Day 1. Arrival in Milan Malpensa and private transfer by luxury sedan to Franciacorta area . Arrival at Relais  L' Albereta  and free time for relaxation in your comfortable room.Welcome dinner at "  Osteria il Volto " by the Iseo lake where to enjoy traditional dishes prepared with creativity and fantasy served with the best wines from Franciacorta.

Day 2. Today you will learn about the famous " bubbles " of  Franciacorta! After a nice breakfast at the hotel you will venture on the  wine country , on board of a luxury car. We will reach the winery Contadi Castaldi where the method of production of Franciacorta is carefully  respected. Our friend Flavio will welcome us with the excitement and knowledge of a native of the area and " bubbles" lover ! After an interesting tour of the cellars and seeing all the processes of fermantations and agings , your palate will be pleased by the exceptional taste of the wines produced, all made by noble vine varieties. A nice brunch will be served in the attractive room with incredible views all around.In the afternoon we will reach the winery Bellavista  where, after a visit ,  you will have the chance to taste their superb Satèn and Brut.You will spend the afternoon at relaxation , by the pool or the spa of the hotel. A refind dinner will be served at the restaurant of the most famous Italian Chef Gualtiero Marchesi, you will get creative dishes in an elegant atmosphere.

Day 3. Another day in Franciacorta exploring its more characteristic sites! After breakfast departure to the Convento dell'Annunziata in Rovato, dated back to 1400. After we will reach Ca' del Bosco winery , which produces superb wines with a personal style but always following the restricted rules of the Franciacorta Consortium.After a visit of the cellars we will enjoy a delightful tasting of their production of wines. A very nice lunch will be at the typical restaurant Dispensa Pani e Vini where to enjoy local recipes prepared following the tradition.Afternoon at leisure by the pool or treatments by the innovative Spa. Dinner will be at Le Due Colombe , refined restaurant owned by the Chef Stefano Cerveni who will be pleased to welcome you and offer you his colourful and tasting creative cuisine. After dinner return to the hotel.

Day 4. In the morning departure and private transfer by luxury car to your hotel in Verona area, Villa del Quar. Along the way we will stop to Tenuta San Leonardo, an ancient walled settlements owned by the Marchese Carlo Guerrieri Gonzaga. We will be welcomed  for a private visit to the estate, the wine  cellars and the museum of ancient instruments, then we will enjoy a delightful brunch made of traditional ingredients produced in the estate. Arrival at your hotel in the afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure. Superb dinner at the hotel restaurant,  Two Stars Michelin,   " Arquade" wihere we will taste  the delightful and creative cuisine of  Chef Bruno Barbieri .

Day 5.  We will venture in the wine country to learn about the production of the superb Amarone wine ! After a breakfast at the hotel departure by our luxury car to visit some of the most famous producer for visit of the estates and tasting of the wines produced, among them Amarone and Recioto della Valpolicella . We will enjoy the visit of two ogreat  wineries - such as Quintarelli, Dal Forno, Tenuta Sant' Antonio or Allegrini.....A nice lunch will be served in typical trattoria for traditional recipes prepared according with the season.In the afternoon return to the hotel for a complete relaxation by the extraordinary pool. Free dinner.

Day 6. Another day discovering the traditional territory of Valpolicella ! Departure after a nice breakfast and sightseeing of  beautiful landscapes with the tasting of these great red wines which are influenced by the warm breeze of Lake Garda and the freshness of Lessini mountains. During the day we will visit a famous producers and will be welcomed in his cellars where , after a private tasting of their Amarone we will be pleased with a nice  brunch  made of traditional dishes. After lunch we will reach Verona, the charming and romantic city of Romeo & Juliet also known for the Opera and its Arena. After a realxing stroll we will enjoy a nice dinner in typical enoteca. Then return to the hotel.

Day 7. Private transfer to Milan airport or extention to Venice.

ARRIVAL: MILAN MALPENSA  AIRPORT
.DEPARTURE: MILAN MAPLPENSA OR VENICE 
.DURATION: 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

.PRIVATE DEPARTURES ONLY

HOTELS:

Franciacorta : L' ALBERETA       RELAIS & CHATEAUX

Accommodation in Junior Suite including buffet breakfast
 

Verona : VILLA DEL QUAR        RELAIS & CHATEAUX

Accommodation in Junior Suite including buffet breakfast