Lake Como Italy with mountains in the background

Lake Garda Tours & Holidays

Escorted holidays to Lake Garda

Boats on Lake Garda
Boats on Lake Garda, Italy

Italy’s largest lake shines under the sunlight for over 35 miles, undulating through the mountainous landscapes that define its north, and sparkling next to the verdant expanses of countryside that dominate the south.

Dive into the sun-soaked shores of Lake Garda with Newmarket Holidays. It’s not just the opportunity to splash around that Lake Garda holidays offer, but also the chance to get right into some traditional Italian culture, with plenty of quaint, picturesque settlements dotting the area.

View of Riva Del Garda with bouquets of flowers in the forefront and mountains in the distance
Riva Del Garda, Italy

Although a little cooler in the winter, the area remains warm enough to enjoy without having to wrap up. During the colder months Lake Garda tours allow you to take in the wonderful surroundings under crisp blue skies, and if you are desperate for a swim, the lake is cold but not so freezing it’s impossible to enjoy a quick dive. In spring and summer the surrounding fields burst into life with colour, making it a perfect year-round holiday destination.

Travel with Newmarket Holidays on a Lake Garda guided tour and explore more of the stunning surrounding area. After a long day, unwind in one of our incredible resorts and indulge in some top-quality food and drink to cap off a wonderful experience.

Our top holidays to Lake Garda

Boats on Lake Garda
Lake Garda Tour
Italy
+ 5 More
  • Enjoy an optional Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda
  • Partake in an optional full-day tour of Venice
  • Relax and unwind beside the blue waters of Lake Garda
  • Take the opportunity to explore the city of Verona, the setting that inspired Romeo and Juliet
  • 8 days from £765 pp

    was £865 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - October 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    12 airports

  • Meals

    7 included

View of gondola boats travelling on the water and the Salute Church in Venice, Italy
Venice, Verona and the Wonders of Lake Garda
Italy
+ 2 More
  • Journey through the dramatic Dolomites
  • Enjoy a full-day visit to incomparable Venice, La Serenissima
  • Explore Verona, Romeo and Juliet’s exquisite city
  • Experience a Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda and its surroundings
  • 8 days from £975 pp

    was £1,075 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions

    4 included

  • Meals

    7 included

Things to do at Lake Garda

Arguably one of the most beautiful places in Italy, Lake Garda offers a tranquil setting to relax and recharge. As it is the largest lake in Italy, there is also a wealth of things to see and do. Read on to discover some of our favourite activities. 

Close up of a glass of red wine infront of a view of Lake Garda and its mpuntains
Wine Overlooking Lake Garda

Food & Drink in Lake Garda

Lake Garda’s temperate climate makes it ideal for grape growing. One of the best wines cultivated here is the fruity Bardolino. There are few better feelings than relaxing with a glass of the ruby-red elixir after a hard day of lounging by the water.

The Balkan influence in this corner of Italy is often forgotten, but when it comes to food it’s obvious in one of Lake Garda’s most popular dishes: Yota. This stew is hearty enough to fill even the hardest working of farmers, so make sure you wear some extra loose pants before you indulge!

Luxury is the name of the game at Lake Garda, and there’s no more decadent food than Frico. This dish of battered, deep-fried, thinly sliced cheese is usually a starter, but once you have your first bite it’s near-impossible to stop eating them.

Lake Garda Important Information

Time Zone

GMT +2

Avg. Flight Time

2 hours (Verona)

Visa

Not required

Currency

Euro

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