Experience a Lake Garda and Valpolicella full day tour from Verona. Enjoy a Sirmione boat ride and an exclusive Amarone wine tasting with a light lunch.

The Lake Garda and Valpolicella full day tour from Verona is a masterfully curated journey that bridges the gap between the sparkling blue waters of Italy’s largest lake and the rolling, vine-covered hills of the world-famous Valpolicella wine region. This excursion is designed for the discerning traveler who wants to experience the very best of Northern Italy in a single, seamless day. Starting directly from the heart of Verona, the Lake Garda and Valpolicella full day tour from Verona eliminates the stress of navigating local logistics, allowing you to focus entirely on the breathtaking scenery and world-class viticulture.

The morning portion of your Lake Garda and Valpolicella full day tour from Verona begins with a scenic drive to Sirmione, a stunning peninsula often referred to as the Pearl of Garda. Here, you will board a private motorboat for a 30-minute cruise that offers a perspective of the town impossible to find on foot. From the water, you will admire the imposing 13th-century Scaligero Castle and the Grotte di Catullo, the majestic ruins of an ancient Roman villa situated at the very tip of the peninsula. This aquatic introduction to the region sets a tone of elegance and discovery that carries through the entire Lake Garda and Valpolicella full day tour from Verona.

After exploring the narrow, flower-lined alleys of Sirmione’s historic center, the Lake Garda and Valpolicella full day tour from Verona transitions from the coast to the countryside. You will be whisked away to a boutique winery in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica zone. This region is legendary among oenophiles for its unique winemaking traditions, particularly the drying of grapes known as the appassimento technique. During this part of the Lake Garda and Valpolicella full day tour from Verona, you will go behind the scenes of a working estate, visiting the cellars where the region’s liquid gold is aged in Slavonian oak barrels.

The highlight of the afternoon on your Lake Garda and Valpolicella full day tour from Verona is undoubtedly the guided tasting. You will have the opportunity to sample a full range of prestigious DOC and DOCG wines, including the vibrant Valpolicella Classico, the complex Ripasso, and the mighty Amarone. Known for its depth, high alcohol content, and intense notes of dried fruit and spice, Amarone represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking. To elevate the experience, the Lake Garda and Valpolicella full day tour from Verona includes a traditional Italian light lunch served at the winery, featuring local cheeses, cured meats, and artisanal products specifically chosen to pair with the estate’s labels.

Led by a professional sommelier or expert wine guide, the Lake Garda and Valpolicella full day tour from Verona provides deep insights into the culture and history of the Veneto region. Whether you are capturing photos of the Roman ruins from your boat or discussing the nuances of soil composition with a local producer, the intimacy of a small-group setting ensures a personalized experience. By the time you return to the city, the Lake Garda and Valpolicella full day tour from Verona will have left you with a profound appreciation for the diverse beauty and rich flavors that define the Veronese landscape.

Highlights of Lake Garda and Valpolicella Full Day Tour from Verona

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Comfortable clothes

Not suitable for

• Pregnant women
  

Know before you go

• The tour leader, with respect for all guests, will wait for you in case of a maximum delay of 15 minutes.
• We want you to spend a lovely day with no distress so, please, in booking our tours, inform us if you have limited mobility (in some old cellars there are stairs); or if you have any intolerance or allergy about food/wine (some tours are including appetizers in the cellar or lunch in local restaurant).
• We ask you to inform us if you have any appointment after the tour (if you booked a train ticket, an opera show in Arena or a reservation for a restaurant), so we can do our best to respect the schedule.