Northern Italy’s Charm – food & wine tour in Veneto and Trentino

HIGHLIGHTS – Why visit?

  • Explore Italy’s Northern regions of Veneto and Trentino as you travel along the biggest Italian lake, Lake Garda, discovering regional delights and stunning scenery along the way.
  • Explore different wine areas and learn the difference between Valpolicella, Lugana and Soave wines.
  • Enjoy tasty dinner in a 1* Michelin star restaurant.
  • Visit local producers and taste local delicacies of Trentino region

ITINERARY

Arrival on your own in Verona, transfer to hotel on Lake (if you want to explore Verona, the transfer will be organized for the afternoon).
 
Dinner in a local trattoria or in a hotel.
 
Overnight stay on Lake Garda in a 4* hotel.
After breakfast, our driver will take you to a Full day Wine tour in Valpolicella, the second most famous wine area in Italy, just after the Chianti Classico. During this tour, you will be able to broaden your horizons by visiting 2 wineries and tasting wines, including famous Amarone, from different producers. You will have a 3-courses lunch accompanied by water and coffee.
 
Return to hotel, time to relax.
 
Dinner in a local restaurant or in hotel.
 
Overnight stay on Lake Garda in a 4* hotel.
After breakfast, our driver will take you to explore a little-known area of wine production, Lugana, located on the southern coast of Lake Garda, famous for its delicate white wine.
 
After lunch, you will continue to explore the white wines of Lake Garda. We will visit another area of wine production, Soave. Which of the wines did you like best? Could be difficult to choose.
 
Return to hotel, time to relax.
 
Overnight stay on Lake Garda in a 4* hotel.
After breakfast and check-out, take your time to enjoy Lake Garda and lunch on your own. In the afternoon, our driver will take you to Riva del Garda, a town on the northern shore of Lake Garda, already located in the Trentino region.
 
But firstly, stop in Malcesine to explore on your own its historic center.
 
Check-in in hotel and some time to relax.
 
Dinner in a restaurant with a 1 Michelin Star.
 
Overnight stay in Riva del Garda in a 4* hotel.

After breakfast, you will explore the peculiarities of the territory between the vineyards and olive trees before moving on to a visit of the oil mill and wine cellar. You will see in detail how is it possible to cultivate olive trees and growing grapes in the northernmost region in Europe.

The experience won’t be complete without lunch in the olive grove. In the afternoon return to your hotel, some time to relax.

Overnight stay in Riva del Garda in a 4* hotel.

Today your day will start very early. After breakfast, our driver will take you to the full day wine and food tour of the Trentino region delicacies.

You will visit a dairy farm to see in details how cheese is being produced. After the guided tour and tasting, we will head towards a wine cellar surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Did you know that they produce balsamic vinegar also in Trentino? We will reach Acetaia to learn about the production process and to have lunch here. In the afternoon it’s time to sample some grappa, a spirit of Trentino and a centuries-old Trentino tradition, obtained by distilling the marc. We will visit a small village, which has been specialized in the production of grappa and Vino Santo since the late Renaissance.

Return to hotel, time to relax.
 
Overnight stay in Riva del Garda in a 4* hotel.

Check-out from hotel, transfer to the train station of Verona / Verona airport / Verona city center.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 3 nights in a 3*S or a 4* hotel on Lake Garda
  • 3 nights in a 3*S or a 4* hotel in Riva del Garda
  • Breakfast daily, other meals as indicated in the program
  • Applicable entry fees and services of local guides
  • Tastings and wineries’ visits as indicated
  • Private transfer as indicated in the daily program with an English-speaking driver
  • Services of Local Host

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • International / domestic airfares and taxes
  • Meals other than as specified in the program
  • Travel insurance or any type of personal expenses (mini bar, laundry, phone calls, etc)
  • Tips or gratuities to guides, restaurants, drivers, etc
  • Any other travel expense not specifically mentioned in the program
  • City taxes should be paid directly to hotels

IMPORTANT

The package is possible all year round except August. However, some hotels/farm stays could be closed during the low season (November-April). Please ask for your quote AT LEAST 20 days before the requested date.

The suggested starting day is Sunday, as many activities are closed during the weekend. Otherwise, there may be changes to the tour program.

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