Lake Garda is a beloved and admired destination for poets and artists alike. Its breathtaking landscape features dark blue waters that glisten in the sun, rugged mountains to the north, and scenic vineyards and lemon groves to the south.
During your unforgettable three-night stay, you can explore charming lakeside promenades, picturesque towns, and relaxing thermal bath resorts. Afterward, travel in Business Class rail to Venice for a two night stay, then embark on a seven-night Greek Isles cruise aboard the luxurious Explorer of the Seas® from Ravenna.
Room Only
Opposite Lake Garda, this informal hotel is a 12-minute walk from Museo Civico Archeologico "Giovanni Rambotti" and 10 km from Golf Club Arzaga.The unfussy rooms feature free Wi-Fi, minibars and flat-screen TVs. Most rooms have lake views. Room service is available. Children age 15 and under stay at no charge with an adult.Freebies include secured parking and a breakfast buffet. There's also a traditional Italian restaurant and a relaxed bar.
Seat Only | Business Class Seat
Overview:
Frecciarossa Business Class (Livello Business in Italian) features wide leather armchairs with adjustable headrests, reclining backrests and a large space between seats, arranged in rows of 2+1. Each armchair has a reclining table and every row is separated by a glass divider for greater privacy.
Included:
Free WiFi
Welcome service
More legroom
More luggage space
Bed and Breakfast
Hotel Plaza enjoy a prime location a short 10-min train/bus ride to Venice Island and a 20-min shuttle bus ride to Marco Polo Airport. With 211 airconditioned en-suite rooms - ranging from double for single use to family rooms - Hotel Plaza is a 4-star hotel right in front of Venezia Mestre Train Station. Guests can opt for classic, superior, deluxe or executive rooms with satelite tv, phone, safe. Room bathrooms can have shower or bathtub and are provided with hairdryer and toiletries kit Services available are 24-reception service, luggage deposit, ATM machine and room services. Wi-fi is available for free throughout the property. The restaurant "Soul Kitchen" serves Italian regional dishes. A buffet breakfast is also available Meeting rooms with video projectors are available for business meeting.
Seat Only | Standard Coach Seat
Overview:
Frecciarossa Standard Class (or Livello Standard in Italian) has the same seat layout of Premium Class – 2x2 rows – but offers cloth rather than leather seats. Armchairs are wide and reclining and all come with a folding table and power sockets.
Included:
Special luggage zone
Free WiFi
At-seat Easy Food service
Royal Caribbean
The second of five in the revolutionary Voyager-class series that started with Voyager of the Seas in 1999, Explorer of the Seas follows the floating resort concept, with a wealth of entertainment, facilities and activities that will appeal to every age group. Some Explorer of the Seas’ most exciting attractions are an ice-skating rink/concert venue/TV studio, spa/solarium complex, a shopping/dining/entertainment boulevard, 3D movie theater, and outdoor movie screen. A fitness center, outdoor jogging track and outdoor youth area with a rock-climbing wall, full-court basketball, nine-hole miniature golf and brand new FlowRider Surf Simulator offer active cruisers of all ages, from children to seniors, something to enjoy.
Stateroom accommodation:
Each stateroom has private en-suite facilities, air conditioning, flat screen cable TV's with free in-room movies, vanity area, hair dryer, telephone, refrigerator with minibar and free room service.
Dining on-board:
Open almost around the clock, Windjammer Café offers a great range of dishes from salads to burgers, a carvery, a buffet and hot main dishes. For a cup of coffee and light snack head to the specialty coffee house Latte-tudes or for more formal dining, explore the culinary delights of the Main Dining Room. Enjoy gourmet cuisine and wine pairing in Chef's Table, Italian family favourite at Giovanni's Table, and if grade-A cuts of steak and sumptuous desserts appeals, head to Chops Grille.
Designing a huge cruise ship is never easy, but Explorer of the Seas’ deck plans are an improved version of Royal Caribbean’s older ships. The majority of cabins are located on stateroom-only decks, which allows for quiet nights. The decks that could be more problematic for light sleepers are decks 2, 3 and 6, as they are located below, above or adjacent to loud public spaces that get foot traffic until the wee small hours. Those, and a few aft cabins with obstructed views are the only rooms to avoid on Explorer of the Seas. A clever layout feature of Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas is that restaurants are not all packed into one or two decks but spread out over multiple levels. This keeps crowds at peak times at a minimum – though Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 4,290 passengers, so expect to share space with a lot of people. 16 elevators help keep a nice flow of guests as well.
Fly from UK to Verona, Italy
Fly from UK to Verona. Transfer to your Lake Garda hotel for three nights' stay
Lake Garda, Italy
The beautiful lakeside towns around Lake Garda have charmed foreign visitors for centuries. Even before the ancient Romans, the area was a luxury summer destination- in Sirmione and Desenzano you can visit ruins and mosaics that record their presence. Lake Garda is located in the north-east of Italy, dividing the regions of Lombardy, the Veneto and Trentino Alto-Adige. The large lake is long and slim, stretching from north to south. The southern lake-shore is low, rolling land and fairly built-up. In contrast, the dramatic fjord-like northern end is surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs. Most of the lakeside towns are popular as holiday resorts- they differ in character but all are well-connected by boat services.
Venice, Italy
Transfer to Desenzano train station and travel to Venice via business class scenic rail journey. Overnight hotel stay in Mestre.
Venice, Italy
History, architecture, dining, , romance and pure wander lust through the cobbled streets and by the canals is what Venice is all about. Top souvenirs would be Venetian Glass (also known as Murano Glass) or the famous and flamboyant masks. Standing in the middle of the magnificent piazza San Marco is an experience in itself - once described by: Napoleon as the -drawing room of Europe. St Marks Basilica ,Doges Palace and the clock tower built between 1496 and 1506 - are the city's main attractions. St. Mark's Basilica, built in the eleventh century, is the most famous and most recognizable of all the churches in the city of Venice. Its design is considered one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture in the world, known for its opulent design and gilded interior mosaics, and nicknamed -Church of Gold-. The magnificent Doge's Palace is one of the most important buildings in Venice- it was the centre of power, from where the Venetian Republic was ruled. No trip to Venice would be complete without a punt down one of the city's picturesque waterways in an iconic gondola. Prices vary according to the time of day you want to go and the route you want to take. Prices below are for the hire of the gondola, for six passengers or less. Having your own personal crooner will push the fare up.
Ravenna, Italy
Catch the train to Ravenna, make way to cruise port to embark ship.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Santorini, Greece
The most popular port of call on any cruise itinerary is the photographers paradise of Santorini. This volcanic island is made up of a crescent shaped Caldera which is the edge of an ancient volcano . Ancient legend suggests that this was the site of the lost city of Atlantis when the volcano erupted the centre of this island disappeared in to the sea leaving the remnant known as Santorini.
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos (part of the Cyclades chain of Islands) is also frequently visited by many cruise ships for its Greek charm and upmarket cosmopolitan atmosphere plus there are some excellent beaches.
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Athens received a make-over for the 2004 Olympics. There is a lot to see here such as the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Poseidon and Athena, Odeon Herodus of Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysos.
Katakolon, Greece
Katakolon (For Olympia). The birth place of the Olympics is situated on the Greek Peloponnese mainland.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Fly Bologna, Italy to UK
Disembark the ship in Ravenna and transfer to Bologna airport and fly to UK
Prices are subject to availability and change. Offer and prices can be withdrawn at any time without any notice. Prices are per person based on two sharing a room. Carry-on and checked baggage restrictions vary by airline and may incur an additional charge.
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