Itinerary
- Day 1
Verona
You'll arrive in Verona at whatever time works for you. By evening, join your group for a welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant where you'll try regional specialties and get to know the other travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at traditional Verona restaurant featuring regional specialties)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at traditional Verona restaurant featuring regional specialties
- Day 2
Franciacorta - Sirmione
Head out by private minivan to Franciacorta to explore the sparkling wine region. You'll visit a prestigious winery, learn how they make méthode classique wines, and taste several selections. After lunch at a local trattoria, continue to Sirmione on Lake Garda to wander through the historic center, see Scaliger Castle, and take in the lake views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at typical trattoria in Franciacorta with local dishes)
Included Activities
- Guided winery visit in Franciacorta with exploration of vineyards and cellars
- Franciacorta wine tasting of signature sparkling wines
- Lunch at typical trattoria in Franciacorta
- Explore Sirmione historic centre and Scaliger Castle
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Sirmione
- Relaxing by the lake in Sirmione
Landmarks/POIs Scaliger Castle Lake Garda - Day 3
Verona
Start with a 2-hour private walking tour of Verona's major landmarks: the Arena, Piazza Bra, Liston, Corso Porta Borsari, Piazza Erbe, and Piazza Dante/Piazza dei Signori. Your certified English-speaking guide covers the city's cultural heritage and medieval history. The afternoon is free, so you can shop, wander around on your own, or find other things to do at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided walking tour of Verona (2 hours, exteriors only) covering Arena di Verona, Piazza Bra, Liston, Corso Porta Borsari, Piazza Erbe, and Piazza Dante/Piazza dei Signori
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Verona
- Self-guided exploration of Verona's enchanting streets and hidden gems
Landmarks/POIs Arena di Verona Piazza Bra Liston Corso Porta Borsari Piazza Erbe Piazza Dante Piazza dei Signori - Day 4
Valpolicella
Explore Valpolicella's Amarone wines with a private driver and local sommelier. Visit a historic family-run winery to see how the appassimento process works and taste Amarone wines. At a second winery, you'll have lunch with local salami, cheeses, and a first course paired with 5 wines including Amarone DOCG. Later, spend the afternoon in the charming village of San Giorgio di Valpolicella with panoramic vineyard views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at winery featuring salami, cheeses, and first course, paired with 5 wines including Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG)
Included Activities
- Visit to historic family-run winery in Valpolicella Classica with Amarone and Ripasso production insights
- Guided wine tasting of Valpolicella Classico, Valpolicella Ripasso, Amarone, and Recioto
- Visit to second winery with guided tour
- Lunch at winery featuring local delicacies with 5 wine pairings including Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
- Explore San Giorgio di Valpolicella village
Landmarks/POIs San Giorgio di Valpolicella - Day 5
Verona
Have breakfast and check out from your hotel. The tour ends after breakfast. If you need it, an optional transfer to Verona Airport is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Verona Airport
