Discovery Italy

Day 1: BOLZANO
Arrival in Milan and welcome by Discover Italy Now Tour Leader and transfer to Bolzano, the ancient old city witness of encounters between different cultures and languages.
Alternatively you can fly directly to Bolzano, where you are going to be welcomed by the Tour Leader.
Check-in at 3* Hotel, relax and refreshments.Lunch in an old trattoria and together with the tour leader you start discovering the old part of Bolzano with its elegant baroque architecture and gothic churches and the modern Bolzano with its twenty century buildings.
Waltherplatz square, the Duomo cathedral, Piazza delle Erbe/Obstplatz with the colorful fruit and vegetable market, the bridge Talvera/Talferbrucke, Mareccio castle/ Schloss Maretsch, the beautiful San Antonio castle/ Schloss Klebeinstein and Runkelstein castle that mark the entrance into Sarntal valley full of vineyards, the beautiful garden district of Gries, the renowned wineries where wine tasting is a must… Lagrein and Santa Maddalena are just some of the destinations you are going to visit in the ancient city of Bolzano.You immerse yourself in ancient atmospheres in search of art, culture and local traditions.

Evening: live music in a local bar

Day 2: BENEDICTINE ABBEY OF MURI-GRIES/ BENEDIKTINERABTEI MURI
Wine tasting and local gastronomic products
You start your morning with a visit to the benedictine abbey Muri-Gries in the main square, surrounded by ancient buildings and then the wine cellar Gries immersing yourself in wine production techniques including the tasting of local wines like for example Grieser Lagrein.You continue with a walk in the surrounding vineyards between romantic and charming atmosphere.
Lunch in a local trattoria tasting the local products.
BOLZANO - TERLANO 14 km of trekking
TERLANO - VILPIANO 4 km trek
VILPIANO - MELTIN by cable carVILPIANO - NALLES 4 km
Your journey continues with a fantastic itinerary, trekking along a road lined with vineyards and orchards that cover the whole valley and flanked by the river Adige.
In the background on the surrounding hills emerge the castles.You also visit the centenary winery cellar Produttori Terlano that is going to welcome you in a nice taverna for wine and local products tasting.Then you continue with a few minutes pleasant cable car tour from the nearby village of Vilpiano / Vilpian and get to Meltin / Molten. You dine here at Vivaldi Arunda, another interesting wine cellar.From Vilpiano / Vilpian you cross the river Adige and in a couple of miles you get to Nalles / Nals.

Evening: Dinner at one of the most famous and prestigious wineries in Alto Adige, in business since 1556, the Cigno Castle / Schloss Schwanburg or in a local restaurant tasting local food & wine.
Accommodation in 3* Hotel or Farm House/Agriturismo

Day 3: NALLES – MERANO 14 km by train
Wine tasting and local gastronomic products
After a rich breakfast you travel by train to Merano, a beautiful tourist resort, place with important spas that take advantage of the many mineral water sources.You visit the Gothic castle with its collection of ancient weapons, the Duomo cathedral and Via dei Portici, Rametz Castle, a beautiful sixteenth-century residence, entirely surrounded by vineyards and home to a wine cellar and a wine bar.
Lunch: At the visited wine cellar or in a local trattoria
MERANO - PARCINES / Partschins 9.5 km of trekking
Your picturesque hiking journey continues to Val Venosta / Vinschgau, among villas and orchards.
You continue your art, culture and good food itinerary.Once in Parcines, you visit the beautiful gothic church with the onion shaped tower and its castles: Stachelburg, Spauregg and Gaudententhurm

Evening: Dinner in a local restaurant.
Accommodation in 3* Hotel or B & B

Day 4: MERANO SPA -
SPA WITH JACUZZI, STEAM BATHS, SAUNA & FITNESS AREA
The whole day is dedicated to beneficial treatments at the Merano Spa.
A “dip” into well-being – this is the motto of the Merano SPA.
The glass cube of the pools pavilion is breathtaking with an incredible view over the surrounding mountains and the extensive park, while the sauna area, with its simple shape and stylish materials creates and offers a pleasant environment.
In summer time, the swimming and sauna area expands to the Thermal Park with its 12 outdoor pools, saunas and many fresh surprises.

Day 5: MERANO SPA –
SPA WITH JACUZZI, STEAM BATHS, SAUNA & FITNESS AREA
The whole day is dedicated to beneficial treatments at the Merano Spa.