Verona is a beautiful city, rich in artistic treasures and world-famous for its Arena, monuments, Medieval walls and particularly loved by literature fans, as it was here that Shakespeare drew inspiration for his tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Juliet’s house and the balcony from where she spoke to her lover can be visited today and attracts thousands visitors every year.
Having seen the main sights of Verona, participants are free to choose whether to visit the famous squares Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra, to enjoy a stroll along Lungadige with a view over Castelvecchio and Ponte Scaligero, or to go shopping downtown.
The Arena is the symbol of Verona. It was built in the 1st century BC and has been a venue for shows, events and fights since Roman times.
VALPOLICELLA
The area around Verona is called Valpolicella, meaning “valley with many cellars”. Needless to say, wine farming has been one of the most popular and successful activities here since Roman times.
The two most famous wines from Valpolicella are Amarone, a full-bodied red wine, and Recioto, a sweet red wine that is ideally served with dry cakes as a dessert wine.
The winery we visit today is situated in the beautiful Valle dei Ciliegi (Cherry tree valley), where wine is produced with the same passion and enthusiasm as 50 years ago.
After a short walk through the vines, we will taste three different wines and the cellar will turn into a restaurant where we will taste a selection of local specialities.
Programme
Leaving time
7.30
Arrival in Verona
10.00
Arrival in Valpolicella
12.30
Visit of the winery, lunch and wine tasting in the cellar
13.00
Walk through the vines
16.30
Coming back
19.30
Price
€ 45,00
The price includes:
Transfer in air-conditioned coach
Guided tour of Verona
Visit of the winery
Wine tasting and lunch in the cellar
Registration fee
Insurance
All our tours can be made-to-measure, and can be conducted in Italian, English or any other foreign language, for individuals or groups, for beginners or experts according to Your special needs!!!
Alternative Activities
Cookery courses that reveal the secrets of local cuisine using fresh ingredients such as olive oil, balsamic vinegar, grappa and jams.
Short wine tastingand food-wine pairing courses held in wine cellars.
Trip to Sirmione, a charming walled medieval town on the shores of Lake Garda, during which you can rent a boat and see Sirmione from the lake.
Trip to Valeggio sul Mincio, a medieval town, historically considered as the “Western door to Veneto” because of its strategic location. Valeggio is famous for the Legend of the Love Knot that explains the origins of Italy’s popular tortellini and is now home to many factories specialised in the manufacture of this delicious pasta.
