Join this romantic trip to enjoy the magical atmosphere of Lake Garda and Sirmione. Departing from Verona you will travel by a comfortable minivan in a small group, enjoying the amazing landscape around. You will also have the chance to take a water taxi on the Lake Garda to reach Sirmione.
With this half-day semiprivate tour, that will last about four hours, you will depart from Verona to discover Lake Garda, one of the largest lagoon in Italy with one of its most beautiful location, Sirmione. Enjoy the rich vegetation with its lemon, oleander and magnolia trees. At the tip of the Sirmione peninsula you may admire the castle and the ruins.
Meet the guide-driver in the city center of Verona and take place in the comfortable minivan, suitable for small groups. You will travel comfortably, as the it is ina small gorup, and the minivan will be equipped with all the amenities to allow you to enjoy your trip. Once left the city-centre you will pass through the Veneto countryside and the Valpolicella area with its vineyards and cultivated fields to reach the lake town of Peschiera del Garda first and then Sirmione.
After about 40 minutes, you will reach Lake Garda and the town of Peschiera del Garda, one of the most beautiful lakeside towns, full of history, art and elegant streets with boutiques and shops. The luminous environment, temperate climate, and flourishing vegetation along with the majestic landscapes are the background to the remarkable historical and cultural remains spread all around and make this lake the most charming in Italy. From Peschiera del Garda you can decide how to reach Sirmione: by boarding a Venetian water taxi, if time permits, so you can enjoy the panoramic view of Lake Garda from a unique point of view. Alternatively, you can reach Sirmione by minivan.
This beautiful medieval village with its Castle will make you feel like being back to the past, with its narrow lanes and old shops, also called 'botteghe'. The historic center of Sirmione stands on a peninsula that divides the lower Lake Garda, where you can also find ancient Roman remains, such as the Cave of Catullus, Roman villa surrounded by lush nature. Do not miss the famous Castello Scaligero, the ancient access point to the historical center of the city. You can choose to explore the city by yourself, or follow our local guide to listen to the other stories of this romantic lake village and visit the Tower. There you have the choice to explore the town on our your own, or follow our friendly guide to learn more stories of this village and visit the Tower. After a one-hour visit, you will return to Verona.
Visit the Dolomities from Verona in a day tour from Verona for small groups. If you wish to have a full day tour to the Lake Garda, check out our day trip to Sirmione and lake Garda.
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
We suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. In summer, remember to bring a hat and a bottle of water; in autumn/winter, don't forget an umbrella.
In case of bad wheather, the boat transfer will be replaced by a longer stop in Peschiera del Garda and Sirmione.