Lake Garda,
Venice & Greek Isles Cruise Bargain
13 Nights
MSC Lirica
Combine two impressive
Italian destinations in one holiday for a sensational summer break. Contrast
the tranquil lakes and mountain scenery of Lake Garda with the bustling vibe of
the ancient Venetian waterways. The Italian Lakes are simply stunning and when
coupled with our handy business class train journey makes Venice easy to reach for
a perfectly unique twin centre stay and cruise bargain package.
Lake Garda is a beloved
and admired destination for poets and artists alike. Its breath-taking
landscape features dark blue waters that glisten in the sun, rugged mountains
to the north, and scenic vineyards and lemon groves to the south. During your
unforgettable three-night stay, you can explore charming lakeside promenades,
picturesque towns, and relaxing thermal bath resorts. The southern lakeshore is low, rolling land and
fairly built-up. In contrast, the dramatic fjord-like northern end is
surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs.
In Venice your hotel
is perfectly located in Mestre opposite the train station and just a short
train or bus ride away from the centre. This avoids the need for expensive
water taxi and land combination transfers. The hotel is also closer to Marghera
cruise port - just 1.5km away and a quick hop in a land taxi. All major
cruise lines were banned from the cruise port in central Venice and had to
relocate their operations to either Ravenna or Trieste- both of which are
several hours away from Venice. MSC is the only cruise line to operate out of
Marghera cruise port which is next to and within sight of Venice.
History, architecture,
dining, romance and pure wander lust through the cobbled streets and by the
canals is what Venice is all about. Top souvenirs would be Venetian Glass (also
known as Murano Glass) or the famous and flamboyant masks. Standing in the middle
of the magnificent piazza San Marco is an experience in itself - once described
by: Napoleon as the ‘drawing room of Europe’. St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace
and the clock tower built between 1496 and 1506 - are the city's main
attractions. St. Mark's Basilica, built in the eleventh century, is the most
famous and most recognizable of all the churches in the city of Venice. The
magnificent Doge's Palace is one of the most important buildings in Venice; it
was the centre of power, from where the Venetian Republic was ruled. After this
wonderful twin centre experience cruise the Adriatic visiting the charming port
of Kotor with its ancient walled city and surrounded by sheer emerald-green
slopes, before heading off to the sunsets of Santorini and the beaches of
Mykonos.
What’s Included:
- Return
flights from the UK with baggage allowance
- Verona
Airport to Lake Garda private car transfer
- Three
nights' four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Lake Garda- Desenzano
(in hotel featured or similar)
- Business
class rail journey to Venice (Mestre Station)
- Three
nights' four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Mestre - Venice (in
hotel featured or similar)
- Seven
nights’ full-board cruise accommodation onboard MSC Lirica
- Private
car transfer from Venice Marghera cruise port to Venice Airport.
Palace Hotel – Desenzano, Lake Garda: The
Palace Hotel is charming hotel ideally located in Desenzano Del Garda just
across the road from the lake and less than a mile away from the Castello e
torre di Rivoltella. You will also find nearby within 2.5 miles Porto Vecchio
and Duomo Di Santa Maria Maddalena. All rooms offer a flat screen TV, air
conditioning, and a minibar, and you can stay connected during your stay as
Palace Hotel offers guests free wifi. The hotel features a concierge, a
breakfast buffet, garden and a rooftop terrace. Plus, Palace Hotel offers a
garden freshwater pool during the summer months and a heated panoramic rooftop
pool during the winter months.
Hotel Plaza – Mestre, Venice: The Hotel Plaza enjoys a prime location just a
short 10-minute train/bus ride to Venice Island and a 20-minute shuttle bus
ride to Marco Polo Airport. With 211 airconditioned en-suite rooms ranging from
double for single use to family rooms the Hotel Plaza is a four-star hotel
right in front of Venezia Mestre Train Station. Guests can opt for classic,
superior, deluxe or executive rooms with satellite TV, phone and safe. Guest
bathrooms have shower or bathtub and are provided with hairdryer and toiletries
kit. The hotel offers a 24-hour reception service, luggage deposit, ATM machine
and room service. Wi-fi is available for free throughout the property. The
restaurant "Soul Kitchen" serves Italian regional dishes and a buffet
breakfast is also available.
Cruise itinerary: Venice (Marghera Port) – Kotor (Montenegro)
– Mykonos (Overnight on board in port) – Santorini – Ancona (Italy) – Venice (Marghera
Port)
MORE DATES SHOWN BELOW to May 2026
Based
on London Gatwick. This offer is also available from
the following airports: Birmingham (Monday only), Manchester and Stansted.
Please call for the details and the applicable flight supplement or check online
at www.skylordcruiseandholidays.com.