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Your Partner in ItalyMONTEBALDO INCOMING | Since 1960We have 48 years of Italy incoming Business experience and therefore we know perfectly the italian territory, the resort, the best accommodation and suppliers. All our tours have been professionally prepared and constantly improved throughout the years, thanks to a great attention to detail and we can provide a personal and hands on service for our visitors.- The tours are carefully designed for individuals clients and for groups.- We will amend the tours according to the clients request, to suit them for duration,

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The headquarter of our company is located on the sunny shores of the Lake Garda but our offer focuses on all over Italy, joining our experience to that of our supplier network, which helps us in keeping an up-to-dated and high quality services package for any Italian areas.

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An unique stage for the liric opera: Venice

Excursions1. DAYCheck-inEnjoy a relaxing guided walk among the extraordinary architectural masterpieces and along the narrow streets, “Calle” to encounter hidden away treasures.You then continue on to enchanting gondola ride and glide through centuries of history, allowing yourself to be captivated by the glamour and elegance of the Venetian Palazzi. The perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and color of this unique city built on water, you will be enthralled by what surrounds you.At the night the tour continues on the route of “Courtesans and libertinage” in Venice through a mixed itinerary with visit to places related to the theme, the stories of real events and theatrical representation of professional actresses.The dinner is served in a suggestive restaurant in a center of Venice.

2. DAYRoute on “Music in Venice” through the footsteps of places and people that have made the history of music in Venice (La Fenice, San Samuel, La Pietà, Frari).The lunch is served in one of the older restaurant in Venice where it is possible to taste some typical venetian plates accompanied by stories about the evolution of gastronomy in Venice from the fi rst urban settlements to the present day.Departure to Verona and participation at Anteprima OPERA (OPERA preview) in which an expert Maesto pianist and a solo_singer lead you through the opera’s meaning, explaining the main happenings of the plot, the music ant composer’s life.Typical dinner is organized in a suggestive restaurant of the citycenter right before the participation at the opera in the roman Arena. An unique occasion to taste renowned wines and the authentic Cuisine of Verona.

3. DAYCheck out

Set on more than a hundred islands, Venice is

perhaps the most unique and fascinating city in

the world.

This tour amplifi es, through Venice’s charm, every

emotions that lyric opera arouses in the soul.

Programmi redatti dalla Dott.ssa Carol Furfaro

www.montebaldo.com • [email protected]

OPTIONS

1. Tour of the Islands’s VeniceBoard a private boat and ride through the Venetian

lagoon to explore the three main islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.Murano is the most famous of the Venetian Islands, and the most visited courtesy of the famous glass-works that produce the popular “Murano Glass”.The Island of Burano is the most picturesque of Venetian Islands of the Lagoon. Famous for its lace-making industry, the pretty fi shing village has its streets and canals lined by pastel coloured houses. The lunch is served in characteristic restaurant on the isla.Once the commercial capital of Venice, nowadays Torcello boasts a population of only 60 people. Deserted, the island boasts the Venetian-Byzantine Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta founded in the 7th Century was Venice ‘s fi rst cathedral.

2. Erudite PaduaWith a local expert guide enjoy a guided walking tour

of the city of Padua. The city of Padua has a rich history which is refl ected in the uniqueness of its attractions.Tour includes the famous Giotto frescoes and learn why they played such a vital role in Western art. Visit the Basilica of St. Antony, one of the fi nest Byzantine churches in the West, and spend some time in one of the oldest universities in the world.In the evening excursion to Colli Euganei and winery tour with wine tasting in two of the most famous cellar in this area.

3. “Veneto Villas” on the RiverExcursion from Padua to Venice at the discovery of the

beautiful and most famous villas, linked to great names, among whom Palladio and Tiepolo.Following the historical tour of the ancient “burchielli” (old boats) of the XVIIIth century, the trip starts from Padua and after passing six Locks, real water lifts, which allow the boats to descend a level of 12 metres, and nine turning bridges, and it reaches Venice in her fantastic marble scenary in St. Mark’ s Square.During the navigatin it is possible to visit the Villa Gradenigo of Oriago, the Villa Widmann or Barchessa Valmarana of Mira, the Villa Pisani of Strà, the Villa Foscari Malcontenta.We have also included in the program a particular visit of the Ancient Mills of the 16th century, historically very important for the economy of this area.Every night it is possible to participate to a lyric show in planning during the summer season (Lyric opera at Fenice theater, Music in Palazzo, Musica in Maschera).


Lyric opera meets the biggest metropoli of Italy, Milano

Bergamo represents the good marriage between

social life of Milan and the poetic world of lyric

opera.

Excursions1. DAYWalk the streets of Milan with a private guide and discover many of the monuments and museums Milan.This is a great way to get orientated with the city and begin exploring it’s rich history and heritage.Your experienced guide will point out Milan’s highlights including the impressive Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, Royal Palace, La Scala Theatre, one of the most famous and important theater of the world.Departure to Verona and participation at Anteprima OPERA (OPERA preview) in which an expert Maesto pianist and a solo_singer lead you through the opera’s meaning, explaining the main happenings of the plot, the music ant composer’s life.Typical dinner is organized in a suggestive restaurant of the citycenter right before the participation at the opera in the roman Arena. An unique occasion to taste renowned wines and the authentic Cuisine of Verona.Return to Bergamo.

2. DAYExplore Bergamo visiting those places involved with the life of Gaetano Donizetti, the most famous bergamask composer (his native house, Piazza Mascheroni, the Museum dedicated to him in the sixteen century building of the MIA, the Teatro Donizetti, the fi rst school of music in Bergamo and the Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore)Find a moment to relax, enter a coffee bar to enjoy a short relaxing time and taste an exquisite local cake called “Torta Donizetti” with a warm cup of tea or coffee or a special glass of the Moscato di Scanzo, a wine tasted by the Russian zar.After we have a great opportunity to live Milan in the nighttime. Start with a happy hour aperitif and after taste one of the most fi ne cousine in the world. It’s a great way to get a feel for Milan’s night spots including the Navigli canal district, the trendy Corso Como and Corso Garibaldi and the arty Brera quarter.

3. DAYCheck-out

1. Lake Maggiore and its three pearlsVisit the fashionable Stresa and the amazing Islands

on Lake Maggiore i. Set in Italy’s beautiful Lake District, Lake Maggiore is surrounded by the majestic Alps and home to some of Italy’s most impressive gardens.First, we pass the exotic Isola Madre, home to a 20 acre park that is considered one of the most impressive in Italy before heading back in time to the simple life of Isola dei Pescatori where you will have free time to explore and enjoy a a suggestive LUNCH of lake fi shes and good wine. The next stop will be the luxurious Isola Bella with the elaborate gardens of the Borromean Palace surrounded by boutiques and cafés housed in grand historic buildings. Finally, you will rejoin the boat and cruise back to Stresa for your return to Bergamo.


OPTIONSIn the island’s picturesque fi shing village, Peschiera Maraglio, faded, hand-woven fi shing nets are draped above sleepy cafés.At the return it is visited the The Castle of Grumello that overlooks the village of Grumello del Monte and its vineyards.At the foot of the tower opens access to the wine cellars of the great times where you can make a circular tasting of Valcalepio, doc wine whose production is only allowed in this area. Bacchus lovers can end the visit to the manor by walk among the vineyards to the seventeenth-century chapel at the top of the hill.

3. The fashion MilanDiscover the world of fashion in the capital of glamour

and style, Milan. We’d like to present you with an itinerary suitable for everyone, where shopping and culture are protagonists.The fashion quadrilateral is a magical place, where the dreams proposed by the most prestigious fashion shows become reality. In this wide intersection of streets, between one shop and another, we fi nd the city’s most visited and most representative monuments.The tour starts from Fondazione Prada in Via Fogazaro and Spazio Oberdan, a theatre that hosts social events. Moving into Corso Venezia; then we arrive at the heart of the “Quadrilateral”, which lies between Via della Spiga, Via Montenapoleone, Via Manzoni and the beginning of Corso Venezia. It offers lovers of labels the most important brands and the historic fashion houses that have made the “Made in Italy” brand highly desirable.At the end we pass through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, still surrounded by glitterin shop windows. Unmissable stage is “Armani Teatro” in via Borgognone.

2. The magic Lake IseoLittle known outside Italy, Lake Iseo is smaller than Lake

Maggiore but considerably quieter and more charming. With fewer sun-blotched tourists, it is the unsung gem of northern Italy.The countryside surrounding the lake is dotted with immaculate vineyards, medieval castles and monasteries.From the lakeside towns of Sulzano, you can take the short ferry ride to Monte Isola, the largest inhabited lake island in southern Europe. Three kilometres in length and with only 2,000 residents and no cars, the remote island has a quiet calm.


Verona celebrates the centenary of lyric opera in ArenaOpera ‘s emotions live among the streets of

the beautiful Verona, where past and present,

music and story, combine in a unique effect that

determined the success of lyric Opera in Arena of

the last century.

The tour proposes to discover the city of Verona

and its artistic, historic and cultural beauties that

made of Verona, one of the cities most beautiful

and rich of charm in Italy and the world.

Excursions1. DAYCheck-in in hotelGuided tour across the most salient stages of the music and lyric in Verona. That itinerary accompanies at the discovery, century after century, of music’s development as far as the advent of lyric opera. This walking tour in Verona city center visits Arena, the most important building of the city, the amphitheater built in the 1st century A.D. It is so well preserved that it is still used nowadays for concerts and for the famous Opera festival. It will then continue at Roman theater, the oldest building in Verona, Filarmonico theater, the bigger in Verona and the new museum “AMO”, inaugurated 2012, that contributes to the value and divulgence of the operatic Italian culture by exhibiting original documents, using multimedia technology to explain the creative and custodian role held by Italy in this fi eld and admired all the world over.The knowledge of Verona demands a tour full of emotions visiting the vineyards and historical wine-cellars with the opportunity to understand the secrets of the wine process which starts at the vine and fi nishes in the bottle. It will tasting some of the best Italian wine like Amarone, Recioto, Valpolicella.

2. DAYVisit of Sirmione, called the “pearl of the lake”, whose beauty was previously described in Catullus’ s poems in fi rst century before Christ. Guided tour follows the places where different poets, as Cattulus, Carducci, Ezra Pound and James Joyce, have found inspiration for their operas. The tour continues at the Catullus Grotto, a beautiful villa on the extreme tip of Sirmione and at Garda isla. Participation at Anteprima OPERA (OPERA preview) in which an expert Maesto pianist and a solo_singer lead you through the opera’s meaning, explaining the main happenings of the plot, the music ant composer’s life.Typical dinner is organized in a suggestive restaurant of the citycenter right before the participation at the opera in the roman Arena. An unique occasion to taste renowned wines and the authentic Cuisine of Verona.

3. DAYCheck-out

1. Romantic VeronaVerona is famous because was provided

the setting for one of the most dramatic love story, Romeo and Juliet. The tour consists in a theatric performance of professional actors among the places involved during the Shakespearian story (Juliet’s house, the famous balcony, etc.). After we will visit one of the most romantic place out of Verona: Valeggio and its park, Sigurtà. The dinner is organized in a medieval village, Borghetto, where it is possible to see some old mill.

2. Mantua LakeThe tour proposes the visit of the most

beautiful places and monuments of Mantova followed the steps of Verdi’s opera, “Rigoletto”, the court jester through the representation of professional actors. Cruise between Mantua lakes where it is organized a typical lunch in the cozy and relaxing atmosphere of the water lilies’ s Valle. In the afternoon, on the way back, a stop in Valeggio sul Mincio for a visit to the Garden Park Sigurtà, on of the most beautiful in the world. Possibility to participate at one of lyric events during the Verona summer in the night.

3. Venetian villasA pleasant and interesting route to get

to know the beautiful villas of the Veneto and the mastery of great architects like Andrea Palladio. Many Venetian Villas were built in the territory of Vicenza, which hosts most of the Villas built by Palladio, set in a sweet and unforgettable landscape. First and foremost, the Villa Rotonda, archetype of harmony between Nature and Architecture and main inspiration for Neopalladianism. Then, the frescoes by Tiepolo at the Villa Valmarana ai Nani, with their romantic stories of love and passion. Finally, the Sanctuary of Monte Berico and its refectory, a monument to art and faith where Paolo Veronese painted one of his masterpieces. At the night the tour includes a visit to Bevilacqua Castel, a magic place suspended between present and past, in which wineries it is possible to taste some renowned wines together different typical Italian foods.


OPTIONS91º Lyric Festival 2013

AIDA (nuova) | Giuseppe Verdi14 - 23 - 27 June - 9.15 p.m.3 - 7 - 9 - 14 - 18 - 21 - 28 July - 9.15 p.m.3 August - 9.00 p.m.

AIDA 1913 | Giuseppe Verdi10 - 17 - 24 - 29 August1 - 3 - 8 September - 9.00 p.m.

NABUCCO | Giuseppe Verdi15 - 21 - 29 June4 - 11 - 25 July1 - 4 - 11 - 14 - 18 - 21 August5 September

LA TRAVIATA | Giuseppe Verdi22 - 28 June5 - 12 - 19 - 23 - 26 July2 - 8 August

IL TROVATORE | Giuseppe Verdi6 - 10 - 20 - 24 - 27 July

RIGOLETTO | Giuseppe Verdi9 - 13 - 16 - 23 - 30 August6 September

ROMÉO ET JULIETTE | Charles Gounod31 August4 - 7 September

MESSA DA REQUIEM | Giuseppe Verdi13 July - 10.00 p.m.

GALÀ VERDI17 July - 9.15 p.m.

GALÀ DOMINGO - HARDING15 August - 10.00 p.m.

GALÀ DOMINGO20 August - 10.00 p.m.

Excursions


- Visit to Roman Verona, medieval Verona, Seigniory Age under the Scala Family. Renaissance Verona and Austrian Verona (Italian Risorgimento in the Veneto Region) with an expert guide

- Visit to the medieval Castel of Bevilacqua, an enchanting place to be discovered step by step along the frescoed halls, hanging gardens, the courtyard and porticos, the cellar, the old kitchen and the Museum of Torture and Justice. The tour stops in the wine cellars of the castle in which it’s waiting for you a sophisticated tasting of the best wine and products of Verona.

- Medieval dinner in a enchanting atmosphere with a typically medieval menu, with terracotta dishes and wooden spoon as in ancient times. Meals will be served by characters dressed in medieval costumes. During the dinner it is organized a live performance of medieval theatre.

- Lesson and performance of fencing or falconry in the same way as in the Medieval / Renaissance Age.

Historic Verona

Verona, with its abundance of historical

monuments and remains of so many different

ages, with the help of the right tourist guide, can

become a fundamental didactic means to see and

physically be in what has been studied on books of

history and art history.

We will propose a complete historical tour that

combines teaching explanations around the city

with moments of daily life related at a particular

historical age of Verona.

OPTIONS

1. The RenaissanceVisit with a professional guide to the places where it is

fought the Resurgence in Verona. It will make a hike in the hills of Custoza reliving the moments before the fi nal showdown. During the course we will stop at several wineries of small farmers that will give you a warm welcome in their traditional cellars in which you can taste the typical wine and products of the area. Lunch in a suggestive restaurant in wich it is possible to admire a panoramic of Verona.

2. Venetian VillasA pleasant and interesting route to get to know the

beautiful villas of the Veneto and the mastery of great architects like Andrea Palladio.Many Venetian Villas were built in the territory of Vicenza, which hosts most of the Villas built by Palladio, set in a sweet and unforgettable landscape.First and foremost, the Villa Rotonda, archetype of harmony between Nature and Architecture and main inspiration for Neopalladianism.Then, the frescoes by Tiepolo at the Villa Valmarana ai Nani, with their romantic stories of love and passion.


3. Solferino and the history of red crossVisit to the places where was fought the Battle of

Solferino and the sites involved in the war of the Risorgimento. Jean-Henri Dunant, who witnessed the aftermath of the battle in person, was motivated to begin a campaign that would eventually result in the Geneva Conventions and the establishment of the International Red Cross.Visit to the International Museum guided the Italian Red Cross at Castiglione delle StiviereThe dinner is served in a restaurant that proposes a menu with traditional dishes of Habsburg periodo such as the “Capunsei”.

Excursions


Discoveryof the peralsof the Lake GardaRich, elaborate and mouth-watering. the Lake

Garda cuisine reconciles the best traditional

practices of the coastal centres with the exquisitely

typical specialities of the lake, also called Benaco.

this food and wine tour accompanies the tourist

through Garda’s towns to discover the ancient

culinary traditions, with music, markets, and

tasting sessions featuring local food and wine.

- Visit to one of the most famous Venetian oil mills rewarded by Slow Food. You will know the olive groves with an expert who will explain the cycle of this plant (from October to December this opportunity to see the collection) and together you will can do a detailed tasting of precious oils. The lunch / dinner is served among the olive groves and it is prepared by a famous chef with dainty foods.

- Visits to historical lemon greenhhouse scattered on the coasts of Lake Garda. In the company of an expert you will discovery the characteristics of those plants and them hothouse. The lemon tour includes the visit to the museum dedicated to them and Villa Borghi. Tasting of typical products derived from this fruit like Limoncino liqueur and lemon cream of the “Riviera dei Limoni”, a citron-fl avored beverage, and sweets.

- Acquaintance with some fi shermen of the lake that will reveal the secrets of their fi shing and illustrate the main kind of fi shes of Lake Garda. With them you will buy some fi shes that will be used in the lunch/dinner that day. In fact, in a picturesque location you will attend a cooking lesson with a chef that will prepare a menu based on the products purchased. Opportunity to go fi shing with the fi shermen.

- Live a wine experience on lake Garda. Our guide will accompany you in the heart of the production, explaining you all the different vinifi cation processes. Here you can discover three of our best wines, that will be accurately explained by our enologist. Complete tour a sophisticated wine tasting.

OPTIONS

1. Vespa tour around the lakeA unique occasion to visit all the coast of the Lake by

a particular Italian mean of transporting: the Vespa. Departure from Peschiera, and arrive to Riva del Garda where you will can taste the famous Carne Salada, a genuine speciality made using rump steak, which undergoes a special process. Visit to Varone falls, a drop of around 90 m down calcareous rock. Return with a stage in one of the most beautiful village on the coast.

2. The typical products of Verona’s earthHolidays on Lake Garda are an ideal occasion to

discover good food and tradition of Verona. It is organized a visit to discovery one or more products of this area in relation at the period (spring: asparagus, strawberry, cherry; summer: peach, melon, fi sh; autumn: rice, wine grape, mushroom, chestnut; winter: truffl e, radicchio).

3. Garda wineTour among the most prestigious wine cellar of the

Lake Garda in company of an expert enologist. You can know and taste the different kind of wine in relation the area in which are cultivated (from “Chiaretto” the pink wine of Bardolino to arrive to “Lugana” one of most famous white wine in the Italy producted near Sirmione).



At the discovery of the most famous composers on food notes

On this music tour to Parma it is celebrating

several giants of the music world, including Verdi,

the most dramatic composer of the Italian operas,

Toscanini, Pizzetti and many more in harmony with

the most famous Italian foods like Parmigiano

Reggiano and Parma ham.

Excursions1. DAYCheck-in in hotelThe fi rst part of the itinerary is about the life of the most famous drammatic italian compositor, Giuseppe Verdi. The fi srt stage is the hamlet of Roncoles where we visit the birthplace of Verdi and the Church of St. Michael the Archangel where there is the organ on which Giuseppe played his fi rst notes as a child.Near we come to the town of Busseto where the young Verdi with the patronage and encouragement of Antonio Barezzi took the decision to further his musical studies. In the historical centre of Busseto are the “Giuseppe Verdi Theatre, the Verdi Museum - in the home of Barezzi, the Franciscan Abbey of Santa Maria degli Angeli and the Giuseppe Verdi National Museum in Villa Pallavicino.The lunch is in a typical pub where delicious prosciutto and bubbling wine is served with Verdi’s operas.At the night it is planned the visit to the Castle of Torrechiara, medieval building that dates back to 1400. In a magical atmosphere of other times you can taste typical dishes of Parma, both from a traditional revisited with some references to Mediterranean cuisine.

2. DAYGuided private music tour of Parma, famous for its opera house where several of Verdi’s works were premiered and also for Toscanini whose modest birthplace shows many important memorabilia from the famous conductor’s life. Visiting Cathedral, Baptistery, House of Music, Farnese Theatre, Regio Theatre, Verdi Monument, House in which Toscanini was born.Departure to Verona and participation at Anteprima OPERA (OPERA preview) in which an expert Maesto pianist and a solo_singer lead you through the opera’s meaning, explaining the main happenings of the plot, the music ant composer’s life.Typical dinner is organized in a suggestive restaurant of the city center right before the participation at the opera in the roman Arena. An unique occasion to taste renowned wines and the authentic Cuisine of Verona.

3. DAYCheck-out

1. Music in BolognaThe city of Bologna was appointed a UNESCO City of

Music on 26 May 2006. In fact many important names (Mozart, Rossini, Padre Martini, Farinelli, Wagne) are linked to Bologna. The tour includes a visit to the Sistine Chapel of Bologna, dedicated to the patroness of musicians: Saint Cecily. The theatre inaugurated in 1763 with “Il trionfo di Clelia” by Gluck is in Piazza Verdi, while close there is Piazza Rossini with the Conservatorio. The house of Gioacchino Rossini is not far away but the most important building is Palazzo Sanguinetti now seat of one of the international museum and music library, one of the most prestigious in the world for the collection of books, instruments, portraits, scores and more.The tour in Bologna is a good occasion to taste the most famous plates of italian cuisine like lasagna in a typical restaurant.

2. The Violin of StradivariMusic is the guiding theme in Cremona’s history from

the second half of the 16th century down to our own days. It is the birthplace of the world’s most famous luthiers: from Andrea Amati, the “discoverer” of the Cremonese violin, to Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù.The tour includes a visit to the Teatro Ponchielli, the largest and most important theatre in the city, and the Stradivarian Museum is in order, which brings together an unusual and fascinating collection of tools from the workshop of Antonio Stradivari. Also worthwhile is a visit to the Civic Collection of Violins, a unique exhibition of masterpieces from the classic tradition of stringed-instrument making in Cremona, from Amati to Stradivarius and Guarneri del Gesù.And then on to visit a luthier’s workshop to see how violins are built, phase by phase, following the Cremonese method.

All this and more on a voyage of discovery of a city rich in art, tradition and excellent cuisine which is guaranteed to please.


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3. The Red Passion: FerrariModena is a great European reality. In fact, in its home

area take place important food industries (famous cheeses and hams) and engineering (it can be considered the world capital of motor racing with the seats of Ferrari and Maserati).Ferrari, a brand and a history known and admired worldwide for luxury cars and countless race successes. So the tour offers you the chance to dive for a day in the wonderful world of the “prancing horse”. We will have the opportunity to access the museum with a guided tour that will show us all the most famous and glorious red cars.But Modena is also famous for one typical traditional products famouse in all the world: Balsamic Vinegar of Modena that is obtained with the local grapes and a wise processing that involves a complicated series of transitions among different wooden barrels (usually fi ve).Then the tour includes a unique and exclusive visit to an Acetaia. You will be conducted by an expert that introduces you to the world, letting you know the story and the secrets of this millenary Tradition.


Duet betweenlyric operaand good wineBrescia is a very important city for its natural

landscape that evolved on green hills between the

most bigger lakes of Italy, become a favored place

to produce the good wine like Franciacorta wine.

Excursions1. DAYCheck-in in hotel.Guided tour across the most salient stages of the music and lyric in Verona. That itinerary accompanies at the discovery, century after century, of music’s development as far as the advent of lyric opera. This walking tour in Verona city center visits Arena, the most important building of the city, the amphitheater built in the 1st century A.D. It is so well preserved that it is still used nowadays for concerts and for the famous Opera festival. It will then continue at Roman theater, the oldest building in Verona, Filarmonico theater, the bigger in Verona and the new museum “AMO”, inaugurated 2012, that contributes to the value and divulgence of the operatic Italian culture by exhibiting original documents, using multimedia technology to explain the creative and custodian role held by Italy in this fi eld and admired all the world over.At the evening visit to a famous wine cellar of the prestigious Franciacorta wine where there is the possibility of to discover the way to produce a good wine.The dinner is a unique moment in which every sophisticated plate is paired at a particular wine. During the event, an expert of lyric music regales at the guests a live performance.

2. DAYVisit of Sirmione, called the “pearl of the lake”, whose beauty was previously described in Catullus’ s poems in fi rst century before Christ. Guided tour follows the places where different poets, as Cattulus, Carducci, Ezra Pound and James Joyce, have found inspiration for their operas.The tour continues at the Catullus Grotto, a beautiful villa on the extreme tip of Sirmione and at Garda isla.Participation at Anteprima OPERA (OPERA preview) in which an expert Maesto pianist and a solo_singer lead you through the opera’s meaning, explaining the main happenings of the plot, the music ant composer’s life.Typical dinner is organized in a suggestive restaurant of the citycenter right before the participation at the opera in the roman Arena. An unique occasion to taste renowned wines and the authentic Cuisine of Verona.

1. Bergamo and DonizettiExplore Bergamo visiting those places involved with the

life of Gaetano Donizetti, the most famous bergamask composer (his native house, Piazza Mascheroni, the Museum dedicated to him in the sixteen century building of the MIA, the Teatro Donizetti, the fi rst school of music in Bergamo and the Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore).Find a moment to relax, enter a coffee bar to enjoy a short relaxing time and taste an exquisite local cake called “Torta Donizetti” with a warm cup of tea or coffee or a special glass of the Moscato di Scanzo, a wine tasted by the Russian zar.At the return it is visited the The Castle of Grumello that overlooks the village of Grumello del Monte and its vineyards.At the foot of the tower opens access to the wine cellars of the great times where you can make a circular tasting of Valcalepio, doc wine whose production is only allowed in this area. Bacchus lovers can end the visit to the manor by walk among the vineyards to the seventeenth-century chapel at the top of the hill.

2. Mantua Lake e Iseo LakeThe tour proposes the visit of the most beautiful places

and monuments of Mantova followed the steps of Verdi’s opera, “Rigoletto”, the court jester through the representation of professional actors.Cruise between Mantua lakes where it is organized a typical lunch in the cozy and relaxing atmosphere of the water lilies’ s Valle.Possibility to participate at one of lyric events during the Verona summer in the night.In the afternoon, on the way back, a stop in Valeggio sul Mincio for a visit to the Garden Park Sigurtà, on of the most beautiful in the world.


OPTIONSThe dinner is served in a suggestive restaurant on the shores of Iseo lake in which it is possible to taste savoury lake fi shes paired with the excellent wine of the place.

3. Brescia and the “Millemiglia”The city of Brescia is buzzing thanks at the presence of

different actrations like an wonderful hostoric center as far as an avan-garde industrial polo. The tour of Brescia includea a stage to Santa Giulia Museum, whose itinerary goes through three interesting churches of different styles - medieval, Romanesque with stunning frescoes, and 16th century. Visit at the museum dedicated to the car rally. Located in a 12th century monastery, the space is beautiful and displays a comprehensive history of this fantastic event. While having lunch at the museum our local expert will entertain us with stories of the Mille and its rich history. After continue the day with a vineyard visit to learn about this area’s prestigious Franciacorta wines.It is possible to dedicate some hours at Franciacorta Outlet Village, a pleasant location fully dedicated to fashion where the most prestigious brands propose their best collections at ‘outlet prices’.


Gastronomic toursTour Nr. 1

- A visit to a “Malga” (typical house of this area), located in the central area of the High Lessinia, is a good occasion to know the typical landscape of the Verona’s Lessinia mountainand. Discovery of the typical environments of pasture and stone houses of culture Cimbrian. It will be possible to direct observation of deers, chamois and roes, and play a botanical itinerary.

- Walk of half day among the mountains of Lessinia to discovery of rare herbs in company of an expert that will explain the biology characteristics and their use in the tradition medicine and cooking. Unique lunch with typical products of this area of Lessinia. Possibility to visit a herbalist’s shop.

- Dinner in a picturesque place where the typical dishes of the Verona’s mountains (like game stew, cheese tasting, “gnocchi di malga”, etc.) meet moments of entertainment related at the traditional songs and folk music, stories and legends of Lessinia. At the end of the evening a chorus of professionals will sing some of the fi nest pieces of popular music.

A walk through the alpine pasturesTrails among history and tradition in Lessinia,

where the scents of nature meet the fl avors of the

mountain cuisine.

You can walk through paths, woods and meadows

with pastures and you can admire the real vegetal

beauties of Lessinia and discovery the traditions

that are handed down through the centuries.

1. Cimbra cultureAt the end of 1200 a people from Bavaria, the Cimbri,

settled on the plateau of Lessinia. Today some traces of this people still remain in the architecture of the ancient stone contradas and in typical votive columns.Visit at the place in which are retained Cimbra cultura’s tracks like the houses, the old trades and the museum dedicated to them. Lunch with dishes made on old recipe handed down in the century.

2. Among hidden beauties of Lessina: Molina and Vejo bridge

This is the ideal tour for discovering the ancient village of Molina. A part of the tour is dedicated to a walk in the Waterfall Park, a unique natural oasis of great charm, e in many mills (in Italian, mulini). There is the possibility to do an experience about the ancient art of the dairyman; you will participate to the dairy process, contributing to the realization of cheese and ricotta.Finally we will visit Veja Bridge, the most important geological and archaeological monument of Lessinia and site of extraordinary charm.

3. The typical products of Verona’s earthAn ideal occasion to discover good food and tradition of

Verona. It is organized a visit to discovery one or more products of this area in relation at the period (spring: asparagus, strawberry, cherry; summer: peach, melon, fi sh; autumn: rice, wine grape, mushroom, chestnut; winter: truffl e, radicchio).


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Gastronomic toursTour Nr. 2

- Accompanied by a guide you can visit the countryside to see up close the springs and rice paddies.

Drive along the long, straight country roads, among ancient rural houses and villas, and fi nally arrive at La Pila Vecia, the oldest still operating in Italy.

After the tour you can taste delicious risottos and other dishes based on rice. Each dish will be accompanied by wines from our wine cellar.

The characteristic open kitchen allows diners to see the preparation of rice dishes. An expert chef will explain how and when cooking the rice offering appetizers, main courses and desserts.

- Course of cooking for amateur cooks in professionally equipped loft kitchen in company of expert cooks that see you in an unforgettable voyage into Verona traditional cooking. After the lection it will be organized the lunch with the created dishes.

- Venture out on an excursion to a factory that produces Parmigianino Reggiano and Grana padano (Mantova is a unique city in which are both producted) where you will see all the working steps in the production of the famous Parmesan Cheese. At the completion of the tour there will be a cheese tasting where you can try the cheeses at different stages of maturity.

- Guided tour to Valeggio, with visit to a production facility of the famous Tortellini. The dinner is organized in a medieval village, Borghetto, where it is possible to see some old mill.

Cooking in Verona

The territory to the south of Verona is dominated

by the vast Po valley plain, largely given over to

the cultivation of cereal crops. The area around

Isola della Scala is one of the best examples of this

farming culture where everything is geared to the

production of Vialone nano rice IGP.

The Veronese plain is not only renowned for its

agriculture, but in many of the towns and villages

important historical buildings still stand, from

the Romanesque parish churches of Belfi ore and

Isola della Scala the Scaligeran fortifi cations that

dominate the

towns of Valeggio

sul Mincio and

Villafranca.

1. Mantua TourCruise between Mantua lakes where it is organized a

typical lunch in the cozy and relaxing atmosphere of the water lilies’ s Valle.In the afternoon, on the way back, a stop in Valeggio sul Mincio for a visit to the Garden Park Sigurtà, on of the most beautiful in the world and a tasting in a wine cellar.

2. Garda TourLive a wine experience on lake Garda. Our guide will

accompany you in the heart of the production, explaining you all the different vinifi cation processes. Here you can discover three of our best wines, that will be accurately explained by our enologist. Complete tour a sophisticated wine tasting.

3. The typical products of Verona’s earthAn ideal occasion to discover good food and tradition of

Verona. It is organized a visit to discovery one or more products of this area in relation at the period (spring: asparagus, strawberry, cherry; summer: peach, melon, fi sh; autumn: rice, wine grape, mushroom, chestnut; winter: truffl e, radicchio).


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Business Our Locations

historical building

central position q pprivate parking s facilities for handicapped

P n. of beds C n. of rooms

Lake Garda

Palazzo dei congressi / Sirmionecongressisirmione@congressisirmione.itwww.congressisirmione.it

qs n.1 room 489 pax with pit and gallery n. 1 room 50 pax

Villa Cortine Palace Hotel / [email protected]

q100 p / 55 c

n. 1 room 250 pax n. 2 rooms 30 pax n. 1 room 20 paxn. 1 room 8 paxHotel directly on the lake

Grand Hotel Terme / [email protected]

qs115 p / 58 c

n. 1 Auditorum 120 pax n. 1 room 120 pax in 3 rooms Directly on the lakeBeauty farm

Grand Hotel Fasano / Gardone [email protected]

qs140 p / 77 c

n. 1 room 200 paxn. 1 room 100 paxn. 2 rooms 25 paxHotel directly on the lake

Grand Hotel / Gardone [email protected]

q321 p / 180 c

n. 1 room 300 paxn. 1 room 100 paxn. 3 rooms 25/40 paxn. 1 room 35 paxn. 1 room 10 paxHotel directly on the lake

Hotel Poiano / Garda & [email protected]

q91 P / 162 c

n. 2 room 250 pax

Hotel Eurocongressi / Garda & [email protected]

q91 P / 162 c

n. 9 room 130 paxn. 1 room 700 pax

Hotel du Lac & du Parc / Riva del [email protected]

qs140 p / 77 c

n. 1 room 200 paxn. 1 room 100 paxn. 2 rooms 25 paxHotel directly on the lake

Lake Iseo

Relais Franciacorta / Corte [email protected]

qs96 p / 48 c

n. 1 room 200 pax n. 1 room 200 pax

L’Albereta Relais & Chateaux / [email protected]

q108 p / 54 c

n. 1 room 190 paxn. 1 sala/room 20 paxn. 1 room 10 paxn. 1 room 8 paxBeauty farm - Méthode Chenot

Lake Como

Spazio Villa Erba / Cernobbiowww.villaerba.it

qs n. 1 room 1300 pax

Grand Hotel di Como / Como qs273 p / 153 c

n. 10 room 500 pax

Lake Maggiore

Grand Hotel Bristol / [email protected]

qs585 p / 255 c

n. 12 rooms up to 300 pax

Grand Hotel Dino / [email protected]

qs705 p / 375 c

n. 50 rooms up to 900 paxnew fi tness centre

I - 37016 GARDA (Verona) • Via San Bernardo, 137/aTel. 045 7255666 r.a. • Fax 045 7256611


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