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Day 1: Milan
Accommodation: Château Monfort Hotel, Milan, Italy
Arrive in Milan, Italy’s largest and most sophisticated city. Spend the day exploring the architectural elegance and gastronomic delights of this European style icon.

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Day 2: Milan to Riva Del Garda via Sirmione
Accommodation: Lido Palace, Riva del Garda, Italy
One of our team members will deliver your chosen vehicle to your hotel. After a familiarisation and safety overview, it’s over to you.
Drive out of the city on the autostrada to the peninsula town of Sirmione, historically protected by the moated Scaligero Castle. Wander the town’s photogenic shores and narrow laneways while pondering which gelato stall to indulge in.
Then spend the afternoon navigating the eastern shore of Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake. You’ll notice the scenery intensify, with surrounding hills and mountains soaring high above the lake.
At your next stop, the town of Malcesine, take the opportunity to enjoy a coffee and walk around the town’s quaint streets before getting back behind the wheel and heading up Monte Baldo. There you’ll be rewarded with the ultimate view of Lake Garda and the looming peaks of the Dolomites to the north east.
Your hotel for the night is the exquisite 5 star Hotel Lido Palace, nestled on the northern shores of the lake.

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Day 3: Riva Del Garda to Merano via The Dolomites
Accommodation: Giardino Marling Hotel, Merano, Italy
Today is about driving the jagged peaks of The Dolomites. First up is a sinewy treat that leads you to the German speaking region of Trentino.
After a quick break, the route guides you into the heart of the Dolomites and what we believe is some of the finest alpine scenery in Europe. Driving along this motoring mecca is an experience to be savoured, with roads that carve their way through forests and across mountain passes. Highlights include the Pordoi, Sella and Gardena passes, to name a few.
Spend your evening relaxing in the elegant Giardino Marling, overlooking the thermal town of Merano.

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Day 4: Merano to St Moritz via Stelvio and Bernina Passes
Accommodation: Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains, St Moritz, Switzerland
Day 4 begins with a drive through the countryside of Italian South Tyrol on your way to the town of Gomagoi, at the base of the Stelvio Pass. Wind your up the famous switchbacks before stopping at the pass itself to admire the panoramic view back down the valley and the iconic ribbon of tarmac you just conquered.
Once you’ve made your way down the sweeping turns of the ‘Swiss side’ of Stelvio, take a break in the spa town of Bormio before crossing into Switzerland via the less challenging – but wonderfully scenic – Bernina Pass.
The final stage of the day’s journey is driving into the glamourous Swiss alpine resort of St Moritz. Admire the towering Alps rising from pristine St Moritzersee lake as you pull up to the stately Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains.

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Day 5: St Moritz to Tremezzo, Lake Como via Maloja Pass
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como, Italy
After a lavish Kempinski buffet breakfast, buckle in for another superb stretch of alpine motoring. Gaze across the snow-capped peaks as you cruise alongside turquoise Swiss lakes before leisurely making your way back into Italy towards the striking Lake Como.
A short, picturesque drive leads you to the incomparable Grand Hotel Tremezzo, nestled on the western shore of the Lake. Once you’ve checked in, wander across the road to the jetty and take the slow ferry across the water to the traditional hamlet of Varenna, with its villa gardens and relaxed lakeside charm.
From Varenna, hop back on the ferry for a quick trip to The Pearl of Lake Como, Bellagio. Perched on the tip of a promontory jutting into the lake, this cobblestoned slice of Italian charm is the perfect place to lose yourself in narrow laneways and gaze out across the lake and surrounding peaks. Indulge in a long, late lunch in one of the many lakeside restaurants before taking the ferry back to Tremezzo.

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Day 6: Tremezzo to Milan via Brunate
Accommodation: Château Monfort Hotel, Milan, Italy
This morning is an opportunity to relax a little and enjoy the views and facilities on offer in one of Europe’s great hotels. In the afternoon, you’ll meander down the western side of the lake before taking a break in the town of Como. From here you can take a quick ride on the funicular to Brunate for one last gaze over Lake Como and the Alps beyond.
Finish off the day’s touring with the short drive back to Milan and the Château Monfort Hotel. In the evening one of our team will meet you to pick up your car.

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Day 7: Milan
Check out of the Château Monfort and take the opportunity to wander through the galleries, cafes and streets of this elegant city.


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If you’d like to extend or customise any part of the above tour, please let us know and we’ll tailor this itinerary to suit you.