Unique Culinary & Wine Hiking Journey

Journey through the beautiful region of Trentino-Alto Adige from the enchanting turquoise waters of Northern Lake Garda to the striking Alpine Dolomites. Idyllic villages, outstanding wine estates, gourmet restaurants, and historic castles are surrounded by neatly lined vineyards, flowered meadows, and lush green valleys.

We tour the wine routes to explore Europe’s oldest wine-growing region of spectacular terraced vineyards with the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as our background. Delight in delicious, unusual wines made from interesting local grapes like Teroldego, Riesling Renano, Traminer Aromatico, Schiava, Nosiola, and Lagrein. t Enjoy tastings of wines made from  Germanic varieties such as Muller-Thurgau, Sylvaner, and Gewurztraminer. 

In this region, international grape varieties of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon Blanc have influenced new trends in Italy’s wine making and created top classic method sparklings.

Experience majestic Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, with a spectacular Mediterranean climate. Visit impressive old town of Bressanone and elegant Trento. 

Delight in the delicious cuisine, a blend of hearty Tyrolean/Austrian cooking, fabulous local cheeses, and savory specialties like Alpine wild mushroom risotto, canederli, and apfelstrudel for dessert. 

Travel with me on this seven-day luxurious food and wine-focused itinerary in early Summer!