By train from Milan for a day exploring two beautiful destinations on Lake Garda: Desenzano del Garda enchanting tourist resort on Lake Garda with its strategic location for departing on boat trips and excursions, its rich artistic and cultural heritage and famous for being an ancient town born in Roman times, in fact the town of Desenzano is famous for its Roman Villa and Antiquarium of which you will have the opportunity to visit freely in this experience. Afterwards, you will transfer aboard the public boat to reach Sirmione, the jewel of Lake Garda, known for its thermal treatments and cures and its beautiful beaches. In Sirmione you will visit the Scaliger Castle and the Grottoes of Catullus, dedicated to the famous poet from Verona, with its Archaeological Museum. Return by boat from Sirmione to Desenzano del Garda. Return by train from Desenzano del Garda station to Milan.*Please note that on Sundays there will be a variation on the programme due to the opening times of the museums*.
LAKE GARDA BETWEEN DESENZANO AND SIRMIONE
TOUR AVAILABILITY: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (with variant) from April to October
08:15 Departure by Frecciarossa train from Milano Centrale station to reach Desenzano del Garda
09:06 Arrival at Desenzano del Garda - Sirmione station and start your day directly with the first self-guided visit at Villa Romana and Antiquarium in Desenzano sul Garda, about 20 minutes walk from the station
Arrival at Villa Romana and Antiquarium and free time for visit
From Villa Romana in Desenzano del Garda you will have to reach, with a walk of about 7 minutes, the landing stage of the public navigation of Lake Garda to board the boat for the transfer from Desenzano del Garda to Sirmione
11:20 Departure from the landing stage of Desenzano del Garda by public boat
11:45 Arrival in Sirmione, the landing stage is located right in the historic centre of the resort
Free time for lunch in the resort
13:00/13:30 After lunch entrance and free visit to Castello Scaligero di Sirmione (2 minutes walk from where you arrived by boat)
15:00 Afterwards entrance and free visit to the Grotte di Catullo (20 minutes walk from Castello Scaligero) They are located right at the bottom of the Sirmione peninsula near the famous Jamaica Beach
At the end of the visit return on foot to the Sirmione landing stage to return by public boat to Desenzano del Garda
18:15 Departure from Sirmione landing stage by public boat
18:35 Arrival in Desenzano del Garda and return on foot to Desenzano del Garda - Sirmione station
19:53 Departure by Frecciarossa train from Desenzano del Garda station for Milano Centrale
20:45 Arrival at Milano Centrale and end of services
LAKE GARDA BETWEEN DESENZANO AND SIRMIONE - SUNDAY VARIANT FROM DESENZANO
08:15 Departure by Frecciarossa train from Milano Centrale station to reach Desenzano del Garda
09:06 Arrival at Desenzano del Garda - Sirmione station. With a walk of about 20 minutes arrive directly at the Desenzano del Garda public pier.
10:15 Departure by public boat to Sirmione
10:40 Arrival in Sirmione, the landing stage is located right in the historic centre of the town and free visit to the Scaliger Castle in Sirmione (2 minutes walk from where you arrived by boat) *on Sundays the Scaliger Castle opens at 08:30 and closes at 12:45*.
At the end of the visit to the Scaliger Castle free time for lunch in the resort
13:00/13:30 After lunch entrance for a free visit to the Grotte di Catullo (20 minutes walk from Castello Scaligero) They are located right at the end of the peninsula of Sirmione near the famous Jamaica Beach *on Sundays the Grotte di Catullo opens at 14:00 and closes at 19:30, cash desk closing at 18:40*
At the end of the visit return on foot to the Sirmione landing stage to return by public boat to Desenzano del Garda
16:20 Departure from Sirmione landing stage by public boat
16:40 Arrival in Desenzano del Garda and free visit at Villa Romana and Antiquarium of Desenzano sul Garda, reachable with a walk of about 7 minutes from the landing stage *on Sundays Villa Romana opens at 14:10 and closes at 19:30, cash desk closing at 19:00*.
At the end of the free tour return on foot to Desenzano del Garda - Sirmione station
19:53 Departure by Frecciarossa train from Desenzano del Garda station for Milano Centrale
20:45 Arrival at Milano Centrale and end of services
*boat timetables may be subject to change depending on the scheduling of public navigation on Lake Garda
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Frecciarossa train ticket from Milano Centrale to Desenzano del Garda roundtrip
- Public boat ticket for the Desenzano del Garda - Sirmione roundtrip
- Entrance ticket to the Scaliger Castle of Sirmione
- Entrance ticket to the Catullo caves in Sirmione
- Entrance ticket Villa Romana of Desenzano del Garda
- Taxes and service percentages
THE PRICE DOES DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Anything not expressly indicated under the heading "includes"
- Any tips and personal extras
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