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NORTHERN LAKE GARDA AND MADONNA DELLA CORONA

Full-day trip with a first stopover in Malcesine, a medieval town with small streets and romantic squares. After a short walk, you will take the ferry to Riva del Garda, nestled in an extraordinary landscape. On one side you can see Mediterranean oleanders, lemon and olive trees and on the other massive mountains. In the afternoon, enjoy a coach tour to the pilgrimage church Madonna della Corona, which is nestled within the rocks, 774 metres above the Adige River. Built on the steep cliff face of the Monte Baldo massif, the sanctuary appears to be suspended halfway between Heaven and Earth. The view from the ter race is breath-taking! Afterwards, you will stop at a winery for a wine tasting.

TASTES OF LAKE GARDA

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(MALCESINE, BARDOLINO, SIRMIONE, OIL AND WINE TASTING)

LAKE IDRO, LAKE LEDRO, LAKE TENNO

An itinerary dedicated to the smallest of the mountain Lakes, starting with Lake Idro. Situated between the mountains of Brescia, this lake is dominated by the Rocca D’Anfo (the Rock of Anfo), the lower portion of which is reachable by a short, pleasant walk, whilst the higher portion requires a three-hour hike up to the Napoleon fortress where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake. You will proceed to Lake Ledro and visit the stilt house museum. In the afternoon, you will reach Lake Tenno with its incredible blue-turquoise waters. Here it is possible to take a walk around the lake or visit Canale, one of Italy’s prettiest villages. On the way back to the hotel, there will also be a final stop at a typical dairy for a tasting of local products.

LAKE CALDONAZZO, ARTE SELLA, AND LAKE LEVICO

Caldonazzo and Levico: two lakes entirely in the Trentino region and two of the warmest in southern Europe. In Caldonazzo, a brief stroll will take you to an old mine museum, which is situated in a natural park and illustrates the history of the mine and its miners. In Levico, you will visit the unmissable Hapsburg Park. With five hundred plants, it is the most extensive historic park in Trentino.

Following the Valsugana road, you will reach the secular forest turned openair museum, “Arte Sella”, where nature and art meet and the impossible be comes reality. Here, all manner of natural resources have been turned into art and left to merge with nature.

DISCOVERING COFFEE AND GRAPPA IN ROVERETO

(HALF DAY)

Rovereto is well known to lovers of modern art and has become the main location of the MART Museum of Contemporary Art, one of the best-known cultural centres for modern art in Europe. Rovereto is also a town steeped in history and home to the War Museum, the Castel Dante War Memorial (also called “Ossuary”) and the Bell of the Fallen, which is struck 100 times every evening, signalling a plea for world peace. After a stroll through the streets of the town, you will visit the Coffee Museum, which is the oldest coffee roasting company in Italy, where you can admire the first roasters from the late 18th century, to the forerunners of the Italian coffee pots, to the latest generation of coffee bar espresso machines. After a cup of finest coffee, you will head to a distillery to have a look behind the scenes and enjoy a tasting of selected grappas.

THE SCENIC NATURE OF TRENTINO

A day to discover the beautiful nature away from the hustle and bustle of tourist resorts. The first destination is Arco. The town boasts a unique at mosphere thanks to its past as a renowned European health resort with a mild climate and Mediterranean vegetation. Next stopover is in Varone to visit one of the most impressive waterfalls in the area. Afterwards you will discover the medieval town of Canale di Tenno, which is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. From here you can get to the turquoise blue Lake Tenno on foot or by bus, which is an absolute gem in the Trentino region.

You will take the bus to Comano Terme and the train to Rango. You will have time for a walk through the streets of the village with its famous square fountain, and taste the typical walnut cake of the region. You will go by bus to Lake Toblin, a small alpine lake with a charming castle, where you can have a coffee on the terrace and enjoy the magnificent view of the lake.

MEDIEVAL TOWNSVAL DI NON AND MELINDA APPLES

The Val di Non (Non Valley) in Trentino Alto Adige holds a lot of surprises! The area features three plateaus boasting gentle slopes cultivated with apples, and deep gorges cut by the Noce river and its tributaries. The Val di Non is famous for its highland apples and spectacular landscape. There are three things not to be missed here: the Sanctuary of San Romedio, situated on a steep rocky spur in the natural scenery of the valley, Lake Tovel, a beautiful corner for walks to soak up the wonderful colours of the forest, and the 16th-century Castel Thun, one of the most beautiful medieval castles in Italy. It is situated on a hill overlooking the entire valley and surrounded by fortifying walls, towers, walls and ramparts. Before leaving, a visit to the famous Mondo Melinda apple orchards is a must to get some background information and to taste a few delicacies.

(BASSANO DEL GRAPPA, MAROSTICA AND SOAVE)

This excursion is a leap back in time to the Middle Ages to discover the charm ing towns of Bassano del Grappa, Marostica and Soave, whose town walls, towers and castles have been almost completely preserved. Walking through these beautiful towns, you will not only see history, but you will feel it in every corner. You will also learn plenty of interesting facts about their culinary traditions. You will visit the Grappa Museum and taste different types of grappa, and you will stopover in Soave to visit a winery for a wine tasting including regional specialities.

VENETO: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GREAT ARCHITECTS

Vicenza and Venetian Villas

Vicenza has a beautiful old town, perfect for strolling around and soaking up the Italian atmosphere. It is particularly famous for its elegant buildings from the Gothic and Renaissance period, especially the Palladian villas, designed by architect Andrea Palladio. One of his most famous works is the Teatro Olimpico, Italy’s first indoor theatre, which has survived intact until today. The tour continues to the Sanctuary of Monte Berico, Villa Valmarana ai Nani with its frescoes by Tiepolo, and Villa La Rotonda, Andrea Palladio’s masterpiece. The villa is considered a precious heritage not only of Vicenza but of whole Italy.

Padua and the Riviera del Brento

You will visit Padua, one of the oldest and most famous cultural cities in Italy. On a guided tour you will see, among other things, the main building of the university dating back to 1222, Piazza delle Erbe, the Basilica of St. Anthony and the small Scrovegni Chapel with its fresco painting by Giotto. Next stop is in Dolo where you will embark for a boat trip on the Brenta Canal, a scenic inland waterway leading from Venice to Padua, famous for its grand villas along the shores. You will make a pause in Mira for a visit to Villa Widmann, a jewel of Venetian rococo art, and continue to Malcontenta, where the boat trip comes to an end.

MANTUA AND ITS WATERWAYS

Discover Mantua by boat, navigating the lakes that surround the city. First up, Lake Mezzo, followed by stops at the memorial park, the 16th-century Porta Giulia, and the waterfalls of Lake Superiore. You will enjoy the view of the ducal palace of Mantua, which seemingly rises from the water, reminiscent of Venice with its castle, towers and basilicas. Then, it is natures turn to shine, as floating lotus flowers and water chestnuts extend across the water. After the boat tour, you will head to a restaurant specializing in rice to try a selection of dishes with a nice glass of wine. There will be a short stop in Borghetto before returning to the hotel. Considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, it has maintained its medieval charm and exists in perfect harmony with the River Mincio. The village is known for its waterwheels and the extraordinary Visconteo Bridge.

PARMA AND LANGHIRANO

Parma is a magical place that has a lot to offer. The city boasts a refined atmosphere and is known as the “little Paris” with impressive cultural and artistic traditions. Parma is also famous for its culinary specialities and was named Creative City of Gastronomy by the UNESCO.

Furthermore, it is the capital of Food Valley, an important culinary area of Italy that produces Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parma ham and Culatello di Zibello ham. A local guide will take you to the most important sights such as Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral, the Baptistery of San Giovanni and the Teatro Farnese.

Afterwards, you will visit a ham factory, where you can learn about the production of the original Italian Parma ham and, of course, taste it.

THE ILLASI VALLEY - OF HISTORY AND NATURE

Rural villages, breathtaking and untouched; the history and legend of an cient civilizations. An experience that will immerse you in both the historic richness and the natural beauty of the East Veronese countryside. Discover the two souls of the territory: its history, rooted in the tertiary era, and its products. We will take a dive into the past, 50 million years ago, visiting the cave of Pesciaria, and the Fossil Museum of Bolca. The museum illustrates the past lives of fish, molluscs, crustaceans, insects, algae, and terrestrial plants, that have left their image in stone, clear and full of detail - as if by miracle. We will then immerse ourselves in the countryside to visit an oil mill and a vineyard, where there will be a wine tasting of the Soave wine, accompanied by typical products of the territory such as bruschetta with olive tapenade, cured meats and cheeses.

BERGAMO AND FRANCIACORTA

Bergamo is a magnificent city known for its history, culture, music and land scape. The medieval old town is situated on top of a hill and surrounded by imposing Venetian walls, today part of the UNESCO World Heritage. You will get to the upper part by a funicular and enjoy fantastic views of the city and the surroundings. Once reached the old town, you will find yourself walking in a beautiful maze of cobbled streets winding their way between church es and historic sights, and have the opportunity to taste the one and only stracciatella ice-cream right in the place where it was born. In the afternoon, you will explore the beautiful scenery of the Franciacorta wine region, one of the Italian areas with the largest production of wines made by Méthode Champenoise, and visit a family-run winery for a tasting of local wines and other typical products.

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OF VERONA

ENJOY THE VERONA CARNIVAL WITH ITS COLOURFUL MASKS AND ANCIENT TRADITIONS

February 2023 / 2024

The Verona Carnival , also known as “Bacanal del Gnoco” is one of the oldest carnivals in Europe. It takes place in February and is considered one of the most popular events in the city of Romeo and Juliet.

The highlight of the celebrations is the street parade of typical masks and floats that takes place on the so-called “Gnocolar” Friday, as on this day it is a custom to eat homemade gnocchi.

We will take you on a discovery of this ancient festival and much more. We will visit the medieval villages of Montagnana and Soave, get to know the Lake Garda area and its traditions, and enjoy tastings of wines and regional products.

PROGRAM

1° day

Arrival in Verona and accommodation in hotel Dinner and overnight stay

2° day

Breakfast and guided city tour of Verona  Free time for lunch at the “Villaggio di Carnevale” in Piazza San Zeno Afternoon to watch the carnival parade  Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3° day Breakfast Excursion to the medieval villages of Montagnana and Soave Visit to a winery, tasting of wines and regional specialities  Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

4° day Breakfast Departure

Location: Verona, Montagnana and Soave

INCLUDED

Europlan guide from 2nd to 5th day Guided visit of Verona (2 hours) Tasting to go of dry-cured ham Visit to a winery and tasting of 3 wines, served with local products (2nd and 5th day) Gift for all participants Welcome drink Porterage

NOT INCLUDE Lunch, drinks, extras if not indicated  ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions on 3rd day or additional days:  Excursion to Venice Lake Garda Tour Excursion with wine tasting (Amarone and Bardolino) Excursion to Mantua and Sirmione

CHRISTMAS IN VERONA

DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF ITALIAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS

December 2023 / 2024

Spend the festive season in Verona, one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Italy. At Christmas, the atmosphere gets even more special. You will experience the unique flair, beautiful decorations and illuminations of the Italian Christmas markets and admire the beautiful Arena of Verona, illu minated by a huge shooting star during the Christmas period. You will also make excursions the Trentino region and to Lake Garda and taste typical Christmas specialities. Enjoy this winter getaway to experience first-hand the Italian Christmas traditions and to get in the festive spirit.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival in Verona and accommodation in hotel Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day Breakfast

Arco, Varone Waterfalls, Canale di Tenno and Christmas market of Rovereto Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day Breakfast

Guided tour of Verona, including cappuccino and typical Christmas cake Christmas markets in the old town  Christmas lunch

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay    4 st day Breakfast

Visit to Sirmione and Garda, with walks, mulled wine and typical biscuits  Afternoon at the Valpolicella Thermae Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

5 st day Breakfast Departure

Location: Verona

INCLUDED Tour guide

Guided tour of Verona Entrance fee for the Waterfalls of Varone Cappuccino and pandoro cake  Mulled wine and San Vigilini biscuits  Entrance fee for 2 hours at the Thermae of Valpolicella  Christmas Lunch Welcome drink Porterage

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and entrance fees not listed as included ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions or additional days: Excursion to Venice

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LAKE GARDA, VERONA AND VENICE TOUR

THREE GEMS OF NORTHERN ITALY IN ONE TRIP

From March to October

Join us on a 5-day trip to discover the Veneto, a region that boasts a wonder ful Mediterranean landscape and a great artistic, architectural and cultural heritage. We will stay on Lake Garda, a picturesque area that enjoys a mild climate all year round. We will take a tour of the lake, passing the picturesque towns on the shoreline and enjoying beautiful views of the lake, Medieval castles and the surrounding nature full of olive groves and vineyards. We will also experience the magic of Verona and Venice, including guided tours and tastings of local specialities.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at the hotel on Lake Garda  Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast Tour of Lake Garda by bus

Visit to oil mill and oil tasting

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast Excursion to Verona and guided tour

Visit to winery and wine tasting

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

4 st day Breakfast

Excursion to Venice and guided tour

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

5 st day

Breakfast Departure

Location: Lago di Garda

INCLUDED

Tour guide

Lake Garda tour by bus

Transfer to Verona and city tour

Transfer to Venice and city tour

Visit to oil mill and oil tasting Visit to winery and wine tasting

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and entrance fees that are not listed ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions or additional days:

Private boat tour to Isola del Garda, welcome apéritif and guided tour Monte Baldo cable car and guided mountain walk

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR IN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF VERONA

NEW YEAR IN VERONA December 2023 / 2024

A 5-day trip to celebrate the New Year in Italian style! Kick off the new year on the right foot, with Italian hospitality in the romantic city of Verona. You will join a guided tour of Verona to discover its artistic and cultural heritage. You will also make trips to Lake Garda (Sirmione and Garda) and to Mantua, where you can sample typical regional products.

PROGRAM 1 st day

Arrival in Verona and accommodation in hotel Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast Mantua and risotto tasting

Visit to winery with wine tasting

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast

Guided tour of Verona, including cappuccino and typical Christmas cake Christmas markets in the old town

Afternoon at leisure

New Year‘s Eve dinner at Bevilacqua Castle

Return to hotel and overnight stay

4 st day

Breakfast

Visit to Sirmione and Garda, with walks, mulled wine and typical biscuits  Afternoon at the Valpolicella Thermae

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

5 st day Breakfast Departure

Location: Verona

INCLUDED Tour leader

Guided tour of Mantua Risotto tasting

Wine tasting at winery Cappuccino and pandoro cake

New Year‘s Eve dinner at Bevilacqua Castle Mulled wine and San Vigilini biscuits  Entrance fee for 2 hours at the Thermae of Valpolicella

Welcome drink

Porterage

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and entrance fees not listed as included ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions or additional days:

Excursion to Venice

Excursion to Trento and Christmas markets

TOUR OF LAKE MAGGIORE AND CENTOVALLI

DISCOVERING THE TERRITORY BETWEEN MOUNTAINS, VALLEYS, ISLANDS AND LAKES

From March to October

A 4-day group trip to discover Lake Maggiore! An area that boasts a wonderful territorial variety, ranging from the imposing Alps to a more Mediterranean natural landscape. We will leave for the Borromean Islands to visit Palazzo Borromeo and the typical fishermen‘s houses. We will then cross Lake Orta, the smallest of the lakes in northern Italy, towards the Island of San Giulio. Then, from Domodossola you will have the opportunity to take the famous Centovalli Railway to cross the picturesque Centovalli and arrive in Locarno, Switzerland. A unique and unforgettable experience during which you can admire the magnificence of waterfalls and natural gorges. Finally, we will conclude the trip with a boat trip that will take us back to Stresa.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at your hotel in the Lake Maggiore area

Welcome drink

Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast Boat trip on Lake Maggiore

Visit Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori

In the afternoon, excursion to Lake Orta Visit Isola San Giulio Stop in Arona

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast Departure by caoch for Domodossola Section on the Centovalli Railway to Locarno Boat trip in Stresa

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

4 st day

Breakfast Departure

Location: Lago Maggiore

INCLUDED

Tourist guide

Welcome drink

Coach transfers Boat trip to the Borromean islands and San Giulio Island Trip on the Centovalli train Boat trip Locarno / Stresa

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and admissions not listed

ON REQUEST

Available as an alternative or for additional days:

Excursion to Lake Como Excursion to Lake Lugano Excursion to Milan

CHRISTMAS TRIP TO LAKE GARDA

CHRISTMAS

LAKE

December 2023 / 2024

Celebrate Christmas on beautiful Lake Garda. 5 days to enjoy Christmas mar kets with handicraft and local specialities, to soak up the special Christmas spirit you can feel in the beautifully decorated streets and to experience a true Italian Christmas. You will make an excursion to Venice to admire its artistic and cultural heritage, and you will enjoy a panoramic tour of Lake Garda through picturesque towns set amidst olive groves and vineyards with breathtaking views of the lake.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival on Lake Garda and accommodation in hotel Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast Transfer to Venice   Guided tour of Venice and free time Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast Panoramic tour of Lake Garda by bus  Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

4 st day

Breakfast Free time

Traditional Christmas lunch  Afternoon at leisure

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

5 st day

Breakfast Departure

Location: Lago di Garda

INCLUDED Tour guide Coach transfer to Venice Water taxi and tour of Venice Lake Garda tour by bus Grappa tasting

Traditional Christmas Lunch

NOT INCLUDE Snacks, drinks, meals and entrance fees not listed as included

ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions or additional days: Verona (guided tour, Christmas markets, crib exhibition) Trento and Christmas markets

EXPERIENCE LAKE GARDA AT CHRISTMAS TIME

NEW YEAR ON LAKE GARDA

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR ON SCENIC LAKE GARDA

December 2023 / 2024

Lake Garda is worth visiting at any time of the year! Experience its special charm and peacefulness in the quieter season, and enjoy Mediterranean flair even in winter!

You will join a Lake Garda round trip passing picturesque towns surrounded by lush olive groves, vineyards and medieval castles, while enjoying stunning views of the lake. You will visit Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, where you will discover impressive sights and visit an international nativity scene exhibition in the famous Arena of Verona. After an entertaining New Year‘s Eve at the hotel, you will kick off the New Year with a relaxing brunch and a day at leisure to just enjoy the atmosphere of Lake Garda.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival on Lake Garda and accommodation in hotel Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast Lake Garda tour by coach

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast Guided tour of Verona

Visit to the International Nativity Scene‘s Exhibition

Return to hotel

New Year‘s Eve gala dinner with music in hotel  Overnight stay

4 st day

New Year‘s brunch in hotel Day at leisure

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

5 st day

Breakfast Departure

Location: Lago di Garda

INCLUDED Tour guide Lake Garda tour by coach  Guided tour of Verona Visit to the International Nativity Scene‘s Exhibition New Year‘s Eve gala dinner

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and entrance fees not listed as included

ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions or additional days:

Excursion to Venice (water taxi, guided tour and free time) Excursion to Cremona (guided tour, Violin Museum and tasting of local nougat)

LAKE COMO AND MILAN TOUR

DISCOVERING LAKE COMO AND THE METROPOLIS OF MILAN

From March to October

A 4-day group trip to discover Lake Como and Milan! Lake Como is a symbolic area of Italian elegance in the world, characterized by luxurious villas and lush gardens. A tour of the city of Como is planned to visit its monuments, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the ancient town hall and the Volta Temple. Afterwards, we will leave for Tremezzo and Bellagio, whe re we will have the opportunity to admire the magnificent gardens of Villa Serbelloni and Villa Melzi. Finally, we will stop in Milan, the fashion met ropolis, and visit its main points of interest in order to fully appreciate its artistic, cultural and architectural heritage.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at your hotel in Como Welcome drink Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast Como city tour Stop in Tremezzo Boat trip to Bellagio

Visits to Villa Serbelloni and Villa Melzi

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast Excursion to Milan City tour and free time

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay 4 st day

Breakfast Departure

Location: Como

INCLUDED Tourist guide 2 hours Como city tour

Transfer by coach to Tremezzo Return boat trip to Bellagio Visits Villa Serbelloni and Villa Melzi Excursion to Milan with city tour

NOT INCLUDE Snacks, drinks, meals and admissions not listed

ON REQUEST

Alternative or additional days:

Bernina Express scenic train to St. Moritz Food and wine tour in Como Borromean Islands tour Lake Orta and San Giulio Island tour Centovalli train excursion

From March to October

A 5-day group trip to discover the 3 largest lakes in Italy! Enchanting areas that boast a wonderful natural landscape and a rich territorial variety. The first stop is Lake Maggiore, where we will leave for the Borromean Islands to visit Palazzo Borromeo and the typical fishermen‘s houses. We will then move to Lake Como towards Villa Carlotta, Villa del Balbianello and the picturesque Bellagio. Finally, we will reach Lake Garda to visit the Sirmione peninsula and the town of Garda.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at your hotel on Lake Maggiore

Welcome drink

Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day Breakfast Boat tour to the Borromean Islands

Visit Isola Pescatori, Isola Bella and Isola Madre

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast Excursion on Lake Como Boat trip to Villa Balbianello and Villa Carlotta Stop at Bellagio: free time

Return to hotel by boat and coach, dinner and overnight stay

4 st day

Breakfast Excursion on Lake Garda Sirmione tour and free time Stop in Garda

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

5 st day Breakfast Departure

Location: Lago Maggiore - Lago di Como - Lago di Garda

INCLUDED

Tourist guide Welcome drink Boat trip to the Borromean Islands

Possible entrance fees (palaces, botanical gardens) for Isola Pescatori, Isola Bella and Isola Madre

Travel by coach to Lake Como Boat trip and visit to Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta Trip to Bellagio

Travel by coach to Lake Garda Guided tour of Sirmione

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and admissions not listed

ON REQUEST

Alternative or additional days:

Centovalli Railway Tour of the three lakes (Lake Lugano, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore with stops in Ascona, Lugano and Como) Bernina Express scenic train to St. Moritz Franciacorta (wine region) and Lake Garda Verona and Valpolicella

5 DAYS DICOVERING THE 3 BIGGEST LAKES OF ITALY

LAKE MAGGIORE, LAKE COMO AND LAKE GARDA TOUR

TREKKING FROM ROCCA DI GARDA TO ROCCA DI MANERBA

5 DAY TOUR FROM SHORE TO SHORE OF LAKE GARDA

From April to October

Hiking days full of sport and fun! With our local guides you‘ll depart for a tour from the Rocca di Garda on the eastern shore to the Rocca di Manerba on the western shore. You‘ll enjoy breathtaking views of the lake, along old trails that wind through the Olive Riviera and wild woods. The tour inclu des ferry rides to the other side of the lake and you‘ll also have the chance to taste local dishes, to visit ancient villages and to savour excellent wines in a typical winery.

PROGRAM

1° day

Arrival in the Garda/Bardolino area

Check-in in hotel Dinner and overnight stay

2° day

10 km hike along the Olive Riviera

Lunch in typical restaurant Visit to the ancient hamlet Borgo di Crero

Arrival in Torri del Benaco Dinner in hotel and overnight stay

3° day

Ferry ride to cross the lake and get to Portese Check-in in hotel

10 km hike to visit the Rocca di Manerba, passing the surrounding Nature Reserve

Lunch in typical restaurant

Return to hotel Dinner and overnight stay

4° day

Ferry ride back to Garda Check-in in hotel Walk to the Rocca di Garda Lunch in a typical winery Return to hotel Dinner and overnight stay

5° day Breakfast in hotel and check-out

Location: Rocca di Garda and Rocca di Manerba

INCLUDED

4 nights with half board

Lunches in typical restaurants (drinks extra)

Luggage transportation service Ferry rides

Specialized guides (trekking, e-bike)

INCLUDE

Lunch if not indicated

REQUEST

The hike of the second day can be substituted with an e-bike tour (15 km)

Note: Tour of basic level

TREKKING, RAFTING AND CROSSING OF MONTE BALDO

5-DAY TOUR TO DISCOVER THE HINTERLAND OF LAKE GARDA

From April to October

5 days full of sport and fun! The tour will start with a hike on Monte Baldo along a natural and panoramic trail with breathtaking views of Lake Garda. Stopover at a typical mountain cabin to enjoy local food and wine. We‘ll cross the Vaio dell‘Orsa canyon and reach the impressive Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona. The last day will be dedicated to rafting on the Adige river to admire the surrounding mountains and rocks from a whole new perspective.

PROGRAM

1° day

Arrival in the area of San Zeno di Montagna

Check-in in hotel

Dinner and overnight stay

2° day

Breakfast in hotel and check-out

Transfer to Prada Alta (1060 asl)

18 km hike along a natural and panoramic trail to Due Pozze (1337 asl)

Lunch in traditional mountain cabin

Panorama trail to Spiazzi (850 asl)

Check-in in hotel

Dinner and overnight stay

3° day

Breakfast in hotel and check-out

Transfer to Ferrara di Monte Baldo Trail that crosses the Vaio dell’Orsa canyon

Visit to the Santuary of Madonna della Corona Packet lunch

Descent to Brentino (a total of 12 km today)

Check-in in hotel Dinner and overnight stay

4° day

Breakfast in hotel and check-out Rafting on the Adige river

Lunch in a typical winery

Return to the first hotel and check-in Dinner and overnight stay

5° day

Breakfast in hotel and check-out

Location: Monte Baldo

INCLUDED

4 nights with half board

Lunches in typical restaurants (drinks extra)

Luggage transport and transfer

Specialized guides (trekking, rafting)

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals, and tickets not mentioned before ON REQUEST

Note: Tour of intermediate level

MONTE BALDO TO LAKE GARDA

TREKKING TOUR FROM MONTE BALDO TO LAKE GARDA

5 DAYS HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS AND E-BIKING ON THE LAKE

From April to October

A 5-day experience dedicated to outdoor sports! With our local guides, you‘ll see Lake Garda and Monte Baldo from every altitude. First, we‘ll reach the highest peak (2,218 m) to enjoy the breathtaking sunset with an aperitif. The next day, we‘ll hike along old warpaths where you can still find trenches and bunkers until we reach the cable car that will bring us to the picturesque lakeside town Malcesine. From here we‘ll cycle with e-bikes along the shore on the ‘Percorso del Pellegrino’ (pilgrim route) to Garda.

PROGRAM

1° day

Arrival in the hills above Garda (area Costermano)

Check-in in hotel

Dinner and overnight stay

2° day

Breakfast in hotel and check-out

Transfer to Prada Alta (1060 ASL)

Hike along a natural and panoramic trail until we reach Due Pozze (1337 ASL)

Lunch in a traditional mountain cabin

Walk to the hut Rifugio Chierego, from where you can access the crest of the mountain (today trekking of 5 hours, with a difference in altitude of 900 m)

Aperitif while waiting for the sun to set Dinner at the hut and overnight stay

3° day

Breakfast at the hut and check-out Tour on the summits of Monte Baldo along old warpaths (total trekking today 6 hours trekking, difference in altitude 500 m)

Arrival in Tratto Spino

Lunch in mountain cabin

Descent to Malcesine with the panoramic cableway Check-in in hotel Dinner and overnight stay

4° day

Breakfast in hotel and check-out 51 km e-bike tour to Garda (total 6 hours today)

Lunch in a typical restaurant serving home-cooked food Check-in in hotel Dinner and overnight stay

5° day

Breakfast in hotel and check-out

Location: Monte Baldo

INCLUDED

4 nights with half board

Lunches in typical restaurants (drinks extra)

Luggage transport

Cableway ride

Specialized guides (trekking and biking)

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals, and tickets not mentioned before

ON REQUEST

Note: Tour of high level, not for everyone

LAKE ISEO AND FRANCIACORTA

FROM THE ALPINE LAKE ISEO TO THE MEDITERRANEAN FRANCIACORTA WINE REGION

From March to October

A 3-day tour to Lake Iseo, a scenic destination nestled in the mountains and home to Italy‘s largest lake island, Monte Isola. We will enjoy a boat trip, get on the island and explore its fishing villages, lush gardens and la keside promenades. We will then head to the lake‘s capital Iseo, a beautiful town set around a charming harbour, and visit the main points of interest. Next stop is the picturesque Franciacorta wine region, where we will have the opportunity to get insights into the production process of the so-cal led „Italian champagne“ and to join a wine tasting. Finally, we will enjoy a delicious dinner based on local products.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at your hotel on Lake Garda Welcome drink

Depending on arrival time, free time to visit Lovere Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast Boat trip to Monte Isola and guided tour

Boat trip to Iseo and free time

Stopover in Franciacorta and wine tasting Dinner in an agritourism (farmhouse)

Return to hotel and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast Departure

Location: Iseo

INCLUDED Tour guide Welcome drink Boat trip Iseo - Monte Isola - Iseo Wine tasting and snacks in a winery in the Franciacorta wine district Dinner in agritourism including house wine

NOT INCLUDE Snacks, drinks, meals and admissions not listed

ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions or additional days:

Train of flavours

Visit to a distillery with tasting Guided walk to the Pyramids of Lake Iseo Visit to Bornato Castle and Wine Tasting

GARDENS OF LAKE GARDA

GARDENS OF LAKE GARDA

DISCOVERING THE BOTANICAL GARDENS OF NORTHERN ITALY

From March to October

A 4-day trip to Northern Italy to discover enchanting botanical gardens and green oases with a lush vegetation and plant species from all over the world. Our tour guide will show you Verona with its artistic and cultural heritage. We will visit the beautiful Giusti Garden and then continue to Borghetto and the Sigurtà Garden Park. Our journey will also take you to Sirmione, Salò and Gardone, where we will visit the Heller Garden. Last but not least, we will enjoy a tasting of wines and other local products in the Bardolino area.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at the hotel

Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day Breakfast

Guided tour of Verona

Visit to Giusti Garden Free time for lunch

In the afternoon visit to Borghetto and Sigurtà Garden Park

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast

Departure for Sirmione with our tour escort

Stopover in Salò

Visit to Gardone and Heller Garden

Proceed to Maderno to take the ferry to Torri Wine tasting in a winery in the Bardolino area

„Pasta party“ dinner in hotel

4 st day

Breakfast Departure

Location: Lago di Garda

INCLUDED

Tour guide

Welcome drink

Pasta party

Entrance fee to Giusti Garden Entrance fee to Sigurtà Garden Park Entrance fee to Heller Garden Ferry trip Maderno – Torri del Benaco (Bus + Passengers)

Wine tasting with snack in the Bardolino area

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and entrance fees that are not listed

ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions or extra days:

Boat trip to Garda Island (motorboat + guided tour) Guided tour of the Vittoriale degli Italiani monumental complex

Spring

A 4-day group trip to discover the Prosecco Superiore hills, a UNESCO heritage site! The land of Prosecco is a wine-growing area in the Treviso area renowned for the production of Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG. The best time to visit the Prosecco hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene is certainly Spring time, as there are numerous themed events and exhibitions. Join us on this flavoured journey during the Spring of Prosecco Superiore! We will depart for Treviso to get to know its artistic and cultural heritage. Next, we will stop at Villa Sandi, a symbol of Venetian architecture and home to the homonymous winery. Finally, we will conclude this trip by visiting the medieval towns of Marostica, Bassano del Grappa and Asolo.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at the hotel in the Treviso area

Welcome cocktail Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast

Treviso city tour

Coach trip to Villa Sandi with visit and Prosecco tasting

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast

Excursion to Marostica dn city tour Departure for Bassano del Grappa Stop at Asolo

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

4 st day

Breakfast Departure

Location: Treviso

INCLUDED

Tourist Guide

Welcome cocktail

Coach transfer to Marostica, Bassano del Grappa, Asolo Marostica tour

Visit the Villa Sandi cellar with Prosecco tasting

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and entrances that are not listed ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions or additional days:

Cortina and the Tofane Tiramisù Masterclass with tasting Bassano del Grappa: visit to the distillery and product tasting Bassano del Grappa: visit to the oil mill and product tasting Venice excursion Excursion to Vicenza and the Venetian Villas

A SPRING TRIP TO DISCOVER THE PROSECCO TERRITORY IN VENETO

TOUR THROUGH THE PROSECCO SUPERIORE HILLS

Autumn

A 4-day group trip to discover the flavours of Treviso! The Treviso area is a land renowned for the production of Treviso Red Radicchio and Prosecco of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG. Join us on this flavoured journey! We will depart for Treviso to get to know its artistic and cultural heritage. Next, we will stop at Villa Sandi, a symbol of Venetian architecture and home to the homonymous winery. We will continue the tour by visiting the medieval towns of Marostica, Bassano del Grappa and Asolo. Finally, we will conclude this journey with a mouth-watering dinner based on radicchio!

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at hotel in the Treviso/Venice area

Welcome cocktail Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day Breakfast City of Treviso tour Stop at Villa Sandi, visit and Prosecco tasting Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stayy

3 rd day

Breakfast

Excursion to Marostica and city tour Stop at Bassano del Grappa and Asolo Dinner in a Treviso trattoria (local menù with radicchio based dishes) Return to hotel and overnight stay

4 st day Breakfast Departure

Location: Treviso

INCLUDED

Tourist Guide

Welcome cocktail Coach transfer to Marostica, Bassano del Grappa and Asolo Marostica city tour Visit Villa Sandi cellar with Prosecco tasting Dinner at a trattoria

NOT INCLUDE Snacks, drinks, meals and entrances that are not listed ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions or additional days:

Venice excursion Cortina and the Tofane Tiramisu Masterclass with tasting Bassano del Grappa: visit to the distillery and product tasting Bassano del Grappa: visit to the oil mill and product tasting Vicenza and Venetian Villa‘s visit

AN AUTUMN JOURNEY TO DISCOVER TREVISO’S CULINARY SPECIALTIES

PROSECCO ROUTE AND RADICCHIO (RED CHICORY) TOUR

FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA

FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA TOUR

DISCOVERING THE TERRITORY AND THE FLAVOURS OF FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA

From March to October

A 4-day group trip to discover the territory and flavours of Friuli! We will leave for the historic city of Spilimbergo and visit the Mosaic School. After this visit, we will continue our journey and stop in Cividale not only for a tasting in the pastry shop, but also for a wine tasting in the cellar. Afterwards, we will visit San Daniele where we will have the opportunity to savour a tasting of the homonymous Prosciutto San Daniele and have dinner in the prosci utteria. We will then move to Passariano to visit the majestic Villa Manin. Finally, we will conclude this tour with a panoramic trip of the Prosecco area and enjoy a mouth-watering dinner!

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at the hotel in the Pordenone area

Welcome drink Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast

Departure for Spilimbergo: visit the historic center and the Mosaic School Departure for Cividale: city center tour and tasting in the pastry shop

Visit a wine cellar with wine tasting and snack Departure for San Daniele and visit the city center

Tasting of  Prosciutto San Daniele Dinner at the prosciutteria with prosciutto specialities Return to hotel and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast Departure for Passariano and Villa Manin visit Panoramic tour in the Prosecco area

Cellar tour with a Prosecco tasting Dinner at the cellar

Return to hotel and overnight stay

4 st day

Breakfast Departure

Location: Pordenone

INCLUDED

Guided tour Welcome drink

Visit of the Mosaic School in Spilimbergo

Visit Villa Manin in Passariano Snack at a prosciutto factory

Wine tasting with snack in the wine Region of Collio Wine tasting with snack in the Prosecco Region

Dinner at a prosciutteria Dinner at a wine cellar

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and entrances that are not listed ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions on request:

Excursion and guided visit of Trieste Excursion and guided visit of Aquileia and Grado Entrance to the Miramare Castle Tour of the Venetian Villas of Palladio

CITY BREAK TO VERONA AND MANTUA

CITY BREAK TO VERONA AND MANTUA

DISCOVERING THE ARTISTIC AND NATURAL HERITAGE OF VERONA AND MANTUA

From March to October

A 4-day group trip to discover Verona and Mantua, two UNESCO World Heritage cities in Northern Italy with a great artistic, architectural and cul tural heritage. Both cities are also associated with Shakespeare, as Verona is the hometown of Romeo and Juliet, and Mantua is Romeo‘s place of exi le. On this journey we will not only discover historic cities, but also explore the picturesque Valpolicella wine region with the opportunity to enjoy an excellent wine tasting, you will see the charming village of Borghetto and visit the Sigurtá Garden Park, a 60-hectare green oasis.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at the hotel in the Pordenone area

Welcome drink Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast Excursion to Verona Trip to the Valpolicella wine region with wine tasting Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast Excursion to Mantua and guided tour  Bus tour to Valeggio sul Mincio and visit to Borghetto Visit to Parco Giardino Sigurtà Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

4 st day

Breakfast Departure

Location: Verona - Mantova

INCLUDED

Tour guide

Welcome drink Excursion to Verona Wine tasting in Valpolicella Excursion to Valeggio and Borghetto Entrance to the Sigurtà Garden Park

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and entrance fees that are not listed ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions or additional days:

Visit to Mantova Outlet Village Tour of Lake Garda by bus Boat tour on the Mantua lakes

Visit to a rice mill with tasting of risotto, wine and water San Pietro Castle Funicular Visit to a cheese factory and tasting

ARENA DI VERONA OPERA FESTIVAL 2023

TOUR TO DISCOVER VERONA AND THE OPERA

From June to September 2022

A 3-day group trip to discover Verona! One of the most romantic and sug gestive cities in Italy that boasts a wonderful natural landscape and a great artistic, architectural and cultural heritage. You will have the opportunity to attend an opera show at the Verona Arena, the characteristic symbol of the city of Verona. In addition, there is a guided tour of the city where you will be able to fully admire its magnificence and timeless beauty. An exciting experience to say the least!

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at your hotel in the area of Verona / Lake Garda Welcome drink Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day Breakfast Morning free time Lunch at the hotel Guided Verona city tour Opera show at the Arena of Verona Return to hotel and overnight stay

3 rd day Breakfast Departure

Location: Verona

INCLUDED City guide Welcome drink Guided city tour Opera show in the Arena (unnumbered seats)

NOT INCLUDE Snacks, drinks, meals and entrance fees that are not listed

JUNE 9.15 P.M

Friday 16.06 Aida

Saturday 17.06 Aida

Friday 23.06 Carmen

Saturday 24.06 Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Sunday 25.06 Aida

Thursday 29.06 Aida

Friday 30.06 Il Barbiere di Siviglia

JULY 9.00 P.M.

Saturday 01.07 Rigoletto

Thursday 06.07 Carmen

Friday 07.07 Rigoletto

Saturday 08.07 La Traviata

Sunday 09.07 Aida

Thursday 13.07 Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Friday 14.07 La Traviata

Saturday 15.07 Nabucco

Sunday 16.07 Aida

Wednesday 19.07 Roberto Bolle and Friends 9.15 pm

Thursday 20.07 Rigoletto

Friday 21.07 Aida

Saturday 22.07 Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Sunday 23.07 Juan Diego Flórez in Opera-Arena 100

Thursday 27.07 La Traviata

Friday 28.07 Nabucco

Saturday 29.07 Tosca

Sunday 30.07 Aida

Arena tickets price per person in

200,00

190,00 175,00

165,00 150,00

137,00 125,00

117,00 105,00

94,00 86,00

59,00

43,00 32,00

Program subject to change.

will be added to the

quoted.

dates: 16-17/06; 19-23/07; 6-20-31/08.

AUGUST 8.45 P.M.

Wednesday 02.08 Aida

Thursday 03.08 Nabucco

Friday 04.08 Rigoletto

Saturday 05.08 Tosca

Sunday 06.08 Plácido Domingo in Opera-Arena 100 9.00 pm

Thursday 10.08 Tosca

Friday 11.08 Carmen

Saturday 12.08 Madama Butterfly

Sunday 13.08 Aida

Thursday 17.08 Nabucco

Friday 18.08 Aida

Saturday 19.08 La Traviata

Sunday 20.08 Jonas Kaufmann in Opera-Arena 100 9.00 pm

Wednesday 23.08 Aida

Thursday 24.08 Carmen

Friday 25.08 Madama Butterfly

Saturday 26.08 La Traviata

Thursday 31.08 Teatro alla Scala in Arena di Verona 9.00 pm

SEPTEMBER 8.45 P.M.

Friday 01.09 Tosca

Saturday 02.09 Madama Butterfly

Sunday 03.09 Aida

Wednesday 06.09 Carmen

Thursday 07.09 Madama Butterfly

Friday 08.09 Aida

Saturday 09.09 La Traviata

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VERONA CHOIR COMPETITION

VERONA CHOIR COMPETITION

COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL WITH CHOIRS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

From 19 th to 23 th of April  2023

A 5-day group trip to participate in the International Choir Competition in Verona. The annual international choir singing competition is one of the most renowned musical events in the Verona area. You will have the opportunity to meet choirs from all over the world and to perform on different stages and theatres, including the Verona Arena. You will stay in Lake Garda, a lively and picturesque area that enjoys a mild climate all year round. Finally, you will visit Verona and Venice, two UNESCO heritage cities that boast a great artistic, architectural and cultural heritage.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at your hotel on Lake Garda Free afternoon

Dinner at the hotel

Opening ceremony at the Philharmonic Theater

Return to hotel and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast

Transfer to Verona for the competition at the Teatro Nuovo Free time for lunch

Guided visit of the historical centre

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast Day trip to Venice

Return to hotel and overnight stay

4 st day Breakfast

Reception for choir directors before the closing ceremony

Closing ceremony for all participating choirs at the Philharmonic Theater

Refreshment

Procession of all choirs to the Arena of Verona, where they will perform together Return to hotel for dinner

Meeting with a local choir

Return to hotel and overnight stay

5 st day Breakfast Departure

Location: Verona

INCLUDED

Participation in the competition, including all fees

Participation in the opening concert in Verona Tour of Verona Day trip to Venice Boat ride in Venice Meeting with an Italian Choir Closing ceremony with snacks and drinks

Certificates for all choirs and a cup for every placed choir

Interpreter during the stay

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and admissions not listed

NOTE

For youth, male, female and mixed choirs. In collaboration with www.musicultur.com

INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL IN MONTECATINI TERME

INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL IN MONTECATINI TERME

PARTICIPATION OF THE FESTIVAL WITH CHOIRS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

From 15th of June to 18th of June 2023

A 4-day group trip to participate in the International Choral Festival in Montecatini Terme! The International Choral Singing Festival is a renowned musical event that takes place every summer in the medieval Tuscan town. You will have the opportunity to meet choirs from all over the world and to perform on different stages and theaters, including the Tettuccio Thermal Park. You will stay in Montecatini Terme, an elegant and picturesque spa re sort. Finally you will visit Florence and a city of your choice between Pisa or Lucca, cities that boast a great artistic, architectural and cultural heritage.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival at the hotel in Montecatini Termw

Dinner at the hotel

Torchlight walk from Terme Torretta to Terme Tettuccio Opening event at the Terme Tettuccio

Return to hotel and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast Performance at the Tettuccio Thermal Park

In the afternoon excursion to Pisa or Lucca

Return to hotel and dinner Evening show in one of Montecatini‘s squares

Return to hotel and overnight stay

3 rd day

Breakfast

Excursion to Florence with the possibility of performing outdoors Evening closing show with dinner, official greeting from the organizers and singing with other choirs

Return to hotel and overnight stay

4 st day Breakfast Departure

Location: Montecatini Terme

INCLUDED

Participation in the torchlight procession for the opening of the festival Opening event at Terme Tettuccio

Choral performance at the Terme del Tettuccio „Open Air“ show in Florence Choral performance in Piazza del Popolo in Montecatini Terme Day trip to Florence

Half day excursion to Pisa or Lucca English-speaking interpreter during the festival

NOT INCLUDE

Snacks, drinks, meals and admissions not listed ON REQUEST

Singing participation in a Holy Mass

NOTE

For youth, male, female and mixed choirs. In collaboration with www.musicultur.com

SPRING ON LAKE AND SURROUNDINGS

SPRING ON LAKE GARDA AND SURROUNDINGS

From Friday 24th March to Saturday 1st April 2023

From Wednesday 5th April to Tuesday 11th April 2023

Springtime is nature at its best. Admiring the reawakening of the typical ly Mediterranean vegetation of Lake Garda combined with the scents of blossoming fruit trees is a unique experience. It is the perfect time to visit the Sigurtà Garden Park in Valeggio sul Mincio to admire the famous tu lip blooming season, and the vast countryside at the foot of the Lessinia Mountains for the cherry blossoms, whose white colours provide a beautiful contrast against the blue sky and the green meadows. Furthermore, we will visit an oil mill in the Val d‘Illasi where you can taste typical local products, and afterwards we will visit the Pesciaria excavations and the important Bolca fossil museum. To end the day on a high note, there will be a tasting of local wines at a winery. On the next day, we will head to Borghetto, listed among the most beautiful villages in Italy, and the peninsula of Sirmione, a real gem on Lake Garda.

PROGRAM

1 st day

Arrival and accommodation in hotel

Dinner and overnight stay

2 nd day

Breakfast Departure for Val d‘Illasi

Visit to oil mill and tasting

Visit to the Pesciaria excavations and the Bolca fossil museum Walk in Soave and visit to winery with tasting of 3 wines

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay 3 rd day

Breakfast Sigurtà Garden Park, Borghetto and Sirmione

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay  4 st day

Breakfast and departure

Location: Lago di Garda

INCLUDED

Europlan tour leader

Visit to oil mill and tasting of 3 different oils with bruschetta Guided visit to the Pesciaria excavations and the Bolca fossil museum

Visit to winery with tasting of 3 wines and local products

Admission Sigurtà Park Welcome drink

Porterage

NOT INCLUDE

Drinks, meals and extras not listed

ON REQUEST Single room: Euro 30.00 per night

A GROUP TRIP FULL OF COLOURS, SCENTS, FOOD & WINE BETWEEN VERONA AND SIRMIONE

CARNIVAL OF VENICE

OF VENICE

GROUP TRIP TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE VENICE CARNIVAL AND LAKE GARDA

From Friday 17th to Monday 20th February 2023

Spending a day in Venice at Carnival time is a unique experience, where you will enjoy a colourful hustle and bustle in the squares and alleys that are filled with extravagant and elegant masks. We will also accompany you to discover some of the most beautiful villages around Lake Garda, where you can taste excellent wines and typical tortellini in picturesque surroundings.

PROGRAM

1° day

Arrival in Verona and accommodation in hotel Dinner and overnight stay

2° day Breakfast

Whole day in Venice to fully immerse yourself in the joyful atmosphere of Carnival

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3° day Breakfast

Visits to the towns of Bardolino, Borghetto and Sirmione Tortellini tasting

Visit to winery with tasting of wines and other local specialities Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay

4° day

Breakfast and departure

Location: Venice

INCLUDED

Europlan tour leader

Transfer by boat to Venice Tortellini tasting

Visit to winery with tasting of 3 wines and other local specialities Gift for all participants

NOT INCLUDE Snacks, drinks, meals and entrance fees that are not listed  ON REQUEST

Alternative excursions on 3rd day or additional days:  Excursion to Mantua Excursion to Verona

APULIA CLASSIC

PROGRAM

1° day

Arrival at the airport of Bari and transfer to hotel in area Gargano Welcome cocktail

Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay

2° day: Vieste - Forestra Umbra (Gargano National Park) – Monte Sant’Angelo Breakfast in hotel

Vieste: Visit of the „queen of Gargano“ with walk through the medieval center characterized by its corners, stairs and it’s view on the sea Forestra Umbra: natural excursions with short stop for visiting the park.

Tasting of the typical local type of biscuits (“ostie ripiene”)

Monte Sant’Angelo: We will take you to discover Monte Sant’Angelo and its thousand secrets linked to a thousand-year history. The tour begins with a visit to Monte Sant’Angelo and its characteristic Basilica of San Michele (UNESCO heritage). The Basilica of Monte Sant’Angelo located in a cave which hides incredible secrets. We will visit together the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria Maggiore admiring its Byzantine frescoes, counted among the oldest in the entire region and the Sanctuary dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel built on the natural cave (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011): it is the Oldest sanctuary dedicated to the Archangel in all western Europe

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay

3° day: Castel del Monte – Bari Breakfast in hotel

Castel del Monte: Visit the mysterious architectures built by Frederic II, absolute symbol of the Apulian Romanesque and at the same time UNESCO world heritage. Wine tasting in cantina.

Bari: Visit of the Old Town with the church of San Nicola Accommodation in hotel in central Apulia, dinner and overnight stay

4° day: Lecce – Ostuni Breakfast in hotel

Lecce : Guided tour of the famous baroque of Salent with a stop at the dome square with the Basilica of Santa Croce. Oil tasting Ostuni: Guided tour of the Old Town of the „white town“, called like that because of the white color of the houses in the historical nucleus – au thentic example of Mediterranean architecture

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay

5° day: Otranto – Leuca – Gallipoli Breakfast in hotel

Otranto: Guided tour of the cathedral with walk through the Old Town Santa Maria di Leuca: surrounded by 2 sea; visit of the church of pilgrimage “de Finibus Terrae” and the most representative monuments of the area, which are situated between villas and oriental style

Gallipoli: Visit of the Old Town of „città bella“, which is situated on a small island, and stop at the mother church, one of the most beautiful baroque cathedrals of Apulia

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay

6° day: Castellana Caves – Alberobello – Martina Franca

Breakfast in hotel

Castellana: Visit the famous karst caves

Alberobello: Visit of the fabulous Trulli-Town. Walk through the characteri stic constructions. Break in Masseria with a tasting of 4 different types of wine, followed by a cooking demonstration and tasting of dairy products

Martina Franca: Visit of the characteristic Old Town, fantastic example of the late baroque period with its small streets and its white houses

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay

7° day: Matera – Altamura

Breakfast in hotel

Matera : Visit the rock constructions, UNESCO-Word heritage, with its Romanic churches

Altamura: Famous for its D.O.P bread. Visit of the Old Town, which is fa mous for its 200 “cloisters”, or rather suggestive courtyards. Stop at the cathedral – unique church of Apulia, which was constructed by explicit request of Frederic II. It is characterized by baroque constructions of the 7th century

Return to the hotel, dinner in Masseria and overnight stay

8° day: Departure

Breakfast in hotel

Departure for Bari. End of services

During the tour we will taste these apulien typicals products:

SWEET TYPICAL PRODUCTS

Traditional snack: ostie ripiene, or stuffed hosts

WINE Castel del Monte DOC:

The typical designation of a number of red, white and rosé wines from typical vines grown near Frederick’s monument from which the place takes its name.

Locorotondo DOC:

A white table wine with a rich, fruity flavour, perfect accompaniment for typical Mediterranean fish dishes.

Primitivo di Manduria DOC:

The most famous wine of Apulia, native of the Ionian coasts of Salento which then spread all over the region, ideal for rich, elaborate Mediterranean dishes.

OIL

Collina di Brindisi oil has a maximum acidity of 0.80%, the taste is mild, slightly fruity while the flavour is stronger, the colour is rich golden yellow with some greenish nuances. The olive tree has been in the region since time immemorial, as proven by some centuries-old olive groves in Fasano and Ostuni, its most common growers, Ogliarola and Chiarita, dating back to Roman times. It is very popular because of its strong rustic character. The quality is excellent and the taste is mildly bitter and spicy.

BREAD

Pane di Altamura DOP:

The bread of Altamura is a mixture of re-ground durum wheat from the varieties appulo, arcangelo, duilio and simeto.

CHEESES

It is a medium-hard cheese with a thin, smooth and dark-yellow rind. The paste is thin with tiny white holes and a yellow colour that is paler than that of the rind. Mild and delicate when young, it becomes spicy when mature, however it remains fragrant and melting to the taste. Its name comes from the maturing technique where the cheeses are placed in pairs, “a cavallo”, i.e. straddling a horizontal support.

APULIA SOLOS

PROGRAM

1° day: UK - BARI

Transfer from the airport to hotel. Welcome drink before dinner this eve ning. Overnight

2° day: OSTUNI - CISTERNINO

Our day begins with a visit to the beautiful town of Ostuni, which dates back to the 1st century AD, when it was an important Greco-Roman city. It’s a lovely place to visit and is a picture-perfect Apulian town, with its whitewashed houses, meandering lanes and a colourfully tiled Gothic cathedral at its heart. We’ll visit an olive-oil producer and see how the oil is made before sampling the final product. Then we’ll head to the town of Cisternino, which boasts a well-preserved charming Old Town. Explore narrow, shady streets lined by whitewashed houses, historic churches and the elegant central piazza, which opens out onto a series of panoram ic viewpoints from which you can take in exceptional views of rolling hills, dry stone walls and white-tipped conical trulli roofs dotting the landscape.

Dinner and overnight in hotel

3° day: LOCOROTONDO & MASSERIA LUNCH

After a morning visit to the town of Locorotondo, we will head to the beautiful Masseria Montenapoleone, where you will be served a deli cious meal. The setting for this fortified manor house is spectacular, as the scenery stretches out across the bougainvillea-adorned terraces to miles of idyllic countryside.

Dinner and overnight in hotel

4° day: MATERA

Matera is a fascinating city, famous for the Sassi stone houses that dec orate the landscape. Carved directly into the calcarenitic rock, these ancient cave dwellings, thought to house some of the earliest human settlements in Italy, were originally home to Turkish monks. To learn more about these fascinating houses we take a walking tour through. You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable Local Guide, who will be able to tell you more about the history of the area and answer any questions you may have.

Dinner and overnight in hotel

5° day: MARTINA FRANCA, LOCOROTONDO & ALBEROBELLO

The fascinating Valley of Itria presents plenty of opportunities to see the attractive Trulli houses that epitomise the region. Cylindrical in shape and topped by a conical roof, these ancient buildings line the streets of Alberobello, one of the towns we visit today. We will also discover the nar row lanes and whitewashed buildings of hilltop Locorotondo and Martina Franca, an evocative town filled with medieval palaces, churches and balconied houses.This evening enjoy an al fresco dinner under the stars in the rustic setting of a local Masseria farm, nestled within hectares of fields, vineyards, olive groves. The majority of produce served at the restaurant comes directly from the farm, including a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables.

Return and overnight in hotel

6° day: HOTEL - AT LEISURE

You’ve a free day today to relax at the hotel. This evening, if you’d like to experience the Italian way of life, be sure to join our optional excursion to Monopoli and Polignano al Mare. Departing in afternoon, we’ll drive to Monopoli, a pretty coastal town with a delightful medieval centre and seafront promenade. It’s the perfect place to enjoy an aperitif. We’ll then move on to Polignano al Mare, a charming town perched on a limestone cliff overlooking the sparkling Adriatic Sea. You’ll have free time here to explore the maze of winding streets and enjoy dinner in one of the invit ing little restaurants. You could even treat yourself to some delicious ice cream for dessert!

Return in hotel and overnight

7° day: HOTEL - AT LEISURE

Today you are free to explore at leisure, or maybe you’ll choose to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and the glorious Italian sunshine. Alternatively, you can join an optional tour to Lecce and Otranto with a Local Guide. Lecce is a charming town with a wealth of history, fine architecture, high-end boutiques and sophisticated cafés. The Roman amphitheatre is partic ularly notable - it was excavated in the 1930s and has seating for up to 15,000 spectators. We will also see the intricately carved facade of the Church of Santa Croce, which features gargoyles, dragons and a large rose window adorned with sculptures of flowers and cherubs. It is a fine example of the town’s impressive Baroque architecture, which has giv en rise to its nickname ‘The Florence of the south’. We then continue to Otranto, which lies at the most easterly point of mainland Italy, on the

Adriatic Sea. The imposing castle with its thick perimeter walls and robust towers, dominate much of the town. Otranto is home to a small port with a series of sea-front promenades and excellent fish restaurants. Guided tour of the historic centre of Otranto and Cathedral (famous for mosaic) This evening we will meet at the hotel for a farewell get-together Dinner and overnight in hotel

8° day: BARI - UK

We’ll transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arriv al, either make your own way home or your Just You Private Chauffeur Service will be waiting for the journey home (if you’ve pre-booked).

ESCURSIONI FACOLTATIVE

6° GIORNO : LECCE + OTRANTO

Today a local guide will introduce you to the charming town of Lecce which has a wealth of history, fine architecture, high end boutiques and sophisticated cafes. During the tour you will see the Roman amphithe atre and the carved facade of the Church of Santa Croce which is just one of the examples of the town’ fantastic Baroque architecture. We then continue to Otranto, which lies at the most easterly point of mainland Italy, on the Adriatic Sea. The imposing castle with its thick perimeter walls and robust towers, dominate much of the town. Otranto is home to a small port with a series of sea-front promenades and excellent fish restaurants. Guided tour of the historic centre of Otranto and Cathedral ( famous for mosaic )

7° GIORNO : MONOPOLI AND POLIGNANO A MARE

Enjoy a leisurely visit to the lovely nearby coastal town of Monopoli, with its historic mediaeval centre, pretty Baroque cathedral, bustling market square, a good selection of bars, restaurants and shops, as well as an inviting beach promenade. Later this evening we’ll head to Polignano a Mare where there are plenty of quaint restaurants and beautiful views down the coast.

SUPPLEMENTI SERVIZI AGGIUNTIVI:

MASSERIA MONTENAPOLEONE

COOKING CLASS - THE WHEAT EXPERIENCE

Our farmer will lead you in the heart of the Apulian cuisine, putting your fingers literally in the pie. You will learn to prepare the dough with bran and flour, adding that just enough of salt and water, giving life to the unique orecchiette, to the witty cavatelli and the more relaxed stras cinate. The lesson will be topped with the story dedicated to the farm production of different types of wheat, with nice anecdotes related to the tradition and the local history. A good glass of wine will pamper your heart and stimulate your creativity.

PIC NIC

We love to organize our picnics in a green area reserved for you, based on local organic productsprepared with deep love by our chef. It is pos sible to rent our Scott mountain bikes and take a tour of the area. We will recommend the most suitable itinerary based on your needs and desires. Upon returning, your picnic will be ready to be experienced and enjoyed.

WINE TASTING IN MASSERIA

Our farmer / sommelier will take you for a stroll around the farm, reach ing the vineyard while telling you stories and traditions from the past connected to the rural production and the cultivation of the grapevine. You will discover how the love relationship among the land, the climate and the seasons is always different, producing fruits which are never the same. When the tasting desire will be compelling, our farmer / sommelier will offer you three types of wine: Susumaniello red wine “Primi Passi” produced by Masseria Montenapoleone, a white and a rosé, all organi cally produced. The experience will be enriched by a local aperitif (chick peas, fried broad beans, olives, friselle , tomatoes, almonds, taralli and focacce) putting your souls together embraced by the authentic taste of Puglia.

TOUR IN CATAMARANO DI 3 ORE IN ESCLUSIVA possibilità di variazione in base alle condizioni meteo marine (3 ore) Navigazione: Monopoli – Polignano a Mare A/R