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Excursion destinations Lake Garda

Cities, as charming & as filled with character as ‘Bella Italia’

Rich in cultural highlights and a place which has a zest for life, Italy’s Lake Garda has excursion destinations which could barely be any more rich in diversity and engaging. Whether it is Verona, Venezia, Mantova, Brescia, or Trento – all are inspiring towns which captivate thanks to their character and very special charm.

In our Hotel Orione on the banks of Lake Garda, these destinations are more than worth a visit. Wonderful monuments, gems from historic days, impressive buildings and churches, museums and Baroque palazzi which have top-notch restaurants and cafés, where you really do get to enjoy ‘Dolce Vita’.

Stroll through the Old Town areas, gaze in wonder at the must-see sights and experience the unforgettable.

Verona

As the venue of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” this legendary town inspires with its cultural variety, a medieval centre, the Basilica San Zeno and lively piazza.

Venezia

A cosmopolitan town which has an incomparable charisma, where romantic gondola trips, world-renowned works of art, museums, galleries and art treasures, statues, piazza and churches impress.

Mantova

As one of the loveliest towns in Italy, Mantova inspires with Piazza Sordello, the ducal palace, the famous cathedral and the impressive Palazzo Bonacolsi.

Brescia

This glitzy metropolis tempts you to enjoy thrilling events, to go sightseeing to the impressive monuments from a wide variety of eras and culinary pleasures which will stay with you for a long time to come.

Trento

Discover all the facets of the capital, Trentino, which has numerous museums worth seeing, archaeological treasures, nature parks, markets and the international film festival.

Fascinating garden realms around Lake Garda

Lively. Rich in diversity. Magical

Superb and each one is a masterpiece in itself - the mysterious-wild and romantic gardens around Lake Garda. Leading the way are the mysterious André Heller Gardens, whose magic never really passes visitors by.

The world-famous Park Sigurtà Gardens have been inspiring people the world over for years. Equally as fascinating are the blossoming realms of Parco delle Cascate and the Monte Baldo Botanic Gardens, where the only rotating cable car in the world, the Monte Baldo cable car takes you up into superb panoramic heights.

Between the world-renowned wine regions Valpolicella and Soave hides another gem worth seeing – Lessinia Nature Park. Historic buildings, unspoilt natural landscapes, fruit trees and olive groves are there for you to gaze in wonder at during a relaxing walk.

André Heller Gardens

Inspiration, magic, timelessness – the André Heller Gardens whisk you off into a paradisiacal synthesis of the arts, which becomes a highlight in itself as a sensual refuge.

Park Sigurtà Gardens

Without any doubt, Park Sigurtà Gardens are among the loveliest and most unusual parks in the world and are a ‘Temple of Nature’ as well as a relaxing wellness and relaxation oasis for locals and guests.

Parco delle Cascate

As its name suggests, this natural gem is a park of waterfalls and gorges. In the midst of lush vegetation themed trails and treasures await to amaze you.

Monte Baldo Botanic Gardens

Located at 1200 metres altitude, this park has entered into history as the ‘Garden of Europe’ and entices explorers, plant lovers and people who are looking for relaxation into its blossoming lush surroundings.

Lessinia National Park

Tradition, culture, history and original natural beauty create an excursion destination which is impressively magical. Discover this retreat – which is worthy of protection – for yourself.

Places of interest around Lake Garda

Enjoying the natural surroundings to the full

Two places of interest, one feeling - freedom. Whether you take the Monte Baldo cable car and head to one of the most spectacular panoramic sites at Lake Garda or gaze in wonder at le Cascate Varone Waterfall in all its liveliness from the historic grottos, you sense the uniqueness of the moment, when nature in all its splendour accentuates everything with a white dusting of snow.

Monte Baldo cable car

State of the art technology, the seemingly futuristic mountain and valley stations and the revolutionary panorama rotating cable car are what make the Monte Baldo cable car, constructed in 2002, one of a kind in the world.

Le Cascate Varone waterfall

Experience this outstanding, exciting natural spectacle in the Grotta Cascata del Varone. The top and bottom of the gorge and also the viewing platforms bring you closer to the element water.

Leisure & Adventure parks at Lake Garda

Exciting excursion destinations – adventure guaranteed

Experiencing something new every day, inspiring all the family and finding some big adventure is a doddle in the leisure and adventure parks at Lake Garda. The exceptional Aquapark Canevaworld, Cavour water sports park and the Picoverde water adventure realm are widely known and particularly popular. A wide variety of attractions, superb slides and an action-packed programme of entertainment and sport awaits kids, teens and those who have a thirst for adventure.

In contrast you will find space for tranquillity and regeneration in Parco Termale del Garda: dive into the natural thermal lakes which have a sophisticated grotto facility providing more relaxation and recuperation thanks to their massage and whirlpool jets, before the next day you experience action-packed activities and thrills in the famous Gardaland. Wild roller coasters, a huge free-fall tower and a spa realm, which is a stickler for details, captivates visitors from across the globe. Those of you who want to head out in the tracks of the Pharaohs get to immerse yourselves in eerie pirate grottos and enjoy a very special 4D cinematic experience in this exceptional leisure and adventure park.

The Jungle Adventure Park Park is another superlative. Skill, sportiness and courage are the order of the day here to tackle the adventurous obstacles up in the lofty heights. Or maybe you would prefer to get a taste for safari? In the Safari park there are over 700 different animals to observe on a safari tour - lions, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos and monkeys. Venture out on your very own exploratory tour - Lake Garda will inspire you!