Day Trips from Verona to Vicenza

A journey through an extraordinary private story together with the Director of the network company of the owners of the Palladio Villas, to discover a Unesco Heritage Site of eternal Beauty, a fundamental link in a chain that reaches from Athens, passing through Rome, here to London and then to Washington. Anyone belonging the western civilization carries this history, and this places with him, and here is able to re-discover this part of its identity. To find out, the Palladians - that are the owners of the Villas of the Palladian Unesco Heritage - have created with extreme care this journey through time which from Venice, the Dominant, takes you in one day to the inland of the Serenissima, to that jewel of architecture that is Vicenza . An itinerary assisted by us and by the spirit of Andrea Palladio, for the entire duration of the tour, starting from Venice, to delve into the heart of a dream from 500 years ago. Still alive today, even inside the heart of any woman or man in the West. Even if you don't know it yet.

Discover the beautiful city of Mantua, UNESCO world Heritage Site since 2008 during our guided tour that will show you the city in all its beauty. Marvel at the magnificent Palazzo Ducale, the vibrant Piazza delle Erbe, the elegant Tempio di San Sebastiano, the wonderful Duomo di San Pietro and visit Palazzo Te with the stunning"Fall of the Giants". A short drive will then take you to Valeggio sul Mincio, quaint little village where time seems to have stopped. Here, enjoy lunch in a typical restaurant and some leisurely time for a nice walk. The tour will continue to Sirmione, the pearl of Lake Garda. Stroll around the city centre with its local shops, bars and restaurants and admire the Church of S. Pietro in Mavino, the rest of the roman Grotte di Catullo and the fascinating Castello Scagliero, symbol of the city. Marvel at the colours of this enchanting lake before the transfer back to your hotel.

Discover Lake Garda and its nearby wine region without worrying about the logistics and transportation with this private day trip from Verona. Relax as your driver takes you first to Valpolicella for a wine tasting session in a winery. Continue to Lake Garda and enjoy some free time roaming around the waterfront town of Lazise. This private transportation can fit up to eight passengers.

The Valpolicella region is a unique territory for winemaking. Famous all over the world for the production of Amarone and Recioto wines. From the Romans to the Lombards, the latter ones loved so much the local wine that they settled here the Capital of their reign, everyone loved, through history, these places. Winemaking here has developped for centuries, making the wines of this region the most refined and valued ones worldwide. Every single winery is unique, and every producer will welcome us for a tasting of his best products, explaining us the making process and the uniqueness of this product. Lunch will be in a typical local tavern, where guests will taste 5 types of hand-made pasta. The tour will be filled with a friendly, laid-back atmosphere that will give you long lasting memories. The tastings and lunch are on charge of the clients, this guarantees the maximum honesty and the best quality of the products.

Day trip to discover the Italian wine tradition and history in Valpolicella with guide! Visit a wine cellar with tasting of red wines as Amarone and Recioto. Visit San Floriano church and Lunch in local "agriturismo" only with Valpolicella's products.

Meet an official local English speaking tour leader and relax in a comfortable van with a small group Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Garda and the scenic landscape around it See the stunning views from the water on a boat tour in the town of Sirmione Visit the charming medieval town of Borghetto sul Mincio, nestled on a river Discover spectacular natural landscapes and charming medieval villages Have some free time in Sirmione to relax on the picturesque stores of Lake Garda