Venice and the Venetian Lagoon: the best 4 experiences

Horseback riding among the hills of Valpolicella, departing from San Pietro in Cariano, along routes immersed in nature. The experience allows you to immerse yourself, on horseback, among the vineyards of the renowned and picturesque area also known for the production of Valpolicella wine.

The excursion is also suitable for beginners who have never ridden a horse. Depending on the length of the ride, the route varies in length. You ride through the countryside among glimpses of typical villages and wineries. The views are always beautiful and the perspective certainly unusual.

Discover the magnificent Valtènesi territory with a guided tour of the vineyards, followed by an explanation of agronomic management and tasting.

Upon arrival you will visit the beautiful vineyards that embrace both the Valtenesi and Lugana territories.

The visit continues in our cellars to discover the places where the grapes are processed and the wines aged.

The experience continues with a tasting of 5 wines of your choice. The tasting will be paired with a sampling of products from the farm store: bruschettine with olive pate, beef ragout, duck and jams, and marinated lake sardines on robiola crostone.

For the visit to the cellars we recommend clothing appropriate for the low temperatures and high humidity on the premises.

Languages available: Italian and English.

During this experience you can take a walk through the vineyards, visit the winery, and taste some excellent wine produced in Valpolicella.

You can choose one of the following modes:

The Traditions of Valpolicella

This tour lasts 2 two hours and is designed for those who wish to appreciate both food and wine. After a walk through the vineyards of our winery in Valpolicella and a visit to the drying and aging rooms, you will complete the experience with a tasting of organic wines, accompanied by a selection of cured meats, cheeses and other typical products. The wines you will have the pleasure of tasting 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

I Grandi, Face to Face

This tour lasts about 2 hours and begins with a walk through the vineyards surrounding the winery, then continues with a visit to the drying, and aging rooms. The tour will be completed by the tasting of five wines, each paired with cured meats, cheeses and other typical products, 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 è perfect for those who want to learn about the native 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

Everything will be accompanied by a light lunch that includes: a wide selection of typical local cheeses and cured meats, a tasting of Olio Evo and Miele Bio Millefiori, giardiniera, fresh bread, focaccia, dessert, grappa and coffeeè.

Three Dames, Four Wines

The experience lasts 45 minutes and will allow you to taste 4 wines:

•    Verona Rosato Frizzante IGT "Sui Lieviti" Bollicella
•    Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC Ripensia
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Austernia
•    Recioto della Valpolicella Classico COCG Bio

Water and bread are also included.

The winery tour a with tasting in Desenzano will allow you to discover the Lugana production processes in a relaxed and modern setting on Lake Garda. You can choose from three different experiences.

Classic Tour

The activity starts with a guided tour of the winery where you will understand how the wine is produced and finally have a tasting of 3 wines (Lugana Doc, Lugana Doc Brut Metodo Classico and Il Guardiano Benaco Bresciano Rosso). The tasting will be accompanied by cold cuts and cheeses.

Lugana Tour

The activity starts with a guided tour of the winery where you will understand how the wine is produced and finally have a tasting of the 4 Lugana doc wines produced by the winery (Lugana Doc, Demesse Vecchie Lugana doc, Lugana Doc Brut Metodo Classico and Diciannove marzo Lugana Doc Pas Dosè). The tasting will be accompanied by cured meats and cheeses.

Full Tour

With this experience you will take a guided tour of the winery, a walk through the vineyards, visit the Cru vineyard, the Sparkling Cellars and the Barrique Cellar. At the end there will be a tasting of all the winery's most significant products. The tasting will be accompanied by cured meats and cheeses.

To participate in the tasting you must be of legal age.

Explore the islands of Lake Garda aboard a speedboat in the company of a skipper who will show you the natural beauty of the Lake Riviera while you enjoy a sparkling wine aperitif on board.

Departing from Gardone Riviera or Salò, the excursion is organized exclusively and you can choose from two possible itineraries:

Garda Island (1 hour)

The tour to Garda Island will have you explore the island's coastline and its picturesque bays such as Emerald Bay, Isolotto di San Biagio and Scoglio dell'Altare.

Islands and Sirmione (2 hours)

If you prefer to visit Lake Garda entirely, you can opt for a private boat tour that will take you to Garda Island and Rocca di Manerba to Sirmione, passing by Isola dei Conigli. A short stop will be provided in Sirmione before returning to the port.

Each tour includes an aperitif with sparkling wine toast on board and appetizers to make the experience even more enjoyable.

Depending on weather conditions and skipper's decisions, stops may be subject to change. Maximum capacity: 10 people. Reservations for bachelor parties are not possible.

Wine tasting and spa access at a winery in Padenghe on Lake Garda, surrounded by nature and tranquility.

Imagine a place where physical well-being is intertwined with inner well-being. Where you can regain your balance and cultivate your creativity in a welcoming and stimulating environment.

Turkish Bath, Sauna, Wellness Waterfalls, Rural Spring, Hammam Ritual and Hot Tub are the protagonists of this area.

Access to the SPA è maximum of 3 hours. Bathrobe, slippers and towel are included.
Dedicated treatments are available for purchase on site.

Visit to the winery will be accompanied by tasting of 4 wines and a board with local products.

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.

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.

A guided winery tour in Vo', outside Padua, will immerse you in the wine culture of the Veneto region. You will taste historic Veneto wines on the winery's panoramic terrace, overlooking the Euganean Hills, or inside the barrique cellar.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the wine laboratory where you will learn about the winery's traditional production processes and aging techniques. Afterwards, you will taste 3 or 5 local wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a charcuterie board.

Overview (1 hour 30 minutes)

The tasting takes place on the winery's panoramic terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the Euganean Hills. The tasting includes 5 wines:

•    2 white wines
•    2 red wines
•    1 sweet wine

The tasting is accompanied by:

•    Bread crostini with extra virgin olive oil DOP
•    1 type of local cured meats
•    1 type of cheese
•    Bread and water

A complimentary bottle of wine offered by the winery is provided for couples.

In the barrique cellar (2 hours)

The tasting takes place inside the winery's barrique cellar and includes 3 Riserva wines, paired with:

•    Bread crostini with extra virgin olive oil DOP
•    2 types of local cured meats
•    2 types of cheeses
•    Bread and water

Complimentary 2 bottles of wine offered by the winery are provided for couples.

The visit to the winery is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the production of the historic Veneto wines and to taste excellent wines in the company of friends, relatives or your partner.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Horseback riding in the Prosecco hills in the area of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene will allow you to immerse yourself in nature and traverse an area recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The walks can be 1 or 2 hours.

In the 1-hour walk, you start at the riding stables and walk up into 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.

In the two-hour walk, from the riding stables you will enter the hills crossing paths, vineyards, woods and waterways. You will also discover on your horseback the charming villages of Arfanta and Rolle.

At the end of the one-hour excursion, it is possible to stop at an agritourism in the area to have an aperitif and taste typical local products accompanied by a glass of Prosecco.

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

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.

The Prosecco winery tour and tasting in Valdobbiadene is the perfect experience for those who want to discover all the secrets of Valdobbiadene DOCG.

This tour includes a full tour inside the winery and the tasting of 5 homemade Prosecco sparkling wines.

The tour starts with a guided tour of the winery: you will enter the production rooms where you will see the grape production tank, the presses and all the machinery. During the tour a guide will explain the stages of Prosecco production.

After the tour of the winery is over you can take a few moments among the beautiful vines that surround the facility and then move on to the tasting.

The tasting will be of 5 different sparkling wines chosen from among a dozen products (10 prosecchi doc, dogc, with all varieties of prosecco sweetness).

Clothing appropriate for the low temperatures from the winery is recommended.

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.

For the vineyard picnic in Valdobbiadene, you can choose from two different baskets:

Little Red Riding Hood

The "Little Red Riding Hood" basket includes a bottle of Prosecco Marchet Extra Dry, smoked Giacomino salami or half salami, smoked ricotta, a loaf of bread and two 0.50-liter bottles of Italian water.

Flavors of Valdobbiadene

The "Flavors of Valdobbiadene" basket includes a bottle of Marchet Extra Dry Prosecco from Terra di Guia winery, half a salami, a smoked pork tenderloin called "Giacomino," malga cheese, smoked ricotta, sweet and sour giardiniera, a loaf of bread and two 0.50-liter bottles of Italian water.

Both offerings will give you an authentic gastronomic experience of the Valdobbiadene region, with high-quality local products and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Wine tasting in the hills of Valdobbiadene is a delightful experience that can be developed in two different ways.

Both tours will begin with a description of the production process and a tour of the winery.

If you then decide to take the 1h15minute tour, a tasting of 4 wines will follow. In the 2h tasting, however, you will also take a guided walk through the winery's rows during which you will also have time to ask questions.

Both tastings include a food pairing with each of the proposed wines.

For children and it will still be possible to have a tasting with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.