Visit Lake Garda, Italian Lakes

Private boat trips, guided hikes and e-bike rides, history-steeped lakeside towns, and a thriving wine scene, all on and around Italy’s largest lake.

Spanning three provinces, Lake Garda is so large that it even has its own weather pattern created by its vast, electric-blue waters. With the Dolomites to the north and Verona to the east, a stay here puts you at the heart of northern Italy’s highlights. Our specialists have explored the lake from all corners of the compass and can use their first-hand knowledge to help you make the most of your visit.

You can spend time out on the lake itself, whether through water sports like kayaking or relaxed private boat trips where you can sit back and enjoy the scenery of green hills, rocky cliffs, and honey-hued lakeside towns. It’s these views that have enticed visitors here for centuries, from poets and artists to politicians and actors.

There’s plenty to see and do on Lake Garda’s shores, too. The small beaches and grassy banks provide space for relaxing between more active pursuits like guided hikes and e-bike rides around the water’s edge. In towns like Sirmione, Malcesine, and Gardone Riviera, you can take in neoclassical architecture, palaces, and castle ruins before strolling along lakeside promenades. At the end of the day, dine on fresh fish straight from the lake or visit a family-run winery at sunset.