ITINERARY

1 Arrival

2 The Langhe

• Discover the Langhe, one of the world’s most famous wine growing regions. Our excursion will show us numerous castles and palaces in dominant hilltop locations, looking down on hillsides decorated with grapevines. We undertake a visit to see where the Nebbiolo grapes are transformed into the handsome Barolo wine, which you will then have the chance to sample.

Gusto of the day: Barolo red wine

3 Lake Iseo & Franciacorta – hotel change

• Take a relaxing boat ride on the placid waters of Lake Iseo, a lesser known gem, before a tasting of Franciacorta sparkling wine. The refreshing drink will be accompanied by a range of local specialities.

Gusto of the day: Italian sparkling wine

4 The Prosecco Wine road of Veneto

• After breakfast we travel by coach to the Veneto region to travel along its famous Prosecco wine road. Before stopping for a tasting of the celebrated sparkling wine,we visit Treviso, a hidden gem of a city full of canals, which is often overlooked in favour of its perhaps more illustrious neighbours.

Gusto of the day: Prosecco

5 The Red wine growing region of Valpolicella
Following breakfast at the hotel, we head for Verona, the marvellous city that captured
Shakespeare’s heart and imagination. A two-hour walking tour will take in all the impressive highlights. In the afternoon, we travel to the Valpolicella and Amarone wine growing areas to taste the wonderful produce grown here.

Gusto of the day: Valpolicella and Amarone

8 Departure