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Historic town view with river and church towers in the background.

Garden Enchantment in Mantua

Trip highlights:

  • Parco Sigurtà – green garden paradise
  • Boat trip to the Giardini Belfiore
  • Floral splendour in the Mincio nature park

Palazzo Te, Parco Sigurtà & Boat Trip on the Mincio

Immerse yourself in the blossoming world around Mantua, where magnificent gardens, a romantic nature reserve and the enchanting old town come together. This journey combines art and culture with some of Italy's most beautiful garden landscapes – a feast for all the senses.

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Garden with pond, trees and colourful autumn foliage Historic town view with river and church towers in the background.

Day 1: Switzerland - Mantua

Journey through Switzerland into Lombardy to Mantua. Check in at the hotel and free time at your leisure. In the evening, welcome drink and dinner together.

Day 2: Mantua and Palazzo Te

Walking tour of the romantic island city of Mantua, once the seat of the Gonzaga ruling family: Piazza Sordello, the cathedral, Piazza delle Erbe with its clock tower and the Basilica of Sant'Andrea. Afterwards, visit the Palazzo Te, the Mannerist summer residence of the Gonzaga, with sumptuous frescoes by Giulio Romano.

Day 3: Lago Superiore - Mincio

Drive to the pilgrimage church Santa Maria delle Grazie in Curtatone, with its extraordinary interior. After a traditional lunch, a boat trip on the Lago Superiore through the Mincio nature reserve awaits, past blooming water lilies and lotus flowers, disembarking at the picturesque Giardini Belfiore.

Day 4: Parco Sigurtà

The Parco Sigurtà, covering over 50 hectares, is among the most beautiful garden landscapes in the world – a stroll or a ride on the little land train takes you through magnificent flower landscapes. In the afternoon, the picturesque village of Borghetto beckons, with its lovingly restored houses on the Mincio and the historic Ponte Visconteo.

Day 5: Mantua - Switzerland

After breakfast, return journey to your boarding points in Switzerland.

The newly opened, modern 4* Hotel LVG Hotel Collection (official national category) is located 3 km from the historic centre of Mantua. All rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, minibar and free Wi-Fi. Equivalent hotel if unavailable.

  • Double room at LVG Hotel Collection
  • 4* LVG Hotel Collection
  • Dining area at LVG Hotel Collection
  • Entrance area at LVG Hotel Collection

Included services

  • Travel in a Deluxe coach
  • Accommodation in a modern 4* hotel, basic double room
  • 4x HB (dinner and breakfast buffet)
  • 1x lunch incl. drinks
  • Welcome drink
  • Guided tour of Mantua and Palazzo Te
  • Admission to Palazzo Te
  • Admission to Santuario Beata Vergine Maria delle Grazie, Curtatone
  • Boat trip on the Lago Superiore
  • Admission to Parco Sigurtà
  • Local German-speaking tour guide from day 3 to day 4
  • EUROBUS audio system §

Deluxe coach

33 fine leather seats – only 3 instead of the usual 4 seats per row – offer plenty of room. Enjoy the generous legroom and a level of luxury that leaves nothing to be desired. The exclusive ambience will win you over.

  • Smartphone charging at the socket by the seat
  • Passenger fastening the seat belt in a leather seat
  • Adjustable footrest under the seat in front
  • 33 wide, adjustable leather armchair seats
  • Spacious three-seat rows with generous legroom
  • Seat belts at every seat
  • Fold-down table at every seat, adjustable footrests
  • 220-volt socket at every seat *
  • Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge / coffee machine
  • Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
  • Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe (from 2018)

33 fine leather seats – only 3 instead of the usual 4 seats per row – offer plenty of room. Enjoy the generous legroom and a level of luxury that leaves nothing to be desired. The exclusive ambience will win you over.

View through the interior of the deluxe coach with three seats per row 360° view

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