Rocca, Colle San Giorgio, Monte Luppia, Punta San Vigilio

Excursions to the enchanting natural and historical beauties, safeguarded and protected by the European Union, are a short walk from the Relais Colle San Giorgio: the prominent Rocca, a singular headland covered with a flourishing and uncontaminated vegetation, where tourists can take pleasant walks and enjoy a beautiful view of the lake; the picturesque monastery of the Camaldolese friars, a peaceful place of meditation and silence, located on the San Giorgio hill, that gives the name to the Relais; the nearby hill over the bay of Garda, Monte Luppia, characterized by thousands of ancient engravings, and the romantic peninsula of San Vigilio.

Bardolino e Garda

On the lakeshores the two renowned tourist destinations Garda and Bardolino just a few minutes from our structure. Bardolino, whose notoriety is mainly due to its homonymous wine, welcomes tourists all the year round in occasion of recurring gastronomic events like the Festa del vino e dell’uva, the Palio del Chiaretto and the Festa del Novello. Bardolino also offers a rich, lively night life for the endless choice of night clubs, lounge bars and discos, restaurants and pizzerias and shops. Garda, the adjacent lake jewel, is situated in a picturesque gulf surrounded by moraine hills. It is a peaceful village of medieval origins. Among its treasures historical buildings like Villa Canossa, Villa degli Albertini and Villa San Vigilio. Ideal place to spend a relaxing sojourn in complete tranquility Garda is worth to be remembered for its recurrent events: the Palio dell’Assunta, a festival of the ancient community of fishermen dedicated to the Assumption in Heaven of the Virgin Maria, and the ancient rowing competition Regata delle Bisse.

Bardolino wine Museum

Set inside the Zeni Winery, the Wine Museum is located in the panoramic Costabella area in Bardolino, on the slopes of the hill that stretches out toward the homonymous town overlooking Lake Garda. The museum is divided into thematic areas, each dedicated to a different stage of the long and complex wine production process, from the growing of the vine to the harvest, from the grape processing to the bottling phase.

Bardolino Wine Route

The production zone of Bardolino wine and its rosé-version Chiaretto, occupies the venetian part of the morenic area around Lake Garda: from the shore to the hills in the back-country. A region full of highlights in the landscape and historical monuments, such as castles, villas and churches, and also gastronomic specialities, fine wines and plenty of space and opportunities for relaxing holidays. The Bardolino wine route is 80 km long.
Bardolino Red wine
The Bardolino wine is made primarily of Corvina Veronese grapes, with smaller amounts of Rondinella and also some minor grapes. Its colour is bright ruby red. Bardolino is subtly fruity with hints of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant and spices (cinnamon, clove and black pepper). It’s an easy-drinking wine, which perfectly matches a variety of dishes.
Bardolino Chiaretto wine
Chiaretto is the rosé version of Bardolino. It’s made of the same grapes and the colour varies from rosy pink to coral red. The Chiaretto surprises with scents of flowers, wood berries as raspberries and strawberries, cherry and green apple as well as sweet spices and chlorophyll. It’s perfect as an aperitif and it pairs well with appetizers, rice and pasta dishes, as well as freshwater and saltwater fish or even sushi and pizza.

Mountain Bike, Trekking, Nordic Walking, Running

There is no better place than Lake Garda for bike lovers. More than one thousand kilometres of waymarked trails for all abilities, from beginners who want to go on easy outings, to more experienced riders with a high level of commitment. The breathtaking scenery and unparalleled natural beauty guarantee all enthusiasts an unforgettable time of complete and utter freedom. Every day trekking and nordic walking enthusiasts can experience new and different emotions thanks to the wide range of tracks and trails.

Cableway Malcesine - Monte Baldo

Live a dream colored in blue between Malcesine and the top of Monte Baldo. The blue shades of the lake and the sky that melt into each other in an amazing landscape that may be admired in all its variety: from snow covered mountain tops of the Alps to the rough profile of the close mountains and the soft scenery of the lowlands. So within a few minutes the cable car "flies" up to 1800 meters altitude, the fully rotating cabins that are unique in the whole world will allow you to live new emotions every time.

Walking expeditions, bicycle rides and paragliding. It should be sufficient to mention those three possibilities to realize that the Monte Baldo is a fabulous gym for various types of sport. You can go for relaxing walks amongst flowers in the beautiful meadows or choose one of the rougher pathways; excursionists of any level and age will be satisfied while walking or do nordic walking within this amazing landscape. Mountain bike enthusiasts have several courses to reach their favorite destinations at their disposal. Admirers of paragliding can fly through the sky above the lake and land by the shore after an exciting and evocative flight.

Golf

If you are nature lover and avid golfer, you can practice your game here on Lake Garda in the countryside, away from bustle of the city with a peerless view of the lake. The country clubs are among the best equipped and modern in Northern Italy, perched on the hills where the mild Mediterranean climate meets nature in the warmer seasons.

Tennis

For lovers of tennis, Lake Garda is the ideal location. Just a few meters from the banks of the lake you can find numerous tennis courts adjacent to the many hotels or in independent structures. The gentle climate of Lake Garda allows its guests to play in the open air even in March. It is possible to request lessons with the teacher or participate in tournaments organised throughout the whole season to render your stay more sporting and attractive as possible.

Aquardens

An island that never existed, an emotion that comes to life in water, a dream that you haven't yet had. A sequence of pools and lagoons, caves and waterfalls – more than 5,200 square metres of salt-bromine-iodine thermal water that gushes at 47°C in purity from a depth of 130 metres – here the benefits of hydrotherapy combine with the pleasure of whirlpools and music-chromotherapy to create atmospheres that are captivating in spring and summer, evocative and embracing in winter. A beautiful architectural structure, like a precious stone, set among the rolling hills of Valpolicella and just a few kilometres from Lake Garda. Inside there is a wellness centre extending across 1,500 square metres equipped with beauty treatment cabins and a cutting-edge spa in addition to a medical spa where well-established medical specialists can be consulted. A world of well-being in which to make acquaintances, relax, and enjoy yourself – in short, the art of living.

Aquaria Terme di Sirmione

Set in a large park, Aquaria is the Thermal Wellness Centre of Terme di Sirmione. A unique place surrounded by the splendid setting of Lake Garda which offers everything you need to revitalise yourself and to rediscover serenity and beauty: over 10,000 square meters of wellness, including 3,500 sqm of covered surface, 6,500 sqm of park, and also 700 square meters of thermal water. Its permanent temperature ranging from 34 to 36 degrees emits soft, welcoming steam so that the thermal open-air pool can also be enjoyed during the winter.

Villa dei Cedri Parco Termale

The “Parco Termale del Garda” is a “unique natural spa” with thermal lakes provided with hydro-massages and fountains, located in a 13 acre park surrounded by established plants and trees. In the main lake and in the swimming pool the temperature of the thermal water is set at approximately 33° C and in special whirlpools reach 37°/39° C. In the secondary lake the thermal water’s temperature range 28°. At the Beauty Center guests can have access to several saunas, steam bath, sun shower, whirlpool with thermal water and can enjoy aesthetic treatments and massages. Inside the sportive centre, composed by a swimming pool with thermal water and a gym, are offered the Medical Fitness services specialized in physiotherapy, osteopathy and kinesiology and offers physical training programmes in the thermal water.

Gardacqua

Pools, Spa and Beauty, sourrondedn by the green hills which overlook Gardalake, Gardacqua is synonymous of your wellbeing. Unforgettable moments of pure relax and fun given by the suggestive SPA, indoor and outdoor pools and the possibility to realize relaxing massages . all while you are sipping an herbal tea, or reading a book admiring the sunset on Lake Garda from the large windows of the wonderful crystal dome.

Verona

At the heart of the area lies Verona, a splendid city of art, surrounded by the traces of its ancient history, splendid in its mythical dimension bestowed upon it by the Shakespearean tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Roman ruins, medieval vestiges, Venetian and Austrian traces can be seen all across the city, as well as antique palaces, squares, bridges and wonderful churches. In the historical centre, Piazza Bra and the Arena, Piazza Erbe and Piazza dei Signori, Via Cappello and Corso Porta Borsari lead to the Teatro Romano, Ponte Pietra, Castelvecchio, the Ponte Scaligero and the ancient churches of San Fermo and Sant’Anastasia, the Cathedral (Duomo) and San Zeno. Elegant cafés and ancient osterie (typical inns of the Veneto territory), craftsman shops and high couture shops enliven city life all year long. Verona is a man-sized city which fascinates visitors with its elegance and its welcoming atmosphere, in which ancient and modern times meet.

Mantova

Mantova’s history goes back to the far-off period of the first Etruscan settlements, passing through the Lombard rule (8th century) and the glorious centuries when the city was ruled by the Gonzaga family (1328-1707), the greatest period of splendor for Mantova. A walk around the old city center is the best way for getting to know this city and its large number of historical buildings that are part of it, such as Palazzo Te, the wonderful Renaissance Villa built on the site where the Paiolo lake could once be seen, later dried up, and Palazzo Ducale the old Gonzaga family residence that extends over 34,000 square meters, an almost city within the city.

Piazza Sordello, where it is possible to admire the cathedral and the thirteenth-century Palazzo Bonaccolsi and Piazza delle Erbe, where Palazzo della Ragione, the clock tower, the Casa del Mercante and the Church of San Lorenzo, the city’s oldest church, stand, are also so pleasant and charming to look at. Mantua offers a rich treasure of Art such as: Bibiena Theatre, the Museum of the Fire Brigade, the Tazio Nuvolari Museum, Palazzo D’Arco, Casa del Mantegna, Palazzo S. Sebastiano with the temple, the Basilica of St. Andrew, Cube in Piazza Sordello.

Venezia

Venice is a city reflected in the water and the image that returns is imprinted in the eye of the beholder. A magical city par excellence where everything is magical, romantic, full of poetry and sadness. This city is unparalleled, which has been awarded the title of World Heritage by UNESCO for its artistic treasures and for the extraordinary interpenetration between human activities and the natural landscape of the lagoons. The traveler, if only in passing, is seduced by the beauty and variety of monuments and works of art. Piazza San Marco, the pulsating heart of the city, the important urban and architectural complex, takes its name from the famous Basilica of San Marco, built in oriental style and topped with five Byzantine-style domes. The vast space that is filled with tourists from all over the world opens on one side of the lagoon, while the other is bounded by the bell tower and glamorous buildings of the Old and New Procuratie and Palazzo Ducale. The Bridge of Sighs is not far from here and is a necessary stop of the romantic gondola ride that traditionally goes up the Grand Canal, the main waterway of the city. Venice is a place to live to its fullest and a place where one should get lost in the intricate lanes while going up and down the bridges discovering the treasures of the baroque Church of Santa Maria della Salute, the Accademia, host to the masterpieces of Venetian painters from between the fourteenth and the eighteenth century or the School of San Rocco with the extraordinary series of paintings by Tintoretto. Venice is also modern and contemporary art, like the art works that are found in the renovated Punta Della Dogana, or inside Palazzo Grassi, with its avant-garde art on display at the Biennial exhibition.

Padova

Rich in culture and history, in the city of Padova we will start the day from the city center, with the famous Caffè Pedrocchi (1831), known as the Café without doors, because back then, not having doors, it remained open day and night. A few steps from Coffee, we will visit the ancient University (1222) into the BO' Palace, then head, in one of the most folkloristic zones in Padua, the shops "below salon" that lie under the Palace of Reason (1200) between Piazza Erbe and Piazza della Frutta, where we will taste only fresh regional products and enjoy the fine wine of the Euganean Hills.

Then Piazza dei Signori, with the Astronomical clock tower, walking until one of the largest squares in Europe, Prato della Valle (1775), an island of elliptical shape surrounded by a channel on whose banks stand 78 marble statues representing many famous people.

Then the magnificent Basilica of the Saint (1232), in honor of St. Anthony, in which we will admire the works of Donatello and Mantegna. To conclude our day, we will visit the wonderful and ancient Botanical Garden (1545), located behind the Basilica del Santo, UNESCO world heritage site, we‘ll walk among the streets of ancient trees, the scent of roses, collections of medicinal plants, carnivorous plants, and a trip inside the brand new Garden of Bio Diversity to discover the origin of life, from the Poles to the Equator.