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A wonderful base from where to explore the sights of northern Italy, the lovely Lake Garda region presents a range of exciting activities and excursions. The largest of the Italian lakes, Garda is…
MoreA wonderful base from where to explore the sights of northern Italy, the lovely Lake Garda region presents a range of exciting activities and excursions. The largest of the Italian lakes, Garda is ideally located for exciting cultural excursions being just 30 km from Verona. A visit to Romeo and Juliet’s famous balcony and the amphitheatre in Verona is an excellent half day excursion
Our all encompassing itinerary can be devised to ensure that each school group gets the most out of their time away, filled with fun and excitement your pupils won’t even realise they are learning!
Email us now on groups@marathontravel.ie for your tailor made quote, our dedicated team are waiting to assist you.
LessDay 1
Morning
Your Luxury Coach will be waiting at your designated pick up point.
Travel to Dublin Airport to check in for your flight to Bergamo, Italy.
Afternoon
Upon landing in Bergamo your luxury coach & driver will be waiting to take you on your first adventure,
Enjoy the afternoon exploring the streets of Verona by way of Guided Walking Tour.
Evening
In the evening your coach will be waiting to escort you to your accommodation at Lake Garda.
Enjoy the evening at leisure
Day 2
Morning
Breakfast will be served at your accommodation.
You will be picked up from your hotel and travel to Malcesine
Afternoon
Enjoy a cable car ride taking in the beautiful views Malcesine has to offer.
After your cable car ride you will get to enjoy an interactive tour of Castello Scaligero
Evening
In the early evening enjoy some free time to explore the streets of Malcesine.
Your coach will transfer you back to your hotel at Lake Garda for the evening at leisure.
Day 3
Morning
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast served at your hotel.
Your coach will be waiting to escort you for the day.
Afternoon
Your students will get the day to enjoy themselves at the popular Gardaland
Evening
When the park closes your coach will be waiting to take you back to your hotel for the evening.
Day 4
Morning
Your hotel will serve your last breakfast of the trip, after which the group will check out.
Afternoon
Your coach and driver will transfer you to the beautiful city of Milan where you will learn about the culture through an informative guided walking tour.
Evening
In the early evening your group will head the the airport for your return flight to Dublin.
Upon arriving in Dublin your coach will be waiting to escort your back to your school.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR EDINBURGH SCHOOL TOUR?
- Return flight from Ireland to Bergamo, Italy.
- Coach Transfers as mentioned in itinerary
- 3 nights stay in the hotel
- Breakfasts each morning
- Half Day Walking Tour of Verona
- Malcesine Cable Car Ride
- Interactive Tour of Castello Scaligero
- Gardaland Full Day Pass
- Half Day Walking Tour of Milan
- Group Travel Insurance
- Online Booking System for your Group
- Designated Account Manager to look after you from your initial quote until you return home
WHAT EDUCATIONAL VISITS ARE INCLUDED?
- Half Day Walking Tour of Verona
- Malcesine Cable Car Ride
- Interactive Tour of Castello Scaligero
- Gardaland Full Day Pass
- Half Day Walking Tour of Milan
CAN ITINERARIES BE CHANGED AND ADJUSTED?
Yes absolutely, the above is a sample itinerary.
All itineraries are adjusted to suit your groups specific requirements.
If there is a Cultural tour or some specific sightseeing you would like to add, just mention this at the time of inquiry and we will adapt the itinerary accordingly.
CAN YOU CREATE A TOUR OF PARIS TO SPECIFIC CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS?
We can indeed, whether your group is travelling for history, geography or language we can curate a tour that is specific to your curricular requirements.
We create the tour specifically for your requirements, whether they be curricular, budget or time.
Drop us an email to groups@marathontravel.ie with your requirements and we will create the perfect itinerary for you and your students!
HOW MUCH DOES MARATHON TRAVEL'S Lake Garda TRIP COST?
Our School Tour to Lake Garda & Northern Italy varies in price depending on your groups requirements. Prices vary depending on the time of year you with to travel and how many students will travel as part of the group.
Please email: groups@marathontravel.ie for further information or call our offices on +3531 4755010 ext. 4 and one of our team will be happy to assist.
HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU NEED TO QUALIFY AS A GROUP?
We offer group packages for groups of 15 people up to 100 people. The more the merrier!
DO YOU OFFER FREE TEACHER PLACES?
Free Teacher places are offered on the basis of a minimum number of 20 paying passengers with 1 Free Place for every 10 paying passengers.
DO YOU OFFER NATIONWIDE PICK UPS?
We do indeed!
Your driver and luxury coach will pick you up from your school and will accompany you for the duration of your trip.
HOW DOES YOUR ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM WORK?
Once you have received your quote and are happy to proceed with your group booking we will create your personalized secure online booking and payment portal.
We can include your school / club logo on the landing page.
We will then forward the group leader a link which can be forwarded to your members. Each person can then individually log in, book their place and make their payment. Saving you the hassle of collecting and dealing with cash!
IS YOUR ONLINE BOOKING AND PAYMENT SYSTEM SECURE?
Yes, 100%
Our booking portal complies with all GDPR regulations and guidelines.
We use SAGEPAY as our payment system that is completely secure and safe for your group to use!
IS A PASSPORT REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL?
A passport is required for travel by air to Italy. Your passport must be valid up to your return date.
CAN WE FUND-RAISE FOR OUR TRIP?
Absolutely! Fundraising is a terrific team or class bonding experience.
Please note if you are fundraising for your trip we do have payment terms that need to be met for your trip to be secure!
Pop us an email on groups@marathontravel.ie for fundraising ideas.
WHY BOOK YOUR SCHOOL TRIP WITH MARATHON TRAVEL?
Marathon Travel are the experts in creating overseas educational trips and unique travel experiences for secondary school students.
Let our experienced educational tour planners customize your school group tour to fit your curriculum needs! From destinations throughout Europe and the UK to destinations worldwide, our planners will work with you to design a customized tour to meet the needs of your curriculum and budget.
Marathon Travel take the headache out of booking international school tours, we offer an online booking system to all groups travelling that can be dispersed to all students and their guardians to allow each of them to book and pay independently.
We are insured, licensed & bonded with the Commission for Aviation Regulation.The bond we have with them ensures the safety of all deposits and payments.Tour operator number T.O 225
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