lake Garda: 4-hour Guided Boat Cruise with Stop in Sirmione

Cruise across the sparkling waters of Lake Garda on a guided boat trip. Relax in a sun-shaded seat on deck or below, as you take in the views and learn about the lake’s most iconic sights from your captain. Explore the historic town of Sirmione in a 2-hour stopover before heading back to port. Take your seat on the tour boat and sail across the calm waters of Lake Garda. Learn about Villa di Maria Callas, Jamaica Beach, and the Roman history of the area from your captain. Take unforgettable photos in front of the "Fonte Boiola", a source of sulfurous water that heats the lake from below.  Dock at the port of Sirmione, where you will have 2 hours of free time to walk through the charming alleys of the historic peninsula at leisure. Use the time to visit the Catullo's Caves, indulge in a delicious gelato, or have an espresso on the lakefront. Then, climb back aboard the boat. On your way back to the dock, enjoy views of the stately Villa Canossa and the cypress and olive trees of Punta San Vigilio headland, considered the Pearl of the Lake, before arriving back at your starting point.

Sirmione and Isola del Garda Typical Venetian Speedboat Trip

6. Sirmione and Isola del Garda Typical Venetian Speedboat Trip

Visit the town of Sirmione and see Isola del Garda in style as you travel around the island in a Venetian-style speedboat. Get picked up from Torri del Benaco, Garda or Bardolino in your traditional speedboat, then head straight to Sirmione. Admire stunning views of Punta San Vigilio, Baia delle Sirena, and the Peninsula of Sirmione itself on the way. Upon arrival, get off the boat and enjoy 2 hours of free time in Sirmione. Afterward, get back on and go toward Isola del Garda. There, enjoy breathtaking views directly from the boat as you ride around the island, without getting off the boat. Finally, you will be taken back to your starting point.

Peschiera del Garda: Vintage FIAT 500 Rental

7. Peschiera del Garda: Vintage FIAT 500 Rental

Experience Italy like a true Italian. Rent and drive a historic Fiat 500 for a full-day trip of freedom. Leave from Peschiera on a self-drive tour to explore the lake territory and the surrounding landscapes. With this rental, you decide how to spend your time. Ride through the country roads, travel freely to discover the small villages around Lake Garda, or stop to take photos. See where the road takes you or follow a recommended itinerary.

Garda: Exciting Outdoor-Escape-Game, Adventure and Tour

8. Garda: Exciting Outdoor-Escape-Game, Adventure and Tour

You will start at a location in the centre. From then on, your smartphone (our special app in German language) will guide you. You will hear about a missing person. Help the police to find him or to find out what happened to him. You will assist the local police. You will get access to all police files and to all witness reports. There must be some detail that will finally solve this mystery. The app will guide you to 15 different locations. At each location you will solve a riddle or try to solve a Blackstory. And you will get access to new information about this strange crime case. This is a fun game and is perfect for a group of up to five persons. Perfect for couples, perfect for families with kids older than 9. This is more than a basic walking trip, this is an amazing and a challenge for you as a team. Read about the background story here below. What is this crime case about, what is the story behind it? Let us provide you with some background information. This whole case is about him. He used to be a successful detective. After he retired, he started to write books which became bestsellers. His new book with short stories about the most crazy crime cases that he had to deal with during his career as detective will be released soon. But suddenly he, the author, disapeared. And also the script of his new book is missing. There are rumours about problems in his marriage and lately he also acted weird. That is what his friends are saying. Since he went missing, the media reported constantly about this case, but the police is still unable to solve this crime case. Can you find out what happened? You will go to 15 different locations to meet his friends, listen to witnesses and read or listen to police reports. And you will also find some of the weird stories that he wants to publish in his new book. A book that is supposed to become a bestseller. Work together as a team and find out what really happened, while you explore this area. This is a good workout, a fun game and an exciting and challenging task for you as a team. Special offer: if the weather suddenly is not suitable for your adventure or you want to reschedule due to other reasons: no problem. Once you booked, you can start within 48 hours after the originally booked starting time. Bonus: We included some extra tasks and riddles which you can solve at any time after you finished this event. Note: Your route is not a mainstream tourist route from one famous sight to another. There also will not be any historical or boring articles or speeches about the places that you will visit. The places that you will visit might fit to the story of the crime case, but maybe not always. You will explore the area while you concentrate on solving this tricky fictional crime case.

Lake Garda: Sirmione and Garda Southern Coast Cruise

9. Lake Garda: Sirmione and Garda Southern Coast Cruise

You’ll be picked up in the morning from Portese, San Felice, or Manerba, then head straight to Sirmione. On the way, admire the stunning views of Rocca di Manerba Natural Park, Isola of San Biagio and Baia Verde. Upon your arrival, disembark the boat and begin your free time in Sirmione. Stroll along the narrow winding streets, enjoy a drink, buy a souvenir in the shops of the historic center, or enjoy an ice cream from one of the numerous ice cream parlors. After exploring Sirmione and experiencing all it has to offer it will be time to get back on the boat again. Enjoy the scenic views along the way to Garda and dmire the charming views of Lazise Castle and Rocca di Garda. Once in Garda spend some time exploring this inviting village. Visit the famous village and browse the crafts and tasty food of its shops, and explore the delights of the city center. In the early afternoon you will leave Garda and cross the Lake to reach the western coast and you will have the chance to take some pictures of Villa Canossa, Punta San Vigilio and Isola del Garda before returning to your starting port.

From Lazise: Lake Garda Private Cruise with Wine Tasting

10. From Lazise: Lake Garda Private Cruise with Wine Tasting

We will leave from Lazise, one of the most visited tourist destination in Italy; you will be on board of a wonderful motorboat, that can carry up to eight people for a tour; you will be able to see the Castle, the Venetian Dogana, the old Port and the Lazise lakefront, from a different point of view. Then we will navigate on the blue lake, seeing the beautiful coast of Bardolino and Garda, where we will stop, under the magnificent Villa Canossa, a 16th century building, visible only from a boat, to make the aperitif-tasting with quality food and the wines of a local cellar. We will reach the famous Punta San Vigilio, one of the most beautiful and evocative place on Lake Garda.

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What people are saying about Garda

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based on 533 reviews

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Stephanie is an amazing guide. Lake Garda is stunning, we were lucky to have such lovely weather. Sirimione is gorgeous old world fabulous. Definitely worth doing this trip.

The tour is worth checking out, if you want a day away from Verona. The guide was informative and intelligent about local history and geography.

We vent to Sirmione from verona. Great your. Beautiful place. Enjoyed the guided boat trip very much.

Tour leader was great, gave a lot of information and gave us a lot of time to enjoy the city.

A wonder little village, very pretty waters. I wish we had more time and stayed longer!