Lake Garda, Venice & Verona with 2 nights stay in Oberammergau

Day 1 – Fly to Italy

We take our scheduled flight from London to Italy (regional flights available on request - please call) where we are met by our tour manager who will accompany us throughout our time in Italy. Transfer in our private executive coach to the 3* Hotel Centrale in Riva del Garda (or similar) for a five night stay on half board basis.

Day 2 – Tour of Lake Garda

Our tour of Lake Garda combines both coach and boat and is a lovely way to see the real beauty of the Lake and its villages including Sirmione, home to Maria Callas, Limone and Gardone Riviera.

Day 3 – Venice

On arrival in Venice we have a pre-booked boat transfer along the Giudecca Canal. Once in Venice we have free time at our leisure to explore the city including the famous Rialto Bridge, Palazzo Ducale and St Mark’s Square to name but a few. For art lovers why not visit the Accademia with works by Venetian artists dating from 14th till 18th century. Our tour manager can organise an optional gondola ride prior to returning back to Lake Garda.

Day 4 – Verona

Verona is often described as Italy’s fourth classical city. Our day begins with an optional guided tour of this beautiful Romanesque city which is home to the Arena dating from 1st century BC and Shakespeare’s inspiration for ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Our return to the hotel allows time to relax in the late afternoon.

Day 5 – Dolomites

Today is a free day to explore Lake Garda at your leisure or why not join our optional trip into the Dolomites? With truly magnificent scenery including the Passa Por Doi and Sella Pass, both over 2,200m high, this is some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Europe.

Day 6 – Innsbruck & Oberammergau

We leave Italy today and travel to Oberammergau. En route we stop at Innsbruck home to Cathedral St Jacob, the Imperial Palace and the Golden Roof. We then check in to our allocated Category C hotels and guesthouses in and around Oberammergau for a two night stay. Dinner is included this evening.

Day 7 – Oberammergau Passion Play

This morning you have time to explore the village, visit the Oberammergau Museum and for lunch before we take our seats for the Passion Play. The performance runs from 2.30pm till 10.30pm until 15th August and from 1.30pm till 9.30pm from 16th August, in each case with a three hour interval for included dinner.

Day 8 – Fly home

After breakfast in Oberammergau we transfer to Munich Airport for our scheduled flight home.

NB: Prices based on two sharing in a twin/double room. We reserve the right to alter the above itinerary if required for operational reasons. Flight details may be subject to change. Given the historic nature of the places visited, a certain degree of walking will be involved, and this holiday may not be suitable for those with mobility problems. Minimum numbers required.

Tour of Lake Garda

Venice (including boat transfer along the Giudecca Canal)

Verona

Innsbruck

Lake Garda - five nights on half board basis at the 3* Hotel Centrale in Riva del Garda (or similar). Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and a bar and all rooms will be en suite.

Oberammergau - two nights in Category C accommodation (equivalent to 3* hotel or 4* guesthouse) in various hotels/guesthouses in and around Oberammergau. Dinner and breakfast is included for each night’s stay. NB The availability of single rooms in Oberammergau is extremely limited and, once any availability is used up, those requesting single rooms will be accommodated on a twin share basis.

Insurance (including Covid cover) £62

Single room supplement £99

Entrance fees to places of interest

Regional flight supplement (if any) – call for details

Optional excursions & guided tours:

• Venice - gondola ride
• Dolomites day trip
• Verona - guided tour

Payment for your tour is made in 2 separate instalments as follows:

Deposit of £400 per person - payable now. We will send you in the post written confirmation of your booking within 5 working days (unless there are not sufficient places available on your chosen tours in which case we will contact you immediately to discuss alternative dates of travel).

The Final Balance for your holiday is due for payment on the first day of the month which is 6 months before the departure date (unless otherwise stated). For bookings made within that time before departure the full amount is due at the time of booking. After you have booked we will send you a booking confirmation/invoice showing the final amount due and the date for payment.