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Packages

Claudia Monteza Rodriguez — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 09:48:50 +0000

Verona & Valpolicella Weekend

Verona & Valpolicella Weekend: The city of Romeo & Juliet with wines of the Valpolicella.
Spend a relaxing two days and one night exploring Verona and the Valpolicella. Your accomodations at a charming B&B or boutique hotel are in the center of historic Verona. This unique program combines the history and monuments of Verona, home to Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, with a visit to a winery in the nearby Valpolicella.

Duration of this tour: 2 days / 1 night
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Wine & Love

Wine & Love: The city of Romeo & Juliet with winery visits in the Valpolicella and Soave wine regions.
Spend a relaxing three days and two nights exploring the Valpolicella and Soave wine-producing areas. Your accomodations at a charming B&B or boutique hotel are in the center of historic Verona. This unique program combines the history and monuments of Verona, home to Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, with winery visits in the nearby Valpolicella and Soave wine-producing areas.

Duration of this tour: 3 days / 2 nights

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Prosecco Mini-Break

Prosecco Mini-Break: An all-inclusive wine and food mini-break in the Prosecco countryside.
The lush green hills of the Prosecco winegrowing region are the backdrop to this fun and engaging tour. Learn about Prosecco, the traditional sparkling white wine of the Veneto, from the vineyards to the cellar. Visit an artisanal cheese producer. Enjoy sweeping views of the area from a nearby castle.

Duration of this tour: 3 days / 2 nights

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Gourmet Veneto

Gourmet Veneto: An all-inclusive wine, cheese and culinary adventure in the Prosecco countryside.
The lush green hills of the Prosecco winegrowing region are the backdrop to this fun and engaging tour. Learn about Prosecco, the traditional sparkling white wine of the Veneto, from the vineyards to the cellar. Enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson and gelato-making lesson. Visit an artisanal cheese producer. Put everything into historical and cultural context with a guided visit of nearby castle. Stop in a centuries-old abbey and free time in the charming town of Vittorio Veneto.

Duration of this tour: 5 days / 4 nights
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Gourmet Emilia Romagna

Gourmet Emilia Romagna: gastronomic Superstars of Emilia Romagna.
A pilgrimage into Italy’s culinary heart to discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
Enjoy a hands-on cooking class and a visit to a local winery.
Put it all into historical and cultural context with engaging guided visits to
Bologna, Parma and Modena.

Duration of this tour: 5 days / 4 nights

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Wine Geek Week

Wine Geek Week – The best of the Veneto and Friuli: an unforgettable week of winery tours and tastings, from Amarone to Ribolla Gialla.
Designed with wine connoisseurs in mind. This weeklong tour includes the most important wine producing areas of northeastern Italy:
Veneto: Valpolicella, Prosecco DOCG, Soave, Euganean Hills
Friuli Venezia Giulia: the Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli
Five full days of winery visits. Take a stroll in the vineyards, learn about production methods in the cellars and meet the passionate winemakers. Guided tastings with your dedicated sommelier. Tour accomodations are provided in the charming university town of Padova, an excellent base for exploring the area and very convenient to Venice.

Duration of this tour: 7 days / 6 nights

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City Tours

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

Verona City Walk

Verona City Walk: explore Verona’s highlights and charming, hidden corners.
Start with an introduction to the city’s layout and continue on to Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance history. Learn about the intriguing story behind Shakepeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Visit the Arena and the most important monuments of the city including the Church of Sant’ Anastasia, one of Verona’s most important saints; Piazza delle Erbe; Piazza dei Signori, the Tombs of the Scaligeri; and the Duomo. On a clear day, you can take in a panoramic view of the city from the top of the Torre dei Lamberti.
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Verona for Families

Verona for Families: A discovery walk for families.
Everyone in the family will fall in love with this colorful ancient city, which dates back over 2,000 years. We will use monuments and visual clues around the city to look the past and present of Verona. What made Verona famous centuries ago and did Romeo and Juliet really exist?
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Verona & Valpolicella

Verona & Valpolicella: A winning combination, a guided tour of Verona and a visit to an Amarone producer.
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.
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When Romeo Met Juliet

When Romeo Met Juliet: Discover the truth behind Shakepeare’s story on this fascinating walking tour.
This unique walking tour will take you back in time to medieval Verona, as we search for the truth behind the greatest love story of all time.
We’ll visit the places described in Shakespeare’s tragedy to decide if the events in Romeo and Juliet actually took place or are based purely on legend. Our investigation will take us to the palaces of the Montagues and the Capulets, then the places of their violent feuds, ending with the tomb of our heroine, Juliet. We’ll be on the lookout for clues around the city that have survived through the centuries, in search of historical facts to back up Shakespeare’s story.
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Dante in Verona

Dante in Verona: Discover how Dante and his Verona changed history.
Follow us through the streets, squares and alleys frequented by Dante in his adopted city of Verona, after he was banished from Florence. Join us on this innovative and unique walking tour to discover an unprecedented Verona, seen through Dante Alighieri’s experiences and writing.
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Sirmione and Borghetto

Sirmione and Borghetto: Discover the charms of Sirmione, set on Lake Garda, and nearby medieval Borghetto.
Enjoy this unique excursion from Verona which combines visits to two of the most beautiful small towns in the Veneto region: Sirmione and Borghetto. Sirmione, nicknamed the “pearl” of Lake Garda, is set on its sunny southern shore. Borghetto is a medieval burg on the River Mincio, and was once famous for its many water mills. It’s widely known for it specialty gourmet product – delicate handmade tortellini.
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Padova City Walk

Padova City Walk: Come discover Padova, the perfect day-trip from Venice.
You’ll fall in love with this bustling university city, which dates back over 2,000 years. Your private guided walk of 2 ½ hrs. will include St. Anthony’s Basilica, Palazzo della Ragione, the ancient courtyard of the University of Padova and the lovely main squares. Your visit will conclude with a reserved entrance to the Scrovegni Chapel to view the fresoes by artist Giotto, second in importance only to the Sistine Chapel.
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Padova Discovery Day

Padova Discovery Day: discover the best this 2,000-year-old city has to offer
Your private day tour includes the must-see monuments of the city including the frescoes of the Scrovegni Chapel, St. Anthony’s Basilica and Palazzo della Ragione. Join your guide for lunch at a charming trattoria. Wrap up your day with specialty shopping in the lovely squares of the city.
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Venice City Walk

Venice City Walk: experience the many charms of Venice with a private walking tour.
For first time visitors, we will explore the highlights of Venice including Piazza San Marco and its monuments and the area surrounding the Rialto Bridge. For returning visitors this walk can be customized to include a stroll through a typical Venetian neighborhoods such as Castello or Cannaregio to explore areas well off the beaten path.
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Mantova City Walk

Mantova City Walk: An easy day-trip by train from Verona.
Come discover why Mantova was voted Capital of Italian Culture in 2016!
Start with an introduction to the city and its history in Piazza Sordello, the heart of ancient and modern local life. Explore the old town with your expert guide, and learn about the fascinating history of Mantova and its ruling family, the Gonzagas. Under this powerful family, Mantova grew to become an important cultural and artistic center during the Renaissance.
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Gourmet

Claudia Monteza Rodriguez — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 02:23:46 +0000

Verona Street Food

Verona Street Food: Discover the secrets of gourmet Verona. Calling all foodies!
Discover charming Verona through its culinary specialties. This fun and engaging walk includes the best of our street food and specialty food shops.
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Spritz Culture in Verona

Spritz Culture in Verona: An introduction to the essential Aperitivo of the Veneto.
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.
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Wine and Cheese

Wine and Cheese: A memorable day trip for wine and cheese lovers. Combine a visit to an artisanal cheese producer and a winery.
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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Market Walk in Padova

Market Walk in Padova: an engaging look at daily Italian life.
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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Aprons & Art in Padova

Aprons & Art in Padova: A creative mix of a culinary and artistic experience: a market stroll, cooking class and tickets to the Scrovegni Chapel
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. 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.
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Vineyards & Olive Oil

Vineyards & Olive Oil: A memorable day trip for wine and olive oil lovers.
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.
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Wine Tours

Claudia Monteza Rodriguez — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:41:20 +0000

Amarone Experience

Amarone Experience: a special wine tour of the Valpolicella, ideal for lovers of robust red wine.
The Valpolicella is located between Verona and Lake Garda, an easy drive from Venice. 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 Classica wine producing area with your private guide.
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Soave Fragrances

Soave Fragrances: A full day in the Soave countryside, ideal for lovers of white wine.
Soave is located between Verona and Venice, where the soil is mainly of a volcanic origin. The Soave wine is one of the most famous white wines in Italy and is produced in the largest single wine district in Europe. This is an ancient wine that represents the history of a territory and the dedication of its winemakers. On this excursion, the wines you will taste include two of the DOCG wines from the Veneto region: Soave Superiore and Recioto di Soave.
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Wine and Cheese

Verona & Valpolicella

Verona & Valpolicella: A winning combination: a guided tour of Verona and a visit to an Amarone producer.
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.
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Amarone & Soave Experience

Amarone & Soave Experience: Amarone and Soave, the top red and white wines of the Verona countryside.
A unique wine excursion that combines the robust reds of the Valpolicella and the elegant whites of the Soave wine-producing hills. Our day begins in the gentle hills surrounding the small medieval town of Soave, located between Venice and Verona. Here the soil is mainly of volcanic origin and is one of the most famous white wine regions in Italy. We will visit a small family-run winery where we will take a stroll through the vineyards and learn about the local production methods from the winemaker. The visit will be followed by a guided wine tasting of the different versions of Soave and Recioto di Soave. Now we will take a break for lunch at a typical trattoria for a light lunch of traditional dishes, paired with local wine. After lunch enjoy a scenic drive to the nearby Valpolicella, located between Verona and Lake Garda. This group of small valleys has been famous for its wine production for over 2,000 years. Discover the robust red wines made here today, including Amarone, Ripasso, Valpolicella and Recioto. We will visit a small family-run winery where you will learn about the local grape varietals and unique production methods directly from the winemaker, followed by a guided wine tasting of their production.
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Lake Garda Winery Tour

Lake Garda Winery Tour: Vineyards of Bardolino.
The Bardolino wine region lies along the eastern shore of stunning Lake Garda and takes its name from the town of Bardolino itself. The wines produced here are primarily red along with some rosés, and made from varietals that include Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara.
We will visit two boutique wineries where you will learn about the local grape varietals and unique production methods directly from the winemakers. Each winery visit includes a guided wine tasting of their production. Discover the DOC and DOCG wines made here today, including Bardolino, Bardolino Classico, Bardolino Superiore, Bardolino Chiaretto.
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Vineyards & Castles

Vineyards & Castles: escape from busy Venice and relax in the Veneto countryside with a visit to a medieval castle and Prosecco winery.
A fun day for the whole family in Prosecco wine country. Visit an authentic castle set in a historically strategic position in the Veneto countryside. Learn about the history of the area as you visit the exteriors and interiors of the castle with your private guide. Take a break for a delicious lunch at a typical trattoria of the area where you will taste the traditional specialties. Lunch will include an antipasto, fresh pasta and homemade dessert. After lunch you will stop in a local winery that has been producing Prosecco for generations. Take a stroll through the vineyards, visit the cantina and enjoy a wine tasting led by your guide who is an accredited Italian sommelier. You will taste at least four different types of Prosecco. Learn how Prosecco is made and about its important role in the Veneto.
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Vineyards & Olive Oil

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