Arrive at the airport for your flight, where you will be welcomed by your tour manager or a member of the Riviera Travel team. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to the four-star Hotel Europa, ideally situated on the lakefront in Riva del Garda, right in the heart of the old town, with unrivalled views of the historic port. There will be a drinks reception hosted by your tour manager so that you can get to know your travelling companions before moving on to a dinner at the hotel.
Today we will explore Riva, our base for the next few days. We will explore the quaint old town, much of which dates to the late Middle Ages, and which at this time of the year is home to a bustling Christmas market with distinctly Germanic influences, due to Riva’s long connections with Austria. The afternoon is free for you to explore independently, perhaps you may want to take advantage of the From Taste to Taste section of the market that brings finest food specialities of the Trentino area to Riva, and eat your way around the region savouring its high quality fresh produce such as its cheeses, cured meats, chestnuts, apples and dumplings.