Join a relaxing small group wine tour in the Valpolicella wine region to discover the best Amarone winemakers. See hilly landscapes with beautiful vineyards and olive trees.

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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Enjoy a wine tasting trip in a small group
Explore the Valpolicella wine region
Visit 2 wineries and vineyards and meet the winemakers
Taste Amarone wines during 2 tasting sessions with food pairings
Take photos of the incredible scenery

Full description

Enjoy a relaxing wine tasting experience with a small group and a wine expert. Discover a range of wines at two wineries in the Valpolicella wine region on a half-day trip. Meet your guide at the Take Time Bike Shop in Bardolino. Climb aboard the air-conditioned van to discover hilly landscapes, lush vineyards, and olive trees. First, stop at a local winery in the heart of Valpolicella. Meet the producer and learn the secrets to Amarone wine production during a tour of the cellar and vineyards. Then, savor some fine wines, including Amarone and Ripasso, paired with local products. After taking stunning pictures of the hills and vineyards, head to a second local winery to enjoy another tasting where you will compare the perfume of the wines. Learn about this family-run business. See the barrels, drying process, and vineyards. Enjoy the enchanting stories shared by the winemaker and your expert wine guide before returning to Bardolino.

Includes

Private air-conditioned van transport
Wine expert
2 wine tastings with food pairings
2 winery visits

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

Children under 14 years

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants 5 and older must present proof that they have received two vaccine doses of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US

Meeting point

The guide will be in front of Take Time Bike Shop holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written on it.

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Important information

Not allowed

Unaccompanied minors

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Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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4.6 /5

based on 5 reviews

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5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4/5

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We had a great day with very nice wine tastings. The tours were very good with passionate wineguides. And we tasted very nice wines in a nice enviroment.

July 29, 2021

A very personable and competent tour, I can particularly recommend the tour with Serena Festini.

July 27, 2021

Interesting wine day in Valpolicella, where we visited 2 local wineries

July 17, 2021

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