Things to do in Italian Lakes

This full day tour will take you through the Fiemme Valley and Fassa Valley by coach. Follow a spectacular road with 27 hairpin bends, climbing the Pordoi Pass. Enjoy lunch at one of the hillside restaurants and hop in a cable car for an optional trip to the top, with fantastic views over the central Dolomites. On the return journey, the coach will take you into the Gardena Valley, famous for its winter sports, and you will visit charming Tyrolean villages such as Ortisei and Selva. Take time out in a tearoom and wander around the shops before returning to Lake Garda.

Take a mesmerising boat tour to visit the striking Villa Balbianello, which was used for location shooting in both Casino Royale, and Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones, and also Villa Cassinella, one of the region’s most prestigious private villas. This glamorous tour also offers the opportunity to view George Clooney’s Lake Como villa and the beautiful 19th Century Villa Fontanelle, the former residence of Gianni Versace.

Arrive in Venice and take a private motorboat to St Mark’s Square for a guided walk through the city’s historic centre and its many monuments. Perhaps opt to join a gondola ride through the canals (at extra cost), before some free time to explore at your leisure. After lunch, depart on an optional trip around the lagoon’s islands, learning about the part they played in Venetian history.