Wine & Food A Land of History, Culture, wine, slowfood and much more... THE LUXURY DESTINATION A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
A TOUR BETWEEN HISTORICAL VILLAGES, FABULOUS ANCIENT VILLAS AND WINE CELLARS A luxury vacations in the most beautiful regions of Italy with an emphasis on wine tasting and dining. A Wine Tour in Italy is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the country: the idyllic wine roads, the peaceful, welcoming landscapes, the ancient towns and villages, the romantic villas... Perfect for visitors who already came in Italy, this package focuses on the wine culture of the Bel Paese. From the incomparable Amarone to the best Italian red wines. You will visit prestigious wineries to taste the different kinds of wines and feel the passion that Italian have for this divine nectar. The history and the culture of Italy will be waiting for you to be discovered! The Best of... Italy Venice Hotel 5***** in Venice -2 Overnights In Double Room - Breakfast Included Strategically located, immersed in the beautiful atmosphere of the lagoon. All the major historical sites are located nearby and there are plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants. Verona, Lake Garda & Surrounding Wine Regions Hotel 5***** in Valpolicella- 2 Overnights In Double Room - Breakfast Included A villa of the XVI century, that was inspired by the tradition of the Veneto region, has been reinterpreted to become an elegant luxury hotel and host an impressive permanent exhibition of contemporary art. Tuscany and its amazing wines Hotel 5***** in Tuscany-2 Overnights In Double Room - Breakfast Included An exclusive Resort in the heart of the Tuscan country, a medieval estate in the kingdom of cypresses, a sophisticated temple of well-being.
7 days 6 nights Tour 1 st Day: Venice. Private transfer upon arrival at Venice Marco Polo Airport. You will be transferred to your accommodation on Venice Island by boat with our local representative. DINNER IN RESTAURANT (beverages excluded). 2 nd Day: Simply Venice, The Only... In the morning your private local guide will collect you from your hotel for an half day sightseeing tour of Venice Island. An original walking tour to enjoy the highlights of Venice but also to delve deeper into the culture of Venice, visiting the quieter side of the Grand Canal and exploring the back canals of the city by gondola. Step away from the crowds and get off the beaten to explore Venice's less seen, the more romantic face of this amazing city. Free time for shopping (personal shopper on request): Calle Larga, XXII Marzo near St Mark s Square is the preferred street by lovers for luxury shopping, as it boasts the most important boutiques. DINNER IN RESTAURANT (beverages excluded). 3 rd Day: Valpolicella wine country, Amarone & Verona Private transfer to Piazzale Roma area by private boat with our local representative, then your private chauffeured car will transfer you to the beautiful Valpolicella wine country. You will visit a prestigious Amarone cellar with a complete explanation (in English) of the wine making and the unique grape drying process responsible for the production of this noble wine. A superb tasting of a selection of various wines will follow (private guide not included on request). After your chauffeur will escort to your historic and charming hotel. In the afternoon, your own private art guide will embark you on a walking tour of Verona s best known monuments, accented with local anecdotes and legends. Highlights of Verona include the amazingly preserved Roman Arena and the Casa di Giulietta (with its fascinating local history that inspired Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet, and is covered in hundreds of love letters). Verona is one of Italy s wealthiest towns and you will find many elegant streets, shops and restaurants. DINNER IN RESTAURANT (beverages excluded). 4 th Day: Lake Garda Rendezvous with your driver to reach to the scenic Lake Garda. This morning you will enjoy some absolutely fantastic white wines at one of the most beautiful producers in the Lugana appellation. You will taste this white wine of old origin but almost unknown outside its small production area. Enjoy a guided tour of the lake by car... you will see Bardolino, Lazise and other historical and charming villages. Transfer to Sirmione, a gorgeous place for an aperitif! DINNER IN RESTAURANT (beverages excluded). 5 th Day: The Chianti area & Siena Departure in the morning towards the Chianti Area in Tuscany, one of the most beautiful in the whole region, as well as the most well-known and appreciated by visitors from across the world. Chianti offers a unique landscape, with green, gentle hills covered with wide fields of vineyards and olive groves, small stone villages, characteristic parishes and countryside homes in stone. Visit to a winery in an historic estate with manicured gardens (in English). You will explore the grounds and finish with a tasting of their best wines and even Balsamic Vinegars (private guide not included on request). Later you will carry on to the spectacular town of Siena. Your own personal art guide will meet you and take you on an insider s tour of Siena, famed for its medieval Palio, the zebra striped Duomo and its holy wine (Vin Santo) served with cantucci. Finally DINNER IN RESTAURANT (beverages excluded).
6 th Day: San Giminiano, Volterra & the Bolgheri Area Today (full day guided excursion) you will enjoy an excursion to San Gimignano, a gorgeous medieval village. Take in the lovely cobblestoned streets lined with restaurants, wine shops, ceramic shops, etc. Visit the medieval palaces and art museums. After you will visit Volterra: a perfect small medieval town. High, with widest views, with Etruscan and Roman ruins. See the unique alabaster, and Etruscan style jewellery artworks. Stop in Bolgheri to visit a 40-hectare farming estate gently stretching between Castagneto Carducci and Bibbona and for a delicious wine tasting. Nature here remains in a pristine state; woods dominate the hillsides which, running parallel to the coast, protect it from winter s worst cold. Fragrant, complex and generous wines which give voice to the territory above and beyond the grapes of their blend. DINNER IN RESTAURANT (beverages excluded). 7 th Day: Departure Your private driver will collect you from your accommodation and will accompany you to the Airport (Rome / Florence Airoport). The journey is to be considered on the basis of a double room (minimum 2 persons traveling). Our tours are private and depart daily (unless otherwise indicated). Please contact us by mail: info@sommeliertour.it or by phone: 0039 0438 250317 for more information and prices regarding the above tour or to begin customizing your own itinerary Extra services on request: intercontinental/international flights at special rates. Tour escort. Personal shopper. Single room supplement
Wine & Food Minimum 2 Persons The package includes: 6 nights in 5-star***** hotels with overnight and breakfast in standard double room, 6 dinners in restaurants, private chauffeured luxury vehicle for 5 days, private boat transfers in Venice from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to Piazzale Roma, 1 half day guided tour in Venice on foot and by gondola, 1 wine tasting excursion in Valpolicella (private guide not included), 1 half day private guide in Verona, 1 full day excursion in Garda lake with private guide and 1 wine tasting, 1 aperitif in Garda Lake, 1 wine tasting excursion in Chianti area (private guide not included), 1 half day private guide in Siena with 1 wine tasting, 1 full day guided excursion in Tuscany (San Giminiano-Volterra-Bolgheri area), 1 wine tasting in Bolgheri area, medical baggage insurance Schengen Countries only, vat, map and tourist information The package does not include: Tour escort, flights, meals where not expressly indicated, drinks at meals, local taxes, personal extras, city taxes, tips, porterage, entrance fees, transfer from/to hotels/restaurants not included - prices on request (unless specifically indicated), cancellation insurance and everything is not specifically mentioned under the heading "the package includes Itinerary subject to change. No options set. Programs valid for the years 2016/2017. Hotels and services offered (restaurants - private visits - wine tastings...) are approximate and may be replaced with other hotels / travel services of the same level for various reasons (seasonal closures - no availability etc...). Tour guides are to be considered in English language, other languages upon request (limited availability). Transfers to/from ports/airports to the hotels by private car/boat provide at most 1 baggage (suitcase) per person