Explore Venice on a guided walking tour with a local expert, taking in St Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Campanile and the ornate facades of the Doge’s Palace. Wander through narrow calli and over arched bridges to the waterfront for views along the Grand Canal.

Hear how a maritime republic rose from lagoon mudflats to dominate East–West trade, blending Byzantine detail with Renaissance grandeur. Your guide points out gilded mosaics, lions of St Mark and hidden courtyards as you soak up the city’s theatre of stone and water.

Discover Verona’s heart on a guided walking tour to the Roman Arena on Piazza Bra, the frescoed market of Piazza delle Erbe and Via Mazzini’s elegant arcades. Step into Juliet’s courtyard to see the famed Juliet’s Balcony.

Learn how Roman foundations and Scaliger rule shaped palaces and bridges like Ponte Pietra. Admire Romanesque carvings at San Zeno and the cathedral, then choose a café-lined square for a languid pause amid bell towers and fluttering flags.

Explore Mantova’s UNESCO-listed old town on a guided walk through Piazza Sordello, the courtyards of the Palazzo Ducale and arcaded streets opening to lake views. Trace the skyline of domes and towers that inspired artists and composers.

Hear stories of the Gonzaga dynasty and the splendour of their Renaissance court, from Mantegna’s frescoes to Alberti’s Basilica di Sant’Andrea. The city’s tranquil mood and watery setting reveal a northern Italy of cobbles, stucco and softly chiming bells.

Experience Lake Garda by land and water as you follow a scenic drive along the western shore and cruise Lake Garda. Pause in pastel-painted Limone sul Garda and lively Riva del Garda to wander tiny harbours and medieval lanes framed by sheer limestone cliffs.

Learn about terraced limonaie and Austro-Hungarian echoes in lakeside architecture while cypress-studded slopes and mountain light play across the water. Photographers find reflections, fishing boats and cliffside lemon houses at every turn.

Begin your holiday with a relaxed welcome drinks reception at the hotel, a chance to meet your Tour Manager and connect with fellow solo travellers in a friendly setting.

Sip a glass of local Bardolino or a soft alternative while you hear practical tips for exploring the Veneto and Lake Garda. It’s an easygoing start that sets the tone for shared discoveries and lively conversation.

Glide by gondola through Venice’s quiet back canals, slipping beneath low stone bridges and past weathered palazzi mirrored in the water.

Your gondolier’s unhurried stroke sets a gentle rhythm as church bells and soft voices echo off the brickwork—an intimate counterpoint to St Mark’s bustle. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride the elevator up St Mark’s Campanile for sweeping panoramas of the lagoon, domes and rooftops, and the snaking Grand Canal below.

From nearly 100 metres high, trace Venice’s fishbone of islands and the shimmer of the Adriatic—perfect for photographers and golden-hour views. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the River Mincio for serene perspectives on Mantova’s skyline of domes and towers, gliding past reed beds and lily-dotted lagoons.

In summer, parts of the water bloom with lotus as herons patrol the shallows—an atmospheric complement to the city’s Renaissance stones. This boat trip is at additional cost and bookable on tour.