About the Spring or Fall Into Italy Tour
This tour is an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in the cultures of Northern Italy and Southern Bavaria. These two unique lands are mere hours away from each other, yet historically are unique in every way.
Upon arrival, we begin with a tour of Munich, Germany, the capital of Bavaria, with amazing history, food, and beer. Then it is a short 4-hour drive into the Garda region of Italy. Enjoy the history of Austria, Tyrol, and Italy as we are mesmerized by the beauty of Innsbruck, Bolzano, Lake Bolzano, Garda, Verona, Venice, and more.
Full Itinerary:
- Day 1
- Airport shuttle to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany for hotel check in and free time to recoup. Welcome drinks at 5:00 p.m. at hotel bar before dinner reservation at local Bavarian restaurant
- Included in trip cost: Airport Shuttle to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in our new Mercedes V Class
- Welcome drinks and dinner reservation
- Day 2
- Day tour to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace departing at 8:30 a.m. from hotel lobby
- Included in trip cost: Ticketing, tour, and transportation to castles along with stop in Oberammergau village
- Day 3
- 9:00 a.m. departure for Bolzano, Italy with stop in Innsbruck, Austria for shopping and sightseeing
- Transportation time: 1 hour to Innsbruck / 1 hour 30 minutes to Bolzano; total time >2 hours and 30 minutes
- Included in the trip cost: Tour of Innsbruck Austria and orientation tour of Bolzano Italy
- Day 4
- Free time in Bolzano for shopping followed by guided tour of the Ötzi Museum. Afternoon vineyard and tasting tour at Girlan
- Included in the trip cost: Guided tour of the Ötzi mummy museum lead by archaeologist
- Vineyard and wine tasting at Girlan
- Day 5
- 8:30 a.m. departure for Desenzano, Italy with stop at La Gemma Cooking School for lunch
- Transportation time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Included in the trip cost: Italian Cooking Course hosted by La Gemma with coursed meal and wine; transportation to Desenzano
- Day 6
- Free day to enjoy the Italian Market in downtown Desenzano or a water taxi to Sirmione, Italy for sightseeing
- Guide will be on hand for any requests or questions
- Day 7
- Train to Verona, Italy for city tour in the morning followed by an afternoon Valpolicella wine district tour and tasting
- Transportation time: 20 minute train ride and 2 hour driving tour of Valpolicella Wine District with return to Desenzano
- Day 8
- Day trip to Venice Italy by train with half day guided museum tour
- Transportation time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Included in the trip cost: All transportation; half day guided tour and museum entrances
- Day 9
- 9:00 a.m. departure for Munich, Germany with stop in Vipiteno, Italy for lunch and shopping.
- Transportation time: 4 hours
- Included in the trip cost: Transportation to Munich, Germany
- Day 10
- Free time to enjoy the second largest flea market in Europe followed by afternoon walking tour of downtown Munich and dinner reservation at the spring festival, a smaller version of the Oktoberfest
- Included in the trip cost: Dinner and table reservation at the Hippodromfestzelt with coursed meal
- Day 11
- Hotel checkout and goodbye. Our hotel is located directly in front of the Lufthansa Airport Shuttle which runs every 15 minutes and costs 14.00 euro per person
Accommodation
- 5 Star hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with spa and pool
- 5 Star hotel in Bolzano, Italy with spa and pool
- 5 Star hotel in Desenzano Italy with small pool
- 4 Star hotel in Munich Germany with easy access to airport shuttle
