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Horse Riding at Lake Garda

Toscolano Maderno (BS), Lombardy

4.91 (95)

Horse Riding at Lake Garda

Horseback riding in the hills overlooking the west shore of Lake Garda from Toscolano Maderno, on trails surrounded by nature.

Hikes are suitable for beginners who are going horseback riding for the first time. You ride through the countryside and woods and reach high ground from where you can admire beautiful views, and you can stop for short breaks. 

To participate sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is necessary.

Minimum age: 14 years old. Maximum weight: 95 kg.

1-hour excursion

The’excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historical places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

2-hour hike 

Trip of about 12 km along the hill between Gargnano and Toscolano, crossing historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

1-hour excursion with lunch or dinner (Sunday evening dinner not possible due to closing shift)

The excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historical places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience a lunch or dinner with 3-course tasting menu are included, dessert and coffee, drinks included (dishes with seasonal and local ingredients).

Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, is thus preceding the walk. Dinner, on the other hand, is prepared for 7:30 / 8:00 p.m. (Sunday evening excluded due to closing shift) and is held after the walk.

Lunch and dinner include:

    •    3 courses
    •    Dessert
    •    Coffee
    •    Drinks

This option is only available from March to September.

2-hour excursion with lunch

Trip of about 12 km along the hillside between Gargnano and Toscolano, passing through historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience lunch is included (available all year round). Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, is then following the walk.

Lunch includes:

    •    3 courses
    •    Dessert
    •    Coffee
    •    Drinks
Da 40€a persona
Visit to the Oil Mill with Oil Tasting and Aperitif with Typical Products
Vineyard walk and wine tasting in Valpolicella

Negrar di Valpolicella (VR), Veneto

4.86 (14)

Vineyard walk and wine tasting in Valpolicella

Walk through the vineyards of Valpolicella, visit the winery and taste wine produced in this renowned winery in Negrar di Valpolicella.

To personalize your experience you can choose from 3 different options:

The Traditions of Valpolicella

The tour begins with a walk through the vineyards, a visit to the aging rooms and then concludes with a tasting of 5 organic wines accompanied by a selection of cured meats, cheeses and other typical products.

The wines you will taste are: Valpolicella Classico DOC BIO, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC BIO, Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC BIO, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO.

The Greats, Face to Face.

Again you will start with a walk through the vineyards, then continue with a visit to the aging rooms and conclude with a tasting of 5 wines, each paired with cured meats, cheeses and other typical products.

The tasting will be structured as follows: Comparison between Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Ca' Besi BIO and Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Colombarino BIO; Comparison between Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO and Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Austernia; Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO

Light Lunch between Vineyards and Winery

This food and wine tour is perfect for those who want to learn about the indigenous grape varieties of Valpolicella without sacrificing a tour of the estate and a rich traditional gastronomic offering. You will taste 5 organic wines: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO, Verona Rosato Frizzante IGT "Sui Lieviti" Bollicella, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO, Valpolicella Classico DOC BIO, Valpolicella Classico Ripassato DOC BIO.

All accompanied by a light lunch that includes: a wide selection of typical local cheeses and cold cuts, a tasting of Olio Evo and Miele Bio Millefiori, giardiniera, fresh bread, focaccia, dessert, grappa and coffee.

Da 35€a persona
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1-hour boat tour departing from Desenzano del Garda

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Horse Riding at Lake Garda

Toscolano Maderno (BS), Lombardy

4.91 (95)

Horse Riding at Lake Garda

Horseback riding in the hills overlooking the west shore of Lake Garda from Toscolano Maderno, on trails surrounded by nature.

Hikes are suitable for beginners who are going horseback riding for the first time. You ride through the countryside and woods and reach high ground from where you can admire beautiful views, and you can stop for short breaks. 

To participate sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is necessary.

Minimum age: 14 years old. Maximum weight: 95 kg.

1-hour excursion

The’excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historical places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

2-hour hike 

Trip of about 12 km along the hill between Gargnano and Toscolano, crossing historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

1-hour excursion with lunch or dinner (Sunday evening dinner not possible due to closing shift)

The excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historical places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience a lunch or dinner with 3-course tasting menu are included, dessert and coffee, drinks included (dishes with seasonal and local ingredients).

Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, is thus preceding the walk. Dinner, on the other hand, is prepared for 7:30 / 8:00 p.m. (Sunday evening excluded due to closing shift) and is held after the walk.

Lunch and dinner include:

    •    3 courses
    •    Dessert
    •    Coffee
    •    Drinks

This option is only available from March to September.

2-hour excursion with lunch

Trip of about 12 km along the hillside between Gargnano and Toscolano, passing through historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience lunch is included (available all year round). Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, is then following the walk.

Lunch includes:

    •    3 courses
    •    Dessert
    •    Coffee
    •    Drinks
Da 40€a persona
Visit to the Oil Mill with Oil Tasting and Aperitif with Typical Products
Visit to winery and wine tasting with lunch at farmhouse in Franciacorta

Cazzago San Martino (BS), Lombardy

4.85 (20)

Visit to winery and wine tasting with lunch at farmhouse in Franciacorta

A guided winery tour with lunch at Ambrosini Estate will give you an insight into Franciacorta wine production techniques and a lunch of local products.

The activity begins with a walk through the farm's vineyards, followed by a guided tour of the winery.

This is followed by lunch based on the selected menu.

Lunch

Lunch consists of 4 courses:

    •    Appetizers based on typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatas and sweet and sour vegetables
    •    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG paired with Franciacorta T.A. EXTRA BRUT DOCG
    •    Spiedo Bresciano based on mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes, paired with Franciacorta T.A. BRUT DOCG
    •    Dessert paired with Franciacorta SATEN Millesimato DOCG

Gold tasting

The lunch consists of 4 courses:

    •    Appetizers of typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
    •    Risotto with Franciacorta wine Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
    •    Brescian spit of mixed meats cooked over charcoal with side dish
    •    Dessert

The lunch is accompanied by a tasting of 5 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG wines.

Platinum tasting

The lunch consists of 5 courses:

    •    Appetizers of typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
    •    Risotto with Franciacorta wine Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
    •    Brescian spit of mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes
    •    Cheese board from the Brescian valleys paired with Franciacorta RISERVA "Lorenzo Ambrosini" vintage 2011 DOCG
    •    Sweet

The lunch is accompanied by the tasting of 6 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini wines including the Eccellente Riserva 2011.

The visit with lunch has a total duration of about 3 hours and is ideal for groups and families, but also to have a romantic lunch with your partner. At the end of the experience it will be possible to go to the wine shop.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

Da 75€a persona

Experiences near Trento

Wakeboarding at Lake Ledro
Vespa ride from Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda (TN), Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol

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Vespa ride from Riva del Garda

Vespa ride on Lake Garda with departure from Riva del Garda

To personalize the experience, you can choose from 4 options:

Day around Lake Garda

Starting at 10:00 am, it has a duration of 8 hours and a length of 118 km with medium difficulty level.

Starting from Riva del Garda, you descend along the coast of the lake until you reach Toscolano Maderno, where you cross by ferry and then continue uphill until you return to Riva del Garda.

Included in this option is a digital guidebook to download to your smartphone, rental of 1 125cc Vespa, 2 helmets and Kasko insurance.

Discovering Upper Garda

It starts at 11:00 am, has a duration of 5 hours and a length of 72 km with a low level of difficulty.

This tour involves moving along the west coast of Lake Garda, passing through Limone sul Garda and the Upper Garda Park.

Included in this option is a digital guidebook to download to your smartphone, rental of 1 125cc Vespa, 2 helmets and Kasko insurance.

Ledro Lake Tour

It starts at 10:30 am, has a duration of 7 hours and a length of 57 km with a low level of difficulty.

Starting from Riva del Garda, you will go around Lake Ledro reaching scenic spots and then return to Riva del Garda.

Included in this option is a digital guide to download to your smartphone, rental of 1 125cc Vespa, 2 helmets and Kasko insurance.

Towards Monte Baldo

It starts at 10:00 am, has a duration of 9 hours and a length of 119 km with an average level of difficulty.

The itinerary includes a Vespa ride in the northeast area of Lake Garda to explore Mount Baldo.

Included in this option is a digital guidebook to download to your smartphone, rental of 1 125cc Vespa, 2 helmets and Kasko insurance.

Da 129€a gruppo
Horseback riding in Val di Sole

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