Valpolicella Wine Tasting & Verona: Private Day Trip from Venice

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Spend a day in Veneto’s glorious Valpolicella region, and discover its history, wine and the romantic city of Verona. Led by a friendly driver-guide, the tour visits the Church of San Giorgio with its intriguing 8th-century altar as well as a winery nestled into the Valpolicella valley. Learn about the region’s winemaking heritage, sample a selection of robust amarone wine, and then enjoy three hours of free time in Verona, the city that inspired William Shakespeare’s 'Romeo and Juliet.'

Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a driver-guide.

What's included

English speaking driver
Transfer from Venice and return
3 Hours free time in Verona
Guided wine tasting
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees to Verona attractions
Lunch in Verona

What to expect

Soave
20m

On the way we have a short stop in the medieval town of Soave famous for its wine its castle and breathtaking views over the vineyards, we then continue our journey through the Valpolicella region.
Pass along country roads fringed by olive groves and vineyards, and then stop at a local estate and visit the winery for a tour and wine tasting.
Villa Serego Alighieri
2h · Admission ticket included

Explore the vineyard and learn about the prestigious Amarone wine that’s produced in the region.
Translating as ‘the great bitter,’ Amarone is a rich and dry red wine that’s made from partially dried Valpolicella grapes.
Sample a selection of the estate’s wine, and perhaps purchase a bottle to take home, if you wish.
Verona
3h

Continue from the rural countryside to the town of Verona, the historical home of the world’s best-known love story: Romeo and Juliet.
Enjoy roughly three hours of free time to explore the city independently.
Ask your driver-guide for a cafe recommendation for lunch (own expense), shop ‘til you drop at Piazza delle Erbe or pay a visit to Juliet’s House to see the balcony that inspired Shakespeare.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet the driver 15 min before at the left hand side of Piazzale Roma, in front of the hotel Olimpia in the car park area.
Look for the sign with the name of the tour on it and for the orange umbrella.
Address: Rio Terà Sant'Andrea, 460 - 30135 Venezia

End point

Meet the driver 15 min before at the left hand side of Piazzale Roma, in front of the hotel Olimpia in the car park area.
Look for the sign with the name of the tour on it and for the orange umbrella.
Address: Rio Terà Sant'Andrea, 460 - 30135 Venezia

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infant seats are available on request, please specify at time of booking
Children pay as an adult because they have their own seat in the minivan

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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