Gardaland

LAKE GARDA


	WHOLE DAY CRUISE

	Embarkation at Garda (Gulf of Garda, Villa Canossa, Punta San Vigilio) and navigation towards Sirmione (Grottoes of Catullus, Villa of Maria Callas, Sirmione castle) with stopover for lunch (can be booked through our Tour Operator). In the early afternoon the cruise proceeds towards Gulf of Salò (Rocca di Manerba, Garda or Borghese islands) all the way to Gardone Riviera. Optional visits to the Botanical Garden of Gardone and to the Vittoriale (majestic architectural complex that includes the Cittadella of Gabriele D’Annunzio, The War Museum, The Archives, The Libraries and the Theatre). The above itinerary can be made in the reverse: embarkation at Garda, navigation towards Gardone, lunch stop at Gardone (can be booked through our Tour Operator)and departure for Sirmione in the early afternoon. Duration: 45-50 minutes per leg. Quotation: starting from €14.00 per person; Groups: minimum 30 persons. To visit the House of D'Annunzio we strongly advise you to ask for information at ++39 0365/20130 – facsimile: ++39 0365/296512. Admission tickets to be bought directly on location.


	SHORT CRUISE

	Embarkation at Garda, navigation towards Punta San Vigilio and the Grottoes of Catullus and stopover at Sirmione. The above itinerary may also be made in the reverse: embarkation at Sirmione, navigation towards Punta San Vigilio and the Grottoes of Catullus with arrival at Garda. Tour lasts 45-50 minutes. Quotation: starting from €11.00 per person; Groups: minimum 30 persons. Maximum 55 seats on board, blankets distributed in case of bad weather. Lunch can be enjoyed in local restaurants in Sirmione or Gardone – menus and prices on request.


	ITINERARY OF THE SIRMIONE PENINSULA

	Scaligero castle, Villa of Maria Callas, Grottoes of Catullus, Boiola Fountain and stop at Sirmione Harbour-Castle. Tour lasts 30 minutes. Quotation: starting from €7.00 per person. Itinerary from Sirmione to Desenzano: from Sirmione Harbour-Castle to Porto Vecchio (Old Harbour) of Desenzano and return. Tour lasts 30 minutes. Quotation: starting from €15.00 per person. Itinerary to discover Sirmione, Lazise, Bardolino: embarkation and return at Sirmione Harbour-Castle. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes. Quotation: starting from €20.00 per person. From 12 to 30 seats on board. Total capacity 350 persons.


	GUIDED VISIT TO THE SMALL TOWNS OF LAKE GARDA

	Vsit the most beautiful towns on Lake Garda, including Peschiera del Garda, Lazise, Bardolino and Sirmione. Half-day tour (3 hours). Quotation: starting from €4.50 per person -groups of maximum 25 persons. Groups exceeding 25 persons: €3.00 per person. Operating expenses for every confirmed group: €25.00. Transfer surcharge per group: €30.00. A group can consist of min 25 and max 50 persons per Tour Guide.

VERONA AND SURROUNDINGS


	THE HISTORICAL CENTRE OF VERONA

	The itinerary starts from Piazza Bra towards Porta Corsari and continues along the ancient Roman main street all the way to Ponte Pietra and San Pietro castle. Thus Verona offers its visitors the occasion for discovering its many historically fascinating sites and for enjoying from up high the panoramic view of one of the most beautiful and romantic towns in the world; from “Veronetta”, the ancient and suggestive quarter of craftsmen and artists, to the wonderful church of Santa Maria in Organo for its precious Renaissance style inlays and then back to Piazza Bra again. THE MYTH OF JULIET The itinerary consists of a visit to the Grave of Juliet at the Cavalcaselle Museum, a walk along Via Pallone all the way to the main entrance of Bra where one can admire Shakespeare’s bust and an inscription in his honour; a walk to Piazza Bra and Palazzo Parlotti, where the plaque in memory of the duel between Romeo and Tybalt is conserved; a visit to Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori to discover this fascinating period of history; a visit to Romeo’s House and to the House of Juliet. Half day (2 hours 30 minutes). Quotation: starting from €4.50 per person. Whole day (4 hours). Quotation: starting from €8.00 per person. Quotations for groups of min 30 and max 50 persons. Admission fees to monuments always excluded.


	MADONNA DEL FRASSINO SANCTUARY

	Situated just 5 km from Gardaland, this marvellous sanctuary in 2010 celebrates its 500th anniversary of the apparition of the Madonna. Accompanied by an expert tour guide, visit the entire sanctuary. Worth visiting are the two skilfully frescoed cloisters and the beautiful chapel where one can participate in the celebration of the Holy Mass. Lunch can be enjoyed at the restaurant. Generous breakfast and coffee breaks organized upon request. Quotation: lunch starting from €22.00 per person.


	MANTUA AND SURROUNDINGS

	The itinerary to discover the town of Mantua includes a visit to the exterior of Palazzo Ducale and to the historical town centre, or a visit to Palazzo Te and to the historical centre of Mantua (Piazza Sordello, Piazza Broletto, Piazza delle Erbe with admission to the Rotonda of San Lorenzo and Sant’Andrea church). Duration: max 3 hours. Quotation: starting from €5.00 per person: groups minimum 30 persons.


	VENICE

	The program includes a detailed and interesting historical/artistic description of Piazza San Marco, of the exterior of San Marco Basilica, of the exterior of Palazzo Ducale, of Ponte dei Sospiri and of the Prigioni (Prisons). Daily guided visits start at 9.00 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Porta della Carta (exit Palazzo Ducale). Duration: about 2 hours Quotation: starting from €4.50 per person; groups of min 30 persons. Operating expenses to be added for every confirmed group: €19.00 per group. Admission fees to monuments always excluded. The admission to Palazzo Ducale can be booked directly by phoning 041/5298711.


	CRUISE OF THE VENICE LAGOON

	Itinerary includes arrival by coach and embarkation at San Marco. First stop at Murano island to visit the ancient glass furnace and a visit to the artistic glass workshop; second stop at Torcello island with visit to the Cathedral, famous for its ancient Byzantine mosaics; third stop at Burano island, famous for the colours of its houses and for its lace crafts. Return to Venice, San Marco. Duration: about 4 hours. Quotation: €17.00 per person; groups min 30 persons. Guide upon request. Admission fees to monuments always excluded.


	GUIDED VISITS TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TOWNS OF VENETO: VICENZA, TREVISO AND PADUA

	Duration: about 2 hours. Quotation: €4.50 per person; groups minimum 30 persons. Pick-up surcharge: €26.00 per group. Drop-off: €51.00 per group.

NATURE AND RELAXATION


	VISIT TO THE BOTANICAL GARDENS OF VALEGGIO SUL MINCIO

	This 50 hectare ecological complex, a perfect fusion of garden and park, is one of the five most beautiful in the world and offers walking itineraries ranging from 1 to 3 hours long. There are also other three means of transportation to visit the park: on board small but charming trains or by renting a bicycle on location or a comfortable electric golf cart. Quotations: €8.50 per person; children from 5 to 14 years starting from €5.50 per child; children from 0 to 4 years of age no charge. Groups of minimum 25 persons; one ticket free for bus driver and tour guide.


	WILDLIFE PARK - PASTRENGO

	Safari Park: an obligatory circuit over 6 km long in your own coach, along which you will see close up the animal species typical of the savannah, including the ferocious ones! Recommended duration of visit: 1 hour 30 minutes. Fauna Park: pedestrian itinerary, immersed in oak forests and full of detailed explanations; a way to discover animal species facing the danger of extinction. The area includes also a Dinosaur Park, where one can admire the precise life-size reconstructions of some of the biggest reptiles that existed 200 million years ago; the Tropical Greenhouse, a true copy of a tropical habitat with live birds and reptiles; the Acquaterrarium, hosting fish, amphibians and reptiles in a suggestive setting. The walk along the paths, enriched by interesting and detailed information on the vegetation, takes place in a real Botanical Circuit. Recommended duration of visit: 2 hours 30 minutes. Quotation: adults €12.00; children aged 6 to 12 €7.00; children aged 3 to 5 €5.50; over 65 €7.00. Groups of minimum 25 persons: one ticket free every 15 tickets paid. Guided visits: €56.00 for the Safari Park; quotation on request for the Fauna Park.


	MALCESINE CABLEWAY

	Mount Baldo, known as the Garden of Europe since ancient times for its biodiversity, hosts 32 species of orchids and counts as many as 27 types of endemic flower species. It can be reached by cableway from Malcesine – a medieval town known as “the pearl of the lake” – in just 10 minutes or so, overlooking the Mediterranean vegetation and the Alpine landscapes. From the summit of Mount Baldo one can admire breathtaking views over Lake Garda all the way to the Adamello Glaciers, from the Dolomites to the Po valley. Departure trips start at 09.30 a.m. from Malcesine on board the new cableway with its rotating cabins (second half of the climb). Typical local restaurants open for lunch. Quotation: starting from €15.00 return trip per person. Groups of min. 30 persons. One ticket free every 20 tickets paid.