Northeast of Italy, Veneto -

with Grape Tours in September 2021

- 6 nights (5 full days)

Veneto is the biggest wine-producing area of Italy and makes fantastic reds and white wines. Join us in this small-group tour, staying at small countryside residences and tour regions from Bardolino, Amarone to Soave & Prosecco.

Day 1 – Sunday, September 19 - 2021

From Verona to wine country

We meet in the afternoon in Verona and head for the winery resort where we will spend two nights. We’ll have a welcome dinner together enjoying some of the delightful regional foods and wines and have a good night’s rest in the quiet countryside.

Day 2 – Monday, September 20 - 2021

Bardolino & Lake Garda

We start by the gorgeous Lake Garda and the Bardolino wine region. We'll discover its light reds, roses and the whites of Custoza with a local vintner who will teach us the ins and outs of the area. We will also have time to enjoy a lovely 3 course lunch by the lake and explore one of the lovely villages.

Light picnic-style dinner with wine will be provided for.

Day 3 – Tuesday, September 21 - 2021

Valpollicella

The day is entirely dedicated to the fascinating area of Valpolicella that is famous for making one of Italy's most full-bodied wines, Amarone della Valpolicella. We'll visit two wineries with tours of the vineyards to get to know the local grape varieties and how they are grown. We'll be eating a delicious 3-course lunch in a countryside restaurant, with more wines.

Light picnic-style dinner with wine will be provided for.

Day 4 – Wednesday, September 22 - 2021

Soave & Maculan

After the morning departure, we visit the Soave region with the famous Pieropan winery. We will learn all about the well-known whites of Italy that eastern Italy is famous for. After lunch Slow Food style, we head further north and visit the Maculan winery that makes one of Italy's best dessert wines.

Before evening we'll reach our panoramic B&B in the hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, the historical heart of Prosecco.

Light picnic-style dinner with wine will be provided for.

Day 5 – Thursday, September 23 - 2021

Valdobbiadene wine touring

This a beautiful region to be based in and furthermore it makes some delicious wines and great food. We'll spend the day visiting small wineries that make the best Proseccos to get a full overview of the area and its wine production. We'll taste different styles so you'll know all there is know about Italy's most famous sparkling wine region.

We'll have a delicious lunch accompanied by more bubbles and a farewell dinner to wrap up our Veneto week.

Day 7 – Friday, September 24 - 2021

Departure

Departure after breakfast (drop-off in Venice or Verona).

THIS JOURNEY INCLUDES:

Cost per person (based on double room occupancy): 2700 euro

(single occupancy 3200 euro/p.p.)

The trip will be confirmed with min 5 pp - max attendance 8 pp.

Please shoot us an email on if you may be interested in signing up, or if you're ready to sign up follow the link to register below.

NOT INCLUDED:

Airfare & travel to and from starting/departure point, meals not specified in the itinerary.

Available

TRIP NOTES:

Airport
Nearest bigger airports are Milan, Bergamo or Venice. Great train connections to Verona.

Meeting
In central Verona (to be determined) at 3 pm.

Departure
Drop-off at Venice train station or airport where you can continue your travels. It will also be possible to be dropped off in Verona, if you're headed in that direction.

Please notice that this tour could also be organised for a private group for a different week - but please enquire in good time & contacts us for a quote.