What to do and see in Lombardy, Italy: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

Spritz is the Venetian most iconic cocktails. Meeting friends for a spritz is one of the most popular Venetian habits. “Having a spritz together” as Venetians used to say, is the perfect pause between work and dinner—to catch up without having to commit to a full evening together. Enjoy this Venetian wonderful habit in this fabulous “bacaro”, the so-called Venetian pub. You can ask for a Spritz with Aperol (the sweetest), Spritz with Select (bitter), with Campari (bitterer) or with Cynar (strong taste, only for old Venetians).

Inclusions: 01 Spritz and 2 "cicchetti" (Venetian snacks) per person, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide/assistant

Best way to visit the area. Do not waste your time on a boat to Bellagio! Discover and experience with a private guided tour. You will have a real sense of our territory, tradition, history, architecture, wine & food specialties etc. Tour on private van + ferry boat. An unforgettable experience! Read my Reviews on TripAdvisor :-)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Time for lunch on your own; restaurants with typical local specialties will be suggested, Taxi boat + entrance ticket Villa Balbianello (Euro 17 pp), ferry boat (Euro 8 pp)

The wine tasting is in the center, few meters from the old town wall, the place is elegant and friendly. The tasting include special wines and food you will appreciate with a professional Sommelier who will describe tasting notes and making process. We will guide you to discover taste of our wine and food selection.

Inclusions: A selection of very good, at least 4 wines to enjoy the tasting, Typical italian food, prosciutto crudo, cheese selection with compote, porcini, anchovies, buffalo mozzarella

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Experience lake Como from a new perspective! Visit the most amazing coves, villas and towns of Lake Como on board of a 38ft sailing yacht.

Inclusions: italian aperitif

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Como Lake is one of the most beautiful places in the world. It has absolutely stunning views of the surrounding majestic mountains with their deep valleys running through them. The clear lake water is mesmerizing and varies in color from light green to dark green / blue. The towns and villages along the lakes shores are very picturesque and each one of them feels like it could be home to any number of celebrities. The Milanese tended to come to the lake for their weekend break as well as to escape the smothering city heat. Drive the Ferrari V8 engine and enjoy the wind trough your hair ... Breathtaking landscapes, medieval towns, tasty food, good wine and the smile of the locals are waiting for you ... Try this unforgettable luxury unique experience. Real Luxury is leader in the ultimate self-driving experience ...

Inclusions: Ferrari Rental 1 Day (8 hours) - Tour Director - Car Insurance - Staff Car - Radio Walkie Talkie, Photo shoot, Tour Director Travel & Living, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Lunch, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Gas for the Ferrari, Alcoholic Beverages

I combined a mix of sweet treats and savory snacks (5 or 6 in total) to offer you a private and local tasting tour that will boost your Milanese experience. We will start your food journey in the Brera neighborhood, one of Milan’s hippest area. We will stroll the intimate streets of this area and get ready to sample local delicacies such as a gelato made from organic and natural products, a local sandwich called tramezzino and a typical salumi sandwich. As you wander around the atmospheric streets of Milan, you can hear about the city’s history and traditions from a local’s perspective. Continue with a stop at a small artisan chocolate shop and enjoy a sample of delicious chocolate. We will move on to another cool new area. and enjoy a delicious pizza at a chic bakery. Along with all local delicacies, you’ll also have the chance to enjoy a glass of locally-sourced wine at a popular bar. We will end the tour in Sicily enjoying our delicious cannolo.

Inclusions: 5/6 typical italian appetizers (sweet and salty) included in the tour, Lunch, Bottled water, Italian Wine

Exclusions: Whatever not mentioned in the section "Included"

Enjoy a 9-hour day trip to the beautiful Valtellina valley and marvel at its wonderful paths passing along Lake Como. Stop in Varenna with your driver/guide to checkout this charming little town before heading to Valtellina to explore its historic villages. While in Valtellina you will have the opportunity to stop for an optional lunch in a typical restaurant. In addition, you may choose to partake in an optional wine tasting before returning back to Lake Como, where you can board your train back to Milan. The maximum group size for this tour is 15 to ensure you have a more personalized experience and round-trip train fare is included.

Inclusions: Round trip train fare, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch (optional), Wine tasting (optional), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Join an unforgettable tour in our family Winery with the winemaker! We are a Winery boutique in the heart of Valpolicella and we organize activities to share our passion for Valpolicella and Amarone wines with our guests (we offer it directly, without intermediaries or tour operator). We’ll start with a walk in the vineyard, telling you the family history about the winery and the estates. You’ll learn how to dry Amarone grapes in the traditional drying room, a process called Appassimento. You'll visit our rural house and the cellar from the 17th century used for winemaking and refinement. At the conclusion, the tasting of a selection of our fine wines Valpolicella, RIPASSO and the great AMARONE, learning how to evaluate them by sight, smell and taste. You’ll also enjoy our organic EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, local cheeses called Monte Veronese and Soppressa Valpolicella (a kind of salami). We’ll be waiting for you on our amazing terrace with a stunning view of the Valpolicella!

Inclusions: A selection of our fine red dry wines Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone, Amarone wine tasting with the winemaker, Visit to 17th century cellar and private rural house, Stunning view on the Valpolicella hills from the terrace, Local cheeses Monte Veronese, salami della Valpolicella and special cherry chutney

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Discover how a fine wine is born, see where it ages and enjoy samples on a tour and tasting at a Lake Como winery. Enjoy local delicacies as well. Spend an enjoyable day at a prestigious winery in Domaso on Lake Como.

Inclusions: Visit to the winery and its cellar, Wine tasting with local food delicacies (3 different fine local wines with food ), Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Transportation available upon request

Embark on a truffle hunting adventure with an Italian Tartufaro and the dog. Discover the land of Valpolicella and join the scorzone Truffle hunt. The Tartufaro will guide you in the hunt of this black diamond of the kitchen in the woods and lands surrounding an old Winery in Verona. Taste fresh local truffles and pair them with the famous Amarone wine!

Inclusions: Truffle hunt excursion with the Italian Tartufaro (seasonal), Guided Wine Tasting of Local Wines, Tasting of Truffle with Fresh Pasta, Pairing with Local food including cheeses, salami, chutney, and olive oil, The First Truffle Hunt of Verona Province with Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde

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