Grand tour of Veneto, from Venezia to Verona

We kick off our wine tour in the early morning from your hotel in Florence. Our guide, a sommelier, will share insights about Veneto and its wines as we drive to our first stop, Padova. Here, you'll explore the city's main sights and enjoy lunch at a traditional Trattoria. In the afternoon, we head to the Prosecco wine region, stopping at a renowned winery for a private tour and wine tasting. The day ends at our hotel-spa, where a four-course meal paired with regional wines awaits.

After breakfast, we'll head to the Conegliano train station for a journey to Venezia. Upon arrival at the Santa Lucia train station, our local guide will lead you on a tour around Venezia. After the tour, savor a typical Venetian lunch at a renowned trattoria. The rest of the day is yours to explore and shop for souvenirs. We'll return to the hotel in the evening for relaxation and dinner.

Day three starts with a visit to the island of Murano, famous for its glass-making tradition. From there, we'll take a boat to Burano, known for its vibrantly colored houses. Lunch will be at a prestigious Trattoria in Burano, featuring local products. The afternoon is reserved for a tour of a winery in the Piave wine region, where you'll learn about the wine-making process and taste some of their best wines. We'll end the day with a four-course dinner at the winery before returning to the hotel.

Day four takes us to the Colli Berici wine region, where we'll tour a winery and sample their wines. We'll then head to Vicenza for a delightful lunch and a leisurely stroll around the city. Our next stop is a winery in the Soave region, known for its white wines. After the wine tasting, we'll proceed to our hotel in the Valpolicella region, north of Verona. The evening concludes with a glass of Amarone della Valpolicella and a four-course meal.

Day five is all about exploring the Valpolicella wine region. We'll visit two wineries, where you'll have private tours of the cellars and taste the famous wines of Valpolicella, such as Amarone della Valpolicella and Ripasso della Valpolicella. After a day of wine tasting, we'll return to the hotel for a three-course dinner paired with local wines.

On the final day of our tour, we'll head to Verona for a cooking class. You'll learn to prepare traditional dishes using local products and wines. After lunch, our local guide will take you on a tour of Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet. You'll have some free time to shop for souvenirs before we head to a typical Trattoria for dinner, where you'll taste a range of typical products from Verona.