Travel writer, Rob, explores one of Italy's captivating regions
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Travel writer Robin McKelvie rediscovered the gorgeous landscapes and charms of Italy when he travelled with us last summer on our escorted tour to Lake Garda.
“As a travel writer, I’ve made myriad trips to Italy, but I'd always presumed you had to choose between a culture-rich immersion or retreat to one of its islands. Great Rail Journeys’ Treasures of Lake Garda tour offers the best of both worlds.”
Staying in a family-run lakeside hotel in Sirmione, combining First Class travel with visits to Venice, Verona and Malcesine, alongside authentic experiences, this beloved tour is the perfect way to enjoy Lake Garda at its finest.
“Lake Garda never fails to dazzle, but on this trip it proves to be much more than Italy’s most beguiling lake. It’s also the perfect base for an unforgettable adventure into some of its loveliest regions”. Read Robin’s full feature in the Telegraph here.
If Robin’s journey has inspired your own Italian holiday, you can save £100pp* on Europe 2027 holidays when you book early. Our Treasures of Lake Garda tour is a customer favourite, so book now to secure your preferred departure. This offer is available by phone only - call 01904 527168 and quote EUROPE 27.
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"GRJ Tour Manager, Hassan, turns strangers into friends while sorting travel logistics, as I hear tales from fellow travellers, from hot-air balloon escapades to schooldays with David Bowie. The personal touch continues at the family-run Hotel Continental Wellness & Spa, with owner Giovanni welcoming us while his brother Giulio oversees the restaurant."
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"We leave Sirmione for Verona. Romeo and Juliet may be fiction, but we find real romance on the road in two couples celebrating more than 50 years together. Our guide, Silvia, shows us Roman bridges, a vast amphitheatre older than Rome’s Colosseum and UNESCO-listed walls. Later, Hassan takes us to a family-run winery for wine and local food."
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"In the first-class seats of the Frecciarossa, we arrive in Venice, where GRJ's local guide, Calabrese, infuses colour into its beguiling streets and canals. Hassan then takes us to a gondola station for another trip highlight."
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"Our final excursion ferries us to a medieval hamlet. Malcesine charms with its narrow streets, castle and lakeside restaurants, where I toast to a trip that has combined the wonder of Italy's historic towns with rejuvenating relaxation."
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“Lake Garda never fails to dazzle, but on this trip it proves to be much more than Italy’s most beguiling lake."
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