Lake Garda & Verona school trip

Lake Garda

Arguably the most beautiful of the Italian lakes, Garda is a wonderful base for a school trip of northern Italy. From here you can enjoy culture and leisure in equal measure, with easy access to popular sights in Verona and Sirmione including Arena di Verona, Juliet's Balcony and Castello Scaligero, as well as the fantastic cities of Venice and Milan. Contact us today to help you create an unforgettable experience for you and your students at the best prices available, for school, sixth form and college educational trips.

Arena di Verona
Juliet’s Balcony
Sirmione Scaligero Castle

Gardaland theme park
Venice or Milan excursion
Beautiful lake location

Lake Garda boat trip

Possibly the best way to explore Lake Garda, a boat trip offers school groups stunning lake views and historic sights. Enjoy sparkling waters, medieval castles, and colourful waterfronts. Various options are available from nearby Sirmione and Desenzano.

Sirmione

Visit this picturesque town on Lake Garda, famous for its medieval Scaligero Castle, Roman villa remains at Grotte di Catullo, and thermal spas. Enjoy time in the charming old town with narrow streets, waterfront cafés, and stunning lake views.

Verona Arena

Built in the 1st century AD, this remarkably preserved Roman amphitheatre is a symbol of the city. Take a tour through its towering arches and to discover its fascinating past. In the summer in hosts opera, concerts and other events.

Verona guided tour

A guided tour of Verona brings the city’s history and legends to life. Learn stories of Roman origins, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and medieval grandeur. Admire lively piazzas, the iconic Arena, and gain a deeper insight into the city’s culture, architecture, and timeless charm.

Romeo & Juliet Workshop

Enjoy a fascinating workshop focusing on William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Discover his characters and work in an accessible and fun way strengthening expressiveness, listening and collaboration.

Gardaland

Italy’s largest amusement park, Gardaland offers thrilling roller coasters, attractions, and themed adventures. Students can enjoy shows, water rides, and immersive worlds. A great day out combining excitement, fantasy, and fun.

Venice excursion

An unforgettable destination, enjoy Venice’s captivating canals, iconic gondolas, and breathtaking architecture. Students can explore St Mark’s Square, the Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge. A truly inspiring visit for your school trip.

With so many varied and interesting educational and cultural visit possibilities in the region, we will build a tailor-made school or college trip programme and itinerary to meet with your requirements and priorities. We can organise opportunities to develop language skills and to improve historical and artistic awareness.

It’s easy to immerse yourselves in the culture and history of the region here. Visit the sights of Verona including the Roman Arena and the balcony made famous from Romeo and Juliet. Take a ride up the Funicolare di Castel San Pietro cable railway for the best views over the city. A boat trip around the lake is a lovely local excursion and can include stops at Sirmione Castle, Desenzano and Lasize.

The fantastic Gardaland amusement park is always a popular excursion day for groups. What’s more, if its thrills in the water that you are after, then the CanevaWorld theme park (May-September only) will be a fun day out for everyone. Evening fun can be organised in the region at the Benacus amusement centre where there are plenty of games, karting and arcades.

Other Excursions

Enjoy a day trip to Venice and experience the picture-postcard sights of this incredible city. Take a boat trip along the Grand Canal - or even a private gondola – and see St Mark’s Square, the Basilica and the Rialto Bridge. What’s more, we can organise cookery classes, pasta making and wine tasting for a real taste of the local culture and cuisine.

A day trip to Milan allows free time to see the Duomo cathedral or impressive San Siro stadium. But you can also enjoy the glitz and glamour of the shops and boutiques of this chic and fashionable city.

Hotel Antares

Set in a quiet location on the outskirts of Verona, the Hotel Antares is a modern hotel with on-site leisure facilities, outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, and restaurant. All rooms have en-suite facilities, satellite TV and A/C.

Hotel Club Paradiso

As well as modern hotel and apartment accommodation, the many sporting facilities here include a football pitch, swimming pool, tennis courts and a golf course.

Hotel Gardesano

In a quiet spot a few miles from the lake at Bussolengo, the hotel offers comfortable bedrooms with some excellent leisure facilities including hard court areas and swimming pool. This is a great value option for school groups.

Garda Village

Simple mobile home units sleep 4 or 5 persons. As well as a private beach onto the lake, there is a large swimming pool on site (open May–Sept only). Other leisure facilities include tennis courts, basketball, table tennis and windsurfing. There is a supermarket and bar/restaurant too.