Activities in Gardone Riviera

Culture

Gardone was the final home and resting place of Gabrielle D’Annunzio, an infamous Italian poet. His house, Il Vittoriale degli Italiani, mirrors his eccentric personality – a hypochondriac with a phobia of light, a dark sense of humour and an obsession with art. And it is well worth a visit. A guide will take you through an eclectic mix of gothic symbolism, statues of weeping monks and golden buddhas – all testaments to his “religion of art”. You can also walk at leisure through his equally ostentatious garden, with its own amphitheatre, Round Table-esque tomb and a World War battle ship built into the hillside.

Nestled above the town is the tropical Hrusko Botanical Gardens, named after its founder, Arthur Hruska. Take a stroll amongst the bamboo, banana plants and many other exotic species, whilst admiring the works of modern art dotted among the plants.

Gardone is also in a fantastic location for visiting elsewhere in the Lake Garda and the Veneto region.

Why not try -

• A wine tour around the quaint, family-owned Tre Colline vineyard in Bardolino. With some excellent wines at just €3, you’d better save some space in your luggage.
• An unforgettable operatic experience in Verona’s Roman amphitheatre.
• A meal at Gli Angelli, a fantastic restaurant hidden away in Gardone Sopra. The uphill walk from Gardone Riviera is sure to work up a healthy appetite.

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.

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