12 Days Northern Wine & Food Tour Verona Dolomites and Lake Garda

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12 days (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

The goal of The Wine Chapter is simple: to create and deliver travel experiences with heart—authentic adventures that connect you with the people, places, and food that make them unforgettable— in the places we call home. Expect fine-dining dinners with thoughtful wine pairings minus the pretentious vibe, hidden gems that prefer to stay under the radar, and family-run wineries and bottle shops offering deep, genuine knowledge about the wines they pour.
With over 15 years of extensive travel experience, more than 50 countries explored, and 13 years in the wine industry, we’re excited to share what we’ve discovered—and we can’t wait to have you join us for the journey.
- Duration: 12 days / 11 nights for an extensive exploration.
- Small group size limited to 12 guests for personalized experiences.
- Includes meals at Michelin-recommended restaurants with wine pairings.
- Expert local guides and exclusive tastings at top wineries.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[11])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[10])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[12])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

All participants will meet at the hotel in Verona. The afternoon and evening will be used as a meet-and-greet, followed by a fun dinner at a local trattoria.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Meet & Greet in Verona

    1 stop
  • 1
    Verona

    2:00 pm | Arrival of the group | meet & greet Check in at Boutique Hotel Touring 5:00 pm | Aperitivo 7:00 pm | Dinner at Trattoria La Griglia Exquisite meat and homemade pasta

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Valpolicella Wine Tour

    2 stops
  • 2

    9:30 am | Valpolicella Wine Tour Zyme Winery Independent grower, rediscovering Valpolicella 12:30 pm | Lunch in Valpolicella Damoli Winery Small viticultural family 6:00 pm | Dinner at Antica Bottega del Vino A historic Veronese Tavern, founded in 1890. 9:00 pm | Opera Nabucco at Arena di Verona Classical piece by Giuseppe Verdi playing in the historical amphitheater under the night sky

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    wine tasting

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Verona City Tour

    4 stops
  • 4
    Arena di Verona

    10:00 am | Verona City Tour Arena of Verona / Juliet’s balcony & Romeo’s house Piazza dei Signori & Piazza delle Erbe 12:30 pm | departure to Bressanone (Alto Adige) 4:00 pm | Check in at Haller Suites & Rooms Boutique hotel in the quiet outskirts of the city 7:00pm | Dinner at Fine Dining Restaurant AO Fine dining featuring cuisine with alpine flair

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Romeo's House (Casa di Romeo)

    Verona city tour

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Piazza dei Signori

    Verona City Tour

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Piazza delle Erbe

    Verona City Tour

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    White Wine Tasting Alto Adige & Monastery Visit

    2 stops
  • 8

    10:00 am | Wine Tasting at Abbazia di Novacella Historic monastery & winery 12:30 pm | Lunch at Osteria del’Abbazia 2:30 pm | Wine Tasting at Kuenhof Small family run winery, known for its white wines 7:00pm | Dinner at Restaurant Fink in old town A ‘must visit’ of Bressanone

    Admission ticket free
  • 9

    family owned winery / wine tasting

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    The Dolomites & High Plateau of Plose

    3 stops
  • 10

    10:00 am | Gondola ride to the high plateau of Plose overlooking the Dolomites Lunch at a traditional mountain hut Panoramic views over the iconic Dolomites From 3:00pm | Free afternoon in old town Bressanone 7:00pm | 5-course dinner at Restaurant AO Sommelier pairing w/ local wines

    Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Iconic mountain & hiking paradise above Bressanone, stunning views over the Dolomites & delicious local food.

    Admission ticket free
  • 12

    traditional lunch

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    The Dolomites | Seceda

    3 stops
  • 13
    Seceda

    9:00 am | Trip to Val Gardena/Dolomites Gondola ride up iconic mountain Seceda Breathtaking walks along the ridgeline 4:00pm | Transfer to Caldaro 5:00 pm | Check in at a Boutique Hotel in Caldaro 6:30 pm | Aperitivo at the winery 7:00 pm | Dinner and wine pairing at the Hotel

    Admission ticket free
  • 14

    Scenic ride into Val Gardena, surrounded by the white walls of the Dolomites

    Admission ticket free
  • 15

    fine dining

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Winery Visits on the Wine Route of South Tyrol

    4 stops
  • 16

    10:00 am | Cantina Girlan & Niedrist winery Visit of a co-op and a family run winery 12:30 pm | Lunch in the wine town of Appiano 3:00 pm | Visit of the the Cantina St. Michael/Eppan High quality white wines from a historic area From 5:30 pm | Free evening

    Admission ticket free
  • 17

    white wine tasting

    Admission ticket free
  • 18

    Pinot Noir Tasting

    Admission ticket free
  • 19

    wine tasting

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Funicular ride & Gewürztraminer Tasting

    3 stops
  • 20

    10:00 am | Funicular to the mountain pass Mendel Lunch at a traditional mountain hut (20 minute walk one way, no vehicles allowed) View over other iconic peaks of Catinaccio & Latemar 3:00 pm | Visit of the Cantina Tramin The birthplace of the grape variety Gewürztraminer 7:00pm | Dinner at Restaurant Spuntloch

    Admission ticket free
  • 21

    Gewürztraminer Tasting

    Admission ticket free
  • 22

    fine dining

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Lago di Garda & Sirmione

    1 stop
  • 23
    Sirmione

    10:30 am | Transfer to Bardolino Check in at Boutique Hotel in Bardolino 12:30 pm | Light Lunch in town 2:00 pm | Ferry ride to Sirmione / city tour 7:00 pm | Dinner at Osteria del 4

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Lugana Wine Tasting

    2 stops
  • 24

    wine tasting & lunch

    Admission ticket free
  • 25

    wine tasting

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Lago di Garda & Bardolino

    1 stop
  • 26

    Free Morning 2:00 pm | Bardolino city tour 7:00 pm | Dinner at Ristorante Locanda al Cardellino

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    Return to Verona

    1 stop
  • 27
    Verona

    return to Verona

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Wine Tastings
Multi-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Gondola Cruises
Water Tours
Wine Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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