Inspire your team with a school rugby tour to the beautiful Italian lakes! This is the heartland of Italian rugby, where the passion for the sport is palpable. In fact, eight of the Top12 teams come from Lombardy and the Vento.
School Rugby Tour to the Italian Lakes
Here you will find great opposition of a similar standard to your team. Pit your skills against theirs before learning about Italian culture with post-match hospitality and exciting activities.
Make this a trip to remember with visits to one of the incredible theme parks in the area, such as Gardaland. Alternatively, soak up the culture and see the sights of Milan and Venice, or take a boat trip to see Lake Garda from a different, more serene perspective.
School Rugby Tour to the Italian Lakes
From
£490PP
5 days, 4 nights
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Board flight to Venice
Transfer to accommodation
Afternoon
Training session
Evening
Evening meal and show at Medieval Times
Day 2
Morning
Canyoning adventure
Afternoon
Friendly fixture against local opposition
Evening
Post-match hospitality
Day 3
Morning
Full day in Venice
Afternoon
Evening meal in typical Italian restaurant
Evening
Evening meal in typical Italian restaurant
Day 4
Morning
Spend the day at Gardaland or Caneva Aquapark
Afternoon
Friendly fixtures against local opposition
Evening
Friendly fixtures against local opposition
Day 5
Morning
Boat trip on Lake Garda
Visit Malcesine Castle
Afternoon
Return transfer to airport for flight back to UK
Evening
- 4 nights' bed & breakfast accommodation
- Single room upgrade for staff
- Return flights from Stansted to Venice Treviso Airport
- Hold luggage upgrade
- x 2 fixtures against local teams of a similar standard
- Return airport and fixture transfers in executive coach
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Accommodation
Holiday Village Garda
The Holiday Village is an excellent venue for groups who want to enjoy a wide range of on-site facilities and activities. This is a holiday village beside the town of Sirmione on the beautiful Lake Garda. Typically groups stay in 4 bed bungalows with bathroom, kitchen, living room and terrace. There is a good quality restaurant, 3 cafés and an on-site shop. The main swimming pool, childrens' pool and jacuzzi are all open from mid-May through to October. In addition, there are tennis courts, basketball and five-a-side football courts, mini-golf and direct access to the beach on Lake Garda.
Hotel Centro Turistico Gardesano
Located on a hill with wonderful views of the countryside, Hotel Centro Turistico Gardesano enjoys a privileged position, just short distance from Lake Garda and Verona city centre. This hotel offers modern and comfortable accommodationThe hotel has 272 rooms. Students would be accommodated mainly in triples and quad rooms with staff in twins. All rooms are en-suite. Facilities at the hotel include two dining rooms, a snack bar, a pizzeria, two swimming pools, a conference rooms and a playground for young children.
Hotel Antares Villafranca
Just under 8 miles from Verona city centre, the Hotel Antares Villafranca offers 182 air-conditioned guestrooms, an outdoor swimming pool and a lovely restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes, including pizza!
Excursions
Canevaworld - Aquaparadise
For those wanting to have a fun filled day in the sun, then Aquaparadise is the perfect solution.
Boat Trip - Lake Garda
What better to see Lake Garda than from the lake itself. Taking a boat cruise from Riva del Garda to Limone or Malcesine is not only a lovely way to spend an hour or so, but can be used instead of using the coach which you pick up later in the day.
Medieval Times
This show is a feast for both the stomach and the eyes! Watch a medieval jousting tournament whilst dining like a king. This is an exciting, fun evening that is a real highlight of the tour.
Via Ferrata
Try your hand at a via ferrata – the original high ropes adventure. You’ll be safely attached to the course via a harness and ropes. Your group will enjoy an active half day filled with the spectacular views that used to be reserved for the birds!
Canyoning and Kayaking
Your students will love exploring the Italian lakes on a canyoning or kayaking adventure. Slide down natural rock chutes, leap off waterfalls and power your way across the water all within a breathtaking setting. All equipment is provided, as is a full safety briefing.
Venice Guided City Tour
Explore this former maritime republic with your team and see the beauty of Venice for yourself. Visit the Basilica di San Marco and the Doge’s Palace, two of the most iconic sights in the city.
Milan Guided City Tour
Don’t miss out on your chance to visit Italy’s fashion capital, Milan! This exciting city is historic, elegant and vibrant and there are some impressive sights too, such as the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Castello Sforzesco and La Scala opera house.
Gardaland
Enjoy a fun-filled day out with your team at Italy’s top theme park! Gardaland is often rated one of the best theme parks in the world. There’s certainly plenty to do here, from adrenaline pumping rollercoasters to the more sedate but no less exciting Sea Life Centre.
Movieland
Take a trip into the world of movies at this fantastic theme park! Enjoy some thrilling rollercoasters, scare yourselves silly in the horror house and fight the cyborgs in a 5d game.
Supporting you every step of the way
Creating your perfect sports tour
Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.
Launching your tour to parents and students
The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.
After you’ve booked
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).
Support while you’re away
While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.
After your trip
When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).
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