Discover Valpolicella and its wines
Visit Valpolicella, an area to the east of Lake Garda, to explore the beautiful region and sample its delicious wines, renowned throughout Italy. Enjoy lunch after a tour of a local winery and take in the fantastic views of Verona and the lake.
Area
Northern Italy
Type
Community & Culture
Food & Drink
Who
Adults
One of Italy's finest wine regions, Valpolicella, is home to a number of incredible family-owned wineries among the delightful villages of the area.
You'll visit a local winery for a tour to taste and learn about the Ripasso vinification method.
After lunch at a local restaurant, meet your private guide and explore the region, visiting the 12th-century Pieve di San Floriano and the charming village of San Giorgio, a real hidden gem of Valpolicalla. Here you'll see the tiny abbey with its cloisters dating back to the 12th century, which represents the best example of Romanesque architecture in the whole region, and have the chance to admire the breathtaking views across Lake Garda and the nearby city of Verona.
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