4 Days on Lake Garda: Between Verona and Sirmione
Romeo, Juliet, Roman ruins, and the shimmering shores of Italy's largest lake — all in one journey.
This Lake Garda and Verona tour blends the literary romance of Shakespeare's city with the ancient grandeur of Sirmione, combining guided cultural visits, a wine tasting at a local winery, and comfortable 4-star accommodation throughout.
Verona earns its nickname as the "little Rome" through its wealth of Roman monuments — the Arena amphitheater, the archways of Porta Bra, and the storied piazzas that have anchored civic life for centuries. A professional guide leads you through each site, offering historical context that brings the stones to life.
The journey continues to Sirmione, a narrow peninsula jutting into Lake Garda, where the medieval Rocca Scaligera fortress rises directly from the water and the Grotte di Catullo preserve the largest Roman villa ruins in northern Italy. The pace is deliberately easy, allowing time to explore independently alongside the structured visits.
Tour Highlights
Guided visit to the Roman Arena of Verona, a first-century amphitheater still in active use today.
Walk through the House of Juliet and the romantic medieval streets that inspired the famous legend.
Welcome dinner on arrival night featuring traditional dishes from the Veneto and Lake Garda region.
Winery stop en route to Sirmione for a guided wine tasting with local products and regional snacks.
Exploration of Sirmione's Grotte di Catullo, the archaeological site of the largest Roman villa in northern Italy.
Visit to the Rocca Scaligera, the water-ringed medieval castle at the entrance to Sirmione's historic center.
Stay in a 4-star hotel with daily breakfast included throughout the four-day itinerary.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Check in to your 4-star hotel and spend free time exploring the city at your own pace. The day ends with a welcome dinner of regional specialties before returning to the hotel for overnight rest.
A guided city tour begins at Piazza Bra, passing through the Bra Gates to the Roman Arena, then along Via Mazzini to Piazza Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, the Scaligeri Tombs, and the House of Juliet. After a lunch break at your own expense, the group departs for Sirmione with an en-route stop at a winery for a wine tasting with local products. Check in to the Sirmione hotel for overnight.
A guided tour covers the Rocca Scaligera, the Church of Sant'Anna della Rocca, Piazza Carducci, the Sirmione Thermal Baths, the Church of San Pietro in Mavino, and the Grotte di Catullo Roman archaeological site. A light lunch is included before a free afternoon to explore the peninsula independently. Overnight in Sirmione.
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out, with remaining time available for personal activities or short excursions in the area. End of tour services.
What Is Included
Included
- 3 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Welcome dinner on Day 1 with typical regional dishes
- Professional guided city tour of Verona
- Professional guided tour of Sirmione
- Wine tasting at a local winery with regional snacks
- Light lunch on Day 3 in Sirmione
Not Included
- Lunch on Day 2 in Verona (own expense)
- Personal expenses and optional excursions
- Transportation to and from the starting point
- Travel insurance
- Any entrance fees not specified above
Important Information
Reserve Your Place on This Tour
Spaces on this small-group itinerary are limited. Confirm your booking early to secure accommodation and guided tour slots across both Verona and Sirmione.
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