The 3 best experiences to do at the Po Delta Park in Veneto

Horseback riding on the banks of the Mincio River in Volta Mantovana.

During this horseback ride you will be accompanied by an experienced equestrian guide who will lead you to discover the river and the park of the same name.

Horseback ride with aperitif and lunch

To make your experience even richer, you can choose a tour with aperitif and lunch.

During this excursion, you can choose from 2 horseback rides depending on the duration:

•    2-hour ride, suitable for beginners
•    4-hour ride, recommended for those who already have horseback riding experience

Aperitif includes prosecco and appetizers varying with the season. For lunch, you can choose at the time from hot and cold dishes, piadinas, pints and more.

In addition, from midà May to midà September, you can access the swimming pool in which to relax following the walk.

•    For aperitif and lunch tours, access to the pool è included in the price.
•    Those who purchased only the walk will be able to pay on site for pool access at a cost of 10€ per person. 

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

Mini cruise on Lake Garda with lunch on board a boat. Departure from Peschiera del Garda allows you to visit the entire southern part of the lake.

During the cruise, the boat will head to the following points of interest: Lazise Castle, Rocca di Garda, Villa Canossa, Punta San Vigilio, Garda Island, San Biagio Island, Baia Verde, Rocca di Manerba Nature Park, Jamaica Beach Sirmione, Grotte di Catullo.

Depending on the weather, the boat can go clockwise or counterclockwise around the lower lake. There will be a guide on board who will explain the various points you are going to see.

A light lunch (usually a pasta dish) and a soft drink during the boat ride is also included in the boat tour.

A stop for swimming will be made for those who wish. The use of a life jacket is mandatory. No other stops are planned during navigation.

Small-medium sized dogs with muzzles are allowed on board. There is a bathroom and there is a bar where snacks or drinks can be purchased.

Embark on an excursion to Garda Island, perfect for admiring the view the picturesque villas from the Lake.

Departure and return are set in Sirmione, and during the tour you will have the opportunity to see the Sirmione Peninsula, Rocca di Manerba, San Biagio Island, and Garda Island.

You can choose from three tours, varying in duration from 25 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. In addition, you can opt for the 1 hour 30-minute tour with a sparkling wine aperitif and appetizers.

Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, stops may change.

Reservations for bachelor parties are not possible (for bachelorette parties is possible). 

Horseback riding with lunch on Lake Garda, in Caprino Veronese, allows you to enjoy a unique experience surrounded by nature.

This experience is suitable for everyone, even those who are approaching the equestrian world for the first time.

After a brief initial briefing, you will mount your saddle and set off on an approximately 2-hour ride along the various equestrian trails that line the ranch.

You will be accompanied by an experienced guide and enjoy a unique experience in the midst of nature: vineyards, forests, hills and olive trees will frame your ride.

The facility is located within the Rivoli Moraine Hills Park and you will be accompanied by an expert guide who will tell you about the history of the places.

On returning to the ranch, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a lunch or dinner full of typical local products.

In case of food allergies and intolerances, you can contact the facility following your reservation.

Enjoy a fantastic sunset boat ride on Lake Garda around the Sirmione Peninsula with a glass of prosecco on board.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to take a complete tour around the Sirmione Peninsula, one of the most famous and important points of the whole Lake Garda. The departure will be directly from the Lungolago Diaz in Sirmione.

Points of interest include the Ex-villa of Maria Callas, the Aquaria Spa Center, the Boiola Thermal Spring, the Catullus Caves, the Scaliger Castle and the Medieval Port.

On board during the boat ride, a glass of Prosecco will be served to enjoy right on the lake with the sunset in the background.

The excursion is available daily from May to September.

Horseback riding in the Euganean Hills allows you to see picturesque views in the company of friends or your partner.

You will also be provided with a basket with a blanket to place on the hay meadows.

The picnic will be composed of typical local products with zero km:

•    wine
•    beer
•    sliced meats
•    cheese
•    bread

This experience is suitable for everyone, even those who are approaching the world of horseback riding for the first time.

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

The horseback ride between Vicenza and Padua, in Montegaldella, can take an hour or two, depending on your preference, and is ideal for a relaxing experience in excellent company.

It starts at a local ranch and continues into the Vicenza wilderness, with the option of ending the experience at sunset by choosing the 4 p.m. tour.

Your guide will also teach you how to clean and prepare your horse, before you mount.

The tour is organized exclusively and can be either 1 hour or 2 hours long. It is suitable for everyone, including beginners.

Participants should send ID and social security number to the facility following booking.

Horseback riding in the Euganean Hills è an exciting opportunity to explore picturesque trails and enjoy breathtaking views. 

Horseback rides in the Euganean Hills are available by reservation Tuesday through Sunday and last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The activity begins with a half-hour lesson, followed by a 1-hour ride.

The walk is suitable for everyone, including beginners, and the minimum age requirement is 14 years.

To finalize your reservation you will be asked to state your weight and height, please enter the correct values so that the facility can provide you with the appropriate resources.

Wine tasting in the Euganean Hills takes place in the estate vineyard, surrounded by greenery. It is available from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

During the experience, you will taste a selection of wines accompanied by local cured meats and cheeses, with detailed information about each wine, the soil of origin, grape variety, winemaking processes and organoleptic characteristics. The approximate duration is one hour.

The three tasting options are:

•    "Arquà": 3 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats.
•    "Colli Euganei": 4 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats and cheeses.
•    "Vulcanica": 5 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats and cheeses.

These experiences provide an opportunity to explore local wines and discover the region's food and wine culture.

Dinner in the vineyard in the Euganean Hills allows you to enjoy a unique experience: you can admire evocative sunsets while sipping local wine and enjoying typical Veneto dishes.

You can dine in the company of your partner or loved ones among the fields and vineyards, under a starry sky.

You will be served dishes prepared with seasonal and local ingredients. The experience starts at 7:30 pm with an aperitif, which will be followed by dinner that includes 1 first course, 1 second course and dessert. All will be accompanied by locally produced wines.

This traveling experience includes 12 stops around the Euganean Hills:

•    Saturday, June 7: Lemons and Fior d'Arancio at La Mincana Winery
•    Friday, June 13: BioDinner at Quota 101 Winery
•    Saturday, June 21: Summer Solstice at Vigna Roda Winery
•    Friday, June 27: Tavolata at Filò delle Vigne Winery
•    Saturday, July 5: Between Earth and Stars at the Venda Amphitheater
•    Wednesday, July 9: Sunset Dinner at Villa Beatrice d'Este
•    Saturday, July 12: Full Moon: Cantina Alla Costiera
•    Saturday, July 19: Dinner in the Vineyard at Reassi Winery
•    Saturday, July 26: Bohemian Night at Cecilia's Vignale Winery
•    Thursday, July 31: Sunflower Table - Among the Sunflowers of the Bacchiglione River
•    Saturday, Aug. 2: Panoramic dinner among the vines at Enoteca Monte Fasolo
•    Saturday, August 9: Goblets of Stars, Tavolata at Vignalta Winery
•    Saturday, Aug. 16: Among the ancient trees, Candlelight at Villa Selvatico

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

Wine Tasting in the Berici Hills between Padua and Vicenza can be developed, depending on your preferences, according to three different options: 

Edgard Tasting 

You will taste the most characteristic wines of the winery. From the highly prized Sior Marco 2020 to the winery's Arcadia.

All é accompanied by fragrant appetizers consisting of products closely linked to the territory that have been part of the traditional Veneto gastronomy since time immemorial. During the tastings, locally produced materials are preferred.

This tasting is available daily at 10:00 am or 5:00 pm.

Interlude Tasting

You will be offered 4 excellent labels specially selected for you accompanied by bread cookie. The experience lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. 

This tasting is available on Fridays at 5:30 pm.

Tasting Raixe Grixe 

You will be offered 4 excellent labels selected especially for you accompanied by pan biscotto and Asiago cheese, which are typical local products that are an integral part of the history of our area.

This tasting is available on Fridays at 5:30 pm.

Before the tastings, you will be offered a tour of the vineyards surrounding the winery, the historic villa, the little church and the fountain: a setting steeped in history that will remind you of your roots.

During the visits with tasting you will have the opportunity to taste different wines, paired with typical products of the local gastronomy, such as cured meats, cheeses and artisan-made bread.

At the end of the tour and tasting, you will have the opportunity to purchase products from the winery.

Discover Venice from a privileged vantage point, cruising along its water profile and among the city’s most intimate and fascinating canals.

This tour is the ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the true Venetian essence, away from the crowds, lulled by the sound of the water and surrounded by breathtaking views.

You will sail along the perimeter of the city admiring iconic views and hidden corners. You can also explore the smaller canals while experiencing the authentic soul of Venice.

On board you will be offered water, wine, soft drinks and small snacks.

When booking, you can choose between group and private tours.

Explore the authentic heart of the lagoon with a tour that takes you among the three most fascinating islands of Venice: Murano, Burano and Torcello.

This experience allows you to experience a journey between tradition, beauty and ancient knowledge, to be lived with tranquility and curiosity.

During the tour you will sail along the northern lagoon and the following stops are planned: Murano, Burano, Torcello and San Francesco del Deserto.

In Murano you can visit a historic furnace with a demonstration of glassmaking, while in Burano a stroll through colorful houses and a visit to a traditional lace atelier await.

Torcello, the oldest island in the lagoon, is perfect for a moment of relaxation or a walk between art and nature.

The last scheduled stop is at San Francesco del Deserto, a place of silence and spirituality, where Franciscan friars still live surrounded by nature. If available, it is possible to visit the convent with an in-house guide.

Water and snacks will be available on board.

The experience is guaranteed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants.

Discover Venice in its most fascinating guise: that of the night thanks to this shared or private boat tour.

When the calli empty out and the canals become mirrors, the city reveals its most poetic and mysterious side. This tour is designed for those seeking a moment of quiet, beauty and suggestion.

You will sail through canals and docks illuminated by the light of street lamps and admire hidden glimpses and corners that seem suspended in time at night.

On board you will be offered water and a glass of wine or prosecco.

On request, you can listen to relaxing music, perfect for soaking in the city's magical atmosphere. 

Discover the Venetian Lagoon by double or single kayak from Cavallino Treporti.

You can rent a kayak for 2 or 4 hours. During the tour you will sail along the Lagoon, observe rare species of birds and enjoy sports in the park of Cavallino Treporti.

Before departure, you will receive life jackets and, upon request, a waterproof bag for your belongings. In addition, you will be provided with a detailed map of the routes with stopping points for lunch in the Lagoon.

Good swimming skills and athletic and mental/physical fitness are required.

Helicopter flight over Venice and the Venetian Lagoon.

You will take off from Venice Lido's Giovanni Nicelli Airport to fly over some of the most interesting destinations on the Venetian coast.

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

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Tour of Venice

This option has a 10-minute flight during which you can admire Burano with its colorful houses, Murano famous for glass, the’Arsenale, Sant’Elena, La Certosa, San Giorgio Maggiore and the picturesque Giudecca.

You will then reach the spectacular St. Mark's Basin, with the bell tower and the Doge's Palace reflected in the shimmering waters of the lagoon.

Tour of the Venetian Lagoon

This tour lasts 20 minutes and will allow you to pass over Venice, observing some of its most famous spots such as San Erasmo, Burano and Murano, St. Mark's Basin and the Serenissima.

In contrast to the previous tour, in this case you will linger longer on St. Mark's Basin, the Doge's Palace and the gondolas that ply the canals. You will then continue on to Malamocco, flying among the charming little islands and hexagonal fortresses of the lagoon south of Venice.

To return, you will skirt the Lido di Venezia where you can observe historic villas and the’iconic Hotel Excelsior.

Grand Tour

During the 30-minute flight you will observe the northern lagoon with San Erasmo, Burano and Murano, and then reach the basin of San Marco, where the Serenissima will appear in all its splendor.

In this case you will continue south and arrive as far as Chioggia, the "little Venice" overlooking the’Adriatic. To return you will fly over the open sea skirting the Lido di Venezia admiring golden beaches, historic villas and the’Hotel Excelsior.

Kayak tour in Dolo, a quaint little village with a beautiful mill. The river has a very gentle current and is therefore suitable for everyone, even beginners and children from 12 years old and up.

During the itinerary you can admire the most picturesque areas: from the well-known Venetian Villas to the unspoiled nature of the Brenta Riviera. The instructor will not only explain how best to paddle, but also provide you with trivia and anecdotes to learn more about little Dolo.

Remember to bring a swimsuit and a change of clothes with you.

The facility will provide you with all equipment, including a life jacket.

Horseback riding in the Prosecco hills in the area of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene will allow you to immerse yourself in nature and cross an area recognized as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

In the walk, you start from the riding stables and walk through the hills to admire the view of the village of Rolle di Cison di Valmarino. It can be done during the day or at sunset, with the possibility of an aperitif following the walk.

At the end of the hike it is possible to stop at an agritourism in the area to have an aperitif and enjoy typical local products accompanied by a glass of Prosecco. 

The horseback riding experience IS suitable for anyone over the age of 14, even those riding for the first time, and the maximum number of participants is 5. It is appropriate clothing for horseback riding is recommended, such as closed shoes and long pants.

Horseback riding on the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni plateau in Asiago will allow you to have a unique experience riding a horse.

The excursions are also suitable for beginners, in fact, before the walk the guide will explain how to mount and teach you the commands to best ride the horse.

You can choose from 1- or 2-hour hikes in which you will immerse yourself in the peaceful forests and grasslands of the Plateau. The rides are available from April through November.

Sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required to participate in the walk.

Horseback ride at an altitude of almost 800 meters in Arsiè, in the province of Belluno.

Venture into a beautiful mountainous landscape, nestled between the Asiago Plateau and the Grappa Massif, surrounded by the Feltre Dolomites that will provide the backdrop for your ride.

The rides are suitable for everyone, even children 10 and under, who will ride independently.

You can choose from different durations, 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours.

The experience will begin with a short introductory lesson on how to ride your horse. Throughout the excursion you will be accompanied by an experienced equestrian guide.

The vespa tour of Prosecco in Veneto è a unique experience discovering the landscapes and culinary specialties of the area.

The tour begins with Vespa rental and pickup (at 9:30 or 10:30 am) and then continues along the route. Return è flexible: from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to ride 75 km through the hilly landscapes of Veneto, discovering medieval testimonies, hermitages, centuries-old churches and ancient ruins.

È it is possible to stop at a winery and vineyard for a picnic, with the basket composed on site (not included in the price). Along the way, you will also find numerous places where you can taste the food and wine specialties of the area.

On this journey through vineyards, cultivations, rural houses and farms, you will encounter numerous wineries where grapes are vinified.

Horseback riding in the Euganean Hills allows you to see picturesque views in the company of friends or your partner.

You will also be provided with a basket with a blanket to place on the hay meadows.

The picnic will be composed of typical local products with zero km:

•    wine
•    beer
•    sliced meats
•    cheese
•    bread

This experience is suitable for everyone, even those who are approaching the world of horseback riding for the first time.

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

The horseback ride between Vicenza and Padua, in Montegaldella, can take an hour or two, depending on your preference, and is ideal for a relaxing experience in excellent company.

It starts at a local ranch and continues into the Vicenza wilderness, with the option of ending the experience at sunset by choosing the 4 p.m. tour.

Your guide will also teach you how to clean and prepare your horse, before you mount.

The tour is organized exclusively and can be either 1 hour or 2 hours long. It is suitable for everyone, including beginners.

Participants should send ID and social security number to the facility following booking.