29 U S A ( To l l - f r e e ) 1-877-381-2914 E m a i l info@theculturalexperience.com Napoleonic lunch we visit the battlefields of Lonato and Castiglione, where the French desperately fought off the Austrian attempts to relieve the great fortress. Day 5 - Arcola and Verona. This morning we examine Napoleon's 3-day victory at Arcola, the decisive battle fought amidst the marshy banks of the River Adige. This afternoon you are free to wander round the beautiful city of Verona. Day 6 - Rivoli and Pavia. The French victory at Rivoli on January 14th-15th 1797 provides us with our battlefield study today. This battle effectively ended the Austrians' attempts to relieve Mantua and ensured French dominance of the Po Valley. We drive to Pavia and check into our hotel for the last two nights of the tour. Day 7 - Marengo. Today we visit the scene of one of Napoleon's greatest victories, Marengo. With his forces strung out, Napoleon was surprised by the Austrians, who in turn, believing that they had defeated the French, formed an order of march, only to be attacked by Desaix and routed. Day 8 - Home. Drive to Milan for our return flight home. Verona The Battle of Lodi Lake Garda