THE KNOT OF LOVE
“The knot of love” – the most beautiful Italian lakes and gastronomic excellence of Italian cuisine that’s a love knot!
Day 1: Arrival to Lake Garda.
Day 2: Today we go on a journey of discovery through the unique landscape of
Italy’s largest lake. Start from the narrow north of the Lake Garda: a pleasant boat trip Riva - Limone – Malcesine, free time in Riva.
Day 3: A boat to the private Island of Garda (owned by the noble family Cavazza), guided tour of the magnificent palace and gardens, tasting of olive oil of their own production. In the afternoon we move to Como area.
Day 4: Start the day with a tour of the old-town of Como and see the Cathedral, the Town Hall
and Piazza Cavour. In the afternoon we will reach the village of Tremezzo and visit Villa
Carlotta. The Villa boasts a magnificent park of rare plants and art. We continue by boat
to Bellagio for a walking tour through the old town.
Day 5: Today we explore the beautiful Lake Maggiore: by private boat, we will visit the Borromean Islands: Isola Bella, with its Baroque Palace and beautiful garden, and Isola dei Pescatori, a picturesque fishing-village, where we’ll stop for a lunch. In the afternoon enjoy free time to stroll through the town of Stresa. In the evening we move to Parma area.
Day 6: Delight in the gastronomic and
architectural splendour of the Emilia-Romagna
region during a guided tour of Parma. Savour the salty, tender delights of local
prosciutto “di Parma” during a visit to a working prosciutto factory near Langhirano. Taste the most famous cheese in the world – Parmigiano Reggiano in its site of production.
Day 7: Oh, today you will finally taste what the delicious tortellini from Valleggio “love knots” are. Visit a lovely village of Valleggio sul Mincio with a lunch and optional cooking class of “nodo d’amore” – the most delicate tortellini of Italy.
We finish our tour with a visit of romantic Verona. Guided tour (Juliet’s balcony, palaces of della Scala family, the Roman Arena). In the evening free time to enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful town.
Day 8: Departure