Lake Garda Holidays

In Lake Garda WiFi is free in most restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels, but it may be confined to the public areas of the hotel only, so do check your hotel facilities. Other than in the larger, resort-style establishments, hotels generally don’t feature entertainment. In the summertime, live music can often be found in outdoor public areas as well as bars and cafes in most towns.

When notified in advance, Travel Department is happy to forward dietary requests, such as gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan, to our chosen Lake Garda hotels on behalf of customers. Please note that choices may be limited compared to the offering found in hotels at home.  

For restaurants and hotel dining rooms there’s no need to dress up, but we would recommend to avoid wearing “beach wear” attire, such as shorts and flip flops.  When visiting churches and holy places, cover up bare flesh; shoulders, chest, legs.

Although surrounded by mountains, it’s relatively easy to explore Lake Garda as  most of the town centres are flat.  However, the excursions involve periods of walking, standing, plus travel by boat, and Riva, Malcesine and Limone do have some cobbled streets and hilly areas. Therefore, a reasonable degree of health and mobility is required. For all our tours we have an activity level guide to help you decide which holiday suits you best. For specific advice regarding our guided Lake Garda tours and to discuss any special needs, please contact us directly and we will be happy to assist.

Northern Italian food tends to be richer and heartier than that found in Italy’s Mediterranean regions, but no less delicious, with fine cheeses, cured meats, risottos and filled pastas on every menu. Try freshwater fish from the lake, drizzled with olive oil and juice from local lemons and accompany it with a glass of fragrant white Nosiola or Lugana wine. The high quality meats from the Alpine regions may be matched with a classic Valpolicella or refreshing Bardolino. Exquisite seasonal specialities such as chestnuts, pears and peaches will enhance your Lake Garda dining pleasure.

Lake Garda enjoys a pleasant, temperate climate for most of the year, with temperatures rising to around 30°c during the peak season of July and August. In spring and autumn, days are generally warm and sunny with cool breezes, making it an ideal time for sightseeing as well as relaxing.

Lake Garda is an ideal location for a relaxing holiday in Italy. There are lakeside promenades and pavement cafes where you can revel in the fresh air and sunshine and relax with an alfresco coffee or glass of local wine, surrounded by majestic mountain scenery. It’s also the perfect base if you’re looking to take day trips to visit some iconic sights in Italy, such as Venice and Verona.