Compare Rome to Milan Adventure Tour by Discovery Nomads vs The Southern Shores of Lake Garda by Titan Travel
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| Duration | 10 days | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 1,645 | $ 1,528 |
| Price Per Day | $ 165 | $ 191 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Description |
Take an adventure from Rome to Milan travelling to some of Italy's most awesome cities. Explore history of Rome and Vatican, see beautiful Duomo and Ponto Vecchio in Florence, go shopping in Milan and enjoy romantic gondolas in Venice. |
Sirmione is a popular destination for visitors to Lake Garda for its history and picturesque setting, and the base from which we explore this stunning part of Italy. We combine time to relax by the gorgeous lake shore and experience the Italian hospitality with included excursions to some of the areas must-see attractions. Visit picturesque lakeside villages with monuments that date from the Roman, Scaliger, Venetian and Austrian times of rule, and spend a day in the unforgettable city of Venice. Take a coach journey along twisting roads into the incredible peaks of the Dolomites and in Verona, visit Juliet’s balcony, a highlight for many an old romantic, fans of William Shakespeare’s best known work and hopefuls looking for love. |
Day 1: Rome
Accommodation: Mercury Rome Colosseum Centre or similar
Arrival at any time. On the 1st day we have not planned any activities.
Day 2-3: Rome
Today you will explore Vatican museums, see St.Peters Basilica and marvel at masterpieces of Michelangelo and Bernini. Later in the afternoon enjoy a walking tour to see Spanish Steps and Trevi fountain, admire beautiful Piazza Navona and exterior of the historic Pantheon.
Day 4-5: Florence
Accommodation: AC Florence by Marriott or similar
You will a walking tour around Florence, see the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, the medieval Ponte Vecchio and the Medici Chapels. Additionally you can travel to wineries located nearby or see the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Day 6-7: Venice
Accommodation: Mercury Venezia or similar
You will have a romantic gondolas tour around Venice canals. Optional activities include a vaporetto ride to Murano and Burano, the Accademia Gallery, Basilica di San Marco and the Doge's Palace.
Day 8-10: Milan
Accommodation: Anderson or similar
Shop on Via Montenapoleone and visit Galleria Vittorio Emanuele or head to the outlets nearby Milan. Then head to the top of the Duomo to see the city from above. And do not forget to dress chic, you are in the fashionistas capital!
Day 1 London - Verona/Milan - Sirmione, Lake Garda
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport for a direct, scheduled British Airways flight to Verona or Milan. On arrival we transfer to the Hotel Du Parc (4T) in Sirmione, on the shores of beautiful Lake Garda.
Day 2 Sirmione
Today is a free day to explore Sirmione, one of Lake Garda’s older settlements; with evidence of fishermen living in stilt houses during the Stone Age, having been found along these banks. The town’s beautiful setting has made it a popular place to visit ever since. Scaliger Castle is an incredibly well maintained 13th century fortification. Traverse the drawbridge and climb the numerous steps to the castle ramparts to view the land and the lake as the medieval guards once did. Or experience a more relaxed side of the town’s history with a visit to the Roman thermal baths, which were supplied by the mineral rich water that bubbled out of Lake Garda at remarkably warm temperatures. Alternately, visit the Grotto of Catullus to walk amongst the remains of northern Italy’s largest Roman villa.
Day 3 Venice
We take a coach to Venice, where we board a motorboat for the ultimate travel experience to St Mark’s Square, with its beautiful arcades. On arrival, we take a walk with a guide through the historic centre, becoming acquainted with the alleys and the canals. You have the rest of the day to make your own discoveries - take a romantic gondola trip through the canals, or maybe take a boat trip to admire the more prominent islands of this intricate archipelago and their significant sights. Explore the city’s cobblestone streets and you will find fabulous palaces, or churches decorated with priceless art and the colourful Rialto market, or climb to the top of St Mark’s iconic Bell Tower for some of the most incredible views over the city.
Day 4 Lake Garda
Today we have a guided tour of Lake Garda, stopping in characteristic villages and at photographic spectacles. We visit the beautiful medieval hamlet of Lazise to explore its narrow alleys and picturesque squares, and the pretty village of Malcesine with cobbled lanes and a 13th century castle with an interesting museum of the area’s natural history, before we take a break for lunch in Riva. Considered the most important town on the lake, it has an interesting historic centre with an Austrian flavour, long beaches and a beautiful mountainous backdrop. The town’s position allowed it to have control over the north banks of the lake and trade routes over the Alps; the fortifications were essential to ward off envious rulers. After time to explore, we cross the lake by ferry to Limone, the most picturesque village on the lake and spend the rest of the afternoon in this town, forever associated with its old lemon groves (although the name derives from the Latin for ‘boundary’, reflecting the town’s history). We return to the hotel in time for dinner.
Day 5 The Dolomites
Enjoy wonderful views as we explore the Dolomites today, beginning with a drive through breathtaking narrow gorges as we head to Lake Carezza, a small mountain lake which reflects a rainbow of colours, giving it the second name ‘Lec de Ergobando’. It is said the rainbow was created by a magician who admired the beautiful mermaid who hides within these waters. After a short time here, we proceed to Canazei, an alpine village rich in tradition and a popular ski destination. From here, our journey becomes even more enthralling as we negotiate the multiple hairpin bends of Pordoi Pass. We stop for lunch and the opportunity to take the cable car to the pinnacle of Sass Pordoi (some 2,950 metres). From the top you can enjoy the stunning 360° view across the titanic mountain peaks of the Alpine Range. We ascend into Moena in the Fiemme Valley for time to explore this quaint, cosy village and maybe try some local apple strudel, before our journey home takes us through lush green valleys.
Day 6 Sirmione
Fill your day as you wish. Perhaps with sightseeing in Sirmione or enjoy a lovely stroll along the banks of Lake Garda.
Day 7 Verona
We start our tour of Verona by coach, taking in the many beautiful buildings and monuments that lie in the city’s outskirts. Entering the centre of Verona, we take a guided walk which leads you past numerous Roman and Medieval remains such as Piazza Brá, the main square which is surrounded by magnificent palaces and the impressive Roman Amphitheatre, and holds a statue of Vittorio Emanuele II, the first ruler of Unified Italy. You may also visit the perfectly preserved Roman Mercato Vecchio and Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s commercial centre in the Middle Ages where souvenirs are still sold, or the Scaliger tombs, where the prominent Scala family rest within impressive monuments of Gothic architecture. And of course, we will see Juliet’s balcony, the most iconic of Verona’s sites which takes your mind back to Shakespeare’s powerful tale of eternal love. There will be free time, before our coach returns to the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 8 Sirmione - Verona/Milan - London
We depart by coach to Verona or Milan Airport for a direct, scheduled British Airways flight to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport. On arrival you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.
