Veneto Food & Wine Tour: Venice to Lake Garda

A five-day journey from Venice through Padua, Vicenza, Valpolicella, Verona and Lake Garda, combining winery experiences, regional cuisine and cultural heritage.

5 days / 4 nights • 4 winery experiences • Palladian Villas • Valpolicella & Lake Garda • Departure from Venice

About This Veneto Food & Wine Tour

This five-day Veneto food and wine tour begins in Venice and follows a varied route through Padua, Vicenza, Valpolicella, Verona and Lake Garda, combining winery experiences, regional cuisine, architecture and time to discover each destination.

The journey includes four selected winery experiences, lunches along the route, a visit dedicated to the Palladian Villas and free time in Padua, Verona and the Lake Garda area.

The programme starts in Venice and develops west through Veneto, with four overnight stays along the itinerary. On the final day, the journey can conclude in Verona or continue with an arranged transfer to Milan or Bologna.

Bellia Experience coordinates wineries, cultural visits, accommodation and logistics, with the journey designed for small groups and private travel and adaptable according to the final travel requirements.

Highlights

From Venice across Veneto: A five-day journey through Padua, Vicenza, Valpolicella, Verona and Lake Garda.
Four winery experiences: Discover selected producers through winery visits, tastings and lunches along the route.
Padua: Combine a winery lunch with free time to explore the city at your own pace.
Vicenza & Palladian Villas: Enjoy a selected wine experience with lunch and discover the architectural heritage of the area.
Valpolicella: Visit a selected winery for a guided tasting before continuing to Verona.
Verona: Enjoy lunch and free time to discover the city before your overnight stay.
Lake Garda: Combine a selected winery experience and lunch with free time in the lake area.
Flexible final destination: End the journey in Verona or arrange the final transfer to Milan or Bologna.

Wine, Villas and Landscapes of Veneto

This journey explores Veneto through wine, regional cuisine, historic cities, Palladian architecture and the landscapes that connect Venice with Lake Garda.

Four winery experiences introduce different parts of the region, while Padua, Vicenza, Valpolicella and Verona connect each tasting to a wider cultural and gastronomic journey.

The Palladian Villas and Lake Garda add two different dimensions to the itinerary, creating a balanced journey where wine and food are part of a wider story of place, architecture and landscape.

Itinerary

Day 1

Venice, Winery Lunch & Padua

Departure from Venice • Winery visit • Lunch at the winery • Free time in Padua • Overnight stay

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Departure from Venice. Begin the journey in Venice and travel towards Padua.

Winery experience. Visit a selected winery along the route and discover the local wine tradition.

Lunch. Enjoy lunch at the winery before continuing the journey.

Padua. Continue to Padua and enjoy free time to discover the city at your own pace.

Overnight stay in a selected hotel along the itinerary.

Day 2

Vicenza Wine & Palladian Villas

Breakfast • Winery visit & tasting • Lunch • Palladian Villas visit • Overnight stay

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Vicenza wine experience. After breakfast, travel to a selected winery in the Vicenza area for a visit and guided tasting.

Lunch. Enjoy a selected lunch as part of the day’s wine experience.

Palladian Villas. Continue with a selected visit dedicated to the Palladian heritage of the Vicenza area.

Overnight stay in a selected hotel along the itinerary.

Day 3

Vicenza, Valpolicella & Verona

Breakfast • Valpolicella winery visit & tasting • Lunch • Free time in Verona • Overnight stay

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Valpolicella. Leave the Vicenza area and travel towards Valpolicella for a selected winery visit and guided tasting.

Lunch. Enjoy a selected lunch before continuing to Verona.

Verona. Continue to Verona and spend free time discovering the city at your own pace.

Overnight stay in a selected hotel along the itinerary.

Day 4

Verona & Lake Garda

Breakfast • Lake Garda winery visit & tasting • Lunch • Free time • Overnight stay

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Lake Garda wine experience. After breakfast, travel towards Lake Garda for a selected winery visit and guided tasting.

Lunch. Enjoy a selected lunch as part of the day.

Free time. Spend time at your own pace in the Lake Garda area before continuing to the hotel.

Overnight stay in a selected hotel along the itinerary.

Day 5

End of Journey

Breakfast & check-out • End in Verona or final transfer to Milan or Bologna

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Final morning. After breakfast and check-out, the organised journey concludes.

Final destination. According to the confirmed proposal, the journey can end in Verona or continue with an arranged transfer to Milan or Bologna.

Accommodation

The journey includes four overnight stays in selected hotels along the itinerary, with breakfast included.

Final hotel, room arrangements and accommodation details will be confirmed according to the requested dates, availability and complete travel proposal.

Transport & Tailor-Made Options

Private Transport

Private transport can be arranged from Venice and throughout the itinerary, with the final destination confirmed as Verona, Milan or Bologna according to the complete travel proposal.

Tailor-Made Options

For private groups and travel partners, the programme can be adapted according to preferred dates, accommodation requirements, transport arrangements and the selected final destination.

✔ Included

Four overnight stays in selected hotels with breakfast
Four selected winery experiences along the itinerary
Lunch at the winery on Day 1
Winery tasting and lunch in the Vicenza area on Day 2
Selected visit dedicated to the Palladian Villas
Valpolicella winery tasting and lunch on Day 3
Lake Garda winery tasting and lunch on Day 4
Complete itinerary planning and coordination

❌ Excluded

Dinners unless otherwise specified in the confirmed proposal
Personal expenses
Single room supplement
Private transport or final transfer unless expressly included in the confirmed proposal
Additional services not included in the confirmed proposal
Anything not expressly listed under “Included”

Why Discover Veneto with Bellia Experience?

Veneto brings together wine, historic cities, architecture, regional cuisine and landscapes that change from Venice to Lake Garda.

As professional Tour Leaders and certified Sommeliers, we connect each wine experience with the places, producers and traditions behind it.

The itinerary is designed as one continuous journey from Venice through Padua, Vicenza, Valpolicella, Verona and Lake Garda, balancing wine, food, architecture and free time.

Bellia Experience coordinates wineries, cultural visits, accommodation and logistics, with the flexibility to adapt the journey for private groups, travel partners and different final destinations.

From € 910 per person

5 days / 4 nights
Departure from Venice • Final destination Verona, Milan or Bologna

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Elia & Isabella

Certified Tour Leaders & Sommeliers

Elia and Isabella, Bellia Experience Tour Leaders and Sommeliers

We’ll personally help you plan your journey through the wines, food and culture of Veneto.

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Tell us your preferred dates, number of guests and preferred final destination: Verona, Milan or Bologna. We’ll reply with availability and a complete proposal for the Veneto journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

The journey lasts five days and includes four overnight stays along the itinerary.

The itinerary starts in Venice. On Day 5, the journey can end in Verona or continue with an arranged final transfer to Milan or Bologna.

The programme includes four selected winery experiences, one on each of the first four days.

The planned programme includes lunch on Days 1, 2, 3 and 4. Final menus and arrangements will be confirmed in the complete proposal.

Yes. Day 2 includes a selected visit dedicated to the Palladian Villas in the Vicenza area.

Yes. Day 3 includes a selected winery visit and guided tasting in Valpolicella before continuing to Verona.

Yes. Day 4 is dedicated to the Lake Garda area, with a selected winery experience, lunch and free time.

Yes. The journey includes four overnight stays in selected hotels along the itinerary, with breakfast included.

Yes. Private transport can be arranged from Venice and throughout the itinerary, including the selected final destination.

Yes. The itinerary can be adapted according to preferred dates, group size, accommodation, transport requirements and final destination.

More About This Trip

Italian

English

Portuguese

French

Spanish

Languages available during winery visits, cultural experiences and other services will be confirmed according to the requested dates and selected suppliers.

Programme: final wineries, Palladian Villas visit, hotels, timings, meeting points and operational details will be confirmed in the proposal for your requested dates.

Availability: the programme is subject to the availability of the selected producers, cultural sites, accommodation and transport services.

Transport: private transport from Venice and the final destination in Verona, Milan or Bologna will be detailed in the confirmed proposal, including meeting points, luggage conditions and operational arrangements.

Wine tastings: alcoholic beverages are intended for guests of legal drinking age.

Dietary requirements: please communicate allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements before the journey so they can be checked with the selected producers and restaurants.

Sending an availability request does not constitute a confirmed booking.

The final proposal will confirm selected dates, suppliers, accommodation, transport, total price, payment schedule and applicable cancellation conditions.

A booking is considered confirmed after acceptance of the proposal and receipt of the required payment or deposit.

The itinerary can be adapted according to your preferred dates, interests, group size and travel style. Optional arrangements may include:

Private transport for the complete five-day journey
Additional winery visits in Veneto
Additional wine areas or tasting experiences according to your interests
Upgraded food and wine experiences
Upgraded hotel arrangements
Additional nights before or after the tour

Additional services are subject to availability and will be quoted separately.