Bavaria & Italy 2025 rally
29 May - 20 June 2025
Duration: 20 nights + 2 Freestyle nights
Our next rally will take a slightly different format to previous years. We will be meeting in southern Germany, then venturing into northern Italy having had a freestyle break.
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Bavaria is one of our favourite destinations with it's own special character, quite different to other parts of Germany. Expect to see the locals in their Lederhosen and some spectacular scenery.
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Lake Garda, the largest in Italy, is a popular holiday location and is known for it's crystal clear water. At the south end, the town of Sirmione is dominated by the Rocca Scaligera, a fortress with harbour views. The nearby Grotte di Catullo archaeological site includes a Roman villa.​
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​Schwangau, Bavaria
29th May – 8 nights​
The rally starts at our first campsite situated on a lakeside near to the town of Schwangau. It has a beach and a jetty where pedaloes and rowing boats can be hired. There are numerous cycling opportunities including visiting the nearby town of Füssen and the famous castles of Neuschwanstein (which served as inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle) and Hohenschwangau. There is also a regular bus service that stops outside the campsite gate.
Other main attractions include the Tegelberg cable car to ride up into the mountains at the foot of which is a summer toboggan run. For something more relaxing, the Krystal Therme is only a 10 minute bike ride away. Sit in a hot salty pool and gaze at the magnificent mountains.
You don't always have to cook, as the camp site has a pizzeria and restaurant (with full menu). The camp site also supplies provisions and fresh bread.
Freestyle nights
6th & 7th June
This is an opportunity for you to go off and 'do your own thing' for a couple of nights. Perhaps you wish to explore the local area a little more or maybe stop off in Austria en-route to our second site in Italy.
The choice is yours!
There are no pre-booked campsites for these two nights.
​Sirmione, Italy
8th June – 12 nights​
Our second site is on the south bank of Lake Garda, located exactly between Sirmione and Peschiera, both just a few kilometres away. The site has direct access to the lake and the nearest beach is about 10 minutes’ walk away. The site features its own swimming pool with parasols and loungers, small supermarket and a bar/restaurant serving home made tiramisu and Pilandro wine from their own vineyard.
There is a bus stop just outside the main gate where you can catch a bus to Sirmione, which lies on a small peninsula and is known for its imposing fortress and many interesting shops. We also plan to arrange a (service) bus trip to explore the romantic city of Verona, where Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet is set.
Details
Dates:
Start Date: Thursday 29 May 2025
Duration: 20 nights + 2 Freestyle nights
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​This is a packaged holiday organised through an ABTA bonded travel agent with over 15 years experience in arranging highly successful and enjoyable rallies to the continent. They liaise directly with the campsites, deal with bookings and handle all of the financial transactions. Participants can be confident in knowing that they offer the freedom and flexibility to amend or cancel your package holiday if the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against travel to your destination.
This is a crossing inclusive package holiday. The price includes a return ferry crossing Dover – Calais with Irish ferries (other options available at extra cost), all campsite fees including EHU and tourist tax.
Please note:
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The sites cannot accommodate vans of more than 8 metres in length
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We cannot guarantee that the whole group will be placed together
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Campsites in Italy do not have the UK spacing rule of 6 metres, and therefore you may be placed close to your neighbour. Pitches can also be smaller and may have a motorhome length restriction.
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Booking will require a completed booking form and a deposit of £150.
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Dogs are paid locally on site.​