SIRMIONE AND BORGHETTO

Name: Sirmione and Borghetto
SKU: SIRMIONE AND BORGHETTO
Availability: InStock

CITY TOURS

Discover the charms
of Sirmione,
set on Lake Garda, and
nearby medieval Borghetto

from euro 60/person

Enjoy this unique excursion from Verona which combines visits to two of the most beautiful small towns in the Veneto region: Sirmione and Borghetto. Sirmione, nicknamed the “pearl” of Lake Garda, is set on its sunny southern shore. Borghetto is a medieval burg on the River Mincio, and was once famous for its many water mills. It’s widely known for it specialty gourmet product – delicate handmade tortellini

Our excursion starts with a a boat ride of approx. 30 min. as an introduction to Sirmione and Lake Garda. Your guide will point out the main sights as you cruise. You will have time for a coffee and stroll around the charming town of Sirmione.

We now leave Lake Garda and drive to tiny Borghetto. Our first stop will be a short demonstration of the famous tortellini being made, followed by lunch to taste this artisanal product. You will have time for a stroll around Borghetto after lunch before driving back to Verona

What’s included:

Private day trip to the towns of Sirmione and Borghetto
Pick-up and drop-off service from Verona or surrounding area
Round-trip transportation by comfortable passenger van or car
English-speaking local guide for the day
Scenic drive through the countryside surrounding Verona, Sirmione and Borghetto
A boat ride around Sirmione of approx. ½ hour
A brief demonstation of how the local tortellini in Borghetto are still made by hand
Traditional lunch at a local trattoria, including an appetizer, pasta course, dessert, local wine, water and Italian coffee
Maximum flexibility in meeting any special requests before and during your tour

For groups of more than 8 people, send us a custom request.
Are you a single traveller looking to join a group? Contact us.

SKU: SIRMIONE AND BORGHETTO Categories: City Tours, Only City, Sirmione and Borghetto

Description

Program

8:45 am
Meet your guide in Piazza Simoni, near the Verona train station, and depart for Lake Garda
9:30 am
Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda. Your visit begins with a private boat tour of Sirmione with your guide, followed by time for a stroll and coffee on your own
11:00 am
Depart Sirmione and drive to Borghetto, the medieval burg just outside Valeggio sul Mincio
12:00 pm
Arrive in Borghetto and see how the the traditional tortellini are made by hand
12:30 pm
Traditional lunch at a local trattoria including an appetizer, pasta course, dessert, local wine, water and Italian coffee
2:00 pm
Time for a stroll around medieval Borghetto on your own after lunch
2:45 pm
Depart for Verona, arriving at approximately 3:30pm