Christmas on Lake Garda
Christmas on Lake Garda
$1314
Christmas on Lake Garda
8 Days Starting in Belgium and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Belgium, Riva del Garda, Trento, Verona, Venice
Tour operator:
Tour code:
wslgcx
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Make your Christmas memories extra special on this festive holiday to beautiful Italy. From our base in the picturesque town of Riva del Garda, we’ll explore historic Trento, known for its architectural and historical gems, and stunning Verona, where you can take in sights such as the Roman Arena and Juliet’s Balcony. Spend Christmas Day relaxing in resort with your fellow passengers, and be sure to join our cruise on Lake Garda to make your day even more magical!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : December 21: Travel To Northern France Or Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to northern France or Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : December 22: Arrive In Riva Del Garda
Location: Riva del Garda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star hotel Sole or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue into Italy to reach Riva del Garda, where we stay for five nights.
Day 3 : December 23 Trento
Location: Trento
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star hotel Sole or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, our journey takes us to the attractive town of Trento. See the Piazza del Duomo – once used by the Romans as their forum – or Market Square, where a Baroque fountain of Neptune now stands in the middle. To get into the festive spirit and perhaps pick up some last-minute gifts, visit the Christmas market in Piazza Fiera.
This afternoon, why not join our optional ‘Taste of Italy’ excursion? We make our way to a cantina where the method of producing wine will be explained and, of course, you will be able to sample some of their famous produce.
Day 4 : Christmas Eve Verona
Location: Verona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star hotel Sole or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join our included excursion to the second largest city in the Veneto region, Verona. This beautiful Roman city is situated alongside the River Adige. To introduce you to the city’s array of spectacular sights, why not join our optional guided walking tour? The many historic buildings, the mighty Roman Arena famous for its summer opera performances, and Juliet’s balcony make it a lovely place to explore on foot, and our local guide's informative commentary will reveal the history of this magnificent city.
Day 5 : Christmas Day Riva Del Garda
Location: Riva del Garda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star hotel Sole or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Merry Christmas – relax and enjoy! Today’s Christmas festivities include a turkey lunch at the hotel and the chance to take to the water on an idyllic optional boat trip.
Day 6 : Boxing Day Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star hotel Sole or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, enjoy a wonderful optional excursion to the unique city of Venice, the largest city in the Veneto area. This city mixes Byzantine and Renaissance architecture throughout the 118 islands; the magnificent buildings – surrounded by bridges and canals – are a sign of the city’s former wealth. There are many spectacular sights to see, including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and the Doge's Palace.
To make the most of your visit to this wonderful city, we recommend you join our optional lagoon cruise around part of the Venetian Lagoon.
Day 7 : December 27: Head To Northern France Or Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We head to our overnight hotel in northern France or Belgium.
Day 8 : December 28: Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
Accommodation
You will stay for five nights at the 4-star hotel Sole or similar in the resort of Riva del Garda.
Overnight hotels in Belgium will be city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 8 years or above
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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