DEC 21:
Local departure by coach then onward to northern France or Belgium for an overnight stay.

DEC 22:
We continue south to our hotel in Riva del Garda for a five-night stay. B,D

DEC 23: Trento (included), Winetasting (optional)
Excursion to the regional capital of Trento to visit its popular Christmas market. In the afternoon, you'll have the chance to join an optional winetasting at a local cantina. B,D

CHRISTMAS EVE: Verona (included), Verona Walking Tour (optional)
We visit Romeo and Juliet's 'fair Verona', where a guide will show you the highlights of the city on an optional walking tour. We return to Riva and tonight you can enjoy dinner and music in your hotel. B,D

CHRISTMAS DAY: Lake Garda Cruise (optional)
After a visit from Father Christmas and turkey lunch relax and maybe take a lake cruise before tonight's gala dinner with live music. B,L,D

BOXING DAY: Venice (optional)
Explore the world-famous sights, including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square and the Doges' Palace on our excursion to Venice. A true highlight of our Christmas holiday. B,D

DEC 27:
To Belgium or northern France for an overnight stay. B

DEC 28:
To Calais then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

You'll stay for five nights at the 4-star Hotel Savoy Palace, which features an indoor swimming pool and is located about approximately 250 metres from the lake and a short walk along the lakeside from the centre of Riva.

Overnight stays in Belgium or northern France are in citystyle hotels.

• FREE local joining points

• Travel by executive coach
• Festive meals as described

• Excursions and visits: Trento; Verona

• 7 nights' accommodation with continental breakfast & 5 evening meals & lunch on Christmas Day