ItalyCities and culture · Coasts and lakes · Slow travel
Venice, Verona and Lake Garda · 5 days
Give Venice’s canals, Verona’s squares and southern Lake Garda’s towns their own days. Link the cities by train and stay a night by the lake, with time to walk and dine in Sirmione.
Enquire about this itinerary
Places along the way
View the route on a map-
Venice
-
Verona
-
Sirmione
Pace, season and who it suits
Pace Trains between cities · Ferry-based lake planning
Season Spring and autumn for city walks; allow lakeside breaks in summer
Who it suits Friends and families who enjoy lake views, historic towns and gentle walks
Two cities and a lake
Southern shore connections to rail
An overnight lake stay rather than a rushed visit
01 Day 1
Venice
Arrive in the lagoon neighbourhoods
Once settled, explore Cannaregio or Dorsoduro. Travel light around the bridges and historic pavements.
02 Day 2
Venice
San Marco and canal views
See San Marco and Rialto, choose one interior visit, then enjoy the water and a relaxed walk without racing to a distant island.
03 Day 3
Verona
Let Verona have its own day
Take the morning train to Verona, then explore the Arena exterior, old squares and river. Any evening performance depends on the current official programme.
04 Day 4
Southern Lake Garda
From Desenzano to Sirmione
Head to the southern shore and focus on Desenzano and Sirmione. Check ferries before choosing lunch and a castle visit, with time simply to enjoy the lake.
05 Day 5
Lake Garda
A gentle lakeside morning
Enjoy a waterfront walk near your accommodation. Leave a wide margin between boats and trains to Verona or Milan instead of adding towns across the lake.
DATES, COMPANIONS AND STOPS
Where would you like to spend more time?
Bring this itinerary and tell us your dates, travel companions and the places you most want to keep.
Enquire about this itinerary’s arrangementsBefore you travel3
- Route direction
- Reverse the route to suit arrival and departure cities; avoid returning to a distant base every evening.
- Lake timetables
- Ferry services change seasonally; check the actual route before booking close train connections.
- Companions and luggage
- Accommodation access and manageable luggage matter more than an extra attraction when travelling around bridges and old-town steps.
Itinerary and preparation
The itinerary can adapt to your dates, companions and interests. Bookings, transport and services are confirmed for the actual plan.
MORE ITINERARIES
Another view might be just right.
Cities and culture
Rome, Florence and Venice · 8 days
Cities and culture
Florence and Tuscany · 5 unhurried days
Cities and culture