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Verona and Valpolicella - Private Tour from Venice

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    9 hours

  • Start time

    8:30am & 09:00am
    (Please mention your preferred start time in the special request section at the time of booking.)

  • Meeting Point
    The tour picks up from the water bus station on the Tronchetto (pier) port of Venice.
    Your guide will be waiting holding the sign - "Verona Wine and Romance Tour".
    Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.
  • Ending Point

    The tour drop off in Piazzale Roma, bus station, in Venice.

Key Highlights

  • Step into the world of Romeo and Juliet with a guided Verona walking tour
  • Explore the rich historic heritage of Verona and visit its historic spots with an expert guide
  • Bask in the breathtaking landscape of the Valpolicella wine region and savour exquisite local wine
  • Visit two celebrated vineyards in the Valpolicella region and enjoy wine tastings with appetizers
  • This is a private tour and can be tailored to suit your needs
  • Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy commentary by a professional guide
  • Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Overview

This private tour explores Verona, famous for the ill-fated love affair between Romeo and Juliet. A walking tour of the city will take you to most of the landmarks as it traces the history of Verona, starting with the Roman conquest and ending with its contemporary history.

Enjoy scenic views of the Valpolicella wine region from a hill top before driving through the region and tasting some of the exquisite wine that is produced there.

Itinerary

This private tour starts from Tronchetto. You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by a guide.

Your first stop of the day is Verona. On a two and a half hour walking tour of the city, you'll quickly understand that this city is much more than the famous Roman amphitheatre and the ill-fated love affair of Romeo and Juliet. Starting with the Romans conquering Verona, and ending with its contemporary history, the different ages of the city are visible through all the various monuments scattered around its historical centre.

Leaving Verona the tour travels into the mountains. A stop will be made in a charming village where your guide will recommend a traditional restaurant where you can enjoy a lunch of local delicacies.

In the afternoon, drive through the glorious countryside of the Valpolicella wine region, crossing the series of hills, that make up the celebrated wine growing area of the Valpolicella. You will visit a celebrated vineyard in the Valpolicella wine region where you'll tour the vineyard facilities to thoroughly understand the unique methods of making the famous Amarone wine that date back to the times of the Romans. At the end of the day you will have a full wine tasting session with a local English-speaking sommelier.

After your wine tasting session return to Venice. You be dropped off at Piazzale Roma, bus station at around 6:00pm.

Inclusions

  • Local English speaking guide
  • Guided walking tour of Verona
  • Two wine tasting opportunities with appetizers
  • Visit celebrated vineyard in the Valpolicella
  • Air-conditioned Mercedes (or similar make) vehicle

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee
  • Hotel pick up & drop off

Please note

Voucher Information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Please call the local activity operator anytime between 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday, atleast a day prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.

Your tour guide will be holding sign with your name written on it

Private water taxi from hotel Venice Island to Piazzale Roma: Starting from 75 Euro

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.Full details of the pick up point will be provided when the tour request is confirmed.

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