Call Me By Your Name Tour
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Come discover the locations of the film “Call me by your name”... somewhere in the region of Lombardy, Italy.
Our tour starts from Milan, the city of contrasts, a city increasingly appreciated by lovers of culture, design and modernity. Here, you can see the gay side of Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpieces and experience the Porta Venezia neighborhood, the heart of Milan LGBT+ community.
With our arrival in the small town of Crema, the authentic heart of the Po Valley, we start to see the movie settings of Elio and Oliver’s love story.
We follow their story to Catullus’ Caves in Sirmione on Lake Garda and we’ll spend relaxing time at Aqualux Wellness & SPA Resorts gay friendly in Bardolino. We’ll discover Bergamo, where Elio and Oliver exchange their kiss on a crazy summer evening.
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Come discover the locations of the film “Call me by your name”… somewhere in the region of Lombardy, Italy.
Our tour starts from Milan, the city of contrasts, a city increasingly appreciated by lovers of culture, design and modernity. Here, you can see the gay side of Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpieces and experience the Porta Venezia neighborhood, the heart of Milan LGBT+ community.
With our arrival in the small town of Crema, the authentic heart of the Po Valley, we start to see the movie settings of Elio and Oliver’s love story.
We follow their story to Catullus’ Caves in Sirmione on Lake Garda and we’ll spend relaxing time at Aqualux Wellness & SPA Resorts gay friendly in Bardolino. We’ll discover Bergamo, where Elio and Oliver exchange their kiss on a crazy summer evening.
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Itinerary
Day o1 - Arrival in Milan, Italy
Accommodation with breakfast. Free evening.
Day 02 - Milan, Leonardo Da Vinci Tour
Professor Perlman, Elio’s father in the movie, is a doctor in Archeology and History. His knowledge of Italian Culture and Art easily connects him to the most intriguing and mysterious genius: Leonardo Da Vinci whose some masterpieces are conserved in Milan. A day tour with our private gay-friendly guide is perfect for those who want to know more Leonardo da Vinci. We end our day with a typical Italian aperitif in Porta Venezia, the city’s main gayborhood.
Free evening.
Accommodation in with breakfast.
Day 03 - Bergamo - Cascate del Serio Falls*
Visit of Cascate del Serio (waterfalls). Here is when in the movie the two protagonists run, while “Mystery of love” song by Sufjan Stevenson plays, a slope at the base of a waterfall screaming. When the Falls are closed you can do visit one of the shelters of Brembana Valley or Seriana Valley. Free lunch in Valbondione. Departure for Bergamo (Citta Alta – High City). Bergamo is positioned North of Milan. The oldest area is called ‘Città Alta’ (High City). It is originally a Roman town, characterized by paved streets leading to the Duomo. It is surrounded by Venetian walls and it can be easily reached by a funicular. Here the Romanic Basilica and the huge Colleoni Chapel with Tiepolo frescoes worth the visit. Visit the movie settings (Rosate Square, Duomo Square, and Natural Science University). Here Elio and Oliver with their friends listen to Richard Butler among vintage cars parked in Piazza Rosate and dance in Santa Maria Maggiore. Then they move to Piazza Duomo and kiss passionately leaning against the wall of the University of Sciences, letters, and arts. Departure for Milan. Free dinner.
* SERIO’S WATERFALLS ARE VISIBLE ONLY ON SPECIFIC DATES
Day 04 - Crema - Pandino - Moscazzano
Check out from the hotel and departure for Crema, where you will meet your English-speaking guide.
Crema and the countryside: the authentic heart of the Po Valley and Northern Italy and the main place where the “Call Me By Your Name” was shot . Follow the steps and locations experienced by Elio and Oliver.
Lunch in a typical “trattoria” in Crema
In the afternoon, visit Pandino (Vittorio Emanuele III square), Capralba and Ricengo Lake (movie settings) .
Departure for Bardolino and check in at HOTEL AQUALUX**** Free dinner.
Day 05 - Lake Garda
Departure for the Caves of Catullus on Lake Garda: this tour would make Professor Perlman proud. The name ‘Caves of Catullus’ identifies a Roman Villa, which was built between the Ist century B.C. and Ist century A. C., in Sirmione (The archaeological find scene was filmed here between the Grotte di Catullo Park and the Jamaica beach). Visit Sirmione, a small town on a peninsula in the Garda Lake. Its Castle and Fortress dominates the view. Lemons are specialties of Lake Garda.
Back to hotel and free evening.
Day 06 - Desenzano del Garda
A free visit (no guide) to the small town of Desenzano del Garda, just on the lake, where you can walk on the shores or go shopping in the narrow colorful alleys. Desenzano is the most important Italian lake destination. You can visit the Cathedral (XVII century, named after St. Magdaleine), Malvezzi Square, in the town centre and built in the XVI cent.; the Old Port made by the Venetians in the XVI century. Some small beaches are at hand: Jamaica Beach is where the scene of the movie was shot; Desenzanino Beach, Feltrinelli, the Golden Beach and Rivoltella.
Wine tasting in a typical winery.
Time off.
Day 07 - Verona
Check out from Aqualux Hotel and departure for Verona.
With our private English speaking guide, you can discover the beauty of Verona, the ancient city of the poet Catullus, an example of ancient Roman bisexuality, as was his family friend (and political enemy) Julius Caesar, whom he met here. Visit the town (Arena, Romeo and Juliet’s Balcony, Piazza delle Erbe, etc) have lunch and leave for Venice.
In Venice, drop you car off and take the taxi boat to the hotel.
Check in and free dinner.
Day 08 - Venice
Venice has been one of the first ‘gay friendly’ towns in the 18th century: as a powerful port on the Eastern Routes, with rich merchants and noble families, Venice has long been associated to romance, to Casanova’s love stories and to the transgressive Cafè Florian. Not forgetting the ‘ Death in Venice’ novel, by Thomas Mann, who lived a difficult romance with a Venetian young man.
From lunch: time off.
Day 09 - End of Services
Check out and departure.

Leonardo’s Vineyard, Milan

Grotte di Catullo, Lake Garda

Venice
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This is a car tour. You must be a good driver on narrow roads, city streets and mountain trails. A car is needed from the 3rd to the 7th day: pick up in Milan, Central Raiiway Station; drop off in Venice, Piazzale Roma. The rented car is included in the quote, economy class, basic insurance. Check if your driving license in valid in Italy and in case, consider to get an international driving license.
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