Italy Express: Venice, Verona & Lake Garda
Italy Express: Venice, Verona & Lake Garda
The trip in a nutshell
This is a trip designed and realised entirely by an experienced WeRoad Travel Coordinator. The Coordinator takes care of the whole trip: from defining the itinerary to selecting accommodation and on-site experiences. Via WeRoad website you can book the trip and manage it in your personal area, just like any other WeRoad.
Our unforgettable journey begins in Verona, the city of love, where Shakespeare set the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet. We’ll wander cobbled streets lined with centuries of history, visit Juliet’s house and her famous balcony, marvel at the ancient Roman Arena, and take in sweeping views from the Belvedere. As we soak up the atmosphere, we’ll indulge in rich Italian cuisine and savor the essence of la dolce vita. Next, we travel to the breathtaking Lake Garda, where charming lakeside villages offer a slower rhythm and unforgettable views. Here, you can choose your perfect way to experience the magic: enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard, sampling the region’s finest vintages, or opt for a scenic boat tour across the lake’s sparkling waters. As the sun sets, the evening is yours—perhaps join a hands-on cooking class, unwind in natural thermal hot springs immerse in a forest, or experience the thrill of Gardaland, Italy’s largest amusement park.
Our final destination is the one-of-a-kind city of Venice, a place like no other in the world. Built entirely on water, we’ll explore its winding canals by gondola, cross storybook bridges, and uncover the city’s hidden treasures—from opulent palaces to artisan shops tucked in quiet alleyways. This is more than a trip; it’s a journey into romance, culture, and italy timeless beauty. A perfect escape where every day is a new chapter in your Italian adventure.
Travel mood
Physical effort
Entry requirements
What do I need to enter Italy?
Passport: 6 months of residual validity
Visa: Visit your embassy website for full information
Arrival and departure
This trip starts in Verona and ends in Venice. On the first day of the trip we will meet by 5PM, on the last day you can leave at anytime. Find out more about the meeting here!.
What's included
4 nights accommodation in shared rooms with private bathroom
Verona historical walking tour
Train ticket from Verona to Venice
Vineyard tour with Wine tasting
Venice historical walking tour
Vaporetto experience to Murano
- Travel Coordinator services
- Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Welcome to Italy!
Welcome to Verona: The City of Love
Tonight’s all about good vibes, great food, and new friends. We’ll kick off our adventure with a laid-back welcome dinner in beautiful Verona—the perfect setting to break the ice and dive into the Italian lifestyle. Think freshly made cappelletti stuffed with Parma ham, paired with a smooth glass of local red wine or a crisp, bubbly Aperol Spritz (or two!).
As the group gathers around the table, stories start flowing, laughs get louder, and suddenly you're not traveling solo—you’re part of a crew. No pressure, no plans—just good company, amazing Italian food, and that unbeatable first-night energy.
This is your chance to relax, settle in, and start making memories with fellow explorers. After all, what better way to kick off your Italian escape than cheersing in Verona, with pasta in front of you and new friends by your side?
Included: Included: overnight stay
Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks
Beautiful Verona and Lake Garda
Romeo and Juliet city
You’ve probably heard of the Shakespier Arena and the legendary tale of Romeo and Juliet, today we’ll go beyond the postcards.
We’ll wander through the winding streets and hidden corners behind the Arena, discovering the real Verona—its stories, secrets, and soul. Along the way, we’ll take in iconic sights like Piazza Bra, Piazza dei Signori, the beautiful Adige River, and the Arco dei Gavi. Did you know that Verona has a belvedere and an astrological observatory?
After our stroll through the heart of Verona, you’ve earned a choice: soak in the beauty a little longer over a lazy lunch in town, or hop on the next train and head straight to the sparkling shores of Lake Garda. Whether you're craving a plate of fresh pasta with a view or eager to dip your toes in the lake, the day is yours to shape — and it’s only just beginning!
Garda Lake
After a short, scenic 40-minute train ride from Verona, we arrive in Peschiera del Garda, the gateway to Italy’s most magical lake. Today is yours to shape. Choose to visit a charming cantina for a wine tasting in the heart of one of Italy’s most celebrated wine regions, or set sail on a boat tour, discovering fairytale towns like Sirmione, Lazise, and Bardolino.
But the day doesn't end there.
As evening falls, unwind in the natural thermal springs of Colà, nestled in a peaceful forest setting—an oasis of relaxation you won’t want to leave. Or dive into a hands-on Italian cooking class, learning to make fresh pasta from scratch. Still got energy? Let loose at Gardaland, Italy’s largest amusement park.
Whether you're sipping wine, cruising the lake, or soaking in nature, every choice promises something unforgettable.
This isn't just a day on your trip—it's the one you'll talk about forever.
Included: overnight stay, Walking tour
Money Pot: Tips, entrance fees, any public transport
Not included: food and drinks
Venice, the floating city
Venice Unveiled: Canals, Gondola & Culture
Wow—believe it! You’ve arrived in the floating city of Venice, one of the most unique and magical places on Earth. Built entirely on water, Venice has no cars—just canals. We’ll arrive by train or bus, crossing the scenic Ponte della Libertà, and hop aboard a vaporetto or water taxi to reach the heart of the city.
From there, wander through hidden alleys and over charming bridges until you reach Piazza San Marco, where the Palazzo Ducale and Basilica di San Marco await. Admire the intricate Venetian architecture, soak in the atmosphere, and—why not?—take a ride on a gondola.
As the sun sets, head to the Terrazza del Fondaco dei Tedeschi for a breathtaking panoramic view. Then do as the locals do: go bacaro hopping, sipping an ombretta wine and tasting cicchetti food.
It’s a day of beauty, flavor, and unforgettable moments—Venetian style.
Rialto Bridge
As the sun sets, head to the Terrazza del Fondaco dei Tedeschi for a breathtaking panoramic view of Venice’s sparkling canals and rooftops. Before that, don’t miss the iconic Rialto Bridge, the oldest and most famous bridge spanning the Grand Canal. Legend has it that the bridge has witnessed countless secret romances and whispered promises—making it the perfect spot to soak up Venice’s timeless charm.
Afterwards, do as the locals do: go bacaro hopping, sipping an ombretta of wine and tasting delicious cicchetti—Venetian-style small plates bursting with flavor.
It’s a day of beauty, history, flavor, and unforgettable moments—all wrapped up in the magic of Venice.
Included: overnight stay,Train ticket to Venice, Walking tour.
Money Pot: tips, entrance fees, any public transport.
Not included: food and drinks.
Murano and Burano, glass and colourful streets
Venetian islands: Murano & Burano
Step into Murano, Venice’s island of fire and glass, where centuries-old master artisans create stunning glass art before your eyes. Explore the Murano Glass Museum and wander canals lined with colorful houses and charming boutiques.
Next, sail to Burano, famous for its brightly painted fishermen’s houses and intricate lace-making tradition. This vibrant island is a feast for the eyes and perfect for snapping unforgettable photos.
Just nearby lies the hauntingly beautiful Isola di San Michele, Venice’s Floating Cemetery, a peaceful island steeped in history and mystery. It’s a quiet place to reflect amid the serene waters.
Together, these islands offer a unique blend of craftsmanship, color, history, and tranquility—a perfect escape from the city buzz. Dive into this magical side of Venice and create memories that sparkle like Murano glass itself.
Farewell DInner
Tonight we gather one last time to celebrate the friendships we’ve made and the memories we’ve created in this stunning country. Over a heartfelt farewell dinner, glasses will clink, stories will flow, and laughter will echo—reminding us just how incredible this journey has been. From breathtaking sights to spontaneous moments, every second was filled with magic and connection. As we say goodbye for now, there’s a bittersweet feeling in the air—a mix of joy, nostalgia, and excitement for what’s next. Here’s to new friends, unforgettable adventures, and the promise that this isn’t the end, but just the beginning. Until we meet again—cheers to the memories that will last a lifetime and to the next adventure waiting just around the corner!
ncluded: overnight stay, Vaporetto ticket.
Money Pot: entrance fees and any additional public transport.
Not included: food and beverages.
Bye Bye Italy
Bye Bye Venice
After breakfast, it’s time for our final goodbye—a moment to cherish the bonds forged and the memories shared. Say farewell to your newfound friends and your dedicated coordinator, knowing this isn’t the end but a powerful beginning. Though parting feels bittersweet, remember: the world is vast, and our paths will cross again. This isn’t just goodbye—it’s a promise of future adventures, new stories, and endless horizons waiting to be explored. So, raise your spirits high and shout it loud: To the next adventure! Until we meet again—farewell, but never goodbye!
Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
About Italy
About WeRoad
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to fit every need:
1. Credit or prepaid card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express);
2. Instalment payment with Scalapay up to €4,999 (only available with the “Full trip payment” option – not available with the “Deposit and balance” option; pay in 3 instalments up to €1,200 or in 4 instalments over €1,200);
3. PayPal (for selected destinations);
4. Revolut Pay to pay even faster straight from your Revolut account;
5. Welfare credit – BEFORE BOOKING, reach out to us at [email protected].
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you’ll also be able to pay the balance via bank transfer from your Personal Area.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
Even if we don't know the flights of all WeRoaders, there are several ways to find out which flights your travel companions have purchased.
1. Each WeRoader has the ability to communicate their flight details after booking within their personal area so that other travel companions can see the details anonymously. Enter your booking and you will find this section:
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2. If you want to find out before booking, instead, you can contact us and we will support you in your search or you can ask your travel companions for direct information by joining our Facebook group 'WeRoad... let's get to know each other before leaving! (official)' – (here is the extended link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weroadit) look for a post associated with your trip, or ask the group administrators for help in getting in touch with your future adventure companions!
If the coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you are interested in, you can easily find his/her presentation post in the group through the site: in the shift list click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip tab, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator name] about this shift in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
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In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curious to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can see this by finding the trip on our website, and clicking the down arrow to see the ages & genders of participants. You'll need to have created a WeRoad account with us to do this.
Any issues finding this info just give our team in the office a call, we're always happy to help!
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!