Private full-day tour that includes a luxury boat trip on breathtaking Lake Garda and a visit to the oldest Lugana winery, followed by a gourmet lunch.
Overview
Lake Garda is one of the most charming places in Italy and the soul of Italian resorts. It is also the birthplace of Lugana wine, a delicate and exquisite white that will lead the way on this tour through beautiful panoramas and delicious culinary delights, including a visit to the beautiful old town of Sirmione.
Visiting the southern shores of Lake Garda, Italy’s biggest lake, you will not only enjoy a wonderful boat trip where you will experience the magnificent panoply of colours that the Mediterranean provides, but you will also learn the history of Lugana wine in the region and find out about how to marry Lugana wine with the traditional food of the region.
Lake Garda
Your tour will start from your hotel pickup and a visit to Lake Garda, which is one of the most beautiful and biggest lake in Italy. The edge of Lake Garda is rich with olive groves and mellow vineyards, characterised by a mild climate, which combine to make for one of Italy’s most picturesque landscapes. The centre of the beautiful old town of Sirmione reaches into Lake Garda and is connected to the mainland by a long narrow isthmus. This town has been a favourite resort for relaxation since the ancient Roman aristocracy was attracted here by the mild climate and curative thermal springs. It is a very popular tourist destination and a favourite resting place for travellers from all over the world.
Wine
You will visit one of the best and the oldest wine-making companies in Sirmione accompanied by a professional sommelier. The Lugana winery is a perfect illustration of how local traditions are combined with the latest modern technologies. In the year 2000 a new cellar fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology was built here but the wines continue to age in traditional French oak barrels. You will be invited to the cellar and taste several varieties of wine. During the walk in the vineyards, you will learn everything you can about the culture, climate and character of this beautiful lakeshore region.
Lunch
After an inspiring walk around Sirmione, with your appetite aroused, you will be taken for a gourmet lunch to taste the delights of the local cuisine in one of the best restaurants in the region. Here you will enjoy the excellent combination of smooth Lugana wine and meals made of lake fish, pasta with seafood or white meats, such as baked veal.
Boat
After lunch you will take a wonderful boat trip on Lake Garda, which shows off a variety of blue, green and turquois hues. Surrounding it under Mediterranean skies the landscape is composed of luxurious and diverse greenery, amongst which you will find charming villas and parks. You will pass and stop by the attractive small towns, scattered along its banks, which look as if they have escaped the touch of time. Here and there, castles dating from 12th and 13th centuries can also be seen.
Inclusions
Chauffeur driven service (Mercedes E-class) for the whole day
Private guided tour in Lugana winery accompanied by a professional sommelier
Private wine tasting
Delicious lunch featuring traditional meals paired with wine in a gourmet restaurant
Private boat trip on Lake Garda
Tour duration is 8 hours
Tour departure cities: Milan, Verona, Venice, Brescia, Bergamo
Price per person
490 Euro based on a group of 2 participants
380 Euro based on a group of 3 participants
325 Euro based on a group of 4 participants
300 Euro based on a group of 5 participants
280 Euro based on a group of 6 participants
260 Euro based on a group of 7 participants
240 Euro based on a group of 8 participants
We THOROUGHLY enjoyed ourselves throughout the entire day. From our driver Aurora, to our winery guide Chloe, to our lunch waiter Roberto, to our Lake Garda boat driver Nikolai, everyone was absolutely fantastic. We appreciate that everything ran on time, all of our questions were answered, and how incredibly gracious everyone was. Please pass along our sincerest compliments and thanks to each of them. We would highly recommend this tour.