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Menton Lemon Festival
6 Days
Hotel Toscana, Alassio, Italian Riviera
We have combined the unique Menton Lemon Festival with the Hotel Toscana in vibrant Alassio on the Italian Riviera. Just 80 kms from Menton, this fabulous hotel offers superb value for money and is centrally located a few minutes’ walk from Alassio’s seafront promenade. We also visit Ventimiglia, San Remo, Diano Marina and Cervo. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Ventimiglia & San Remo We enjoy a morning visit to the border town of Ventimiglia and can explore its fantastic market (Fridays only). We then visit elegant San Remo for a stroll along the seafront of this olde world resort. Day 3 Diano Marina & Alassio This morning we visit the lovely seaside town of Diano Marina, with its charming pedestrianised centre dotted with attractive cafés and shops. We spend the afternoon at leisure in Alassio. Day 4 Menton Lemon Festival We enjoy a full day at the famous Lemon Festival in the beautiful coastal town of Menton on the French Riviera. This unique event sees the town adorned with artistic and highly imaginative displays constructed from local oranges and lemons and is truly a sight to behold. Day 5 Cervo After a leisurely morning in Alassio, perhaps enjoying a stroll along the seafront promenade, we visit the pretty hilltop town of Cervo, where we admire spectacular views over the surrounding coastline and Mediterranean Sea. Day 6 Departure
This friendly and superbly run hotel provides a very warm welcome. Situated in the centre of town, only a 5 minute walk from the seafront and lively promenade, the Toscana could not enjoy a better location. There is a welcoming bar, sitting area and a characterful restaurant. All 64 bedrooms are comfortably furnished and include a TV, hairdryer, mini bar, safe and air-conditioning. 5 Nights Half Board FEB 2024 Based on Friday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Welcome spumante or soft drink • Choice of menu • Entertainment each evening
Lake Garda’s Hidden Gems
Luscious Lake Garda
7 Days
6 Days
Enjoy the friendly base of our host Erminio on Lake Garda and take in some of the lesser known yet wonderful smaller cities of northern Italy, coupled with some great local food and wine tastings! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Toscolano Maderno Driver’s Day Off We spend today at leisure, exploring the pretty lakeside harbour of Maderno. Day 3 Cremona Today we visit Cremona, which boasts some delightful architecture, churches, piazzas and, of course, the Violin Museum, as this lovely city is officially where the violin was created! Day 4 Brescia & Redaelli De Zinis This morning we discover Brescia’s interesting Roman history, architecture, museums, churches and piazzas, such as Piazza della Loggia. In the afternoon we visit the Redaelli De Zinis wine estate in the Calvagese della Riviera hills for a guided visit and tasting . Day 5 Sirmione & San Martino della Battaglia Today we visit the southern jewel of Lake Garda, Sirmione. Later we visit San Martino della Battaglia behind the lake, where we tuck into an authentic blow out Italian lunch at Trattoria Da Arturo. Day 6 Bergamo & Cascina Carretto This morning we visit the hilltop Bergamo Alto to explore the alleyways and artisanal shops in this walled medieval town. This afternoon we head to Italy’s answer to the champagne region, Franciacorta, for a tour and tasting at the family-run Cascina Carretto winery. Day 7 Departure
Lake Garda is blessed with a Mediterranean climate and it’s here that we enjoy a relaxing stay at a superb hotel taking in charming Italian cities, the mountains and fabulous eateries! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Riva del Garda Driver’s Day Off We explore the lakeside resort of Riva del Garda today, with its shops, bars and restaurants. We may also wish to take the ferry to Limone or Malcesine. Day 3 Sirmione & Trattoria Da Arturo We enjoy a scenic drive down the east coast of the lake, stopping for coffee in Garda, to visit the jewel of Lake Garda’s south coast, vibrant Sirmione. After a stroll in this pretty, historic centre, we continue into the countryside behind the lake for a long, relaxing and authentic Italian lunch at Trattoria da Arturo . Day 4 Bolzano & Molveno Today we visit the beautiful region of South Tyrol and its bustling capital, Bolzano, where we have time to enjoy a coffee and a stroll before getting an insight into the iceman ‘Ötzi’ at the fascinating Museum of Archaeology . After free time for some schnitzel and strudel, we head south into the stunning Brenta Dolomites and enjoy a relaxing coffee stop at the scenic lake of Molveno. Day 5 Verona We spend today in Verona, described by the Italians as the greatest of Italy’s smaller cities. Famous as the setting of Romeo and Juliet, we explore the historic Roman amphitheatre, elegant shops and fabulous daily market in
Sirmione
Riva del Garda
Hotel Sole, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda
Hotel Adria Resort, Toscolano Maderno, Lake Garda
The 4 star Hotel Sole occupies an enviable position on the lakefront, at the side of the main square in the centre of this lovely historic town. All 80 bedrooms are well furnished with TV, hairdryer, mini bar and air-conditioning. The hotel offers an elegant restaurant overlooking the lake, comfortable public areas, a popular bar/gelateria and a lovely terrace at the front of the hotel. 5 Nights Half Board OCT 2023 Based on Wednesday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome cocktail • Choice of menu on 3 nights • Gala dinner (set menu) on 1 night • Trentino dinner by candlelight (set menu 1 night) • Tea/coffee after dinner • Lunch at Trattoria da Arturo • Entrance to South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
This peaceful, family-run, 3 star hotel is located about 150 metres from the lakefront and a small pebble beach. The 54 air-conditioned bedrooms are simply furnished and equipped with TV and hairdryer. The restaurant is on the lower ground floor with lovely views over the garden and offers good home cooked food. There is also an outdoor pool. 6 Nights Half Board OCT 2023 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome fruit cocktail • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of menu on 4 nights • Candlelit dinner (set menu) on 1 night • Tea/coffee after dinner • Live music on 1 evening • Guided visit & tasting at Redaelli De Zinis • Lunch at Trattoria Da Arturo • Tour & tasting at Cascina Carretto
Piazza delle Erbe. Day 6 Departure
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