Panoramic sailing boat tour on Lake Garda
Highlights
- Discover the magic of Lake Garda, sailing aboard a vintage sailing ship from 1926
- Explore bays and islets and admire the spectacle of the Forra waterfalls from the water
- Experience 2 hours of nature and relaxation in an atmosphere suspended between past and present
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Full description
It's not every day that you get to meet an almost 100-year-old 'Veronica' - let alone a boat!
Get ready to board an exciting adventure, crossing Lake Garda on an ancient sailing ship that has participated in historic regattas, such as the one organised by Gabriele D'Annunzio.
Gently pushed by theOra, Garda's most famous wind, you will spend 2 hours sailing from coast to coast, discovering castles, bays, small islands and waterfalls. All you have to do is leave: now!
What we will do
We will meet in Malcesine, 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Here we will be welcomed by thecrew and get comfortable to begin our relaxing sailing tour on board Siora Veronica, a historical boat built between 1926 and 1927. The boat was used for several regattas, including one on 6 July 1930, organised at Riva del Garda by Gabriele D'Annunzio. The 'Veronica' is one of the two survivors of the original fleet of boats on the lake, which has come down to us after an excellent restoration.
Buoyed by the Ora wind of Lake Garda, we will reach the Bay of Val di Sogno to admire two of the most beautiful islets of the entire lake, namely theisland of Val di Sogno and the island of Olivo, also known as the island of Love.
With unfurled sails we will proceed towards the Brescia shore to reach the Forra waterfalls, a spectacle visible only from the water. Here we will make a brief stop to admire the panorama at its best, after which we will resume sailing towards the Veronese shore.
We will pass under the castle of Malcesine, a medieval fortress that is the symbol of the area, and in front of the Palazzo dei Capitani, a historic building erected between the 13th and 14th centuries.
Accompanied by the sounds of the wind and nature, we will then return to port after a 2-hour tour.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, with no age limit. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Children from 0 to 3 years old participate free of charge: please communicate their presence to the contact details indicated in your booking confirmation email.
The boat is wheelchair accessible.
Other information
The activity takes place from Tuesday to Sunday, from May to September, with a minimum of 10 people.
You will travel on a 24-metre historical sailing boat with trapezoidal sails, Siora Veronica. The boat is equipped with an external awning, but it is also possible to take advantage of the shade created under the sails. The sailboat is equipped with a toilet, cabin and teak floor. Drinks can be purchased on board.
You are not allowed to bring your own food or drink on board, nor are you allowed to wear sunscreen so as not to damage the wood of the hull (we recommend you put it on before boarding). You must stay barefoot on board.
The meeting place can be reached by car (car park 50 m away), by bus (bus stop approx. 150 m from the harbour) or by boat.
Dogs of all sizes areallowed .
Recommended clothing
Clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Comfortable footwear (to be removed on board)
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Malcesine, Verona
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
