113 To the Southern Shore of Lake Garda

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Distance 437 km
Duration 5:30 h

Tour months

May, June, July, August, September, October, November

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Route Style: Mediterranean Tour (fast highway travel combined with picturesque coastal cruising and a car ferry ride). Highlights & Photo Spots: Sirmione: Medieval castle & historic old town peninsula, San Felice Porto: Picturesque harbor & panoramic viewpoints, Salò: Longest lakeside promenade on Lake Garda, Car Ferry: Scenic boat crossing from Toscolano Maderno to Torri del Benaco Notes: Ferry: Purchase a car ticket at the port in Toscolano Maderno for the crossing to Torri del Benaco (crossing time approx. 30 minutes).

Pure Mediterranean Dolce Vita – From the peninsula of Sirmione to San Felice and a ferry crossing to Torri. Start in Naturno (Naturns) driving via Bolzano (Bozen) onto the A22 highway heading south to the Affi exit. Cruising along local roads past Peschiera, arrive at the famous peninsula of Sirmione. Dominated by its impressive Scaliger water castle, the old town is the perfect spot for an gelato stop and a stroll through narrow cobblestone alleys. Continue driving past Desenzano and Moniga to picturesque San Felice Porto. At the small harbor, enjoy a glass of Prosecco overlooking the lake. Ascend a short mountain section to a scenic viewpoint ideal for a lunch stop. Afterward, visit the elegant town of Salò with its famous lakeside promenade. From nearby Toscolano Maderno, board the car ferry to cross the lake to Torri del Benaco on the eastern shore. From Torri, reach the highway at Affi within 20 minutes for a smooth return drive to Naturno.

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