Veneto & Prosecco Home of sparkling indulgence
This gourmet journey combines gentle vineyards, the flair of Lake Garda and vibrant world culture. Sample sparkling treasures along the Prosecco Road and discover romantic Verona. An exclusive optional highlight awaits you: a goosebump moment with Verdi's monumental opera Aida beneath the starry sky of the ancient Arena.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 17.06. - 22.06.2027 | Do. - Di. | from CHF 2'850.- |
Day 1: Switzerland - Bologna
Journey via the Gotthard route. At the Cantine Romagnoli you will enjoy your first wine tasting, including lunch. You will have dinner in a local restaurant in the heart of Bologna. (3 nights at the Royal Hotel Carlton****).
Day 2: Bologna - Umberto Cesari
The morning is devoted to a guided walking tour of the city. Bologna boasts one of the most beautiful and best-preserved old towns in Europe, with many medieval towers. Kilometres of arcades link the pedestrian zones, squares, churches and palaces. Europe's oldest university is based in Bologna. Later you will visit the Umberto Cesari winery. Since 1964 it has produced high-quality wines such as Sangiovese and typical wines of Emilia-Romagna.
Day 3: Tenuta Zerbina - Faenza
Visit to the Tenuta Zerbina winery. The current owner, Cristina Geminiani, chose a career in agriculture and graduated with brilliant results. Since 1999 she has regularly been awarded three glasses by the "Gambero Rosso". It is no exaggeration to call Cristina Geminiani a pioneer. In the afternoon you will travel to the charming small town of Faenza. The town is widely known for its artistic glazed ceramics.
Day 4: Tenuta Manaresi - Parma
Not far from Bologna lies the Manaresi winery of the Agostoni-Manaresi family. Two grape varieties dominate here: Grechetto gentile – formerly Pignoletto – and Sauvignon blanc. On the way to Parma you will visit a balsamic vinegar producer. (2 nights at the Starhotels Du Parc****).
Day 5: Parma
A day to savour: on the one hand, you will see Parma, one of Italy's most beautiful cities, with the Palazzo Pilotta, Teatro Regio, cathedral and baptistery. On the other, visits full of culinary highlights follow at Parmesan and Parma ham producers. "Buon appetito!" Dinner in a renowned Michelin restaurant in the heart of Parma's old town.
Day 6: Parma - Switzerland
Return journey to Switzerland.
CarRouge
The Premium vehicles are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.
- 30 wide, luxurious Premium armchairs in a 2+1 seating layout
- Generous seat pitch of 90 cm
- Seat belts at every seat
- Height-adjustable footrest, adjustable backrests and armrests
- A unique sense of space thanks to an interior height of 2.10 metres
- Multichannel sound system at every seat, lane assist and adaptive cruise control
- Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe
Car Rouge Plus
- 5 x BB (room/breakfast buffet)
- 3 x dinner in local restaurants, including matching wines
- 1 x dinner in a fine dining restaurant, including matching wines
- 5 x lunch
- Various winery visits
including tastings - Guided city tour of Verona
- Wine tour guide: Caroline Fehr
Hotels
You will stay at the excellent ****Hotel Giberti in the centre of Verona. The Arena and the historic old town are a 10-minute walk away. All rooms are equipped with contemporary comfort and offer an elegant ambience and refined details.
