3 Day Lake Garda Golf Itinerary
A long weekend where the golf comes with cypress hills, vineyards and a view of Italy's most beautiful lake: a modern resort course on the gentle south, a championship 27 holes in the middle, and a 1912 classic clinging to the dramatic western shore. Three rounds, one easy base, and the food and wine of Lombardy and the Veneto around every green. Here is the plan, day by day.
Photo: Garda Hotel San Vigilio Golf via Google.
Who this trip suits
This is the itinerary for the golfer who wants the game and the holiday in equal measure: three contrasting Lake Garda courses, almost no driving, and the lake, the wine and the lakeside towns of Sirmione and Desenzano on the doorstep. Verona airport is half an hour from the southern shore, the three courses sit within about 40 minutes of one base, and a couple or a small group can play golf in the mornings and explore the lake in the afternoons without ever feeling rushed.
It also pairs naturally with a longer Italian golf trip. Add a day on the eastern shore at Ca degli Ulivi or push west toward the lakes of Lombardy, and the long weekend becomes a full week. For the wider picture, see our guide to golf in Lake Garda and the region's best courses.
The 3 day plan
Chervo Golf San Vigilio
Open the trip on the most modern course of the three, a Kurt Rossknecht layout rolling over the gentle moraine hills between Desenzano and Sirmione. Chervo offers 27 championship holes, the Benaco, Solferino and San Martino loops, plus a short executive course, all on generous, well drained turf that eases you into the trip. The resort hotel makes a fine first night base, with lunch on the terrace part of the appeal. About 20 minutes from Gardagolf and a short hop from the southern lake towns. Read more in our Chervo San Vigilio profile.
Gardagolf Country Club
The championship round. Gardagolf at Soiano del Lago, opened in 1986 and designed by Cotton, Pennink, Steel and Partners, is widely rated among the finest courses in Italy and has hosted the Italian Open three times, in 1997, 2003 and 2018. The par 72 main 18 climbs and falls through olive groves and cypress on the Brescia side of the lake, with a third nine alongside, and it is the sternest and most rewarding test of the three. Indicative 2026 peak fees around 100 to 120 euros. Our Gardagolf profile has the detail.
Golf Bogliaco
Finish on the romance round. Golf Bogliaco, founded in 1912, is the third oldest course in Italy, set on the steep western shore near Gargnano with the lake and the mountains filling every view. Extended to 18 holes in 2004 and playing as a par 70 since 2017, it is a charming, characterful test where the lake views matter as much as the card. A spectacular, history rich way to close a Garda golf trip. About 40 minutes from the southern base; pair it with lunch in lakeside Gargnano.
Course facts verified June 2026 from the clubs and leading course databases; fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Green fees, drive times and logistics
| Round | Indicative 2026 fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chervo San Vigilio | Around 90 to 110 euros peak | About 15 minutes; 27 holes plus a short course; resort hotel on site |
| Gardagolf Country Club | Around 100 to 120 euros peak | About 20 minutes from Chervo; the championship test, buggy advisable |
| Golf Bogliaco | Around 80 to 100 euros peak | About 40 minutes up the western shore; historic, hilly, big lake views |
| Ca degli Ulivi (extension) | Around 90 to 110 euros peak | Eastern shore at Marciaga; the obvious fourth round |
Verona Villafranca airport to the southern shore is about 30 to 40 minutes by car; Bergamo and Brescia are also within reach. Find a Lake Garda base.
When to go and where to stay
April to June and September to October are the windows, with warm, settled weather, the courses in fine condition and the lake at its most enjoyable before and after the high summer crowds. July and August are hot and busy with lakeside tourism, while the milder southern courses can play through a quiet winter. Base on the southern shore around Sirmione, Desenzano or Padenghe for the shortest drives and the best of the lakeside restaurants, or take the resort room at Chervo for golf on the doorstep. A hire car makes the trip, and leaves the afternoons free for the towns, the vineyards of Lugana and Valpolicella, and a swim in the lake.
Get this itinerary booked
Tee times, transfers and a lakeside base, plus the dinners and the wine country in between. Tell us your dates and group and one concierge confirms the three rounds and the room, costed to the head with no obligation.
Lake Garda itinerary questions
Which courses make up a three day Lake Garda golf trip?
A natural three day plan plays Chervo Golf San Vigilio on the gentle southern hills, the championship 27 holes of Gardagolf Country Club at Soiano del Lago, and historic Golf Bogliaco on the dramatic western shore. All three sit within about 40 minutes of a southern Garda base.
What does a Lake Garda golf trip cost in green fees?
Indicatively for 2026, peak season 18 hole green fees on Lake Garda run around 90 to 120 euros per round, with lower rates midweek and in the shoulder seasons. Buggies and packages are extra. Always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time to play golf on Lake Garda?
April to June and September to October are ideal, with warm, settled weather and the courses in fine condition. July and August are hot and busy with lake tourism, while winter golf is possible on the milder southern courses but quieter.
Which airport is best for a Lake Garda golf trip?
Verona Villafranca is the closest, about 30 to 40 minutes from the southern shore, with Bergamo Orio al Serio and Brescia also within easy reach. A hire car is the simplest way to move between the courses and around the lake.
Related
The Tee Sheet
Tee time windows, course access changes and the trips worth taking. Every other week.
Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts and indicative fees verified June 2026 from the clubs' published information. Last reviewed June 2026.