Private Valpolicella Day Trip from Venice: Wine Tasting and Verona
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.
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Private Verona & Valpolicella
Duration: 8 hours
Private tour: Included: transfer a/r in air conditioned minivan, guided wine tasting, lunch in Verona, private guide in Verona
What's included in Private Valpolicella Day Trip from Venice: Wine Tasting and Verona
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Soave
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
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
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Meeting point 15 min before • Please reconfirm your reservation the day before • For all late arrivals or no show, NO REFUND. • Emergency Number: Office 0039 0415239979 - Mobile 0039 3493054767 • Children pay as an adult because they have their own seat in the minivan; • Infant seats are available on request, please specify at time of booking. 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 / or the orange umbrella. Office: 0039 041 5239979 Mobile: 0039 349 3054767 It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. Late arrivals, no shows, NO REFUND!
