Pre-bookable cultural and scenic experiences
To help you get the most out of your holiday and explore the
surrounding region, we're offering a great choice of pre-bookable
excursions to add to your holiday from boat cruises to guided city
tours, wine tasting in local vineyards to scenic rail journeys to a
chocolate factory.
On arrival, you'll be sent more information on excursions available to book locally and your Neilson representative will be available over the telephone to provide any assistance or advice you need on exploring the local area.
Our favourite Italian experiences
Venice by day - available from most of our Lake Garda resorts, this tour takes you to the most romantic city in the world. Arrive by private motorboat, stroll around St Marks Square, the Basilica and the Rialto Bridge. From £57 per person.
An evening at the opera - enjoy an opera performance under the stars amid the awe-inspiring surroundings of the Verona Roman amphitheatre. From £23 per person - available from most resorts on Lake Garda. See Verona Opera more information.
Villas of Lake Como - a boat tour around the lake for the best views of Como's many famous villas including Villa Balbianello and George Clooney's private residences. From £35 per person from Lake Como.
Three Lakes tour - a scenic day trip taking in the highlights of Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano and Lake Como. There's time for lunch in Tremezzo on Lake Como as well as free time to explore the vibrant city of Como before returning to Stresa. From £48 per person from Lake Maggiore.
Our favourite Austrian experiences
Salzburg City - a trip to this beautiful city, once home to Mozart and now a leading centre for art, culture, events and festivals. From £26 per person - available from Soll & Ellmau, Kitzbuhel, Zell am See, St Wolfgang and St Gilgen
Krimml Waterfalls - the highest waterfalls in Europe, cascading from a height of 1320 feet, the Krimml waterfalls have been awarded for their outstanding natural beauty. From £19 per person - available from Soll & Ellmau, Kitzbuhel, Zell am See, Mayrhofen
Our favourite Swiss experiences
2 for 1 Jungfrau Railways Pass - buy a 6 day Jungfrau Railways pass and get 1 free during May, September and October 2012! This pass allows you to explore the Jungfrau region by rail and includes the train through the rock face of the Eiger to the Jungfraujoch - the highest station in Europe. From £212 per person for a 6 day pass - available from Interlaken, Grindelwald and Wengen.
Swiss Chocolate Train - take the famous Goldenpass Line in classic 'Belle Epoque' or panoramic carriages to Gruyere, home of the famous Swiss cheese, and then journey onto the Cailler chocolate factory to learn how one of Switzerland's best exports is made. From £75 per person from Montreux - discounts available for Swiss Card or Swiss Pass holders.
Our favourite Croatian experiences
High-speed boat to Venice - our day trips to Venice take around 2hrs 30mins from the resorts of Porec, Rovinj and Opatija The tour includes a guided walking tour of the city and a visit to the Murano glass factory. From £51 per person.
Brioni National Park - experience the amazing beauty of the Brioni Archipelago encompassing 14 islands. From £63 per person from
Porec, Rovinj and Opatija
Our favourite Slovenian experiences
Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle
Slovenia's famous Postojna Caves are a labyrinth of impressive subterranean caverns and passages, while nearby Predjama Castle perches on the edge of a high cliff. From £49 per person - available from Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and Kranskja Gora
Please call to book any of our Neilson lakes and mountains experiences and activities on 0844 879 8155 - these are currently not bookable online.