Discovery Italy

Day 1: OLD MILAN, SFORZESCO CASTLE, BRERA DISTRICT, NAVIGLIO GRANDE
Traditional ice cream tasting
Arrival to Milan and transfer to 3* Hotel or B & B in air-conditioned buses. Refreshing welcome drink and free time to begin to immerse yourself in the fascinating atmosphere of Milan.
You start exploring the historical Milan: a tour of Piazza del Duomo, the magnificent gothic-lombard Cathedral with its beautiful terraces, Baptistery of San Giovanni alla Fonti and the Archaeological site of Dome Cathedral.
Your tour continues then with Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, built in a eclectic style, typical of Milan’s nineteenth century, a dear place to all Milanese people and where can be found designer shops, bars and restaurants.
A typical macchiato coffee, a delicious cappuccino and a typical Milanese cake must definitely be tasted during a stop in the Gallery.
The tour continues with the charming old Piazza Mercanti, the symbol of the city, created in medieval times, recalling the past.
You also visit Sforzesco Castle and the old Brera district, populated by artists and celebrities. You can also join an ice cream tasting in a famous old gelateria in Milan

Evening: Dinner at one of the oldest and charming trattoria in the suggestive atmosphere of the ancient vicolo dei Lavandai along Naviglio Grande. You immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the old canals of Milan and the wide variety of ancient Lombard cuisine: you can choose among many delicious dishes such as “risotto alla Milanese”, cottoletta, mozzarella, tomato and basil with a glass of Barbera, Garda Cabernet or Franciacorta.

Day 2: MILANO - PESCHIERA DEL GARDA by train
Local wines tasting
You travel by train to Peschiera del Garda, the most southern point of Lake Garda, in a pleasant and relaxing colour contrast…intense blue of the beautiful lake and lush green of the countryside and surrounding hills.You start then your trek itinerary to discover the nature of the lake with its secret life, its art, culture, gastronomy and its finest wines.
You are going to cross a delightful scenery of villages and towns along the lake, beautiful olive groves and vineyards, the colorful campaign, beautiful squares, churches and old bell towers and breathtaking landscapes.
PESCHIERA DEL GARDA – LAZISE 9,5 km of trekking
Your adventure starts through small hills and narrow streets with slight ups and downs. You are going to admire the beautiful medieval city walls and the Sant’Antonio Castle.
After lunch in a local trattoria your tour continues to Bardolino in the heart of a famous wine production area.
LAZISE – BARDOLINO 5, 5 km of trekking
Bardolino is located at the foot of the moraine hills.
You join a wine tasting and culinary delights at the local wine cellar, the company F.lli Zeni. You also visit the ancient Romanesque church of San Severo, the church of San Zeno, Villa Bottagisio with the beautiful park which occupies the northern part of Bardolino Bay and Villa San Martino Guerrieri with a beautiful park overlooking the lake where can be found the remains of an ancient fort
BARDOLINO – GARDA 3,5 km of trekking
Your trekking continues among vineyards, hills and dream views reaching Garda with its famous St. Virgilio tip considered one of the most romantic and renowned sites of the lake that deserves a visit. You visit the church cloister and the historic center of Garda.Dinner in a local trattoria tasting the local dishes.

Evening: Accommodation in 3* Hotel, B & B or Farm house

Day 3: GARDA – TORRI DEL BENACO 7,5 km of trekking
The morning starts early continuing the trek along a lake basin which suddenly becomes narrow, reaching a minimum width of just two kilometers.
No more hilly shores but a mountainous area... almost as a Nordic fjord landscape with a mild climate.
You visit the Scaligero Castle and the Clock Tower, take a refreshment and head then towards Malcesine.
TORRI DEL BENACO – MALCESINE 21 km by train or bus
Through a pathway all to enjoy, including slightly mountainous areas, country roads and charming old villages, you arrive at Malcesine.Lunch in trattoria.Once in Malcesine, you take the cable car and in 10-15 minutes you reach the summit of Monte Baldo, at 1800 m where is possible to observe the stunning views of Lake Garda, the Alps, the Po Valley and the majestic Dolomites from the top.
This place is also called the "Garden of Europe" for the coexistence of many different natural environments. The flora is rich in species reported as rare and so is the fauna with the presence of many species of birds: melodious warbler, Sardinian warbler, whitethroat, shrike, black bunting and many other.

Evening: Accommodation in Host Farm.
Dinner with typical gourmet products of the lake.

Day 4: MALCESINE – RIVA DEL GARDA 18 km of trekking
Wine tasting and local gourmet
After a rich breakfast, you continue your itinerary to the top of the lake, very close to the Dolomites, crossing rolling hills, vineyards and beautiful views of Lake Garda. After a stop at the Restaurant - Osteria "Anzolim" in a corner of Piazza III Novembre and a lunch with local specialties of mixed grilled fish accompanied by a Pinot Grigio from Trentino and a delicious Crème Brulee as a desert, you walk to "Cantina Frantoio Agraria Riva del Garda" for wine tasting.we recommend you to continue walking to discover the old town of Riva. You are already in Piazza III Novembre, surrounded by '300 century arcades, with the Palace hall & Town hall from fourteenth century.
You are going to enjoy a wonderful panoramic view on the terrace on top of Apponale Tower, 34 meters high, the symbol of Riva. A steep wooden staircase will lead you down below the bells and the view over the rooftops of Riva is really wonderful.Then you have the chance to visit Rocca, the twelfth century fortress and the church Inviolata built in baroque style.
Refreshments at "Osteria Panesalame" where a glass of local wine is going to be accompanied by some slices of good salami and different local cheeses.Late afternoon: your choice: if there is some time left the trek continues towards the Tenno Lake (6 km north) and then the Ledro Lake (5 km to the west) or evening of relaxation at the Spa du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort.

Evening: Dinner at Restaurant "Cafè Binario" and walk along the beach.
Accommodation in B & B

Day 5: RIVA DEL GARDA – LIMONE SUL GARDA 55 km by train or bus
You head now in the southerly direction along the famous West Gardesana, an attractive spectacular pathway with many galleries. A wild journey, during which you can admire the amazing powerful views over Lake Garda. The mediterranean landscape is prevalent in this area.
The century-old olive groves, the characteristic lemon groves, oranges, mandarins and the typical Mediterranean vegetation with agaves and oleanders, palms and cypress trees dominate the landscape of Limone sul Garda.
Limone sul Garda, a beautiful old town with nice corners, is highly attended by tourists.
You join many walks to discover the old village.
Lunch in a restaurant
LIMONE SUL GARDA – GARGNANO 18 km of trekking
Continuing southerly, the environment gradually softens, the lake turns widen, the scenarios are less mountainous and more and more hilly…
GARGNANO – GARDONE RIVIERA 12 km by train or bus
Refreshments and a walk along the lake

Evening: Accommodation and dinner at 3* Hotel Du Lac a Gardone Riviera.

Day 6: GARDONE RIVIERA – SALO’ 4 km of trekking
The morning starts with an easy trek itinerary towards Salò, an old town characterized by a lush Mediterranean vegetation. You visit the gothic Cathedral and you hear everything about its history. Refreshments and then you continue to Desenzano
SALO’ – MONIGA DEL GARDA 13 km of trekking
Lunch at local pizzeria or trattoria
MONIGA DEL GARDA – DESENZANO 10 km of trekking
Once in Desenzano you join a gastronomic stop along the lake and then visit, together with your tour leader, the castle, the Roman villa full of mosaic floors, the church and the cloister of Santa Maria di Senioribus dating back to the fifteenth century, the Cathedral with “The Last Supper” by GB Tiepolo.

Evening: free to relax and lakeside promenade.
Dinner at local restaurantAccommodation in 3* Hotel ***, B & B or Farm house

Day 7: DESENZANO – SIRMIONE 9 km of trekking
You restart with a trek on a flat road that runs along the whole lake to the village of Colombare, where you turn left and walk along a driveway to get to the Castle of Sirmione. You visit the Castle and the Catullo Caves and then from the bridge with a slight ups and downs you get to the Sirmione Spa.Lunch by the lake and then the day continues under the sign of the well-being and the body & mind treatments at Sirmione Spa.
SIRMIONE – PESCHIERA DEL GARDA 11 km of trekking or bus
Your journey continues to the original point of departure

Evening: Dinner by the lake and accommodation in 3* Hotel, B&B or Farm house
End of your unforgettable trekking journey and the program