Gastronomic Garda

Day 1

TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Following our Channel crossing to Calais, we complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (D)

Day 2

OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO LAKE GARDA
Complete the journey to your chosen resort followed by dinner. (B,D)

Day 3

FREE DAY IN BARDOLINO
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and explore Bardolino at leisure. (B,D)

Day 4

MANTUA & BORGHETTO SUL MINCIO
Today we head south to the stunning city of Mantua which boasts a fine medieval centre and one of the finest Ducal Palaces in Italy. The local delicacy here is ravioli stuffed with pumpkin and biscuit cake with almonds. We then make our way to the charming village of Borghetto sul Mincio for a short break before returning to our hotel. (B, D)

Day 5

SALÒ & WINE TASTING
This morning we make our way to the delightful lakeside town of Salò where you will find the longest promenade in all of Lake Garda. Enjoy free time at leisure here before we drive into the beautiful Valenesi countryside and visit Cantine Redaelli de Zinis for a tour of the wine cellars and a tasting of some of their delicious wines along with rustic bread and olive oil from the region. (B, D)

Day 6

SIRMIONE & INCLUDED LUNCH
This morning we visit the 'jewel in the crown' of Lake Garda, the peninsula of Sirmione with its lovely moated castle and medieval centre. From here we travel into the countryside for our included lunch at Trattoria da Arturo where we will enjoy some of the best handmade past you will ever taste 'bigoli al ragu' with some grilled meats and all washed down with homemade wine - a relaxing and authentic Italian experience!(B, D)

Day 7

FREE DAY IN BARDOLINO
Enjoy another day at leisure in Bardolino.. (B,D)

Day 8

LAKE GARDA TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
We depart our hotel and continue to our overnights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (B,D)

Day 9

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Continue to Calais and complete the journey home. (B)