PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Morainic Hills of Lake Garda
Today our foray takes us into the lovely rolling hills just behind the lake, site of the many wars of independence during the 1850s and 60s. With a half day step on guide we visit the hilltop town of Solferino where we visit its ossuary and the monument celebrating the creation of the Red Cross. From here we then travel to Trattoria da Arturo where a leisurely blow out Italian lunch with plenty of wine awaits – time to relax and enjoy la dolce vita!
Day 3 Gargnano, Villa Bettoni & Salò
We enjoy a scenic drive today, hugging the coastline via San Felice and along the west coast to the elegant resort of Gargnano. We have free time for a coffee and a stroll around this picturesque lakeside town which boasts hidden harbours and boutiques selling local delicacies. A short drive from here transports us into another world – that of the Italian aristocrats – as we embark on a private guided tour of Villa Bettoni and its Italianate gardens. We then enjoy free time for lunch in the beautiful town of Salò, which boasts the longest pedestrianised promenade on the entire lake.
Day 4 Manerba del Garda Driver’s Day Off
We spend today at leisure. We can relax in our hotel by the pool or take a stroll into the pretty centre of Montinelle, where we can enjoy an Aperol spritz whilst admiring the fabulous views.
Day 5 Bergamo & Cascina Carretto
Today we head west to the beautiful hilltop town of Bergamo. Accessed by funicular, we enjoy a one-hour guided walking tour of this gorgeous medieval walled centre, before enjoying time at leisure to browse the shops and tuck into some local fayre in one of the many superb eateries. In the afternoon, we continue towards Lake Iseo and the wine growing Franciacorta region. We visit the fabulous, family-run Cascina Carretto vineyard for a tour and tasting of some of the local wines.
Day 6 Departure
After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
