Return coach travel and ferry crossings First and last night on a bed and breakfast basis in France (last night with a light evening meal)
6 nights at a selected 3-star hotel in Molveno with dinner & breakfast
Wine & water with dinner at our hotel in Molveno
Excursions to Bolzano, San Antonio, Caldes Castle, Assessorile Palace & Lake Garda
Guided walking tour of Bolzano
Cable car ride from Bolzano to Soprabolzano
Train journeys from Soprabolzano to Collalbo and Mezzolombardo to Caldes Rack railway from San Antonio to Passo della Mendola
Guided visit to San Antonio
Guided visit and wine tasting at a winery
Cruise on Lake Garda with a stop in Limone
Services of a local guide on selected excursions
Day 1 Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in France on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2 Continue to our hotel in Molveno.
Day 3 – Bolzano, Soprabolzano & Collalbo
Today we enjoy a guided walking tour of the alpine town of Bolzano, the capital of Italy’s picturesque and mountainous region of South Tyrol. From here we take a cable car to Soprabolzano, making our way up to an altitude of 1,221m and admiring the views before we enjoy a nostalgic train ride to Collalbo. Take in the wide meadows and fields with views of mountain farms and glimpses of the beautiful Dolomites.
Day 4 – San Antonio, rack railway to Passo della Mendola & winery visit
This morning we enjoy a guided visit of the village of San Antonio before taking the rack railway to Passo della Mendola, a 1,363 metre-high mountain pass where we can soak up more spectacular views of the Dolomites. Later we have a guided visit and wine tasting at a winery – the perfect way to relax and indulge!
Day 5 – Caldes Castle & Assessorile Palace
We catch the train from Mezzolombardo to Caldes, where we can take in the scenic vistas before we enjoy a visit to Caldes Castle. Work began on the castle in the 13th century, and since its construction it has become associated with many legends as well as a tragic love story. Next, we visit Assessorile Palace in Cles to discover more about the history of this atmospheric palazzo.
Day 6 – Lake Garda & Limone
With its deep azure waters fringed by pastel-coloured villas and olive and lemon groves stretching out towards the foothills of snow-capped mountains, Lake Garda is the largest and, arguably, the most charming of the Italian lakes. We explore this gorgeous landscape with a scenic boat cruise, stopping at the picturesque waterfront town of Limone for time at leisure.
Day 7 – Day at leisure
Day 8 Travel to our overnight hotel in France, with a light evening meal included.
Day 9 Continue to Calais for our return ferry home.
Hotel The 3-star Miralago Hotel is located in the centre of Molveno with panoramic views of Lake Molveno.
Facilities include a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and wellness centre with sauna, steam room and hot tub. The comfortable rooms have an en-suite bathroom, TV and free Wi-Fi. Boasting a fabulous location with stunning views, the 3-star family-run Grand Hotel overlooks Lake Molveno.
Featuring comfortable en-suite bedrooms with TV and free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, heated outdoor swimming pool, a wellness centre with sauna, steam room and hot tub, it’s the perfect place to relax.