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KING DESIDERIO’S TASTES Short food & wine tour along the Wine Road Longobard Hills Program Itinerary 1: Botticino / Rezzato / Brescia Visit the Marble Museum in Botticino. Visit a wine cellar producing Botticino Doc Wine and wine tasting. In alternative visit a beekeeping farm. Lunch in a farmhouse restaurant with local menu matched with our wines. In the afternoon, visit the historical centre of Brescia and the UNESCO Site “Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (558774 A.D.)” , the Santa Giulia City Museum.

Itinerary 2: Montichiari / Castenedolo / Montirone Visit the Archaeological Museum or the Museo Bergomi in Montichiari and the Bonoris Castle. Visit a wine cellar producing the ITG Montenetto wine, wine tasting. Lunch at a farmhouse or restaurant with local menu matched with local wines. In the afternoon visit Montirone and the flower composition workshop.

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49,00€ per person

Itinerary 3: Flero / Poncarale / Capriano del Colle Discover the country architecture among palaces and farmsteads in the land of Agostino Gallo. Visit a wine cellar producing Capriano DOC wine and wine tasting. Lunch at a farmhouse or restaurant with local menu matched with local wines. In the afternoon discover the nature and landscape of the agricultural park of Monte Netto.

Itinerary 4: Tastes and traditions from Montichiari Visit the Giacomo Bergomi Museum in Montichiari. The collection, donated to the Montichiari Municipality by Giacomo Bergomi is composed by ca. 3000 traditional finds coming from the plain around Brescia and some Alp valleys. Presentation of the food and wine production of the Association and tasting of wine and local food. Lunch at a restaurant. Guided visit of the Bonoris Castle. The Castle was built in the last decade of the Eighteenth century by Count Gaetano Bonoris with the aim of recreating a medieval-style building on the remains of the ancient fortress.

Price includes entrance fees, wine cellar visit and tasting, lunch included drinks, English language assistance and guide service Price does not include Whatever else not mentioned

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LONGOBARD GENUINE CUISINE The local cuisine of the Wine Road Longobard Hills Program Day one: Arrival of the group at CAST Alimenti (Centro Arte Scienza e Tecnologia dell’Alimento), cooking lesson based on the traditional local dishes. Lunch at CAST Alimenti with tasting of local products and of the dishes prepared during the course, matched with DOC wines from the Wine Road.

Accommodation in hotel. In the afternoon, visit a cellar producing Botticino DOC wine, tasting. In alternative visit a beekeeping farm or other companies. Dinner based on local food and overnight in hotel.

Day two: After breakfast, second cooking lessons about traditional local second courses. Lunch at CAST Alimenti with tasting of local products and of the dishes prepared during the course, matched with DOC wines from the Wine Road. In the afternoon visit a wine cellar producing Capriano DOC and IGT Montenetto wines. Tasting. Dinner at a restaurant or farmhouse. In the afternoon visit Museums or interesting places in the territory of the Wine Road.

Day three: In the morning the group will take part to a lesson about sensorial analysis and the fundamental notions about wine-food matching, with particular reference to the production of the Wine Road. Lunch at a farmhouse restaurant .

Info and reservations: ph.: + 39 030 9142268, Email: info@bresciatour.it Price per person:

349,00

from € Duration: 3 days/ 2 nights

Price includes cooking and sensorial analysis lessons, 3 lunches drinks included, 2 dinners and 2 overnights in 3 star hotel, accommodation in double room with private facilities, bed and breakfast basis, cellar visits, entrance fees, English language assistance and guide.

Price does not include drinks, extras and whatever else not mentioned

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BRESCIA: COOKING LESSON In Brescia there is a high quality cooking school, associated to the Wine Road Longobard Hills: the Cast Alimenti. This school offers all year round professional courses for chefs and restaurant staff, but organizes also, upon demand, courses or lessons for all those who like to cook or for tourists staying for a few days in Brescia. Here you find a proposal which is particularly suitable to a small incentive group or for a small group of friends willing to discover the secrets of Northern Italian cuisine.

Full day program: At 09.00 am arrival of the group a Cast Alimenti, meeting with the Chef and short presentation of the school. After the presentation, cooking lesson (first courses, second courses, risottos, pizzas and focaccia, cakes and pastry, according to your choice). After the lesson buffet lunch at the School’s Restaurant. In the afternoon, guided visit of Brescia Historical Centre and the Santa Giulia City Museum.

Info and booking: tel.: + 39 030 9142268, Email: info@bresciatour.it Price per person: €

83,00

(minimum 25 participants)

For smaller groups or individuals price upon demand Price includes: Raw materials and use of the school laboratories – assistance and lesson held by a professional Cook – buffet lunch – guided visit (1 hour and half) entrance ticket (Santa Giulia Museum) Price does not include: whatever else not mentioned

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SWEET AND BLOOMY ERMENGARDA The sweet and gentle flavor of the Wine Road Longobard Hills Program Day one: Arrival of the group at CAST Alimenti (Centro Arte Scienza e Tecnologia dell’Alimento) and cooking course based on the preparation of typical local pastry and cakes, the course will be held by professional pastry makers. Lunch at CAST Alimenti, with tasting of local dishes and some cakes prepared during the course, matched with DOC Wines from the Wine Road. In the afternoon, accommodation in hotel, wine cellar guided visit and tasting. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day two: after breakfast visit one of the museums of the territory or visit the historical centre in Brescia and the UNESCO SITE “Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (558-774 A.D.)” , the Santa Giulia City Museum. Lunch.

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189,00 € per person

Duration: 2 days/ 1 night

Price includes pastry course, 2 lunches included drinks, 1 dinner, accommodation in 3 star Hotel, in double rooms on bed and breakfast basis, wine cellar visit and tasting, entrance fee, English language assistance and guide.

Price does not include drinks, entrance fee, extras and whatever else not mentioned

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AMARONE TOUR A five days tour between the Valpolicella Wine Region and Lake Garda, perfect for groups of 15 or 20 persons, for all those who love good dishes and good wine, tradition and conviviality.The itinerary includes a guided visit in two Valpolicella Wine Cellars, with tasting of DOC wines accompanied by local cold cuts, cheeses and marmellades, a guided visit at the renaissance Villa della Torre in Fumane di Valpolicella (Verona), a bike excursion from the Valpolicella to Lake Garda, Bardolino and back, private excursion by boat to the Garda Island with guided visit of the magnificent gardens and tasting of local wines and food on the stunning gothic style terrace overlooking the lake.

Accomodation in double rooms with private facilities at Agriturismo El Pendola in Fumane di Valpolicella (Verona), included dinners with typical menus.

Program Day 1: group arrival in Valpolicella, accomodation in double rooms at Agriturismo El Pendola. Welcome dinner with typical dishes of local tradition. Overnight in agriturismo.

Day 2: after breakfast, pick up the bicycle and ride to the Allegrini Wine Cellar in Fumane di Valpolicella. Visit. Then ride to the nearby renaissance Villa della Torre for tasting of local wines and food (cold cuts, cheeses, marmellades etc.). Dinner and overnight in the agriturismo.

Day 3: after breakfast bicycle excursion from Fumane di Valpolicella to Bardolino (Lake Garda), with stop at the wine cellar Meroni in Sant’ Ambrogio di Valpolicella for visit and wine and products tasting. Arrival in Bardolino and free visit of the center of this picturesque hamlet on the lake. Back to Fumane for dinner and overnight in the agriturismo.

Day 4: after breakfast, private bus transfer to Salò, short visit of the historical centre. Private boat excursion to the Garda Island. Guided visit of the marvelous gardens, followed by a tasting of local wines, accompanied by cold cuts and cheeses, on the panoramic terrace of the villa. Boat transfer to Garda, short stroll in the lively alleys of the town and then private transfer by bus back to Fumane for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: after breakfast. Free time for relax or shopping. Group departure

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SAILING IN DESENZANO DEL GARDA Half-day or full day sailing boat excursions from Desenzano del Garda Half-day or full day excursions from Desenzano with cruise boats of about 10 meters length, skipper on board (maximum six persons per boat).

It is possible to decide the itinerary together with the skipper according to time at disposal and weather conditions. In case of full day excursion it will be possible to stop at a restaurant on the lake and have lunch.

Prices per person (minimum 5 participants):

50,00 € Full day: 100,00 € Half day:

Lunch: ca.

25,00 €/ 30,00€

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FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO LAKE GARDA BY BIKE One-week itinerary between Lake Iseo and Lake Garda, including the visit of the archeological park of Darfo Boario Terme and accommodation in an agriturism. Ideal to pass some days immersed in the nature of the mountains around Brescia and between the green, morenic hills of the Lake Garda.

Program Day 1 Arrival at Ponte Di Legno and hotel accommodation.

Day 2 Departure in direction to Edolo. Transfer to Capo di Ponte and hotel accommodation.

Day 3 Departure to visit the archeological park of Darfo Boario Terme. Arrival in Marone with hotel accommodation.

Day 4 Transfer to Iseo by boat. Bike tour with arrival at an agriturism of the Franciacorta in the evening.

Day 5 Movement to Brescia including a short tour in town. In the afternoon transfer to Desenzano at the Lake Garda.

Day 6 Tour along the morenic hills, visiting Sirmione and return to Desenzano.

Day 7 Breakfast and departure.

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360,00 € per person

Proposal for groups of minimum 15 participants Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights

The price includes Overnight stays in a 3-star hotel in Brescia including breakfast, accommodation in double rooms with bathroom, baggage transfer, visit of the archeological park, tickets for the boat Marone-Iseo, Road-book and Allianz insurance (health and baggage insurance) The price does not include Drinks, entrance fees for museums, transfer to Ponte di Legno and return to Desenzano del Garda, extras and anything else not mentioned

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ISLE OF GARDA Guided visit of the Isle of Garda - Departure in private boat from and to Salò (Brescia)

The isle is located at the lakeside of Lake Garda belonging to the province Brescia, only a few meters away from San Felice del Benaco. Today the isle’s charm is due to the extraordinary villa in neogothic Venetian style, designed th by architect Luigi Rovelli in the early 19 century. An impressive, harmonious construction, rich in architecturally surprising details.

The villa is famous for a beautiful painting by Carlo Carloni from the 18 century.

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The villa is surrounded by terraces and gardens in Italian style decreasing up to the lake. The vegetation of the whole isle is flourishing and untouched, rich in local and exotic plants, rare essences and unique flowers.

On the central terrace in front of the villa the garden is designed in classical Italian style with hedges which are masterly shaped and represent various figures comprising the coat of arms of the family De Ferrari who gave birth to the garden.

Next to the villa grow palms which originally derive from the Canaries. On the lower terrace, at the lakeside, trees of different fruits can be found: kaki trees, lemon trees, pear trees, pomegranate trees, olive trees, orange trees, grapefruit trees, Indian fig trees, jujube trees and caper shrubs.

There are also cultivated roses of the China rose, the rose Lady Hillingdon, the yellow Lady Banks’ rose, valerian, bougainvillea and other plants and flowers of rare beauty.

The most beautiful and wild part of the garden is located in the flat area of the isle, where evergreen cypresses, swamp cypresses, oaks, cedars, poplars, laurel trees, plane trees, firs and different types of pine trees mixed with shrubs and typical Mediterranean essences can be found.

By today this park is a well kept secret and only recently accessible to the public.

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25,00 € per person

(minimum 30 participants) For smaller and bigger groups there is also the possibility to individual tastings, events and other things,

Prices on demand

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LONGOBARD DISHES The simple and genuine cuisine of the Wine Road Longobard Hills presented by the best professional cooks Program Meeting of the group at CAST Alimenti (Centro Arte Scienza e Tecnologia dell’Alimento), cooking course based on the preparation of some local dished. Lunch at CAST Alimenti with tasting of the food prepared during the course, matched with DOC Wines from the Wine Road. In the afternoon visit of the historical center of Brescia or of one of the other municipalities being member of the association.

Info and reservations: ph.: + 39 030 9142268, Email: info@bresciatour.it Full day excursion

79,00€

from per person – groups of minimum 15 participants

Price includes cooking lesson, lunch including drinks and coffee, English language assistance and guide service Price does not include drinks, entrance fees, extras and whatever else not mentioned

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Short holiday in Lombardy Franciacorta & Longobard hills Brescia, the landscape around Lake Garda and Lake Iseo as well as the Wine Road of the province are still to discover. Many have already been to the shores of Lake Garda and also the dark sides of the often disturbing mass tourism there are pretty well-known. Totally different is Brescia, a city which enables at the same time to do a walk through millenniums.

But not only culture is important here, also culinary delights & wine are of an exquisite quality. As made for a short holiday with tastings, visits and real Holy Communions in a region where hospitality is more or less celebrated glass by glass.

Starting point of this short trip is the hotel Palazzo Novello in Montichiari. The palace has been lavishly renovated for years and surprises everywhere with details from a past, splendid epoch. No room equals another one and also the atmosphere in the house exudes a very relaxed charm. The location nearby the Lake Garda as well as the Wine Road Longobard hills, the Franciacorta and the beautiful city Brescia is very convenient to discover this part of the Lombardy.

Program proposal Day 1 – Arrival and Brescia Arrival at the hotel . After checking in excursion to Brescia, where you have got time for visiting the old town or the museum Santa Giulia. In the evening a typical menu in a traditional tavern in the old town is waiting for you.

Day 2 – Wine Road Longobard Hills Not very well-known outside Italy are the wines of the Wine Road Longobard Hills, like for example the Botticino, which is pressed from Barbera, Marzemino, Sangiovese and Schiava gentile. Or also the Capriano del Colle Bianco, which consists of different Trebbiano grapes.

Famous is the region between Brescia, Capriano and Montichiari however also for extraordinary Salumi (from Salami to Pancetta up to the Crudo del Colle San Pietro) and honey. All these products and many more are served during the three tastings of this day. In the evening finally follows a menu created by chef Luca Barbi in Capriano del Colle.

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Day 3 – Wine Road Franciacorta In the late morning you are expected in the Cantina Ricci Curbastro where you can get an impression of the different Vini Brut of the Franciacorta accompanied by typical products of the region. Moreover the wine museum of the same winegrowing estate will be visited. Afterwards there is enough time to spend the afternoon at Lake Iseo or to visit the monastery San Pietro Lamosa. In the evening follows a culinary highlight with a menu at the restaurant Due Colombe in Cortefranca of Franciacorta.

Day 4 - Montichari The day of departure is reserved for Montichiari where the beautiful old town and the castle Bonoris can be visited. Or you can do a bit of shopping in the nearby Outletcenter. At midday we will strengthen you with a last Pranzo (lunch) for the return journey, unlike you do not plan an extension…

Further program proposals: • • • • • •

Guided tours in English through Brescia (and other localities of the region like for example at the Lake Iseo or Franciacorta) Guided tour in English through the museum Santa Giulia Visit of the museum Mille Miglia Cookery course (from 6 persons) Guided tour in the marble museum of Botticino Bike tours along the Longobard Hills with wine tastings

Example of the program • • • • • •

3 overnight stays at Palazzo Novello di Montichiari - Camera Classic (Standard) 1 dinner in Brescia 1 dinner in Capriano del Colle 1 dinner in Cortefranca Info: ph.: + 39 030 9142268, Email: 2 wine tastings with local products/lunch info@bresciatour.it 1 lunch at the day of departure in Montichiari

The price does not include: Drinks at lunches and dinners, arrival and transfers on location

From 450,00 € per person In double room with breakfast

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RENT A BIKE Take your bike and… go!

Full day city bike rental Price: 15,00 € per person Rental, reparation kit, information kit about the city and the bike routes Price: 20,00 € per person Also including a lunch packet (1 sandwich, 1 fruit, 1 drink, 1 sweet snack) Special prices for rentals of more than one day and for groups

Bike rental at Our bikes are available for special events, company meetings or celebrations among friends. The rental service can be completed with the booking of food and wine tastings and visits in local wine cellars or farm houses. For groups it is possible to request a guide service in foreign languages and itinerary assistance.

Please contact us for further information.

CTS Youth Point Brescia – Via Tommaseo 2/a – ph.: +39 030 41889 brescia@cts.it CTS Youth Point Desenzano del Garda – Piazza Einaudi 8 – opposite the train station – ph.: +39 030 9142268 desenzano@cts.it

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