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Day trip from Venice
Lake Garda & Sirmione
Lakeside castle & Roman ruins
Around 1 hour 45 minutes by train and bus
Why visit
Visit Sirmione's moated Scaliger Castle and Roman villa ruins on a narrow peninsula reaching into Italy's largest lake.
Top things to see
- Scaliger Castle
- Grottoes of Catullus
- Lakeside promenade
Suggested one-day plan
Morning
Travel from Venice to Lake Garda & Sirmione and start with Scaliger Castle.
Midday
Pause for lunch in Lake Garda & Sirmione; allow time to wander the centre.
Afternoon
Visit Grottoes of Catullus and Lakeside promenade, depending on opening times.
Evening
Return to Venice; check the last train, bus or boat before setting out.
Getting there from Venice
Take a train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione, then a local bus or boat to Sirmione.
Recommended time needed
A long full day.
Good to know
- Start early — this is the furthest trip from Venice.
- Sirmione's old town is very busy on summer weekends.