Description
Embark on a romantic five-day immersion in the Verona region and Lake Garda, the jewel of Italy’s Veneto region. This private journey invites you to discover a harmonious fusion of rich history, timeless art, and oenological excellence.
You will enjoy visits to boutique wineries in Lugana, including a unique combination of wine, nature, and art, as well as exquisite tastings of their finest vintages. The experience is complemented by an authentic traditional cooking workshop and a relaxing private boat ride on the turquoise waters of Lake Garda. In Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, you will take a guided walking tour to admire its Roman Amphitheater and Old Town, declared a World Heritage Site.
The itinerary is as follows:
Day 1, Thursday
Arrival at Venice airport on your own.
Note: Air or train tickets not included in the price.
Private transfer, daytime, from Venice airport to your 4* hotel in the center of Verona.
Check-in for a 4-night stay at a central 4* hotel in Verona. Accommodation in a double standard room with breakfast included.
Overnight stay at a 4* hotel in Verona.
Day 2, Friday: 9-hour tour.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Private transfer to visit a winery overlooking the beautiful Lake Garda. Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, and tasting of the winery’s main wines. After the tour, enjoy a cooking workshop with the family’s grandmother, where you will prepare gnocchi with her and then savour them for lunch. Includes tasting of two wines, coffee, and a traditional cake.
Transfer to visit a second winery in the heart of the classic Lugana area. This winery is a combination of wine, nature, and art. A unique experience: wine accompanied by paintings and sculptures that blend in with the surrounding landscape.
After the winery visit, transfer to enjoy a fantastic one-hour private boat ride on Lake Garda. Includes appetizer and wine.
Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy and is located in the north of the country, between the regions of Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige. With an area of approximately 370 km², it is known for its natural beauty, mountainous landscapes, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
At the end of the tour, transfer for free time in Sirmione.
Sirmione is a charming village located on a peninsula that juts out into the southern end of the majestic Lake Garda. It is an important tourist center, known for its relaxed atmosphere and great natural beauty.
Its entrance is dominated by the imposing Scaligero Castle, a 13th-century medieval fortress surrounded by a moat. At the tip of the peninsula are the Grottoes of Catullus (Grotte di Catullo), the spectacular ruins of an ancient Roman villa offering privileged views of the lake. Sirmione is also famous for its thermal waters, valued since Roman times.
Transfer back to your hotel in Verona.
Dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in a 4* hotel in Verona.
Day 3, Saturday: 8-hour tour.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning transfer to visit a winery. Visit the vineyards and winery with a tasting of 5 wines of your choice accompanied by a platter of local cold cuts and cheeses. The tasting will take place in the garden, weather permitting.
Transfer for a typical lunch at a local restaurant. The menu includes: traditional bruschetta, pasta dish, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine.
Transfer to visit a winery famous for its olfactory cantina with a sensory tasting of 3 wines representative of the Verona area. Includes a platter of typical products to accompany the wines.
Then, transfer back to your hotel in Verona.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight stay at a 4* hotel in Verona.
Day 4, Sunday
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, meet with the guide at the hotel for a private guided tour of Verona with a local guide. Guided walking tour of 3 hours. Note: Does not include entrance fees to monuments.
Verona is known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, and role in literature, primarily as the setting for William Shakespeare’s famous play “Romeo and Juliet.” Among its most notable monuments are the Verona Amphitheater, an ancient Roman colosseum still used for concerts and operas, and Juliet’s House, which attracts millions of tourists each year.
The city also has a beautiful old town, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which includes charming squares, historic churches such as Verona Cathedral, and Castelvecchio, a medieval castle. In addition, Verona is famous for its cuisine, wine bars, and cultural festivals, making it an attractive and vibrant tourist destination.
The rest of the day is free to enjoy Verona at your leisure.
Lunch and dinner are not included.
Overnight stay in a 4* hotel in Verona.
Day 5, Monday.
Breakfast and check-out.
At the agreed time, private transfer, daytime, from your 4* hotel in Verona to Venice airport.
Note: Air or train tickets not included in the price.
End of trip and services.
TOTAL PRICE PER PERSON, IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: 3.474,00 EUROS
Extra for single occupancy: 470,00 EUROS
Price includes:
- Private transfers throughout the tour as indicated above, including daytime transfers to/from Venice airport to the hotel in Verona and vice versa. Friday: 9-hour tour max. Saturday: 8-hour tour max.
- 4 nights in a 4* hotel located in Verona. Accommodation in a double standard room with breakfast included.
- Visits to 4 wineries with wine tasting, as indicated above.
- Private boat trip on Lake Garda with wine and appetizer. Duration: 1 hour.
- Lunch and cooking workshop at one of the wineries you will visit.
- Lunch at a typical restaurant. Menu as indicated above in the itinerary.
- Private guided tour with local guide in Verona. Duration: 3 hours. Entrance fees to monuments not included.
- Basic travel assistance insurance (check the conditions and coverage before booking).
- Technical coordination and arrangement of the services included here by our agency.
- Current tax (any variation in this tax by state and/or municipal authorities will be reflected in the final invoice).
Not included:
- Flight or train tickets.
- Tour guide or coordinator from our agency.
- Municipal tourist tax (city tax). To be paid directly by the guest to the hotel.
- Visits not specified or optional.
- Meals not mentioned, as well as drinks not mentioned.
- Cancellation insurance (recommended). Please contact us if you wish. In case of contracting a cancellation insurance, you must indicate it at the time of booking
- Tips or porters (luggage handling).
- Extra/personal expenses (e.g., telephone, minibar, laundry, parking, etc.).
- Any other service not clearly indicated in the “Price includes” section.The agency may request a credit card solely as a guarantee.