Giorno 5 — Lago di Como → Bergamo → Lago di Garda
In northern Italy, at the foot of the Lombard Pre-Alps, Bergamo reveals a discreet elegance where history, architecture and art of living come together to create a remarkable heritage. The city is distinguished by its two complementary faces: Città Alta, the ancient fortified town perched on the heights, and Città Bassa, a more modern area animated by elegant avenues, boutiques and cultural spaces.
Surrounded by Venetian walls listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Città Alta preserves an exceptional architectural ensemble. Piazza Vecchia, the historic heart of the city, brings together the Palazzo della Ragione, the Torre Civica and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a masterpiece blending Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles. The Colleoni Chapel, with its richly decorated façade, reflects the artistic refinement of Bergamo.
Local gastronomy expresses the traditions of the region through casoncelli pasta, polenta taragna, Lombard cheeses and wines from the surrounding hills.
Between Venetian heritage, artistic richness and authentic atmosphere, Bergamo reveals a destination where history and the art of living come together in perfect harmony.
. Lake Garda stretches across Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige. As Italy’s largest lake, it reveals a territory where heritage, nature and a gentle way of life come together in perfect harmony.
Its shores are home to emblematic destinations such as Sirmione, dominated by the Scaliger Castle and the Roman remains of the Grottoes of Catullus, Malcesine, overlooked by its medieval castle, as well as Bardolino and Lazise, renowned for their historic centres, vineyards and olive groves. The lakeside villages, historic villas and waterfront promenades reflect a heritage shaped by centuries of exchanges between Alpine and Mediterranean cultures.
Beyond its cultural heritage, Lake Garda stands out for the diversity of its landscapes, from cliffs and beaches to rolling hills, crystal-clear waters and the landscapes of the Alto Garda Bresciano Regional Nature Park. Its particularly mild climate favours olive and vine cultivation, giving rise to a gastronomic tradition where olive oil, wines, lake fish and local specialities express the identity of the region.
Lake Garda embodies a rare harmony between landscapes, culture and Italian traditions.
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