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10 Days Milan, The Lakes & Piedmont Tour Package
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Priced From: $5,000 ppdo
Tour Highlights
- Walking tour of fashion-forward Milano, the style and fashion capital of Europe.
- Lake District Region that includes the Italian-Swiss border, Lake Garda, the walled hilltop village of Bergamo, the cobbled street villages of Riva, and Malcesine.
- Italian wine tastings of Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Roero, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis.
- Castello Sforzesco, a Visconti fortress redesigned by Leonardo da Vinci, now an incredible art museum. Also visit the Duomo, the fourth largest cathedral in the world.
- Lapis Gold Factory in Marco, Lugano Lake two-hour scenic boat Tour, a Tour of Underground Torino, Wine Bank Tour in Pollenzo and White Truffle Tasting in Alba.
- Learn about the historical and current viticulture methods, vinification practices, producers and styles, and DOC and DOCG boundaries and regulations.
- Learn about the Italian wine labels as you sip your way through spectacular wines.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Milan
Welcome to Italy! This evening you will have your first Italian wine tasting and northern Italian welcome dinner.
Day 2 Milan City Tour
Start the day with a walking tour exploring the fashion-forward Milano. Milano is considered to be the style and fashion capital of Europe. The Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle is a real shopper’s paradise. You will also see the Castello Sforzesco, a Visconti fortress redesigned by Leonardo da Vinci, which is now an incredible art museum. Conclude your walking tour day with an Italian wine tasting.
Day 3 Lake Garda
Depart for the Lake District. Your private chauffeur will take you along the Italian-Swiss border for a scenic ride to Lake Garda. En route, see the walled hilltop village of Bergamo, where you will have a wine-paired lunch. Your 4-Star accommodations await you with a wine reception.
Day 4
Today is filled with beautiful sites, wonderful people and excellent food. You will take a scenic tour of Lake Garda and the surrounding villages. After lunch, stop at the Lapis Gold Factory in Marco to shop for sparkling jewelry. The Arco village evening tour and cathedral are remarkable. This evening, you will also prepare your own dinner at a hands-on cooking class in a family owned restaurant located in a 13th century building, Hotel Du Lac et Du Parc. Salute!
Day 5 Lake Como and Lake Lugano
It’s off to Sirmione, located on a stunning peninsula. Sirmione is a maze of narrow streets, attractive cafés, elegant shops, villas and churches. Next stop is Como, located on the gorgeous blue-green waters of Lake Como. You will have a wine tasting and lunch before touring the cathedral and town hall. Continue to Lake Lugano, and conclude the day with a wine tasting and dinner.
Day 6
Lugano Lake Tour
Set sail for a two-hour scenic boat tour. You will arrive at the Lugano town pier for a day of sightseeing, shopping and lunch.
Day 7 Arrive Turin (Torino)
Today starts with Torino. Your private driver will craft a splendid sightseeing tour that includes a wine tasting lunch. Your castle accommodations sit atop the quiet and unspoiled medieval gorgo near Alba. It’s all about the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. Upon arrival at your castle, a welcome wine tasting and educational briefing about the wine country you have just entered is scheduled. This evening you will be a special guest at a private wine-maker’s dinner.
Day 8 Wine Tasting/Piedmont
Visit famous regional wine cellars and vineyards today. The theme is the wines of Piedmont. Taste Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo and Arneis. You will visit the Wine Bank in Pollenzo and taste white truffles in Alba. Enjoy a gourmet lunch in the prestigious wine cellars of La Morra Restaurant. This afternoon taste more wines from the cellars in Asti and Gavi.
Day 9 Torino/Food and Wine
Tour the underground of Torino. Fifteen meters below the city, the tunnels of the citadel and the sub-cellars of the Baroque palaces are waiting for you to discover their mysteries and sites of ancient murders. Your afternoon wine tasting will focus on wines of Piedmont. You will learn about the historical and current viticulture methods, vinification practices, producers and styles, and DOC and DOCG boundaries and regulations. An unforgettable lunch will be served at the castle of Grinzane Cavour, a beautiful castle in perfect condition, which is home to the provincial wine museum. Your evening dining experience is at a winery, where you will taste all the fresh, local foods of the region paired with excellent wine!
Day 10 Departure home or Extension Trip
Time to return home or choose to extend your vacation to either Rome or Venice.
Accommodations
Property, location, style, size and amenities chosen based on client specifications.
Dining
Restaurants and meals listed above are recommendations only. Wine Tours of the World handles reservations at top restaurants, small intimate bistros and gourmet dinners at vineyards. Exact meal inclusions and dining reservations will be specified at time of booking based on final trip itinerary.
Pricing
This suggested itinerary is based on two people traveling together. A single supplement fee will apply. Cost of itinerary is priced based on dates of travel.
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