Guided day tour from Milan to Verona and Lake Garda
Approx: 11 hours
Verona is a popular tourist destination due to its artistic heritage, several annual fairs and operas (such as the lyrical season in the Arena, the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans). Because of the value and importance of its many historical buildings, Verona has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is also the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, of two young "star-cross'd lovers", Romeo and Juliet. Tourists can visit Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta), on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. Lake Garda (Italian: Lago di Garda) is the largest of the Italian lakes with an area of 370 square kilometres. It is long and slim with a southern shore of low, rolling hills, and a contrasting northern end which is surrounded by imposing mountains. Popular destinations on Lake Garda include, Sirmione and Desenzano del Garda.
This tour departs from Foro Bonaparte in Milan and heads towards Verona. On arrival at Verona you will take a fully guided walking tour in the city centre followed by some free time for lunch. After lunch, you will be transferred by coach to the medieval town of Sirmione located within Lake Garda. You will have some free time to discover this intriguing location with the optional extra of taking a boat tour on the lake. After this you will board the coach for the return trip to Milan.
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