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title: "Verona & Lake Garda, Italy"
description: "Juliet’s literary romance, lakefront palaces, and Amarone vineyards"
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destination: "Verona & Lake Garda, Italy"
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# Verona & Lake Garda, Italy

> Juliet’s literary romance, lakefront palaces, and Amarone vineyards

## About the destination

Verona and Lake Garda deliver a classic and deeply romantic Italian honeymoon. Combining Shakespeare’s legendary city of lovers with the grandeur of Italy's largest lake lets couples enjoy vintage Riva boat rides, natural thermal spas, candlelit dinners in Valpolicella vineyards, and sunset strolls through historic lakeside villages.

## Scores (0-10)

- **Overall**: 9.4
- **Romance**: 9.8
- **Adventure**: 8
- **Nature**: 9.3
- **Culture**: 9.7
- **Food**: 9.6

## Indicative budget

- **Average return flight**: 220 € per person
- **Accommodation per night**: 240 €
- **Daily expenses**: 85 € per person

## When to go

- **Best months**: May to October

### Pros

- Perfect blend of romantic historical heritage and stunning lake scenery
- World-class gastronomy and wine tasting in the Valpolicella region
- Easy access via high-speed train or rental car

### Cons

- Crowded around Juliet's balcony during peak daytime hours
- Heavy traffic along lakeside roads during summer weekends

## 15-day itinerary

### Day 1 — Arrival in Verona & Piazza delle Erbe Stroll

Flight to Verona or Milan, check-in at historic palace hotel, and evening stroll.

### Day 2 — Juliet's Balcony & Verona Arena

Visit Juliet's House and tour the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheater.

### Day 3 — Castelvecchio & Sunset at Ponte Pietra

Stroll along the Adige River enjoying traditional Aperol Spritz overlooking the stone bridge.

### Day 4 — Valpolicella Wine Route & Amarone Tasting

Drive through vineyard hills with private tastings at boutique winemaking estates.

### Day 5 — Arrival at Lake Garda & Sirmione

Transfer to the southern lake shore and check-in at thermal spa resort.

### Day 6 — Scaligero Castle & Roman Grotte di Catullo

Explore Sirmione's medieval water fortress and ancient Roman villa ruins.

### Day 7 — Private Wooden Speedboat Cruise

Rent a vintage Riva-style wooden motorboat to cruise along dramatic lake cliffs.

### Day 8 — Isola del Garda & Venetian Gardens

Guided visit to the private Borghese Cavazza island palace and botanical gardens.

### Day 9 — Malcesine & Mount Baldo Cable Car

Ferry north to Malcesine and ride the rotating cable car to the alpine summit.

### Day 10 — Limone sul Garda & Lemon Groves

Walk through the picturesque village famed for its historic terraced citrus greenhouses.

### Day 11 — Riva del Garda & Varone Waterfall

Discover the northern alpine shores and the dramatic underground gorge waterfall.

### Day 12 — Romantic Thermal Hydrotherapy Spa Day

Relaxation day at Aquaria Thermal SPA thermal mineral pools in Sirmione.

### Day 13 — Bardolino & Lakeside Culinary Delights

Candlelit dinner pairing fresh lake fish with local extra virgin olive oil.

### Day 14 — Final Romantic Night in Verona

Return to the city of lovers for a celebratory farewell dinner near Piazza Bra.

### Day 15 — Return Flight

Shop for artisanal Italian leather and souvenirs before airport transfer.

## Good to know

- Verona receives thousands of love letters from around the world addressed to 'Juliet', which are answered by hand by volunteers known as the Juliet Club secretaries.
- The peninsula of Sirmione on Lake Garda houses the Grotte di Catullo, the majestic ruins of a massive ancient Roman villa surrounded by ancient olive groves.

## Links

- [Web version of this guide](https://weddings.help/en/luna-de-miel/verona-y-lago-de-garda)