Wines & Flavors in Northern Italy
Highlights
Featuring: VERONA – VALPOLICELLA – VALDOBBIADENE – TRENTO – LAGO D’ISEO – FRANCIACORTA – TURIN – BAROLO – LANGHE
- Taste the wines of the famous Valpolicella region
- Taste the bubbles of Valdobbiadene’s Prosecco
- Experience first-hand the Turin tradition of “Bicerin”
- Enjoy the mix of Barolo wine and Piedmontese truffle
Included
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
from € 870
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
| Day 1: MILAN – VERONA Arrival at Milano Airport and departure to Verona. Transfer to hotel in Verona. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation. Meals: / |
| Day 2: VERONA – VALPOLICELLA (WINE TASTING) – VERONA Breakfast buffet at the hotel and city tour in the city of Verona. The city is famous for its streets and squares such as Piazza Erbe and Piazza Bra and various monuments such as the Roman Arena which hosts various shows and Operas. Verona is also a city where there is the culture of the “aperitif”. In the late afternoon in the various cafes, restaurants and enoteca of the center. Lunch at a local restaurant to enjoy typical food. Afternoon in the Valpollicela region near Verona. Region of hills where the vineyard is cultivated with beautiful historical villas, towns and small churches. In the region of Valpolicella red wine has been cultivated since the time of the Romans and today it has many small family business. The most quoted wine on the market is the “Amarone”, red wine with “Denominazione di Origine Controllata” (DOC). Wine tasting in two cantinas of the region. Return to Verona, dinner at the hotel and accommodation. Meals: B, L, D |
| Day 3: VERONA – VALDOBBIADENE (PROSECCO HOMELAND) – VERONA Buffet breakfast at the hotel and depart to Valdobbiadene region, famous for the sparkling Prosecco where the grapes grow on the green hills of northern Veneto. There are several companies in this region considered the home of sparkling wine, where “Prosecco Superiore” is affirmed in international markets. Visit the beautiful village of Asolo at the top of a hill and then tasting in a wine cellar. Departure to the medieval town of Trento in the Alps. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation. Meals: B, L, D |
| Day 4 VERONA – TRENTO (LAGREIN – WINE FROM THE ALPS) – CASTEL THUN – TRENTO Breakfast buffet at the hotel and tour of the city of Trento, old medieval center, where we can admire its cathedral, several churches and castle of the Buonconsiglio with its murals. Lunch at a local restaurant to enjoy typical food. We are in the domain of the Alpine valleys and we go even further to the north where the climate of its sunny slopes favors the production of diverse wines, among them the famous red wine Lagrein. Lunch at local Restaurant. Visit to Thun Castle, one of the most preserved in the Region of Trentino with its medieval atmosphere and views over the valleys. Return to Trento for dinner at the hotel and accommodation. Meals: B, L, D |
| Day 5: TRENTO – LAGO D’ ISEO – FRANCIACORTA (WINE & LAKE IN LOMBARDIA) – LAGO D’ ISEO Breakfast buffet at the hotel and departure to the area of Lake Iseo where the wine-growing area of Franciacorta is located. The soils and the micro climate of this region are favorable to the production of sparkling wines with the classic method D.O.C.G. Franciacorta. Lunch at a local restaurant to enjoy typical food. Boat trip on Lake Iseo with the possibility of admiring the surrounding landscape with its localities and the highest and highest lake island of Italy – Monte Isola. Departure for Lovere. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation. Meals: B, L, D |
| Day 6 LAGO D’ ISEO – TURIN (BICERIN TRADITION) – VENARIA REALE – LANGHE Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the Piedmont region, famous for its culinary specialties and the diversity of wines that accompany them. City tour in the city of Turin, ancient capital of Italy, with its baroque palaces but also its tradition of conviviality in its historical cafès. In the area of “Quadrilatero”, old district where the Roman city was born, there are several cafes and restaurants frequented by its inhabitants. Lunch at a local restaurant to enjoy typical food. During the afternoon, visit the grand palace of the Venaria Reale, with its grandiose saloons and gardens. At the end of the afternoon, departure for the rural region of the “Langhe” for dinner. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation. Meals: B, L, D |
| Day 7: LANGHE – BAROLO (WINE ROAD & TRUFFLE TASTING) – LANGHE Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Visit the region where you can visit several points of interest such as its castles in the hills and typical villas. In this region there is a great enogastronomic tradition of the typical products of the region (the famous truffles, DOP cheeses, walnuts, fresh pasta and sweets) and that can be savored along with the local wines. Lunch at the restaurant to enjoy local food. In the afternoon enjoy a Truffle Hunt Experience and a Truffle Tasting. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation. Meals: B, L, D |
| Day 8: LANGHE – MILAN After breakfast transfer to the Airport. Meals: B |
The itinerary is on request and rates are subject to the availability of the hotels at the time of booking.
Prices are subject to change if travel occur during trade shows, bank holidays or special events and supplements may be applied.
Included Features
- Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s selected Hotels
- Itinerary Car, Minibus or Bus for the Itinerary (all included)
- 3- Course Dinner at the Hotel in Verona (bev. Excl.)
- Half Day Tour Guide in Verona (3h)
- Entrance Fee – Verona’s Arena (closed on Monday mornings)
- 3- Course Lunch at local Restaurant (bev. Excl.)
- Wine Tasting and Visit to Wine Cellars of the Region
- 3- Course Dinner at the Hotel in Verona (bev. Excl.)
- 3- Course Lunch at local Restaurant (bev. Excl.)
- Wine Tasting in wine cellar of Asolo
- 3- Course Dinner at the Hotel in Verona (bev. Excl.)
- Half Day Tour Guide in Trento (3h)
- Entrance Fee – Castello del Buonconsiglio (closed on Mondays)
- 3- Course Lunch at local Restaurant (bev. Excl.)
- Entrance Fee – Castel Thun (closed on Mondays)
- 3- Course Dinner at the Hotel in Trento (bev. Excl.)
- 3- Course Lunch at local Restaurant (bev. Excl.)
- Boat Trip Lago d’Iseo – Tour of the 3 Isles by Private Boat (2 h)
- 3- Course Dinner at the Hotel in Lake Iseo (bev. Excl.)
- Half Day Tour Guide in Turin (3h)
- Entrance Fee – Mole Antonelliana with Lift (closed on Tuesdays)
- 3- Course Lunch at local Restaurant (bev. Excl.)
- Half Day Tour Guide in Venaria Reale (2h30)
- Entrance Fee – Venaria Reale (closed on Mondays)
- 3- Course Dinner at the Hotel in Langhe Region (bev. Excl.)
- 3- Course Lunch at local Restaurant (bev. Excl.)
- Truffle Hunt Experience and Truffle Tasting
- 3- Course Dinner at the Hotel in Langhe Region (bev. Excl.)
Not Included
- City Taxes – to be paid on spot
- Extra Tips
- Extra Expenses
- Everything not listed under “INCLUDED”
Ignas Tour Hotel Collection
| DAY | BUDGET | STANDARD | DELUXE | PREMIUM | ||
| 3* Hotels • City Area | 3* Hotels • City Center | 4* Hotels • City Area | 4* Hotels • City Center | |||
| Day 1 | Verona | Sole Hotel Verona *** | Hotel Italia *** | Hotel Antares **** | Crowne Plaza Verona **** | or Similar |
| Day 2 | Verona | Sole Hotel Verona *** | Hotel Italia *** | Hotel Antares **** | Crowne Plaza Verona **** | or Similar |
| Day 3 | Verona | Sole Hotel Verona *** | Hotel Italia *** | Hotel Antares **** | Crowne Plaza Verona **** | or Similar |
| Day 4 | Trento | Hotel Drago *** | Hotel Everest *** | Mercure Nerocubo Rovereto **** | Grand Hotel Trento **** | or Similar |
| Day 5 | Lago d’Iseo | Hotel Villa e Roma *** | Albergo Total *** | Park Hotel Ca Noa **** | Hotel Lovere **** | or Similar |
| Day 6 | Langhe | Mhotel Motta *** | Luna del Bel Vedere *** | Albergo Langhe & Monferrato **** | Hotel Palio **** | or Similar |
| Day 7 | Langhe | Mhotel Motta *** | Luna del Bel Vedere *** | Albergo Langhe & Monferrato **** | Hotel Palio **** | or Similar |
| Day 8 | / | / | / | / | / |
Prices
| Low Season: Jan – Jul – Aug – Dec | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 870,00 | € 915,00 | € 1.000,00 | € 1.295,00 | + € 140,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 905,00 | € 950,00 | € 1.035,00 | € 1.330,00 | + € 155,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 955,00 | € 1.000,00 | € 1.085,00 | € 1.380,00 | + € 180,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 1.010,00 | € 1.060,00 | € 1.145,00 | € 1.435,00 | + € 210,00 |
| Mid Season: Feb – Mar – Oct – Nov | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 900,00 | € 945,00 | € 1.030,00 | € 1.325,00 | + € 140,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 930,00 | € 975,00 | € 1.060,00 | € 1.350,00 | + € 155,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 985,00 | € 1.030,00 | € 1.115,00 | € 1.410,00 | + € 180,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 1.050,00 | € 1.095,00 | € 1.180,00 | € 1.475,00 | + € 210,00 |
| High Season: Apr – May – Jun – Sep | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 925,00 | € 970,00 | € 1.055,00 | € 1.350,00 | + € 140,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 950,00 | € 1.000,00 | € 1.080,00 | € 1.375,00 | + € 155,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 1.010,00 | € 1.060,00 | € 1.140,00 | € 1.435,00 | + € 180,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 1.090,00 | € 1.135,00 | € 1.215,00 | € 1.510,00 | + € 210,00 |
Rates are Commissionable to Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
Rates Per Person / Per Package in 1/2 DBL Room / BB
Upgrades & Supplements on the BASIS PACKAGE rates – Rates Per Person / Per Package
Free Of Charge 1/21 Paying Pax (1st in SGL, 2nd in ½ DBL)
(*) Suppl. HB & FB – 3-Course Menu(s) – Drinks are not included
** also available “without Transportation” option