About this tour
Step through a recently excavated Roman villa nestled beneath Valpolicella vineyards, then return to the winery cellar to taste three regional reds alongside a meal built on ancient recipes. This two-hour experience weaves archaeology with viticulture, guided by a historian who unpacks the villa's former inhabitants whilst you drink wines—including a bespoke white—that connect modern production to the land's deep past.
Highlights
- Walk through excavated Roman villa ruins on vineyard grounds
- Taste three Valpolicella reds: Valpolicella, Amarone, Recioto
- Eat a dish crafted from heirloom grains, pulses, aged cheese
- Sample exclusive white wine made for this tour
- Historian-led narrative of villa occupants and daily life
- Cellar tour surrounded by oak barrels and aging wine
- Free minivan transfer between winery and archaeological site
What to expect
You'll be driven by minivan to the villa site, where your historian guide walks you through the excavation, explaining how residents lived and worked the same earth. The mood is contemplative—genuine archaeology, not theatre. Back at the cellar, you'll taste wines in sequence, each paired with discussion of technique and terroir. The meal arrives mid-tasting: simple, unfussy food built from ingredients the Romans actually used, served to ground the wines in place and history. The whole arc takes roughly two hours. Expect to stand and walk moderately; there's no rushing.
Good to know
Wheelchair-accessible throughout, including transport. Children welcome; non-alcoholic juice provided. Service animals permitted. Prams and strollers accommodated. No gratuities expected. Wear comfortable shoes for the archaeological site.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.