NEW Gardens & Gastronomy on Lake Garda Destination Itinerary Day 1 Arrival in Desenzano del Garda Arrive late afternoon on Lake Garda and check into your hotel before enjoying dinner. Day 2 Parco Giardino Sigurta 15km Your coach takes you just south of the lake where the River Mincio meanders through the pretty countryside and villages, such as Valeggio and Borghetto. Nearby you will visit the impressive Parco Giardino Sigurta, established in the 1600s and a beautiful fusion of a historical park with a modern garden, Sigurta boasts acres of woodland, water gardens, shrubs and plants. After a fascinating visit, you will return to the lake where a fabulous locally produced meal with wine awaits you at Trattoria Da Arturo, close to Madonna della Scoperta – an authentic and genuine experience, located off the beaten track. Relax on the coach for your journey back to your hotel. Day 3 Desenzano del Garda Today is free to settle in and explore your surroundings. Your hotel is superbly located for you to enjoy the beautiful and very Italian centre of Desenzano del Garda on foot, or why not take a leisurely ferry steamer across Parco Giardino Sigurta ©Parco Giardino Sigurta the lake – the stop is just outside your hotel! Alternatively relax in this pretty centre and enjoy the plentiful PACKAGED ITINERARIES PACKAGED boutiques and cafés. 6 DAYS from only £289 Day 4 Sirmione 9km A morning visit to the delightful resort of Sirmione, an entirely walled medieval lakeside village, which is one of Hotel Splendid & Mayer Lake Garda’s most scenic spots. As you enter through Desenzano del Garda, Lake Garda the entrance to the pedestrianised area the magnicient Scaligerian castle looms, giving way to a myriad of prettly alleyways, teeming with shops and ice cream DOUBLE FOR FANTASTIC rda parlours. Continue your journey to the wine producing SINGLE CENTRAL ke Ga a area of Lugana, just south of the lake, where you could OCCUPANCY LOCATION L visit the site of the bloody battle at San Martino, which Trattoria Ortaglia took place between the Italians and the Austrians in 1866. Just next to the tower you’ll feast on a sumptuous The Hotel Splendid & Mayer is an historic hotel with an traditional meal at a local trattoria, the exceptional position, located in the heart of Desenzano. Heller Botanical Gardens Agriturismo Ortaglia, where their own locally made There is a popular bar, which leads onto the piazza and a fare and wine awaits you. refurbished restaurant and pizzeria. The 57 bedrooms have recently been renovated and are nicely appointed all with Isola del Garda Day 5 Gardens & Gastronomy TV, air conditioning and telephone. Coaches can drop off Moniga del Garda ITALY (Round Trip) 43km and pick up at the hotel, although parking is off site approx Enjoy a day touring around the lake, visiting gardens 300m away. Please note that Tuesday is market day, which and sampling the superb local food and wines of this sun can cause some access issues, so this would be a good Desenzano del Garda blessed corner of Italy. Take a leisurely drive to Gardone choice for a free day. Verona Riviera, the ‘Garden Resort’ of Lake Garda, here you will Sirmione pick up the boat to Isola del Garda, where you will 12 Lift 15 Bar 13 Restaurant enjoy a guided tour of the gardens and parts of the Trattoria Ortaglia Trattoria da Arturo villa (Tuesdays and Thursday only departing at 16 Offsite 09.35am based on 2012 timetable). Returning around Parco Sigurta Gardino midday, enjoy the micro climate of Gardone, which boasts luxuriant vegetation with sub tropical and 6 Days Half Board Mediterranean plants, many of which you can admire in 14 APRIL 2013 – 31 OCTOBER 2013 the Botanical Gardens of Heller, where entrance has been included, located in Gardone Sopra. On your Twin from £289.00 to £339.00 way back to Desenzano del Garda, travel through the Double for Sole Use Supplement Valtenesi region, the ‘Tuscany’ of Lake Garda, this is the Lake’s premier wine and olive oil producing area. from £42.00 to £44.00 Spend time with a local producer, Cantine della Excludes peak Eurotunnel and P&O supplement dates – Valtenesi, near the village of Moniga and enjoy see page 122 for more details sampling both the wine and oil, including the unique and fragrant ‘chiaretto’, a rosé coloured wine, but which is made from four red grape varieties. Inclusions • Return short sea P&O or Eurotunnel crossings Day 6 Depart • 5 nights half board Depart for your journey back to the UK. • Porterage Distances are one way and approximate • Welcome glass of fruit juice, punch or wine • Choice of menu (excluding arrival night) • Unlimited wine & water with dinner Distances – Port to Resort • Tea/coffee after dinner Calais - Desenzano del Garda 1135km • Entrance to Parco Sigurta Gardino Dunkirk - Desenzano del Garda 1179km • 3 course meal with wine at the Trattoria da Arturo Hook of Holland - Desenzano del Garda 1210km • 3 course meal with wine at Trattoria Ortaglia • Return boat trip to Isola del Garda, with guided Rotterdam - Desenzano del Garda 1178km tour of the gardens & parts of the Villa Zeebrugge - Desenzano del Garda 1134km • Entrance to Heller Botanical Gardens Amsterdam - Desenzano del Garda 1189km • Tasting of 4 wines, oil and canapes at the Distances are one way and approximate Cantine della Valtenesi, (closed 12.30 to 3.30pm) Hotel Splendid & Mayer 74 Contact us 01732 879191.