Activities in Bardolino

Culture

With a cosmopolitan flair, Bardolino is the place to be seen on Lake Garda. Rub shoulders with Verona’s beautiful young things whilst sipping on a ‘Spritz’ by the waterside, or browsing the boutiques, hidden amongst mazelike alleyways .

Sample the best of the local produce – nothing beats a glass of the local wine, Chiaretto, complimented with a plate of grana padana and salumi. And if you’re looking for some delicacies to take home, the weekly market is guaranteed to be the place to bag a bargain.

Immerse yourself in the Italian culture with a visit to the San Severo church or hop on a ferry and explore the medieval wonders of Lasize. For a day out that the whole family will enjoy head for Gardaland theme park, only a short drive away.

As the sun goes down, the town comes to life, with families tucking into giant sundaes at the Cristallo gelateria, music pulsing from busy cafés, and irresistible Italian flavours wafting on the breeze from Bardolino’s lakefront restaurants.

Why not try -

• Wanderine along the lakeside promenade for an alfresco lunch in Garda, or wander through medieval streets around the castle of Lasize.
• Devouring a Diavola pizza at the Hotel Catullo – see if you can eat it all!
• Tasting the delicious flavour of locally grown olives at the Cisano Olive Oil Museum – discover the history of this lakeside industry for FREE!
• Gazing at the frescoes in the San Severo church

Venice City Tour
Enjoy a full day in the floating city of charm and romance. With elegant palaces, the unique Grand Canal and St Mark's Square with its Doge's Palace and renowned Basilica, Venice is a must-see for all visitors.

Venice by Night Tour
Experience this amazing Italian floating city at night. Built entirely on canals, magical Venice is best enjoyed on an evening gondola tour.

Florence City Tour
The Jewel of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a fantastic city to visit during your Italian holidays. Amongst its vast array of arts and treasures you can visit the pink, white and green marble cathedral, the Duomo, the historic Uffizi Gallery and the ancient Ponte Vecchio.

Milan City Tour
Spend a day in Milan, a city of history, music, fashion and shopping. The city is best known for its mighty Duomo and the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie housing Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Also worth a visit are the impressive Sforzesco Castle and La Scala Opera Museum.

Grand Dolomites Tour
Europe's most distinctive mountains tower high over the sparkling lakes. Visit the spectacular northern ranges with their quaint villages, breathtaking passes and pretty, flower-strewn meadows. No other excursion takes you to natural scenery as stunning.

Bolzano & Renon City Tour
A wonderful trip; part city tour, part scenic drive through the picturesque countryside of the Italian South Tyrol. Visit the city of Bolzano, home of the famous Iceman and the village of Renon reached by the cog railway.

Mantua & Sigurta Garden
Enjoy the charm and atmosphere of a medieval town and take a stroll through Mantua's Palace with over 500 elaborate rooms with internal courtyards and gardens. The Parco Giardino Sigurta is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in the world and a hidden secret in Italy.

Lake Tour
Visit the largest of Northern Italy's lakes. Take a short boat ride, sample some wonderful Italian ice cream or just absorb the relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere.

Wine Tour
While staying in Bardolino, it would be a shame not to get to know the most famous produce of the area a little better. When this marvellous wine is next served at your table you will be able to say that you have visited the beautiful vineyards that bear its name. Take the opportunity to sample and even take some home with you.

Verona and Wine Tasting
Spend the morning in ancient Verona, enjoying the fascinating monuments and beautiful shops. In the afternoon leave the city behind and head to the famous vineyards of Bardolino where you can sample the produce

Verona
Spend the day in classical Verona, enjoying the fascinating monuments, beautiful shops and friendly Italian welcome.

Padova and Soave
Enjoy your morning with a guided visit to the splendid historical centre of Padua, known as the “Saint’s City”. Follow in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims and visit the unique Basilica boosting impressive Romanesque-Gothic architecture and housing the remains of Saint Anthony. In the afternoon relax with a short stop in the mediaeval hamlet of Soave, well-known for its wine that you'll sample after a guided visit to the local wine cellar.