Free excursions for Poiano guests



Excursions on Lake Garda and surroundings
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Reception staff are available to organise visits and excursions to many different places, near and far, for guests to enjoy artistic masterpieces, memorable historic monuments and picturesque environmental attractions.
All kinds of transport can be booked, including buses and limousines.
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Sirmione and the caves of Catullus
Historical peninsula jutting out into the lake, home of the Latin poet Catullus (1st century B.C.). The “caves” are the magnificent remains of a Roman villa from the Imperial era, still containing frescos from the 1st and 2nd centuries B.C.
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Verona
The city of Romeo and Juliet, full of Roman and medieval heritage: Piazza Brà with the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet’s Tomb, Castelvecchio, Arche Scaligere, Basilica of Saint Zenon, Castel S.Pietro, Roman Theatre.
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Verona’s Arena and Roman Theatre
The opera season at the Arena begins on 21 June and ends on 31 August.
www.arena.it
The Roman Theatre stages plays and ballets.
www.teatroromano.it
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CanevaWorld
One of the biggest water parks in Europe, water games, super slides, huge swimming pools, acrobatic shows. For a truly sunny, exciting and water filled summer’s day.
www.canevaworld.it
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Gardaland
Italy’s no. 1 amusement park. Tickets can be purchased at reception.
www.gardaland.it
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Venice
Unique in the world and just an hour and a half away by train, Venice is an extraordinary place to visit: St. Mark’s Square, the Palazzo Ducale, Rialto Bridge, Academy Galleries, Lido, Murano and Torcello, the Grand Canal in a gondola.
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Florence
A historic city of art with beautiful monuments and churches: S.Maria del Fiore, the Baptistry, Giotto’s bell tower, Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. Italian fashion centre.
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Mantua
City of the Gonzaga family and of the Latin poet Virgil with a wealth of artistic heritage, just 50 km away. Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Te, Piazza Sordello, Piazza delle Erbe, Sant'Andrea, Mantegna’s home... and a great deal more.
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Sigurtà Park
Sigurtà is considered to be one of the most beautiful parks in the world. Two hours of leisure time to enjoy the beauty of trees, flowers and aquatic plants, following the ready-made paths.
Sigurtà is a 50 hectare ecological complex on the edge of the morenic hills which form the Mincio Valley, very close to Lake Garda.
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Milan
The capital of Lombardy, Milan is just an hour and a half away by train from Peschiera. Castello Sforzesco, Cathedral, Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, La Scala opera house and Museum and busy commercial and shopping centres.
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Dolomites
Guests can spend a day immersed in the enchanting environment of Val di Fassa, Val Gardena, visiting the Sella and Sassolungo mountain areas, the Ampezzo Valley and its jewel Cortina d’Ampezzo.
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Brescia
Brescia is on the opposite side of the lake, about an hour’s drive away, among the morenic hills of the Valtenesi. The city is famous for its Castle and Piazza Vittoria.
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Abseiling Adventures
The valleys around the lake are of glacial origin and over the centuries the rivers running through them have carved out deep canyons. This is a wild environment where the sunlight filtering through among the massive sculpted rocks dances on the crystal clear water.
Guests can hire equipment and abseil under the guidance of expert staff.
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Rafting Adventures
An exciting day out on the rapids of the Noce river in the Sole Valley without any specific training but with the maximum possible safety. The 15 km route descends through scenic wooded areas, allowing rafters to experience the harmony of the river. To go on this unforgettable adventure you simply need to be able to swim and be generally fit. You will be accompanied by a professional AIRAF guide. All the equipment can be hired.
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Bardolino wine route
There are as many wine producers as kilometres on this 70 km route. All of them have welcoming wine cellars a few steps away from ancient churches, medieval castles, manor houses with magnificent gardens, local wine tasting and sales of Bardolino classico DOC, Bardolino DOCG, Bardolino Chiaretto DOC. Visit to the wine and oil museum at Bardolino.
www.stradadelbardolino.com
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Food and Wine Tour of Valpolicella
The fertile and fruitful land of Valpolicella, rich in history and culture, is a splendid terrace overlooking Lake Garda. Trips can be organised to visit typical Valpolicella cellars and taste the local wines: Recioto DOC, Amarone DOC, Valpolicella Classico DOC.
The traditional dishes of the area are: lesso con la pearà (stewed meat with a breadcrumb, ox bone marrow and pepper sauce), potato gnocchi and pastizada de caval (marinated horse meat).
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Lessinia Nature Park
A natural environment for walking, mountain biking or horse riding. Lessinia’s riche historical, archaeological and natural heritage makes it an ideal destination for tourists looking for direct contact with nature and the ancient traditions of mountain dwellers. Visit to the Molina waterfalls, the Geopalaeontological Museum in Camposilvano, the Fossil Museum and fossil extraction area of Pesciara di Bolca.
www.lessiniapark.it
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Jungle Adventure Park
Chi non conosce le gesta di Robin Hood nel bosco? Chi non ha mai sognato di librarsi nell'aria appeso ad una liana come Tarzan nella giungla? Infine chi non si è mai emozionato al cinema assistendo alle temerarie imprese in foresta di Harrison Ford nei panni di Indiana Jones?
www.jungleadventure.it
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