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Historic view of the town with a river and church spires in the background.

Garden Magic in Mantua

Trip highlights:

  • Parco Sigurtà – a green garden paradise
  • Boat trip to the Giardini Belfiore
  • Spectacular blooms 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 trip combines art and culture with some of Italy's most beautiful gardens – a feast for all the senses.

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

Trip details

Day 1: Switzerland - Mantua

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

Day 2: Mantua and Palazzo Te

Walking tour of the romantic island town of Mantua, once the seat of the Gonzaga princely family: Piazza Sordello, the cathedral, Piazza delle Erbe with its clock tower and the Basilica of Sant'Andrea. This is followed by a visit to 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 of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Curtatone with its extraordinary interior. After a typical lunch, a boat trip awaits you on the Lago Superiore through the Mincio nature reserve, past blooming water lilies and lotus flowers, disembarking at the picturesque Giardini Belfiore.

Day 4: Parco Sigurtà

Covering more than 50 hectares, Parco Sigurtà is among the most beautiful gardens in the world – a stroll or a ride on the little tourist train leads you through magnificent floral 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 rating) is located 3 km from the historic centre of Mantua. All rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, minibar and free Wi-Fi. A hotel of equivalent standard will be used if unavailable.

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

Included services

  • Travel by Deluxe coach
  • Accommodation in a modern 4* hotel, based on a double room
  • 4x half board (dinner/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 on days 3 and 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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