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Essentials
Why not try...
- Cruise & Lake: Experience the unique blend of a luxury cruising holiday with a stay on Lake Garda. Our 14 night holiday combines the Italy, Greece & Montenegro Cruise with 7 nights in the Hotel Du Parc, Sirmione.
- a speedboat trip around the peninsula - its exhilarating and a great way to see Sirmione from a new perspective.
- a swim in the lake at the Lido delle Bionde. The southern shore of the lake has the warmest and calmest water.
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So what's it like?
Culture
At the entrance to the old town walls stands a fairytale castle that looks straight out of a movie. The Rocca Scaligera has swallowtail battlements and a tower affording jaw droppingly beautiful views of Sirmione and the lake. From up here it is easy to see why Sirmione has been popular with tourists for centuries. As far back as the Romans the peninsula has been inhabited by those wanting to be close to Lake Garda. One of the best examples of this, and biggest draws for modern tourists, is the Grotto of Catullus. If you are starting from the castle the grotto is about 1km on foot, there is also a tourist train if you are feeling more lethargic. The ruins of the Roman poet Catullus' house are some of the most important in northern Italy and well worth a visit. As well as archaeology, any trip to Italy is not complete without looking into some beautiful catholic churches. San Pietro in Mavino was built in the 14th century and has a Romanesque bell tower and some beautiful frescoes. If you visit Santa Maria Maggiore you'll see 15th century frescoes and a contemporary wooden statue of the Madonna Enthroned. With so many wonderful things to see in Sirmione, your holiday photo album will be full in no time!
Why not try -- a speedboat trip around the peninsula - its exhilarating and a great way to see Sirmione from a new perspective.
- to choose your favourite flavour of ice cream, it will be a near impossible task, there are 100s to choose from!
- a swim in the lake at the Lido delle Bionde. The southern shore of the lake has the warmest and calmest water.
Venice City Tour
Venice by Night 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.
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. 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.Active
· Sirmione's spas · local churches with beautiful frescos · fairytale castle · world famous ice cream parlours
Spa
The name Sirmione has been synonymous with relaxation, wellness and spa treatments for over 100 years. It all started in 1889 when thermal waters were discovered bubbling through the lake bed, by 1921 the waters had been channelled and the first spa opened. As a modern visitor to Sirmione you can experience a wealth of pampering treatments derived from the naturally heated waters.
Unwind as you are pampered by one of the hydromassage treatments, we like the Musa, a relaxing lakeside bath that soothes your spine and legs. After a sumptuous day in the spa head to the Aquaria Café, it serves delicious dishes in tranquil surroundings. Why not try -- staying in the Grand Hotel Therme complete with its own selection of spa and wellness treatments
- taking a dip in the 600m² indoor/outdoor pool, its thermal waters are always a comfortable 34º to 36º
- for just £138 per person you can prebook entry to the chic Aquaria spa. Relaxing here, with views of lake Garda as the backdrop, truly is the height of luxury. Feel the stress of everyday life ebb away as you enjoy a 25 minute massage and hour long aquaria hydropeel.