The 9 Best Day Trips from in Sirmione, Lombardy

Take a day trip from Milan to discover the beautiful town of Verona, the famous setting of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet, and the unmissable Sirmione: a stunning lakeside town on Lake Garda where ancient roman ruins meet the crystal blue shores.

Inclusions: Guided tour of Verona, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel drop off

Not far from the bustle of Milan, you can enjoy a relaxing day full of breathtaking views and unique villages. You may be wondering where you can find all this beauty? Enjoy a day-trip to Lake Garda with a local driver to discover some of the most beautiful places along the lake. Sirmione is one of the most charming cities of the Lake. It's position is unique, as it stands on a small strip of land, almost like an island in the middle of lake. Extremely suggestive is the entrance to the town, through a drawbridge that let you enter through the high walls of the castle, where the inahbithed village rises. In Desenzano you can admire the wonderful beaches on the lakefront and stroll around the city center. Lazise is unique, Its beautiful lakefront reminds of Piazza San Marco in Venice. You will be anchanted strolling around the little alleys of the center, invased by the smell of lavender, of which the area is full of of cultivation. This memorable day is over and you will return to Milan

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch

Tour to discover the beautiful locality of Sirmione of the local wine Lugana and Bardolino surrounded by greenery. The tour includes a guided tour of Sirmione with a local guide and a visit with tasting to a famous local wine producer. Finally a delicious lunch in a typical restaurant in the area.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch in a typical local trattoria, Tastings of local wine, Guided visit to Sirmione

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy a private full day trip to Verona and Lake Garda starting from your hotel in Milan. An english speaking driver will lead you to Verona, where one of the most romatic and famous stories of the world was set. We are talking about Romeo and Juliet. Stroll through the streets narrated by Shakespeare in a 2 hours guided sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. You will see the Juliet's Balcony, Piazza Della Signoria, the wonderful Ponte Pietra ( Stone Bridge), the unique Roman Arena. As soon as the two hours guided tours are over, you will stop for lunch ( own expenses) and then, meet your driver to continue the trip to Sirmione, a wonderful village on Lake Garda. It is uniqueness is that the inhabited village stands inside the walls of a castle overlooking the sea. Here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Lake. At he end of the day, your driver will take you back to your hotel in Milan. A wonderful experience to not miss, if you are spending some days in Milan!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, 2 hours Private guided tour in Verona

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

The well known Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, an artist and a soldier who was a protagonist of World War I, chose Gardone Riviera as his ultimate residence. Here, he turned a villa formerly belonged to a German art critic into a huge monument to his own genius. The so called "Vittoriale degli Italiani" includes a vast park, a wonderful open air theatre, the artist's tomb and even an original battleship. This private tour will allow you to have a guided visit of this amazing complex, and then to reach Salò, a close-by village whose name was gloomily linked to the Italian Social Republic, a fascist state actually ruled by Nazis between 1943 and 1945. Indeed, the town centre hosts art and architecture treasures, such as the "Magnifica Patria" Palace, built in 1542 and XV century church of Santa Maria Annunciata. At the end, you'll get a fresh surprise: a tasting of the typical "Cedrata", a lemony sparkling beverage which will give an amusing, zesty flavor to your afternoon.

Inclusions: Qualified private guide, Private transportation, A tasting of typical "Cedrata Tassoni" in a historical deco bar

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

The South-easter coast of lake Garda is blessed by amazing landscapes and a mild weather, which allows the prosperous growth of two plants that have made this district famous around the world: grapevine and olive. This guided tour will provide you a truly immersive experience in the relationship between these treasures and the local culture, through a visit to the Museum of Wine, hosted in Bardolino in a historical cellar, and the Museum of Olive Oil, close by, established in a firm which has been producing the green nectar since 1963. Your tour will include a private tasting of both products and, later, a pleasant walk in the centre of Lazise, a charming village which is also known for its thermal baths.

Inclusions: Qualified private guide, Private transportation, Exclusive tasting of two varieties of wine, served in a local cellar, Exclusive tasting of extra virgin olive oil, served with vinegar and Grana Padano cheese

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Through the private minivan journey we will reach one of the most famous tourist cities of Italy, Verona. In the afternoon you can admire the charm of Lake Garda with a visit to Sirmione.

Inclusions: Guided Visit, Private transport, Tour escort / host, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Others items not mentioned in "inclusion", Food and drink, gratuities

We’ll discover Verona with a walk. Starting from Piazza Bra we’ll admire Area di Verona. Through Via Mazzini, well known shopping street in Verona we’ll walk to the House of Juliet. Then we continue towards Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Porta Borsari and the Arche Scaligere. We'll reach the Ponte di Pietra and, if you want, we can take the funicular and reach the San Pietro hill for a view from above of Verona. After a little lunch stop, we’ll go on to Lake Garda, where we’ll have a walk in the city centre of Sirmione. Called “la Perla del lago di Garda, i.e. the Pearl of Garda Lake ”, Sirmione is a wonderful destination, ideal for spending few hours of relaxation, in summer as well as during other periods of the year. Sirmione offers the opportunity to be engaged in manifold activities related to its historical and cultural heritage, its natural sights, local resources, typical products, markets and events.

Inclusions: Walking tour of Verona, Walking tour of Sirmione village, Lake seaside stop, Accompaniment of the Agency Local Tour Leader , Roundtrip transportation to the place of departure, in the options you select, Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency

Exclusions: Everyting not indicated

An unforgettable private tour between Sirmione Castle and the Franciacorta vineyards departing from Milan. It will make you feel and experience emotions that will remain etched throughout your life.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Scaliger Castle Ticket - 14 euros