Lake Garda, where the lake ends and the vineyard begins
A journey along one of Italy's most celebrated lakes — where olive groves meet alpine peaks, the cellars run deep, and every village has a story worth staying for.DURATION
8 days · 7 nights
GROUP SIZE
Maximum 6 guests
SEASON
Spring ·Autumn
PRICING
Starting from 5.400$ p.p.
Few places in Italy offer so much in so little space — sparkling water, alpine peaks, extraordinary wines, and a hospitality rooted in centuries of tradition.
Lake Garda stretches across three regions — Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino — each with its own character, its own wines, and its own way of life. The lake softens the climate, the hills hold the vines, and the villages along the shore have changed little in centuries.
Marco Avigo spent nearly two decades living and working on these shores as a restaurateur. He knows these roads, these cellars, and the families behind them — not as a visitor, but as one of their own. This journey is his invitation to share what most travelers will never find on their own.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Wine, food, and access that cannot be bought elsewhere
Exclusive wine encounters
Four private winery visits in the Lugana, Bardolino and Valpolicella appellations, including an exclusive Amarone tasting.
The olive groves of Lake Garda
A private visit to an extra virgin olive oil estate — one of the most celebrated and least known products of the lake.
Cheese & cured meat tradition
Behind-the-scenes visits to a local cheese producer and a traditional salumeria — a window into a food culture most travelers never see.
Timeless rice culture
A guided visit to a historic riseria in one of Europe’s most important rice-growing landscapes.
Iconic villages & landscapes
Sirmione, Borghetto, the sanctuary of Montecastello, the market of Salò — and a ferry crossing on the lake itself.
Curated culinary experiences
Lunches and dinners in carefully selected restaurants and osterie — from lakeside trattorias to refined dining rooms, always rooted in the flavors of the region.
Refined travel comfort
Seven nights in a selected four-star hotel in Desenzano del Garda. International breakfasts included throughout.
Private transportation
Seamless private transfers for the entire journey, including arrival and departure from Malpensa Airport.