#2 Peschiera del Garda. After Sirmione, we were heading east. The next stop is Peschiera del Garda, which is 20 minutes away. It is worth visiting the city fortress and drinking coffee on the small islands at the mouth of the Mincio River. From here, you can admire the medieval buildings reflected in the lake.
Many hotels will have closed and the only ferry service will be the car ferry between Torri del Benaco and Maderno. There are bus services between Verona and the south of the lake, as far as Garda and also to Sirmione and Desenzano del Garda. To reach the north of the lake would require a second bus from Garda.
LAKE GARDA: Plan your visit with our article Best Things to Do in Lake Garda. We also have information about things to do in Sirmione and Riva del Garda. CINQUE TERRE: One of the best experiences in the Cinque Terre is to hike between all five towns. If you are traveling on a budget, get our money saving tips for the Cinque Terre. rXFmc. 931 589 73 677 234 159 575 527