About this tour
A half-day escape from Verona combining wine country and lakeside scenery. Your driver collects you from your hotel and heads into the Valpolicella region, where you'll explore a historic winery surrounded by vineyards before heading north to Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake. The route takes in Sirmione's waterfront charm on the return journey, with time to stop for gelato. Roughly 6–8 hours total.
Highlights
- Private driver guides you through Valpolicella wine region
- Vineyard-set cellar visit to Vogadori winery
- Lake Garda's crystalline blue water and shoreline views
- Sirmione's medieval promontory and lakeside atmosphere
- Stop for authentic Italian gelato before heading back
- WiFi on board throughout the drive
What to expect
Your driver will collect you from your Verona hotel and the drive into Valpolicella takes roughly half an hour. The winery visit gives you time to walk the cellar grounds amid working vineyards and understand the local terroir—bring sunscreen and comfortable shoes. Lake Garda itself is striking: the water's clarity and saturated blue are genuinely unusual for a lake this size. You'll have leisure time at Sirmione, a compact fortified village jutting into the water, where cafés and gelato shops line the waterfront. The return to Verona is straightforward. This works best if you're after quiet exploration rather than packed itineraries.
Good to know
Wine tasting and lunch are not included, though the winery visit is flexible if you book separately. The route is fully accessible for wheelchairs and prams. Bring a hat and water during warm months; the lake shore can be exposed. Service animals are welcome.
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