School trips to Lake Garda
Lake Garda is the largest of the Italian lakes ideally located for exciting excursions being just 30 km from Verona, 100 km from Milan and 130 km from Venice. The more rugged northern shore is surrounded by the Dolomites and in some places steep cliffs drop straight into the lakeside.
The southern shore has a softer landscape with beaches, olive groves, lemon trees and vineyards. Boats ply the lake making it possible to explore by water rather than just by coach. There are pretty villages, theme parks, excellent markets, gardens and cultural centres all in close proximity making Lake Garda an excellent central location for a study trip, with a wide array of cultural excursions on offer.
Lake Garda is a popular option for many of our Performing Arts and Music groups. With stunning backdrops, delicious Italian food and a warm Mediterranean climate, what more could you ask for!
Educational Trips
We endeavour to make all our tours educationally rich and encourage your students to learn - see our subject related recommendations.
Accommodation
We choose properties which are suited to school groups. Audits are carried out on all properties featured, covering all safety and security concerns.
Excursions
We have subject-specific excursions that tick all the boxes for your curricular needs as well as providing life-enhancing cultural experiences.
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Excursions
Below is a sample of excursions Equity can organise for your school trip to Lake Garda - for subject specific excursions have a look at the
recommended educational trips for the Lake Garda
Lake Garda boat trip
Take a boat trip around Lake Garda and explore this magnificent work of nature. The tour starts at one of the lake's idyllic resorts and takes you on a leisurely cruise with spectacular scenery.
Malcesine Cable Car
For an outstanding view over Lake Garda there is nothing to beat a ride on the Malcesine cableway, which rises to 1,600m in just ten minutes and reaches an altitude of 1760m at the top of Monte Baldo. On a clear day you can see the whole of the lake, from Riva to Peschiera del Garda; a truly breathtaking panorama.
Mask Decorating (Venice)
A 2.5 hour workshop with a theoretical introduction to Venetian Masks and the unique opportunity to decorate and take home your own mask.
Day trip to Venice
Take a day trip to the beautiful canal city of Venice. There are a wide variety of sights you can see in a day here including St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Ponte dell’Accademia (one of the most famous views in Venice) and finish the day off with a relaxing canal boat trip.
Sirmione
Sirmione is one of the most attractive towns located around the southern bank of Lake Garda, which can be accessed by coach or on a boat trip. Walk the walls of the beautiful Scaligero Castle; an ancient fortress offering scenic views of Lake Garda and the town. Visit the old town, make your way around the atmospheric cobbled streets and explore Grotte di Catullo; the ruins of an ancient Roman villa.
Bardolino
Bardolino is another attractive resort found on the south side of Lake Garda. The town is well known for its production of olive oil and wine. This hidden gem offers attractive views of its marina, the rolling countryside and plenty of authentic buildings and cobbled streets, just waiting to be explored by your students.
Day trip to Verona
The medieval city of Verona is just over an hours’ coach drive away from Lake Garda. Many people visit this picturesque city in search of Juliet’s Balcony to recreate the famous scene from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The city also offers countless churches, superb shopping, pretty piazzas and a beautiful river which cuts through the centre of Verona.
Quick Tip: If you have an excursion in mind which you don't see listed, please get in touch so we can do our best to arrange it for you!
Students LOVED it. Staff also said it was the best school trip they had ever been on. Trip was extremely well organised and consequently ran very smoothly. The trip was excellent. Everything we asked for was put in place and we were well looked after by everyone.
- Weydon School, Cross-Curricular Trip to Lake Garda
Accommodation
Hotel San Vito
- Great facilities
- Ideal for groups
Hotel San Vito has been a resounding hit with new and regular groups alike. The hotel is ideal for schools, offering excellent food and a warm family welcome.
Location: In Negrar, a short coach ride from the lake or nearby Verona.
Facilities: The hotel offers 114 rooms, plus a recreation area and garden.
Accommodation: All rooms feature en-suite facilities.
Meals: On-site restaurant.
Hotel Centro Turistico Gardesano
- Outdoor pool
- Ideal for groups
This hotel is ideal for school groups.
Location: Busselengo in Lake Garda. 2.5hrs from Milan airports, 30 minutes from Verona.
Facilities: The hotel has an on-site swimming pool, restaurant and bar/lounge.
Accommodation: All rooms feature en-suite facilities.
Meals: Buffet style meals.
Quick Tip: This is just a small sample of possible accommodations available. Please contact us for more information.
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Recommended Educational Trips to Lake Garda
Equity can recommend Lake Garda for the following subjects - click on the boxes below for more information about subject specific itineraries and excursions.
