Hotel Villa del Sogno

Get to know Verona on a full day visit from the shores of Lake Garda. On arrival, join a private 3-hour tour – the perfect way to get your bearings for the rest of your city explorations. With a local guide, who will pass on their extensive knowledge, walk through the network of streets and squares in the old town and see Juliet’s house and the striking Verona Arena. The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace; a VeronaCard, which gives you access to a variety of museums and city attractions, is included so you can pick and choose the spots you’d like to visit. • Duration: full day • Time: 9am to 5pm • Departs Tuesday to Friday • Operates year-round • Private experience Good to know — Lunch and any entrance fees to attractions that are not part of the VeronaCard are not included. The guided tour itinerary may change depending on the guide, the traffic or other conditions. Transfers included from Bardolino, Garda, Malcesine, Gardone, Desenzano and Sirmione.

The City of Bridges is one of Italy’s most iconic destinations and it’s just a couple of hours from Lake Garda. Speed through the countryside as you travel by train and arrive in Venice for a private two-hour tour. Later, there’ll be time to explore on your own, getting lost down charming canalside streets, drifting through the waterways on a gondola or marvelling at the majesty of St Mark’s Square and the busy Grand Canal. • Duration: full day • Time: 8.20am to 7.40pm • Daily departures • Operates year-round • Private experience Good to know — You will need to make your own way to Verona train station. Lunch and any entrance fees for museums and attractions you wish to visit are not included.

The landscapes of Lake Garda look their best from the water, so we highly recommend spending a relaxing couple of hours on a private boat. You’ll have the services of a local skipper who will create a route that’s unique to you and your wish list of places to see. • Duration: 2 hours • Daily departures from Garda, Bardolino, Desenzano and Sirmone • Operates year-round • Private experience Good to know — Transfers included from Bardolino, Garda and Malcesine.

Take to the saddle and see the Italian countryside from a different angle on this great outdoors experience. You’ll mount your horse at Cicco’s Ranch and head into the vine-cloaked Moraine Hills to the south east of Lake Garda. Enjoy the peace as you ride between the vines and in the shadow of cypress trees, taking in the rolling views as you go. A highlight of the experience is the stop at Monte del Frà winery where you’ll try three wine varieties alongside plates of locally sourced and produced cheese and cold cuts of meat. • Duration: half day • Time: 2.30pm to 5.30pm • Departs Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday • Operates year-round • Private experience Good to know — Transfers included from Bardolino, Garda, Malcesine, Gardone and Sirmione.

Channel your inner romantic as we take to the breathtaking city of Fair Verona. A postcard-perfect hub of history and beauty, soak up the sights and sounds as we journey from the sparkling waters of Lake Garda to a series of magnificently aged monuments. Cast your eyes on landmarks from eras gone by before taking a short stroll into the city centre, where an expert guide will let you in on Verona’s best kept secrets. From the Piazza delle Erbe to the Scaliger Tombs and Juliet's house, this place is a melting pot of things to see, do and explore. • Duration: Full day  • Departs: Friday • Operates April - October • Group experience Good to know — Lunch, food and drinks are not included but can be purchased on the day. Entrance fees to the arena amphitheater and museums are also not included. Your guide may adjust the itinerary according to traffic and weather conditions. Departures from Sirmione/Desenzano, Sirmione Peninsula, Gardone/Padenghe are only available on Fridays.

Experience the calmness and quietness of the lake and see a stunning sunset on an unforgettable sunset paddle. You’ll make your way under your own steam on a one- or two-person canoe and take in the beauty two of the lakeside gems: Baia del Corno and Punta San Vigilio. Then make your way back to the lively town of Garda and the sun dips below the lake’s western shore. • Duration: 3 hours • Departs Tuesday, Thursday and Friday • Operates April to October • Private experience Good to know — This canoe trip is suitable for everyone and has a difficulty level of easy. Transfers only available and included from Bardolino, Garda and Malcesine.

Learning a skill is a wonderful way of extending your holiday once you’re back home. During this cooking class in Lazise, a town in the south-east corner of the lake, you’ll learn how to make the most classic of Italian staples: pasta. The experience begins as you shop for the fresh ingredients, as well as some wine to complement your creation. You’ll then head to a local kitchen to create your dish under the guidance of a skilled chef. • Duration: Half day or evening • Times: 10am to 1pm or 5pm to 8pm • Departs Monday to Saturday • Operates March to October • Private experience Good to know — On Monday, Wednesday and Friday the dishes made will be gnocchi and tagliatelle and on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday the dishes will be risotto and ravoli. Includes transfers from Bardolino, Garda, Malcesine, Gardone and Sirmione.

Combine beautiful vistas, great food and wine and a bit of a workout on a cycling trip through the Moraine Hills. Pick up your e-bike at the meeting point: the beautiful Monte del Frà winery which is located close to the town of Custoza. You and your group will then set off into the rolling hills, passing vineyards and cypress-line lanes on the way to the hamlet of Oliosi where you’ll have a picnic packed with local specialities. Return to Monte del Frà for a tour of the cellar and a tasting of four of their wines. • Duration: full day • Time: 10am to 5.30pm • Departs Tuesday to Saturday • Operates year-round • Group experience Good to know — Transfers included from Bardolino, Garda, Malcesine, Gardone and Sirmione.

‘Fair Verona’, a city that will forever be associated with Shakespeare’s ill-fated characters, Romeo and Juliet, is a joy to explore. On this short guided tour, you’ll explore the characterful old town, see the riverside Castelvecchio castle, the ancient Arco dei Gavi and Juliet’s house, and wander along narrow streets that wind their way between café-lined squares including the Piazza Brà, home to the iconic Verona Arena. • Duration: 1½ hours • Departs Monday-Friday • Operates year-round • Private experience Good to know — Transfers included from Bardolino, Garda, Malcesine, Gardone and Sirmione.

Winery. You’ll get to explore the winery’s rolling vineyards and the glorious 14th-Century manor house which features rooms that are adorned with faded renaissance frescoes. Finally, you’ll have the change to taste four of the region’s best wines: Valpolicella Classico 2019, Valpolicella Ripasso 2017, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2011 and Recioto della Valpolicella Classico 2017. Each glass will be served with local delicacies which enhance the aromatic flavours. • Duration: 2 hours • Time: Midday to 2pm • Departs Monday to Saturday • Operates year-round • Private experience Good to know — Transfers included from Bardolino, Garda, Malcesine, Gardone and Sirmione. This experience is on a request basis and is subject to itinerary and operating schedule changes that are outside of our control.

There’s nothing quite as fittingly atmospheric and romantic as cruising around Lake Garda on a beautiful antique ketch. Step aboard the two-masted San Nicolò, the last of its type in the region, and let the power of the wind transport you past towns, villages and beautiful lakeside villas. • Duration: 2 hours • Departs Monday to Friday • Operates year-round • Private experience Good to know — Transfers included from Bardolino, Garda, Malcesine, Gardone and Sirmione.

Dine al fresco with stunning views at a vineyard in the rolling Moraine Hills to the south of Lake Garda. Make your way to the Monte del Frà winery, which is located near the town of Custoza, and join a knowledgeable guide for a winery tour. Then sit down to your picnic which is packed in a charming wicker basket; the meal includes locally sourced delicacies, wine and water and is perfectly complemented by far-reaching vineyard vistas. • Duration: 2 hours • Times: 11am to 1pm or 1pm to 7pm • Departs Wednesday to Saturday • Operates year-round • Private experience Good to know — transfers included from Bardolino, Garda, Malcesine, Gardone and Sirmione. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or intolerances.