WINE & TOUR

A memorable day trip for wine and olive oil lovers

from euro 194/person

The Soave wine region lays just east of Verona, where the gentle hills are dotted with vineyards and olive groves. This wine area takes its name from the small medieval burg of Soave. Our day combines a visit to a boutique winery and an artisanal olive oil producer.

At the winery, our visit starts with a walk through the vineyards to learn about the local grapes and terrain. Here the soil is mainly of volcanic origin and is one of the most famous white wine regions in Italy, producing elegant still and sparkling versions. The visit will be followed by a guided wine tasting of the different versions of Soave and Recioto di Soave.

Now it’s time for a traditional lunch at a local trattoria where you can taste the local specialties and wine. After lunch we’ll stop in the small town of Soave for a stroll up to the castle with its stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Our visit to an artisanal olive oil producer will give you a good overview of how this important Italian specialty is crafted. From the olive grove to the bottle, you will learn about all of the steps involved in producing olive oil. Your visit concludes with a guided tasting of two different olive oils and other olive oil products.

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• Private day trip to the town of Soave and surrounding wine region
• Pick-up and drop-off service from Verona, Venice or Padova
• Round-trip transportation by comfortable passenger van or car
• English-speaking wine and olive oil expert as your guide for the day
• Scenic drive through the countryside surrounding Soave and Verona
• A boutique winery visit, from vineyard to cellar, where you will meet the winemaker
• A guided tasting of the wines produced here (primarily white wines, still and sparkling)
• Traditional lunch at a typical trattoria or agriturismo, including an appetizer, pasta course, dessert, local wine, water and Italian coffee
• A visit to an Olive Oil producer from the field to the bottle, including a guided tasting of 2 different oils and other olive oil products
• 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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Discover the secrets of gourmet Verona.
Calling all foodies!

from euro 70/person

Discover charming Verona through its culinary specialties. This fun and engaging walk includes the best of our street food and specialty food shops.

Meet your expert food and wine guide in Piazza Bra to begin your foodie experience. We will eat our way through the main squares enjoying many delicious food and wine tastings. The tastings will vary depending on the season, but typically include local pasta, cheeses, prosciutto, olive oil, pastries, gelato, coffee and a glass of wine. Learn about the history and production methods of these artisanal products. This tour is for serious foodies and easily replaces lunch![vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section="0" no_fill="true" collapsible_all="true"][vc_tta_section title="Read more:" tab_id="whats"][vc_column_text]

• Meet your local wine and food expert in Piazza Bra. Start your food tour with a typical Veronese breakfast of an espresso and risino pastry.
• Learn about the history of local specialty food products and their role in the cuisine
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• Personable English-speaking guide, an expert on the local cuisine and wines
• Tastings of 8 local specialties including wine, cheese, meat, gelato, fresh bakery products and coffee
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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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An introduction to the essential Aperitivo of the Veneto

euro 49/person

New:  small group format!  Join other foodies on this fun look at local life. Group size is from 2 to 8 people.

Available:  Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 5:30pm.

Visiting the Veneto without trying a Spritz is like coming to Italy and skipping the food.  Discover the history behind Italy’s beloved aperitivo and its role in daily life today.  Enjoy the relaxing pace of Italy’s dolce vita, when the world seems to stop for the all-important hour of the aperitivo.  The aperitivo has a vital function in today’s hectic world- an hour or so before dinner to unwind and decompress with friends or co-workers before heading home or out for a meal.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section="0" no_fill="true" collapsible_all="true"][vc_tta_section title="Read more:" tab_id="whats"][vc_column_text]Join us as we stroll through colourful main squares of Verona, stopping at our favorite places for a traditional Spritz paired with local finger food. Our walk will start in Piazza Bra and wrap up near Porta Borsari.

• Meet up with your local wine and food expert
• Learn about the history and culture associated with the Spritz cocktail
• Stroll through the most characteristic squares popular with the locals
• Stop at two different bars to sample two different versions of the Spritz
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• Private English-speaking wine & food expert as guide
• A stop at two bars to try two different versions of the Spritz
• Finger food paired with each drink such as olives, cheese, polenta, salami and prosciutto[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section="0" no_fill="true" collapsible_all="true"][vc_tta_section title="What’s not Included:" tab_id="whats"][vc_column_text]

• Transportation to meeting point in Verona
• Lunch or dinner. While your Spritzes are accompanied by light finger food, this tour isn’t designed to substitute a meal[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]

This tour will be offered when there are a minimum of 2 participants.
Contact us to arrange a private version of this walk for your group.

For groups of more than 8 people, send us a custom request.

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A creative mix of a culinary and artistic experience: a market stroll, cooking class and and tickets to the Scrovegni Chapel

from euro 160/person

Discover an authentic Padova through its culinary and artistic masterpieces. This unique program combines a walk through the food markets, a hands-on cooking class set in a historic palazzo dating back to the 17th century, and reserved entrance tickets to the Scrovegni Chapel, home to the important fresco cycle by Giotto. This is an ideal day trip by train from Venice.
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Begin your day with your local food and wine expert as you stroll through the colorful market stands of the impressive Piazza delle Erbe. Learn about the fresh, seasonal produce that is fundamental to the local cuisine.
Next you will walk down the cobblestone streets of the medieval Jewish Ghetto to the palazzo where your cooking class takes place. Your interactive lesson, led by an engaging local chef, will have you prepare typical specialties such as homemade fresh pasta or risotto as part of a complete Italian meal. At the end of the lesson you will sit down to lunch all together to taste what you have prepared. Your meal will include several quality local wines, which will be presented as an introduction to the world of Italian wines. A fun and informative culinary experience for all skill levels.
Your day includes reserved tickets to the Scrovegni Chapel. This series of 14th century frescoes by Tuscan artist Giotto are second in importance only to the Sistine Chapel, according to some critics. Giotto was extremely innovative for his time, and his masterful depiction of emotion, color and humanity are as impressive today as they were at their completion, over 700 years ago.

• Visit the local outdoor market and learn about the fruits and vegetables of the season
• Learn how to prepare an Italian meal with an engaging local chef
• Taste quality local wines paired with your meal
• Take home a detailed recipe booklet of the dishes you have prepared
• Visit the Scrovegni Chapel to see the stunning frescoes by Giotto

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• Private English-speaking host/chef, lunch and accompanying wines
• Market walk in Piazza delle Erbe
• Cooking Lesson
• Lunch with Italian Wine
• Recipe booklet in English
• Reserved tickets to the Scrovegni Chapel
• Detailed information on travelling by train from Venice to Padova

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• Transportation to meeting point in Padova (30 min. by direct train from Venice)

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For groups of more than 8 people, send us a custom request.
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An engaging look at daily Italian life.

from euro 70/person

Discover the local culinary traditions as you explore the food markets in Padova on this 2-hour walking tour with a wine and food expert. Visit the fruit and vegetable markets in Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza delle Frutta, along with the specialty meat and cheese shops under the arcades of Palazzo della Ragione. Sample many of the delicious local specialties, and wrap up the your tour with a glass of Prosecco. A perfect activity for foodies!

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• Private guided walking tour of the Padova market squares (in English) of 2 hours
• Many market tastings including fruit, vegetable, cheeses and prosciutto
• A glass of Prosecco or a coffee /cappuccino

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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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A memorable day trip for wine and cheese lovers.
Combine a visit to an artisanal cheese producer and a winery.

from euro 194/person

Start the day at a small dairy farm to see the cheese-making process first hand. Get your tastebuds ready as the cheesemaker opens a few wheels of cheese for us to try: ricotta, smoked ricotta and farmer’s cheeses of different ages. After our visit we drive through the countryside to a classic trattoria where you can taste our local specialties.
This afternoon we will visit a local winery for a guided visit of the vineyards and cellar followed by a guided wine tasting. This special day trip can be tailored to match your interests and schedule.

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• Private day trip to a cheese producer and winery in the Veneto
• Pick-up and drop-off service from Venice Tronchetto, Padova or Verona
• Round-trip transportation by comfortable passenger van or car
• A visit to an artisanal cheese producer followed by a cheese tasting
• A winery visit, from vineyard to cellar, where you will meet the winemaker
• A guided wine tasting of the many local varieties
• A traditional lunch at a typical trattoria
• English-speaking cheese and wine expert as your guide for the day
• Scenic drive through the Veneto 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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