Golf and Emotions on Lake Garda
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Golf and emotions on Lake Garda Discover Italy while playing golf! Golf and emotions on Lake Garda An extraordinary experience to be relished on the largest lake in Italy, immersed in a spectacular natural environment set between the Alps and the surrounding countryside, where the blue sky meets the lake surface, mingled with the green of the trees and nearby meadows. Here, you can enjoy a holiday, playing golf on courses, designed by prestigious architects, that have hosted major international tournaments, relaxing in premium resorts and spas, visiting exclusive historical residences, sipping fine wines in the cellars of an ancient winery and having dinner savouring regional Italian food in fascinating locations. This is the emotional response to an unforgettable holiday spent in Italy combining sport, art, food and wine at the highest level. Experiences The demand for high-quality, exclusive experiences integrated into all-inclusive solutions perfectly fits into a complete, customised tourist offer, that not only means being able to practice golf in select, splendid golf clubs, but it also includes activities and proposals capable of making Italy4golf experiences unforgettable. All the I4G Experiences have been conceived by Italy4golf yet are developed and managed by selected local tour operators to make sure you get the most out of your golfing Who we are holiday. Italy4golf is an innovative start-up busi- ness that is establishing a network of golf clubs, hotel facilities, wine and food companies and Italian cultural-touristic enterprises in order to propose a varied, complete and appealing tourist offer to foreign golfers. Therefore, Italy4golf’s aim is to promote Italy overseas by proposing solutions and integrated pathways linking the Golf, Hospitality, Wine and Food, Entertain- ment and Culture sectors. Discover Italy while playing golf! Play golf on courses, designed by prestigious architects, that have hosted major international tournaments. Day 1 Arrival at the Palazzo Arzaga Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Dinner and overnight stay at the Palazzo Arzaga Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Palazzo Arzaga Hotel and Spa A luxury hotel full of works of art, marble and stuccos - a symbol of elegance imbued with the art of hospitality and a style inspired by traditional Italian convi- viality. With its classic design interiors, wood beam ceilings, original frescoes and antique furniture, the hotel facility perfectly blends the elegance and charm of historic houses with typical five-star comfort. Characterised by a surprising sense of quiet and tranquillity, Palazzo Arzaga distinguishes itself for its naturalistic context as well as the artistic beauty that the building offers. Needless to say, it is a place of pure relaxation where it is possible to immerse oneself in an all-enveloping atmosphere ensuring the well-being of both body and soul. Day 2 Playing golf at the Palazzo Arzaga Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Relax and Spa at the Palazzo Arzaga Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Dinner and overnight stay at the Palazzo Arzaga Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Palazzo Arzaga Golf Resort Are you a budding Jack Nicklaus II, Gary Player or would you prefer just a quick practice round? Choose one of the two unique courses, with 27 holes in all, designed by two legends of the golfing world alongside a spectacular driving range where you can improve your Pitch & Put techniques to help you get ready for the challenges that lie ahead out on the main course. Discover Italy while playing golf! Visit wonderful historical places and secret ancient locations far from major tourist routes. Day 3 Playing golf at the Palazzo Arzaga Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Paying a visit and dining in one of the historical locations chosen from among Vittoriale degli Italiani, Garda Island and Lonato Castle* Relax and Spa at the Palazzo Arzaga Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Vittoriale degli Italiani Poet Gabriele D’Annunzio’s house museum. An absolutely fascinating venue overlooking Lake Garda that astonishes the visitors with the variety, eclecticism and originality of thousands of objects, the bow of a cruiser ship nestled in the promontory among the greenery, an anti-submarine motorboat used in a military raid as well as a plane used for his propaganda flight over Vienna. The visit continues to museums exhibiting the poet’s cars, many other precious objects collected by him throughout his life and contemporary works of art inspired by the poet. Garda Island – Villa Cavazza The Island owes its charm to the extraordinary Venetian neo-Gothic style villa, designed by architect Luigi Rovelli at the beginning of the 20th century; an imposing harmonious building, rich in astonishing architectural details. Below, the terraces and Italian gardens slope down towards the lake. The surrounding area is full of lush vegetation with a wealth of local, exotic plants, rare essences and unique flowers. Lonato Castle and Villa del Podestà The 15 th century seat of the Venetian government representative (Podestà), transformed into barracks by the Austrians. In the 20th century it was bought by the Senator Ugo Da Como from Brescia, who entrusted the complete restoration of the building to architect Antonio Tagliaferri, transforming it into a refined, eclectic bourgeois residence: bas-reliefs, carved ceilings, frescoes, furniture, sculptures and numerous objects. In the heart of the dwelling, there is the library that houses over 52,000 books including manuscripts, incunabula, cinquecentine, bibliographical and autograph collections. Discover Italy while playing golf! Enjoy best Italian wine and typical regional food in the old cellar of a marvelous family winery. Day 4 Playing golf at the Garda Golf & Country Club Visiting, enjoying a wine tasting session and dining at the La Perla del Garda Winery Transfer and overnight stay at the Hotel Villa Luisa Resort & Spa Gardagolf Country Club A 27-hole championship in a unique setting. Experts consider the Gardagolf Country Club to be one of the best golf courses built over the past thirty years. Covering over 110 hectares, the golf course was designed by British architects Cotton, Pennick, Steel & Partners. The Gardagolf County Club offers a challenging 27-hole course providing an extraordinarily beautiful panorama. La Perla del Garda A farming tradition passed down from generation to generation, on the edge of Lake Garda. The wines produced, each with its own character and soul, tell the tales of those people, whose commitment and expertise both in the vineyard and winery, make each bottle a unique experience. Hotel Villa Luisa Resort & SPA Elegance and relaxation are combined in this architectural jewel in order to ensure a holiday in pursuit of peace and comfort. This enchanting location is perched on a small hill, only a stone’s throw away from the centre of the picturesque village of Portese, a hamlet of San Felice. The Hotel overlooks vineyards and olive groves stretching as far as the eye can see. Devote some time to yourself, enjoy a drink served by the pool in the rooftop Whirlpool bathtub or enjoy some of the many massages and treatments in a cabin for two. Discover Italy while playing golf! Play golf on courses, designed by prestigious architects, that have hosted major international tournaments. Day 5 Visit to Brescia or a Tour on an ancient sailing Ship* Dinner with typical regional food in Brescia or an aperitif and dinner on board the Ship* Overnight stay at the Hotel Villa Luisa Resort & Spa Brescia City Center Founded over 3,200 years ago, Brescia (formerly known as Brixia) has been an important regional centre since pre-Roman times. Its old town contains the best-preserved Roman public buildings in northern Italy as well as numerous monuments, including the Medieval castle, the Old and New cathedrals, the Renaissance Piazza della Loggia and the rationalist Piazza della Vittoria. The monumental archaeolo- gical area of the Roman forum and the monastic complex of San Salvatore-Santa Giulia have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Siora Veronica 1926 ancient sailing Ship An ancient sailing ship offering an unforgettable sailing experience in the marvellous setting of Lake Garda. The Siora Veronica sailing ship was christened in 1926 and its excellent current form is the result of painstaking restoration work. Day 6 Playing golf at the Garda Golf & Country Club Visit to Sirmione and Grotte di Catullo Dinner with typical regional food in Sirmione Overnight stay at the Hotel Villa Luisa Resort & SPA Sirmione – Grotte di Catullo Inside the archaeological park, within a vast olive-grove, the building constructed between the end of the 1st century B.C. and the beginning of the 1st century A.D. in an excellent panoramic location, situated on the extreme tip of the Sirmione peninsula, is the most important example of a high-class Roman villa in northern Italy. Immediately inside the entrance to the archaeological park the Museum can be found, hosting objects brought to light during the excavations carried out inside the villa, and in archaeological works conducted both in Sirmione and other Lake Garda locations. Day 7 Greetings and Transfer to the Airport Holiday package cost Includes: - Overnight stay in double room and breakfast in hotel facilities as stated in the brochure - Entrance fee to the spa (where present) - All transfers - 4 x 18-hole green fees including electric golfing trolley hire fee - Health insurance - 1 dinner in a historical location - 1 typical local product tasting session (wines, oil, local specialities) - 1 day trip to Milan including an aperitif-dinner or to Brescia with a typical dinner or in a vintage sailing ship with an aperitif-dinner; - 1 dinner and visit to Sirmione - 2 dinners in hotel, water and wine included Does NOT include: - Flight - Tips - Visitors’ tax to be paid on-site - Entrance fees to museums - Insurance cancellation - Customised beauty treatments in the spa - Sun lotions *The choice of the locations and any variations to the programme are made by the management/organisation depending on the relative availability and/or in the event of bad weather conditions.