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– With your small group (maximum 19 guests), enjoy seven nights accommodations at a historic country farmhouse amidst a wine and olive oil-producing estate.
– Join intimate cooking classes with locals who share their families’ histories and favorite recipes.
– Take in the area’s layered history, with visits to Verona’s 2,000-year-old Roman arena and the magnificent medieval Castelvecchio Bridge.
– In the famed Valpolicella and Trentino wine regions, visit family-owned and -operated vineyards, meeting the esteemed vintners and discovering their unique varietals. Partake in exclusive tastings and presentations, and learn how wine-making traditions have been passed down through generations.
– Admire the panoramic beauty at captivating Lago di Garda—Italy’s largest lake.
– Delight in a cheese-making demonstration and tasting in the heart of Lessinia, home to a delicious variety of Italian cheeses.
– See Palazzo Ducale di Mantova—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—which was the royal residence of the Gonzaga family from 1328 to 1707.
– Meet a renowned winemaker who specializes in creating Amarone. Then retreat to a nearby restaurant for a polenta-making demonstration, featuring Amarone, and dinner.
– Enjoy a special excursion near Modena for a tasting of aged balsamic vinegar during a convivial meal with the property’s owner and his family.
– Relax during a boat tour around Lago d’Iseo, featuring mesmerizing clear water and stunning mountain scenery, followed by touring on land.
– Explore the winery cellar at Al Rocol and learn how painstaking attention to detail produces wines of consummate elegance and complexity.
A Delicious Journey—The Flavors of Northern Italy: https://youtu.be/prP3TXPW5so
Meet Luca Formentini of Selva Capuzza: https://youtu.be/K3vVYjScCg8
A Walk Through Selva Capuzza with Luca Formentini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmvEWM6YvHU
Day 1: En Route from U.S.
Day 2: Arrive in Verona, Italy / Province of Brescia
Meals: Dinner
Day 3: Tower of San Martino
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Verona / Valpolicella
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Marano / Malcesine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Modena / Mantua
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Roncá / Soave / Sirmione
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Sulzano / Lago d’Iseo / Franciacorta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Verona / Depart for U.S.
Activity Level: Moderate
Activities are generally not very strenuous, however, we expect that guests can enjoy two hours or more of walking, are sure-footed on cobbled surfaces, and can walk up and down stairs without assistance. On the estate, unpaved roads and pathways separate its various structures, and walking is required to get from one building to another and to reach the restaurant. Historic city centers are usually more accessible by foot than vehicle, and sometimes it is not possible for your motor coach to drop you off at site entrances. Due to the structure of some buildings, facilities for the disabled may be limited. Also, dexterity to use kitchen tools and participate in lessons is not necessary, but adds to the enjoyment of this program.
Information on the trip host will be added at a later date.
– With your small group (maximum 19 guests), enjoy seven nights accommodations at a historic country farmhouse amidst a wine and olive oil-producing estate.
– Join intimate cooking classes with locals who share their families’ histories and favorite recipes.
– Take in the area’s layered history, with visits to Verona’s 2,000-year-old Roman arena and the magnificent medieval Castelvecchio Bridge.
– In the famed Valpolicella and Trentino wine regions, visit family-owned and -operated vineyards, meeting the esteemed vintners and discovering their unique varietals. Partake in exclusive tastings and presentations, and learn how wine-making traditions have been passed down through generations.
– Admire the panoramic beauty at captivating Lago di Garda—Italy’s largest lake.
– Delight in a cheese-making demonstration and tasting in the heart of Lessinia, home to a delicious variety of Italian cheeses.
– See Palazzo Ducale di Mantova—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—which was the royal residence of the Gonzaga family from 1328 to 1707.
– Meet a renowned winemaker who specializes in creating Amarone. Then retreat to a nearby restaurant for a polenta-making demonstration, featuring Amarone, and dinner.
– Enjoy a special excursion near Modena for a tasting of aged balsamic vinegar during a convivial meal with the property’s owner and his family.
– Relax during a boat tour around Lago d’Iseo, featuring mesmerizing clear water and stunning mountain scenery, followed by touring on land.
– Explore the winery cellar at Al Rocol and learn how painstaking attention to detail produces wines of consummate elegance and complexity.
A Delicious Journey—The Flavors of Northern Italy: https://youtu.be/prP3TXPW5so
Meet Luca Formentini of Selva Capuzza: https://youtu.be/K3vVYjScCg8
A Walk Through Selva Capuzza with Luca Formentini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmvEWM6YvHU
Day 1: En Route from U.S.
Day 2: Arrive in Verona, Italy / Province of Brescia
Meals: Dinner
Day 3: Tower of San Martino
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Verona / Valpolicella
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Marano / Malcesine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Modena / Mantua
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Roncá / Soave / Sirmione
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Sulzano / Lago d’Iseo / Franciacorta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Verona / Depart for U.S.
Activity Level: Moderate
Activities are generally not very strenuous, however, we expect that guests can enjoy two hours or more of walking, are sure-footed on cobbled surfaces, and can walk up and down stairs without assistance. On the estate, unpaved roads and pathways separate its various structures, and walking is required to get from one building to another and to reach the restaurant. Historic city centers are usually more accessible by foot than vehicle, and sometimes it is not possible for your motor coach to drop you off at site entrances. Due to the structure of some buildings, facilities for the disabled may be limited. Also, dexterity to use kitchen tools and participate in lessons is not necessary, but adds to the enjoyment of this program.
Information on the trip host will be added at a later date.
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