Top Veneto Holidays - page 3

Bardolino is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine-making areas, and with this tour you’ll delve into the history and production of DOP and IGT wines at a local cellar. Tour the vineyards and barrel rooms as you learn about Bardolino’s traditional wines from your host, then cap off your experience with a guided tasting of four wines paired with local cheeses and cold cuts.

The Valpolicella is one of Italy’s premier wine regions, but it’s not always easy to find cellars open to the public for tours and tasting. With this experience, enjoy access to one of the top producers in the area to visit the vineyards and cellar, learn about the history and production, and sample a variety of wines with the guidance of a sommelier over a light lunch.

Prosecco is Italy’s most beloved bubbly, produced on the scenic slopes just north of Venice. Delve into the world of Prosecco wine with this private winery visit and tasting at family-run cellars in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene countryside. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling vineyards and medieval villages from Venice to two wine estates for tours, wine tastings, and a light lunch overlooking the hills.

Italy is known for its wine, and with this tour, you'll get an insider's look at wine production from grape to bottle. You'll travel through the Amarone, with stops at two wineries for tastings. Then you'll sit down for a lunch of local cuisine paired with Valpolicella wine, followed by a visit to a third winery to learn more about viticulture still.

Get a taste of Verona’s culinary culture on a food and walking tour. Led by a guide, pair a typical pastry with Italian espresso; taste local products such Soppressa, a typical salami, paired with Monte Veronese cheese; or sip on the great Valpolicella. As you taste, explore the city’s rich history and architecture, passing the Roman Arena and other top landmarks. Numbers are limited to 10 to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Pair light exercise with nature and history and a little bit of wine on this fun half-day electric bicycle tour through Valpolicella's vineyard-blanketed hills. Pedal through the beautiful countryside of low-rolling hills and then stop to sample some locally made wine at a vineyard while learning about the typical characteristics of the region's wine from an expert sommelier. Numbers are limited to twelve people on this small-group tour, ensuring you receive personalized attention from your guide.

Discover the little-known Valpolicella Classico wine country just outside Verona and connect with a local winemaker with this exclusive winery visit. Take a guided walk through the historic vineyards to learn about the traditional cultivation methods, visit the former icehouse (now the aging room) and barrel cellar, and then relax with a tasting of a number of Valpolicella and Amarone wines.

Discover two of Italy’s most celebrated wine regions in one day—and enjoy a totally personalized and seamless sightseeing experience—with this private, full-day tour. Following morning pickup from Venice, travel via Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle to Verona for a brief city tour. Then, head to a family-run winery in Valpolicella to tour the facility, enjoy a light lunch, and sip top-notch wines like Amarone. Next, transfer to the medieval village of Soave for a second winery visit.

Break up your sightseeing in Verona with a deep dive into the city’s local cuisine with this insider-led food tour through the old town. Meet your guide and a small group of fellow foodies to discover artisan food shops, market stalls, and other gourmet hot spots and sample a variety of savory and sweet treats. Sample cold cuts and cheeses, olive oil, wine, and even artisan chocolate in just a few hours.

Discover incredible Valpolicella and Amarone wines during a complete wine experience a few steps from Verona city center. The Montresor winery opens its doors to guests coming from all over the world to show the centuries-old Valpolicella wine making process during a visit to the cellar and to the interactive wine museum. To complete your experience, a guided wine tasting session of a selection of Valpolicella wines, Amarone included.

Pair food and wine with history and culture on this small-group tour of Cannaregio, where many Venetians live, and the Jewish Ghetto, still home to a small Jewish community. Feast on seasonal Venetian tapas in traditional “bacari” bars, washed down with local wine, sample signature sweets at an authentic bakery, and wrap up your tour with gelato. Please note some restaurants close for the Jewish sabbath on Fridays and Saturdays.

Some of Italy’s most prestigious wine-producing regions are located just north of Verona, but with this tasting experience, you can sample these excellent labels without leaving the city. Sip sparkling Prosecco, bold Valpolicella, and other fine wines just steps from Juliet’s Balcony at this classic “osteria” (wine bar) either in the cool underground cellar or on the outdoor terrace. Learn about each wine from your expert guide, plus nibble on paired local cheeses and charcuterie.

Skip the tourist trap restaurants and experience authentic food culture in the heart of Venice. This small-group tour combines eating with sightseeing by taking you to the Rialto Market to sample small bites, as well as local wine and prosecco, then visiting some of the city's top attractions.

Venice has an atmosphere and flavor unlike any Italian city, so explore its rich culture and culinary traditions on a walking tour that pairs sightseeing with great food and wine. See where locals go to shop for fresh fish and produce at the historic Rialto Market, and learn how to order the Venetian tapas know as “cicchetti” at a curated selection of wine bars. In between tasting stops, pass famous landmarks like Marco Polo’s house and the Grand Canal.

Head outside Venice and into the countryside of the Veneto region on this tour that introduces you to prosecco—Italian sparkling wine. Learn about the production process of prosecco at a local winery and enjoy guided tastings. You also indulge in a light lunch made of local products before heading back to Venice.

Our expert English-speaking guide will lead you to the discovery of the area sharing historical facts and anecdotes, our tour also includes part of the Cannaregio district which is the best place to explore to get a whiff of local life. We accept a maximum of only 10 participants to guarantee a personalised event, there will be time and space for each and everyone to ask questions and savor the moment. During our 2 hours walking tour you will also taste the most popular aperitif in Venice: spritz and cicchetti, which is a wine-based cocktail accompanied by small snacks.

Eat and drink your way through one of Venice’s most distinctive neighborhoods on a walking food tour through the Cannaregio district, also known as the former Jewish ghetto. Learn about the area’s history and culture from your guide as you stroll through its narrow winding streets, stopping to sample some of the best and most authentic delicacies around, such as pasta, wine, gelato, and freshly-baked goods.

You will visit a winery on the hills of Bardolino, where the vineyards are reflected on Lake Garda, to taste a selection of wines accompanied by paired quality local dishes. In this small family-run cellar you will experience the authentic tastes and flavors of the Bardolino area.

See more of Italy on a day trip from Venice to the Valdobbiadene wine region, known for producing Italian sparkling wine, aka prosecco. Traveling by private vehicle, you'll visit two wineries to learn about the process of making prosecco and taste several types of the bubbly. A light lunch of Veneto dishes is included, and you'll stop in the city of Treviso. This tour allows you to skip the stress of finding your own way from Venice into the wine region you can just relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Led by a knowledgeable local chef, this immersive experience will take you on a journey through the vibrant Rialto Market, and discover the freshest local produce and explore the culinary traditions of Venice. Through a hands-on cooking class, you will learn the secrets of creating authentic Italian dishes, including handmade pasta. The culmination of the experience is a mouthwatering lunch, accompanied by local wine, to savor your culinary creations.

Your food and wine experience in Valpolicella It will be a family meeting, the beauty of a territory, it will be the vigor of a vineyard, the scent of drying grapes, it will be the story of a passion, the charm of tradition and the enthusiasm of research, it will be the atmosphere of a old cooper and enveloping elegance of an Amarone, it will be emotion.

Hi, I'm Linda, owner of Cantina Manera Luigi and I will be happy to accompany you on this 3-stage tour: 1) Walk through the vineyards where you can follow the path that our grapes make from the vineyard to the cellar. Here you will also discover the grape harvesting technique that distinguishes us: the THREE HARVEST METHOD. 2) Visit of the winery where I will show you the winemaking techniques we use. 3) Tasting of 4 wines from our production, accompanied by a selection of local cold cuts and cheeses. We called this tasting THE WINE GAME because it will be structured as a real game that will help you refine your senses of taste and smell, but above all it will make you have fun! IF YOU LIKE GAMES AND ARE A LOVE OF WINE THIS IS THE EXPERIENCE FOR YOU!

Dive into the world of sparkling Italian prosecco during this tasting in a Venice wine bar. With a sommelier to guide you, you'll learn much more about the different types of prosecco than you would simply sampling on your own. You'll be provided some tastes of appetizers to accompany your sipping and have plenty of time to ask questions during the event.