Verona & the Valpolicella

Claudia Monteza Rodriguez — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 16:44:07 +0000

VERONA & THE VALPOLICELLA

WINE & CITY TOUR

A winning combination:
a guided tour of Verona and a visit to an Amarone producer

from euro 196/person

Spend a memorable day exploring Verona and the Valpolicella. Combine a fascinating city walk in the morning with a scenic drive into the countryside for an afternoon winery visit and tasting.

You’re in expert hands throughout the entire day: our city walks are led by knowledgeable and friendly local guides and our winery visits are led by accredited Italian sommeliers. And for the foodie in you, we include a typical lunch in a classic trattoria where you can try our local specialties. This special day trip can be tailored to match your interests and schedule.

The Valpolicella is located between Verona and Lake Garda, just north of Verona itself. This group of small valleys has been famous for its wine production for over 2,000 years. Discover all of the wines made here today, including Amarone, Ripasso, Valpolicella and Recioto. Learn about the local grape varietals and unique production methods directly from the winemakers. Enjoy the beautiful hilly scenery as you explore the Valpolicella Classic wine producing area with your private guide.

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2 hr. guided city walking tour of Verona
Amarone winery visit from vineyard to cellar and wine tasting with your expert wine guide
Pick-up and drop-off service from Verona, Venice or Padova
Round-trip transportation by comfortable passenger van or car
A traditional lunch at a typical trattoria of appetizer, pasta course, dessert, local wine, water and Italian coffee
Scenic drive through the Valpolicella countryside
Maximum flexibility in meeting any special requests before and during your tour

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For groups of more than 8 people, send us a custom request.
Are you a single traveller looking to join a group? Contact us.

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City Tours

Claudia Monteza Rodriguez — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 09:01:34 +0000

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VERONA & THE VALPOLICELLA

A winning combination: a guided tour of Verona and a visit to an Amarone producer

City Tours

A winning combination:
a guided tour of Verona and a visit to an Amarone producer