Lake Garda

Excursion from Bologna to Lake Garda

Going on this trip, you will have the opportunity to visit Lake Garda, one of the most amazing and beautiful places in northern Italy. You will get acquainted with the fabulous town of Sirmione. His acquaintance with it, you will begin at the entrance to the medieval castle on the entrance portal which flaunts a coat of arms of the family Rock with the image of a shield and ladder and coat of arms of the Republic of Venice, which depicts the lion of St. Mark. These coats of arms give insight about the rulers of Sirmione. The castle of the XIV century has been preserved in perfect condition, walking along its battlements, you can imagine yourself as an ancient knight on duty to protect the castle. From the walls of the fortress, there is a breathtaking panorama with views of the lake, the town and the Sirmione peninsula. After enjoying the beautiful views and walking through the cozy streets of the medieval village, you will go to the Grottoes of Catullus, located at the end of the peninsula, to explore the ancient Roman villa. This remains of a once rich and luxurious villa, covering an area of two hectares, is the largest archaeological site in northern Italy. In its heyday, the villa was a luxurious dwelling in which it was not a shame to offer hospitality to Julius Caesar. Caesar stayed here during his campaign in Gaul. It is believed that the villa is the birthplace of the outstanding poet of the time Gaius Valerius Catullus, who was born here in 84 BC. While visiting the Catullus Grottoes, take a short look at the museum, which features exhibits found during excavations. Unique items of the ancient Roman era: coins, ceramics, oil lamps, bronze products emphasize the antiquity of the villa. In the museum cabinet under the glass there is an image of a young man with a scroll, dressed in the toga of the patricians, it is believed that this is a portrait of Valerius Catullus. At the end of the tour, enjoying the amazing scenery, you will return to the town along the beautiful embankment that runs along the eastern side of the peninsula along the beautiful lake. For those who want to take a boat trip on the lake, you can use one of the many boats moored near the entrance to the fortress. The best way to spend an informative and beautiful day on Lake Garda is to book a one-day tour in Sirmione. A personal driver in a modern and comfortable car will comfortably take you to this fabulous town, a personal guide in Sirmion (not included in the tour price) will conduct an exciting tour for you, this will allow you to spend a bright, wonderful day in complete comfort.

Sirmione is a surprisingly beautiful resort town located on the shores of Lake Garda. An unusually beautiful, large lake, with clear, clear water. Being on its shore, there is complete confidence that you are on the sea. The resort has been known for its thermal springs since the Roman Empire. The surrounding city walls, gates with drawbridges give it a fabulous, romantic look. Cozy restaurants and cafes will delight you with excellent cuisine. On the coast, there is also the third most polar amusement park in Europe, Gardaland.

Landmarks in Sirmione:

• Scaliger Castle
• Tower Of Masti
• Grotto Of Catullus

Dear tourists, we invite you to visit the town of Sirmione, located on Lake Garda. You can choose the different duration and variation of the tour that is most suitable for you. You can explore the city on your own or with a professional guide.

Important information:

The price of the tour does not include the cost of professional services. If you want to order these services, please activate them in the "Additional services" field. The choice of the tasting option and the number of hours of the guide's work is made at the time of ordering. The cost of guide services, paid by tourists to the guide at the end of the tour. When ordering a tour, a guarantee payment is paid in the amount of 13% of its cost, the remaining cost of the tour is paid by tourists to the driver at the end of it.

The guide is a vocation, our guides love and know their work well. They are tactful and professional, conduct excursions taking into account the wishes of tourists, and answer all your questions. A professional guide will tell you about the history, culture, traditional cuisine, draw your attention to important points, tell interesting stories from the life of local residents. A personal guide will plan the tour according to your wishes, guide you through the streets and places that are difficult to find yourself. The cost of a professional guide in Sirmione is 50€ per hour.

The duration of the tour is calculated from the moment of departure from the meeting place you specified until the moment of your return. When extending the tour, extra hours are paid at the rate of 35 € for each subsequent hour that exceeds the tour time specified when placing the order.

Restaurants in Sirmione

You can have a delicious lunch in the restaurants:
Tancredi   La Rucola   La Speranzina

Travel tame:

• from Bologna to Sirmione, approximately 2 hours, depending on the location of your hotel
• from Sirmione to Bologna, approximately 2 hours, depending on the location of your hotel