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Lake Garda Cultural Tours & Trip Packages

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Venice & The Veneto Private Luxury Tours

By Alma Italia

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

5/5 Excellent

14 reviews

Private Guided

Why we love them

They focus on creating unique and exclusive experiences including one of a kind private tours, tastings of rare wines and local cuisine.

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Dolomites, Lake Garda, Venice, Verona

Highlights

Venice Lose yourself in the labyrinth of alleyways and perch upon little bridges to peer over the canals adorned with ancient buildings that reflect upon the waters leading to the lagoon. Venice is a place of alluring charm and elegance like no other.
Burano Island Home to the artisans of Venice. Cross the Venice lagoon by boat to Burano island. You will fall in love with the explosion of colors of the buildings and the many artisanal shops specialized in glass, lace and art.
Verona The city of Romeo and Juliett and her classical Renaissance architecture and Roman remains.
Lake Garda The largest of Italy’s northern lakes where the Italian aristocracy summer by the shore where the dramatic Dolomite mountains spill into the water.
Treviso The lesser known and much less touristy hidden gem of a town known as ‘Little Venice’

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"My first trip to Italy was beyond my expectations. Alessio (Alma Italia Travel) is knowledgeable, accommodating, and his love for his country is apparent in how he guides guests through each exquisite destination. Alessio thoughtfully coordinates and plans out each day and is respectful of the guests requests for adjustments to the agenda or rest time to truly take in the beauty of Italy. There isn't a day that goes by where I don't long to return to Italy and breathe in that Tuscan air, sip on the rich olive oils and bright wines, and watch the sun rise and fall through the hills. I highly recommend booking your trip of a lifetime with Alma Italia. You'll be gifted a true authentic experience!"

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Dolomites, Lake Garda & Venice Ride

By Exodus Travels

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Lake Garda, Venice, Verona

Highlights

Cycle through memorable Dolomite scenery
Relax on the picturesque shores of Lake Garda
Discover the fascinating cities of Verona, Padova and Venice

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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8 days From$2,775

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Milan, Lakes & Alps by Train - 6 days

By On The Go Tours

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Lake Como, Lake Garda, Milan, Verona

Highlights

Milan - Join a guided walking tour of the city, visiting Venice Gate and the Duomo, then enjoy a 'happy hour' aperitivo
Bernina Express - Ride this 100-year-old UNESCO-listed railway through the stunning scenery of the Alps
St Moritz - Disembark the train in this exclusive Swiss ski resort, with free time to explore at leisure
Lake Como - Cruise on this famous Italian lake to Bellagio an idyllic lakeside village
Lake Garda - Enjoy a panoramic tour of the lake's west coast and take a boat tour to see Sirmione Castle

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"First time we (mom and daughter) have done a tour and first time with on the go tours. What a special trip we had doing the 13 day Casablanca to Essaouira Morocco tour (26 Nov - 6 Dec 2023). We started the first 8 days doing the totally Morocco tour and the last few days at our own pace with down time in Essaouira. Jamal our guide led the tour from start to finish and took us safely on a culture filled journey. His knowledge of the country, it’s history and people was informative and inspiring. Every request was “no problem” and delivered with a smile and happy demeanour. Everything in Morrocco was “no problem” and we felt safe and looked after. We were driven in a comfortable coach with enough stops along the way to not feel long by our competent driver Suleman. The hotels, Riad and Dar were extremely comfortable with exceptional service. We would not have had the same experience travelling on our own, we felt as though we truly experienced Morocco. Everything was a highlight for us and we will definitely book another on the go tour in the future. If you wanting to see true Morocco we would strongly recommend doing this tour."

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A Cycling Journey: Northern Italy From the Alps to Verona

By Road Scholar

preferred

4.4/5 Great

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Alps, Bolzano, Lake Garda

Highlights

Bicycle on dedicated cycle paths along the scenic Adige and Mincio Rivers while immersing yourself in the culture of South Tyrol and Trentino
Gain insights into the discovery of Ötzi, the 5,300-year-old-ice mummy found in a local glacier, during a visit to the South Tyrol Archaeology Museum
Learn how apples are cultivated in Laces and wine produced in Mezzocorona

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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The Magic of the Italian Lakes

By Cosmos

none

4/5 Great

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Lake Como, Lake Garda, Milan, Verona

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Italy: Tuscany, the Alps & the Riviera

By Grand Circle Travel

none

5/5 Excellent

35 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bolzano, Doge’s Palace, Dolomites, Florence, Innsbruck, Lake Garda, Rome, Tuscany, Venice

Highlights

Discover Rome
Explore Tuscany
Visit the hilltop town of Orvieto
Embark on a walking tour of Florence with an expert local guide
Stroll through Piazza Signoria, the busy square that was the ancient center of city life during the days of the Medici

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I've traveled with this company 4 times and find the value and service outstanding. If you are on a slim budget try the " last minute" opportunities. We got an incredible deal on a river cruise two months out."

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15 days From$2,995

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Taste of Italy

By Expat Explore

none

4/5 Great

21 reviews

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Cinque Terre, Florence, Lake Garda, Pisa, Rome, Siena, Tuscany, Venice

Highlights

Walking tours of Rome andFlorence with expert local guidesPhoto stop at the Leaning tower of PisaFree days to explore Venice and TuscanyExperience San Gimignano
Siena & Cinque Terre

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a very eventful itinerary that allowed us to see 8 countries in two weeks. The tour was very fast paced in order to accomplish the advertised program and it felt rushed. In order to travel to 8 different European countries, you have to expect that there will be a lot of coach seat/drive time. Our tour guide Jemma and coach driver Gabriel were very professional and focused on meeting Expat Explore’s tour destination requirements. Jemma always provided interesting information and tips about the cities and sites that we were visiting. Our driver Gabriel always got us to our destinations on time and safely. The included and optional excursions were conducted at a moderate to swift walking speed, at some places there was no time to take pictures. Some of us found it difficult to keep up with the group, and once caught up to the group, who were at a stopping/rest point, it was time to resume the walking tour which did not allow some of us to catch our breath. You have to keep in mind that this tour is a “budget” tour. With that in mind, some hotels were sub-standard. The Paris hotel had mold in the shower. As expected, some hotels did not have air-conditioning, and other hotels which did have air conditioning were not adequately able to cool the room. The included tour dinners and lunches were very average. We had better dining experiences when we were left on our own when we used our free time. Overall, we were pleased to see all European countries/cities/sites included in the tour. This review was submitted to Expat Explore to be posted. I believe that Expat Explore only posts 4 and 5 stars reviews on their website which gives a misleading impression of the services they provide."

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Italy Explorer

By Expat Explore

none

4/5 Great

21 reviews

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Agrigento, Alberobello , Cinque Terre, Florence, Lake Garda, Matera, Mount Etna, Pantheon, Pisa, Rome, Sicily, Siena, Sorrento, Tuscany, Venice

Highlights

Walking tour of Rome & Florence with expert local guidesExplore Cinque Terre and the ruins of ancient PompeiiFree days to explore Venice
Tuscany
Sorrento& SicilySee the Trulli houses of Alberobello
take a photo with the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a very eventful itinerary that allowed us to see 8 countries in two weeks. The tour was very fast paced in order to accomplish the advertised program and it felt rushed. In order to travel to 8 different European countries, you have to expect that there will be a lot of coach seat/drive time. Our tour guide Jemma and coach driver Gabriel were very professional and focused on meeting Expat Explore’s tour destination requirements. Jemma always provided interesting information and tips about the cities and sites that we were visiting. Our driver Gabriel always got us to our destinations on time and safely. The included and optional excursions were conducted at a moderate to swift walking speed, at some places there was no time to take pictures. Some of us found it difficult to keep up with the group, and once caught up to the group, who were at a stopping/rest point, it was time to resume the walking tour which did not allow some of us to catch our breath. You have to keep in mind that this tour is a “budget” tour. With that in mind, some hotels were sub-standard. The Paris hotel had mold in the shower. As expected, some hotels did not have air-conditioning, and other hotels which did have air conditioning were not adequately able to cool the room. The included tour dinners and lunches were very average. We had better dining experiences when we were left on our own when we used our free time. Overall, we were pleased to see all European countries/cities/sites included in the tour. This review was submitted to Expat Explore to be posted. I believe that Expat Explore only posts 4 and 5 stars reviews on their website which gives a misleading impression of the services they provide."

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Lake Garda Cultural Tours & Trips

31 Lake Garda trips. Tours from 25 tour companies. 1,166 reviews. 4.5/5 avg rating.

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A Cycling Journey: Northern Italy From the Alps to Verona

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