Italian Lakes romantic escape
The combination of glamour, romance and exclusivity of the Italian Lake district with its boats, luxurious old villas, traditional cuisine and history makes this trip the ultimate escape to The Italian Dolce Vita.
Highlights
- Explore the romantic side of Lake Garda and Lake Como
- Feel the ancient charm of Verona
- Experience historic Sirmione
- Enjoy a private lake boat tour
- Taste amazing Amarone wine and meet the wine growers
- Meet a Franciacorta wine producer
Why choose this trip
This is a trip for those who want to explore the Italian lake district from different perspectives!
DAY
01
Welcome to Lake Garda!
Benvenuto!
Start to unwind in one of our favourite boutique hotels, lovingly chosen for you. We want you to be able to discover for yourself all of the charm of the Italian lakes, combined with a lively and still authentic atmosphere.
DAY
02
The ancient charm of Verona
Today you will be charmed by Verona’s romantic atmosphere that you will discover through the eyes of your local tour guide during a pleasant and relaxed walking tour. You will be impressed by the magnificent Arena, the world’s best preserved Roman amphitheater, that still today provides its spectators with hours of good music and entertainment. Of course, you can’t miss pausing at the 14th century house of Juliet, immortalized by Shakespeare, a lovers’ venue and a very popular stop: the world over, Verona is linked to her image and to the tragic love story.
At the end of the walk, you can decide to have lunch in a famous restaurant that boasts 2 Michelin stars and is worth the trip in itself!
DAY
03
Discover the iconic Valpilecella and Amarone Wines
Today your expert local guide will not accompany you to the mainstream wineries.
She will unveil to you some of the most interesting independent wine growers and quality Amarone wine cellars. Thanks to her expertise, you will enjoy a perfect combination of beauty and connection with local people to be able to catch the true sense of the place. The landscape will of course be a big part of the day too, with wine tasting and food tasting completing this unique day.
DAY
04
Be enchanted by Sirmione and enjoy a private boat tour on Lake Garda
Today you will explore beautiful Sirmione with its cozy historical centre, the castle rising out from the waters of the Lake, as well as the Grottoes of Catullo, impressive and fascinating ruins of a Roman villa built right on the tip of the peninsula.
Your day continues with an exclusive private boat tour on board a comfortable and elegant motorboat. You will admire amazing views of Sirmione’s castles from the lake and sail peacefully along the southeastern shore of the lake until you reach the marvelous Punta San Vigilio.
DAY
05
Towards Lake Como – Franciacorta Wines
From Lake Garda to Lake Como: today you will visit a well-known wine producer in the Franciacorta area, tasting top level vintage Franciacorta wines.
DAY
06
Lake Como on a private boat
Today you will stroll around the town and then hit the water for a full day exploring around Lake Como, one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy.
Starting the day with a walking tour of the lakeside town of Como, you will then board a boat and explore the coast from a different point of view. Cruise up towards the spot where the lake’s three branches intersect and disembark there to visit the town of Tremezzo, where you’ll be amazed by Villa Carlotta and its spectacular lakefront gardens. After some free time for lunch, jump back on board heading for Bellagio, a stunning town known for its breathtaking position at the Y-intersection of the lake and for its hilltop castle.
DAY
07
Cooking with an exclusive chef
Today you’ll enjoy an exclusive cooking class in Como in a beautiful restaurant with a lakeside view.
Cook your way to success with this Lake Como culinary experience: you will create a 3-course lunch that features handmade pasta and learn about the history of the traditional recipes. You will also eat what you make at the end of the class.
DAY
08
Arrivederci!
Arrivederci!
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