From Meran to Lake Garda Selfguided tour

From Meran to Lake Garda Selfguided tour 1089

Starting in the famous spa town of Merano, you walk through vineyards and orchards, past historic castles and sparkling tarns, and visit idyllic places with some of the most wonderful views. The mountains of South Tyrol and Trento are incredibly fascinating—they offer vistas of turquoise lakes, vast plateaus, deep river valleys, and dramatic canyons. The rugged peaks of the Dolomites accompany you along the way, giving you an excellent feel for the awe-inspiring alpine world of these steep and solitary giants. In Trento, you discover mountain villages with winding, narrow streets and idyllic stone houses before reaching your final destination: Lake Garda. Surrounded by high cliffs and nestled among olive orchards, cypresses, and fig trees, you can truly feel the Mediterranean flair. Sipping a cappuccino and enjoying gelato on the banks of the deep blue lake—La vita è bella!

Highlights:

Merano - a historic spa town with elegant villas, botanical gardens (like Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens), and scenic promenades.
Marlengo & Lana -
 gentle walking paths through vineyards and orchards, especially famous for apple farming.
Castles & Fortresses -
Castel Tirolo (Tirol Castle) and Castel Katzenzungen near Prissiano
Famous lakes:
Lake Caldaro (Kalterer See)- one of the warmest bathing lakes in the Alps, Lago Santo (Holy Lake), Lake Garda (Lago di Garda)
 

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Price Includes:
Accommodation in beautiful 3***-hotels
4****-hotels and country hotels (some with a pool) for 7 overnights
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
Transfers according to program
1 Mendelpass mountain railway (South Tyrol Guest Pass)
1 Ascent fare cable car Pradel-Molveno (only during summer season,otherwise short walk)
Welcome briefing
Digital travel documents incl. navigation app,GPS-data,route book
Service hotline 24/7

Not Included:
Flight tickets
Drinks and meals not mentioned
Entrance fees and local taxes
Insurance
Personal expenses
Tourist tax if due is not included in the price. Bus ride from Lago Nembia to Molveno,approx EUR 3 per person;

Additional Services:
Printed route book,per room EUR 20
Half-board evening meal (6x,not in Riva. Usually multi-course meals,sometimes outside the accommodation with vouchers).Return transfer by minibus from to Merano (every Saturday,Sunday,Monday mornings,Tuesday occasional afternoons),costs EUR 95 per person,EUR 45 per dog,reservation is necessary to be paid for in advance


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From Meran to Lake Garda Selfguided tour (Rated 4.79 / 5 Based on 469 Reviews.)
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319 EUR
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Single Supplement
319 EUR
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Open for booking
Price
1199 EUR
Single Supplement
319 EUR
Status
Open for booking
Price
1089 EUR
Single Supplement
319 EUR
Status
Open for booking

Currency fluctuations might cause correction of price at any time.

These tours include trekking which is a little harder, normally on a challenging terrain. We take it for granted that you are in good condition and fit. You should be physically prepared at home to get the maximum of the tour. Most of the trekking is done at a greater height (max 3000m).

These tours include trekking which is a little harder, normally on a challenging terrain. We take it for granted that you are in good condition and fit. You should be physically prepared at home to get the maximum of the tour. Most of the trekking is done at a greater height (max 3000m).

Group Size
Min. 2
Reservation System Code
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