Tar Heel Travel
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Embark upon a cultural and gastronomic journey to the enchanting region of Northern Italy—an area renowned for spectacular landscapes, world-class wine, and a rich heritage. This meticulously crafted itinerary offers the unique opportunity to live like a local, featuring guided tours, private artisan visits and tastings, and the ability to deeply connect with the beauty of Northern Italy's culture, cuisine and gracious hospitality. With your small group (maximum 20 guests), enjoy seven nights accommodations at a historic country farmhouse—a tranquil haven amidst a wine and olive oil-producing estate.
Join a hands-on culinary experience with a skilled chef to learn the art of crafting traditional Italian recipes passed down through generations. Cruise around scenic Lago d'Iseo with free time to discover its various island hamlets. Wander through Verona's timeless streets, visit Juliet's House, and be mesmerized by the grandeur of the Verona Arena. In the famed Valpolicella and Trentino wine regions, visit family-owned and -operated vineyards, meeting the esteemed vintners and partaking in exclusive tastings and presentations. Delight in a special excursion near Modena for a tasting of aged balsamic vinegar during a convivial meal with the property’s owner and his family.
Day 2 - Verona, Italy | Transfer to Brescia
Day 3 - Sulzano | Lago d'Iseo | Franciacorta
Day 4 - Selva Capuzza
Day 5 - Verona | Valpolicella
Day 6 - Vallagarina | Malcesine
Day 7 - Modena
Day 8 - Roncà | Soave | Sirmione
Day 9 - Verona | Depart for U.S.
Base Price: from $5,395, per person
- No solo supplement for single travelers in Classic room; limited quantity
- Airfare additional.
- No port fees or VAT.
Inclusions:
- 7 nights accommodations at Borgo San Donino on the Selva Capuzza wine estate.
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners served with wine.
- See brochure for full details.
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
- Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
- Phone: (877) 962-3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
- Email: travel@unc.edu
- All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received.
- If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
- If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email. This information must be provided in order to hold a room.