Christmas on Lake Garda

Christmas on Lake Garda

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Christmas on Lake Garda

8 Days Starting and ending in Northern France

Visiting: France, Riva del Garda, Trento, Verona, Venice

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

xgd

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing

From: $1743

NB: Prices correct on 26-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Enjoy Christmas with a twist in beautiful Italy on this wonderful festive holiday. Staying on picturesque Lake Garda, we firstly travel to the lovely town of Trento, where last minute Christmas shopping can be done, or, why not join our optional 'Taste of Italy' excursion? Discover how wine is produced and enjoy a delicious sample! We visit beautiful Verona on Christmas Eve, renowned for its historic buildings and spectacular sights, before spending a relaxing Christmas Day at the hotel. Boxing Day offers an optional excursion to magnificent Venice, where world-famous sights such as St. Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs are waiting to be explored. This magical journey offers it all.

Highlights

  • Enjoy Christmas with a twist in beautiful Italy on this wonderful festive holiday

  • Visit beautiful Verona on Christmas Eve, renowned for its historic buildings and spectacular sights

  • Visit the attractive town of Trento. See the Piazza del Duomo – once used by the Romans as their forum – or Market Square, where a Baroque fountain of Neptune now stands in the middle

Itinerary

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Day 1 : December 21

Location: France

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: No Meals

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France or Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : December 22

Location: Riva del Garda

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sole or Hotel Europa or Hotel Portici or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Continue into Italy to reach Riva del Garda, where we stay for five nights.

Day 3 : December 23 Trento

Location: Trento

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sole or Hotel Europa or Hotel Portici or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


This morning, our journey takes us to the attractive town of Trento. See the Piazza del Duomo – once used by the Romans as their forum – or Market Square, where a Baroque fountain of Neptune now stands in the middle. To get into the festive spirit and perhaps pick up some last minute gifts, visit the Christmas market in Piazza Fiera.


This afternoon, why not join our optional ‘Taste of Italy’ excursion? We make our way to a cantina where the method of producing wine will be explained and, of course, you will be able to sample some of their famous produce.

Day 4 : Christmas Eve Verona

Location: Verona

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sole or Hotel Europa or Hotel Portici or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Join our included excursion to the second largest city in the Veneto region, Verona. This beautiful Roman city is situated alongside the River Adige. To introduce you to the city’s array of spectacular sights, why not join our optional guided walking tour? The many historic buildings, the mighty Roman Arena famous for its summer opera performances, and Juliet’s balcony make it a lovely place to explore on foot, and our local guide's informative commentary will reveal the history of this magnificent city.


You will also have time to browse the shops or take a coffee break in one of the many cafés in Piazza Bra, overlooking the Arena.


This afternoon, we return to Riva for free time before a gala dinner, followed by live music.

Day 5 : Christmas Day Riva Del Garda

Location: Riva del Garda

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sole or Hotel Europa or Hotel Portici or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Merry Christmas – relax and enjoy! Today’s Christmas festivities include a turkey lunch at the hotel and the chance to take to the water on an idyllic optional boat trip.

Day 6 : Boxing Day Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sole or Hotel Europa or Hotel Portici or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Today, enjoy a wonderful optional excursion to the unique city of Venice, the largest city in the Veneto area. This city mixes Byzantine and Renaissance architecture throughout the 118 islands; the magnificent buildings – surrounded by bridges and canals – are a sign of the city’s former wealth. There are many spectacular sights to see, including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and the Doge's Palace.


During your visit to Venice, don’t forget to try a gondola ride. The official for a gondola can vary depending on the gondolier, the time of day, and whether singing is required. Be prepared to barter a little!


To make the most of your visit to this wonderful city, we recommend you join our optional lagoon cruise around part of the Venetian Lagoon.

Day 7 : December 27

Location: France

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

We head to our overnight hotel in northern France or Belgium.

Day 8 : December 28

Location: France

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Accommodation

Luxuria departure will stay for five nights at a 4-star hotel, such as the Hotel Sole, Hotel Europa, Hotel Portici or similar.

All hotels are situated in the heart of the resort, and within walking distance of the lake.

Overnight stays in northern France/Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of coach will be used?

    You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Sue Sinfield (Google Reviewer)  

Due to covid it was...

21-Jul-2022

Due to covid it was 3rd time lucky for us to visit lake Garda, what a treat. One or two hiccups but no fault of Legers at all. Praise to Graham and Chris for their excellent driving and coffee service. Our visit to Verona, our guide was very informative but did walk at a pace sometimes had to hurry to keep up. A lovely holiday

Michael Stephen Shilleto   England

Four Countries New Year & the Swiss Glacier Express

07-Jan-2024

Firstly we must thank Alex and Dave our tour guide / drivers who entertained us through out . The tour was fantastic so was the hotel’s food and entertainment. The tour was through the new year holidays as expected lots of shops closed and hotels were understaffed which was lost on some travelers. We travelled back from stop 24 on a luxuria coach I would recommend paying the extra for the comfort alone

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Mary Elmhirst (Google Reviewer)  

I was told by a...

19-May-2024

I was told by a customer service advisor (Michael) , our hotel overlooked the River Seine, which was totally untrue. It was nowhere in sight and a good walk to get to it. My view from the hotel room was a wall and a window, There was no porterage available and although our drivers offered, after a 15 hour journey to France, we all opted to take our own luggage. To get into the shower there was a step to it and the floor of the shower was like an ice rink when wet, with nothing to hold onto. ( I showered wearing my slippers to avoid slipping). The plunger to the sink was unusable; (the lever to retrieve it was broken). The staff were pleasant and helpful, the bed was comfortable and clean abd the breakfast was worthy of the 3 stars given. Otherwise, I have stayed in a better 2* hotel in France. The driver and travel rep, Paul were both very friendly and pleasant but it was the first time Paul had been on this trip and therefore had little knowledge of the places we visited! There was no commentary and the history of Monet and Versailles was read out from a book! All in all, nothing would persuade me to take part in another Leger tour.

TU  

Many thanks to Molly.

03-Jan-2023

I have recently booked a trip to Le Mans and had the good fortune to speak to Molly. She was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She was able to answer all but one of my queries with clarity and promised to ring me with the answer to the un-answered question as it required further investigation. This she duly did. An unusually pleasant experience when making a booking over the phone, if only it could be this easy every the time.

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    Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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