8 Days Dream Car Driving: Europe by BMW Tour Package
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Priced From: $6,450 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Aug - Oct

Itinerary

Day 1 - Munich to the Dolomites, Italy

Meet on the outskirts of Munich to begin your driving adventure though Europe. Travel south on a panoramic route into the Dolomites, a section of the European Alps that stretches through Germany, Austria and Italy. Pass through the bustling ski-resort hub of Innsbruck and climb on into the mountains on narrow winding roads. Arrive in the quaint town of San Cassiano and check into the luxurious Rosa Alpina Spa hotel (a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group). Stretch your legs with a stroll around town in the crisp alpine air before enjoying dinner in the fine restaurant the St. Hubertus.

Hotel: Rosa Alpina
Meals: D

Day 2 - Dolomites, Italy

Drive through this spectacular mountain terrain, through the chic resort town of Cortina, the quaint village of Ortisei and stop alongside magnificent alpine meadows, valleys and sparkling clear lakes. Return to San Cassiano in time to hike the phenomenal mountain trails, relax at the spa or explore the local shops. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Hotel: Rosa Alpina
Meals: B

Day 3 - Lake Como, Italy

After breakfast, journey on through the Dolomites descending through the Brenner pass and passing the scenic vineyards of the Alto Adige. In a few hours you will reach the tranquil shores of Lake Como, where a narrow winding road carried you past some of the regions most opulent and glamorous villas. Arrive in the elegant town of Como, a medieval walled city on the southern end of the lake. This picturesque spot is a hub for the silk and textile industries and known as a shopper’s heaven. Take in the breathtaking backdrop as you explore the cobbled streets lined with fascinating boutiques and restaurants, and explore the magnificent Romanesque Cathedral.

Hotel: Hotel Metropole Suisse, Como
Meals: BD

Day 4 - Weggis, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland

This morning after breakfast, take the opportunity to set out across Lake Como by boat, or climb the funicular to Brunate where you can see spectacular views of the lake down to Bellagio. Afterwards, return to the steering wheel for your drive North through the staggering mountain passes into Switzerland. Cruise the coastline of Lake Lugano, pass through the stylish Lugano in the canton of Ticino and arrive in Weggis. Check into the luxurious Park Hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Hotel: Park Hotel, Weggis
Meals: BD

Day 5 - Beaune, France

After a relaxed breakfast you may decide to explore the beautiful cobbled streets of Lucerne. Set out on the road through rolling pastures into the heart of France and arrive in Burgundy. Drive through some of the world's most prestigious wine towns along the Cote de Nuit and arrive in the charming Medieval town of Beaune in time for dinner. 

Hotel: Le Cep, Beaune
Meals: B

Day 6 - Puligny & the Cote d'Or, France

Cycle through the picturesque stone villages of the Cote de Beaune, into Pommard, Volnay and Meursault, past the world renowned vineyards and staggering lush countryside. Arrive in Puligny for a wine tasting lunch at Olivier Leflaive, one of the region's finest producers. Sample a wide variety of the wines made here with a typical Burgundian lunch of rosette, coq au vins, cheeses and dessert. Afterwards, cycle home with time to wander through the unique shops of Beaune and enjoy dinner at your leisure.

Hotel: Le Cep, Beaune
Meals: BL

Day 7- Baden Baden

Drive North East into Germany, through Freiburg and into the Black Forest where winding roads provide stunning panoramas of mountains speckled with picturesque lakes and fairly tale villages. Arrive in Baden Baden, the elegant town where Roman emperor Caracalla once came to ease his arthritic aches in their thermal waters. An imposing list of clients such as Queen Victoria, Kaiser Wilhelm I, Napoleon III, Berlioz, Brahms, and Dostoyevsky have come here, giving Baden-Baden its reputation as the most elegant and sophisticated playground in Germany.

Hotel:  Brenners Spa Hotel
Meals: B

Day 8 - Black Forest to Munich, Germany

After breakfast, set out for your final drive through the idyllic landscape of the Black Forest. Pass through the interior of Southwest Germany to Munich and drop off your car either at the airport or on the outskirts of town before continuing on your journey homeward.

Meals: B

Luxurious Hotels & Enchanting Villas

Rosa Alpina, San Cassiano. The Rosa Alpina hotel is an oasis of luxury, comfort, and elegance in the very heart of the majestic Dolomite mountains. For three generations the Pizzinini family has dedicated itself to the art of hospitality and performs this art with extreme naturalness, warmth, and efficiency, which is seemingly innate to the people in this Val Badia area. Rooms and suites reflect the colors of surrounding nature, with primarily soft-cream hues accented with meadow greens and rust reds. The hotel incorporates many special features such as four restaurants, one with a one-star Michelin rating. Here chef Norbert Niederkofler works wonders based on regional recipes and leads off-season cooking classes.
 
Metropole Suisse. The Hotel Metropole Suisse is a family-run hotel dating back four generations, situated on the lake beside Como's main square, 200 metres from the cathedral. The hotel's 71 air-conditioned guestrooms have decor in neutral colours with antique style furnishings and French doors. All guestrooms have satellite television with pay movie channels, minibars, direct-dial phones, safes, Internet connections, and bathrooms with toiletries and hair dryers. Guests in need of quiet relaxation can try out the hotel sauna or browse the daily newspapers in the contemporary lounge area. Guests can enjoy classic Italian cooking, wines from an extensive list and lake views at the hotel's traditional Italian restaurant. The hotel bar offers a café-style setting where guests can chat over coffee, drinks and cocktails.
 
Park Hotel, Weggis, Switzerland. In a shady park, on the banks of Lake Lucerne, the two light buildings with their balconies and turrets of the Park Hotel, offer upscale facilities in an enchanting setting enhanced by a wellness centre, three restaurants and a vinotheque. The splendid view of the lake (with a private beach) and the Central Swiss Alps, the understated, elegant decor all testify to a very special lifestyle. The hotel was opened in 1875 as «Hotel Bellevue». During the winter months between 1998 - 2002 the building was completely renovated: The rooms and premises were refurbished with both charm and design, the Art Nouveau facade remains.
 
Le Cep, Beaune, France.  Hotel Le Cep, in Beaune, is set in one of France's most interesting cities in the heart of the Burgundy wine region. Originally built in 1442 and once a private residence, Hotel Le Cep features a magnificent tower and a beautiful stone staircase, as well as two classified historical courtyards and a picturesque garden that provide a sanctuary of privacy within the hotel's urban environment. A key part of Beaune's history, the Hotel Le Cep also features an ancient artesian well and Renaissance medallions sculpted into rock in the hotel square. The hotel is located in Beaune's town centre, close to the Basilique Notre Dame church, the famous Hospices de Beaune and not far from the vineyards of Burgundy.
 
Brenners Hotel, Baden Baden, Germany. Brenner's Spa is rightly called the "Spa of Spas". Set in a scenic location on the northern foothills of the Black Forest this historic hotel is an ideally serene haven for your stay.  Relax with a host of beauty treatments and indulge in the exceptional cuisine and luxurious comforts of your room, individually furnished with elegant antiques and Carrara marble bathrooms.  Brenners chefs prepare luscious low-cal delights with gourmet flare.  The private health club features all the fitness facilities including an indoor pool, saunas, and a fitness room with private trainer.