Salò and Gardone Riviera:
Elegance, Culture and Lakeside History
The western shore of Lake Garda is a sequence of postcard-perfect views, elegant small towns, and wild nature descending directly into the water.
The tour begins in Salò — a refined town with a rich historical past. Once the capital of the Italian Social Republic during the Second World War, it still preserves 19th-century palaces, museums, and one of the longest and most charming lakeside promenades on Lake Garda.
Its centre is filled with boutiques, historic cafés, and romantic views. Travelling north along the coast, you reach Gardone Riviera — one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and home to the famous Vittoriale degli Italiani, the spectacular residence-museum of poet Gabriele D’Annunzio.
Visiting it is a truly unique experience: among gardens, open-air theatres, museums, and even a ship built into the hillside, visitors step into a visionary world suspended between art and patriotism. The tour also includes stops in the smaller villages along this stretch of the lake, such as Fasano and Toscolano Maderno, where nature dominates the landscape. Transfers take place aboard high-end Mercedes vehicles, driven by chauffeurs who know the area intimately and can recommend scenic stops or local restaurants — ensuring a perfectly tailored experience.
Limone sul Garda: The Village Between Lemon Groves and Science
The final stop is Limone sul Garda, nestled between steep rocky cliffs and terraced lemon groves. Famous worldwide for its breathtaking beauty, Limone also attracts medical and scientific interest: here, researchers discovered the ApoA-1 Milano protein, believed to contribute to the longevity of its inhabitants. A visit to the historic Limonaia del Castel, with its panoramic views and guided paths, offers a sensory journey through the scents, agricultural history, and pure beauty of the area. It’s the perfect place to end your tour — perhaps with an artisanal ice cream or a lakeside dinner at sunset.
