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The Perfect 9-Day Garda Itinerary

Garda 🇮🇹 · Built from 4 real traveler plans · 40 spots

Castello Scaligero di MalcesineCastello Scaligero di LaziseHiking Trails on Monte BaldoPunta San Vigilio

Garda is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 4 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 9-day plan — built around the 40+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Garda.

9-Day Garda Itinerary

Day 1

Castello Scaligero di Malcesine
Castello Scaligero di Malcesine
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Castello Scaligero di Lazise
Castello Scaligero di Lazise
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Hiking Trails on Monte Baldo
Hiking Trails on Monte Baldo
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 2 travelers
Punta San Vigilio
Punta San Vigilio
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Ristorante Vecchia Malcesine
Ristorante Vecchia Malcesine
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 2

Malcesine Old Town
Malcesine Old Town
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Limonaia del Castel
Limonaia del Castel
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Ristorante Gardesana
Ristorante Gardesana
restaurant · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Torre Apponale
Torre Apponale
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Parco Giardino Sigurtà
Parco Giardino Sigurtà
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 3

Parco Natura Viva
Parco Natura Viva
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Ristorante Pizzeria Sud
Ristorante Pizzeria Sud
restaurant · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Parco Baia delle Sirene (Garda)
Parco Baia delle Sirene (Garda)
attraction · ★ 3.9 · saved by 2 travelers
Osteria al Portico
Osteria al Portico
restaurant · ★ 3.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Malcesine Boutiques & Artisan Shops
Malcesine Boutiques & Artisan Shops
other · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 4

Riva del Garda Waterfront Promenade
Riva del Garda Waterfront Promenade
attraction · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
Canal Boat Tour of Peschiera
Canal Boat Tour of Peschiera
attraction · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
Torri del Benaco Local Shops
Torri del Benaco Local Shops
other · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
Le Gemme di Artemisia
Le Gemme di Artemisia
restaurant · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
Valpolicella Wine Tour & Tasting
Valpolicella Wine Tour & Tasting
restaurant · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 5

Limone sul Garda Old Town
Limone sul Garda Old Town
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Bardolino Lakefront Promenade
Bardolino Lakefront Promenade
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Lazise Old Town & Port
Lazise Old Town & Port
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Garda Food & Wine
Garda Food & Wine
restaurant · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Rocca di Garda
Rocca di Garda
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 6

Porta San Zeno
Porta San Zeno
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Lake Garda
Lake Garda
nature · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Bardolino Promenade & Waterfront
Bardolino Promenade & Waterfront
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Valpolicella Vineyards Scenic Drive
Valpolicella Vineyards Scenic Drive
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Strada della Forra (Tremosine)
Strada della Forra (Tremosine)
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 7

Museo dell'Olio d'Oliva (Olive Oil Museum)
Museo dell'Olio d'Oliva (Olive Oil Museum)
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Garda Town Center & Piazza Catullo
Garda Town Center & Piazza Catullo
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Lakefront Walk Torri del Benaco
Lakefront Walk Torri del Benaco
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Ristorante Gemma
Ristorante Gemma
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Borghetto sul Mincio
Borghetto sul Mincio
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 8

Monte Brione Hike
Monte Brione Hike
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Arco Town Center & Rock Climbing Shops
Arco Town Center & Rock Climbing Shops
other · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Peschiera del Garda Lakefront Walk
Peschiera del Garda Lakefront Walk
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Isola del Garda
Isola del Garda
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Lungolago di Lazise
Lungolago di Lazise
nature · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers

Top Things to Do in Garda

  • Castello Scaligero di Malcesine — ★ 4.6 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Castello Scaligero di Lazise — ★ 4.6 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Hiking Trails on Monte Baldo — ★ 4.8 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Punta San Vigilio — ★ 4.7 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Malcesine Old Town — ★ 4.6 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Limonaia del Castel — ★ 4.6 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Torre Apponale — ★ 4.6 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Parco Giardino Sigurtà — ★ 4.6 (saved by 2 travelers)

Where to Eat in Garda

  • Ristorante Vecchia Malcesine — ★ 4.7
  • Ristorante Gardesana — ★ 4.6
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Sud — ★ 4.4
  • Osteria al Portico — ★ 3.4
  • Le Gemme di Artemisia — ★ 4.9

Garda Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Garda?

Most travelers planning Garda on Triply spend about 9 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Castello Scaligero di Malcesine, Castello Scaligero di Lazise, Hiking Trails on Monte Baldo — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Garda?

Based on 4 real Garda itineraries, the most-saved spots are Castello Scaligero di Malcesine, Castello Scaligero di Lazise, Hiking Trails on Monte Baldo, Punta San Vigilio, Ristorante Vecchia Malcesine, Malcesine Old Town.

Where should I eat in Garda?

The most-saved places to eat in Garda are Ristorante Vecchia Malcesine, Ristorante Gardesana, Ristorante Pizzeria Sud, Osteria al Portico, Le Gemme di Artemisia.

Is Garda worth visiting?

Garda is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 4 traveler itineraries covering 40+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 9-day trip.

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