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Lakeside Luxury, Day 1: Pick Up Your New BMW in Munich
Upon arrival, you will be met and escorted to a private chauffeured sedan for a drive to either the European Delivery Center or the Bayerischer Hof, a magnificent family-owned hotel for more than four generations. Recently rated one of the best places to stay in the world by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, the Bayerischer Hof provides the perfect launching pad for a driving tour of Bavaria and beyond. Indulge in a special dinner at Palais-Keller, a Bavarian brasserie with a wide selection of local specialties.
The next morning, sink into the driver’s seat, and begin the driving tour of a lifetime.
Lakeside Luxury, Day 2: Lucerne, Switzerland
Relish the power of your BMW as you cross the border into Austria, through the tiny principality of Liechtenstein and on to Switzerland. Spend your day rambling through this Old World town and exploring its covered wooden bridges, wine market and Old Town Hall before retiring to the grand Palace Luzern on the shores of picturesque Lake Lucerne. Enjoy a fabulous French dinner at Le Mignon, and a relaxing night’s sleep before departing for the romantic Villa d’Este in the morning.
Lakeside Luxury, Days 3 and 4: Lake Como, Italy
Head south via the famed Gotthard Pass and Belizona with its three castles, through the scenic Swiss/Italian Lake District. Your next stop will be Villa d'Este, a marvelous princely 16th-century estate surrounded by a ten-acre private park on the shores of Lake Como. Enjoy dinner both nights at The Verandah, featuring an Italian and international menu, or The Grill, with its informal Italian menu. This Gold List property is one of the world's best according to the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Spend two luxurious days enjoying this sprawling resort, take a motorboat and cruise past breathtaking private villas, or cross by ferry from Tremezzo to Bellagio, to explore what is said to be one of the prettiest towns in Europe.
Lakeside Luxury, Day 5: Milan, Italy
Set off on a morning drive to your next stop, Principe di Savoia, one of Milan’s most cherished hotels and the crowning jewel of the Piazza della Repubblica. From this belle époque masterpiece, set out to see the Teatro alla Scala, the San Satiro or Leonardo’s Last Supper at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazi before sitting down to an Italian feast at the five-star Ristorante Galleria.
Classic Tour: $2,950 per person, based on double occupancy in deluxe room.
Connoisseur Tour: $3,650 per person based on double occupancy in junior suite. |
