Private Valpolicella Day Trip from Venice: Wine Tasting and Verona | La Vacanza Travel

Private Valpolicella Day Trip from Venice: Wine Tasting and Verona

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Italy, Veneto, Venice
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  • 8 hours
  • Venice
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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 Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Soave, Soave, Province of Verona, Veneto

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Villa Serego Alighieri, Via Stazione Vecchia, 472, 37015, Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella Italy

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Verona, Verona, Province of Verona, Veneto

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.

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • English speaking driver
  • Guided wine tasting
  • 3 Hours free time in Verona
  • Transfer from Venice and return
  • Entry/Admission - Villa Serego Alighieri

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

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Rio Terà Sant'Andrea, 460, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

H8358DDjamesb

07 Jun, 2022

I really liked this trip! As a wonderful bonus, our driver threw in a little stop at Soave, a charming little village which was a short stop along the way to Valpolicella, and then we went to Verona. Our guide Simone was very accommodating and nice and a good driver! The only reason I would not give this trip five stars is because it is more of an introductory-level wine tasting to familiarize people with Amarone, more than for serious wine connoisseurs. I would liken it to going to Peju or Cakebread in Napa instead of Opus One or Grgich, if that makes sense. Good, but not premium. The tour was very punctual and you must be on time in the morning. We waiting for 10 minutes for a couple that didn't show and then left, so be on time! There were four of us in total who booked and showed up so you will be mixed with other couples but I think the maximum group size would be 7 or 8.

JNorman06

23 Sep, 2019

Enjoyed the day tour from Venice. Verona is almost as crowded but was a pretty city with good sites and lots of shopping potential. We also stopped in Soave which was a lovely village and a surprising stop. The tour of Valpolicella winery was superb. The local tour guide was very informative and she spoke clearly and with great passion and knowledge. Wines of course were lovely. The driver had a clean and comfortable vehicle for the five of us. He tended to speak only to the front passengers but was always pleasant and answered out questions. I would recommend this tour.

cwrigh02

19 Sep, 2019

Valpolicella was great as well as the town of Verona. Juliette's house not worth the visit. The arena was amazing. Tour guide was really nice.

rutkohouse

01 Sep, 2019

Our driver Stefano met us on time.... we were expecting others to join, but soon found out it would be just us two. Therefore, rather than the expected van, our transportation was a small car. Stefano, our driver, was the highlight of the day; he was terrific......very educational and informative. The day consisted of only one winery/tour.....the rest of the time we were dropped off in the town of Verona; to visit on our own for 3 hours. We thought there would have been 2 wineries to visit. Our only wine tour was at Masi; our young guide Stefano (different from our driver) was pleasant and informative. When it came time to taste, we were led to a courtyard where only 3 varieties of Masi wine were already pre poured. Stefano pointed them out, then left us on our own..... never to be seen again. No cheeses, nuts or meats to heighten the wines. No additional wines to taste, no additional pours. Very disappointing. We got up on or own and walked out. At the beginning of the tour I had planned to purchase/ship some wine, but did not. For the price of $370 US, this tour was way overpriced.

travelbughitshard

28 Jun, 2019

Everything about this day trip was excellent! Especially our tour guide, Simone!! He was not only knowledgeable but highly entertaining and friendly! He was very gracious and patient when our tour group was a little behind schedule due to wandering and enjoying the scenery a little too long at Soave! It was such a nice place to stop along the way to the winery. He also made another stop along the way for us to get a view and walk along Lake Garda. It was so beautiful! The winery tour and tasting was a new experience for me-I loved it! Verona was interesting and the coliseum was amazing! My sister and I were staying in Venice for the week, and I am so thankful that we booked this tour! It was high on our list of "favorites" for the week!

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A great time with Simone! Very informative relaxing fun all-around great trip! Highly recommend.

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