Veneto Red Wine Journey

A five-day red wine journey across Veneto through Bardolino, Valpolicella, Colli Berici and Colli Euganei, featuring Bardolino, Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, Tai Rosso and distinctive local red wines. Available self-drive or with private transfers.

5 days / 4 nights • 4 winery visits & tastings • 3 lunches • Self-drive or private transfer

About This Veneto Red Wine Tour

This five-day Veneto red wine tour crosses Veneto from Lake Garda to Padua, connecting four distinctive wine territories: Bardolino, Valpolicella, Colli Berici and Colli Euganei, with overnight stays in Bardolino, Verona, Vicenza and Padua.

Along the route, discover wines such as Bardolino, Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, Tai Rosso and other local reds from the hills of Vicenza and Padua, through selected winery visits and guided tastings.

The journey also leaves time to explore some of Veneto’s most remarkable cultural landmarks, from Verona’s Arena and Juliet’s House to Vicenza’s Palladian architecture and the villas of Andrea Palladio, before continuing to Padua and the Scrovegni Chapel.

Highlights

Four Veneto red wine territories: Bardolino, Valpolicella, Colli Berici and Colli Euganei.
Five days and four nights: Travel from Lake Garda to Padua, with overnight stays in Bardolino, Verona, Vicenza and Padua.
Four winery visits and tastings: Discover Bardolino, Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, Tai Rosso and other local red wines.
Wine and culture together: Combine vineyard landscapes with some of Veneto’s most important historic cities.
Time to explore Verona: Discover landmarks such as the Arena di Verona, Juliet’s House and the historic centre at your own pace.
Vicenza and Palladian heritage: Enjoy free time to explore Vicenza, its Palladian architecture and the legacy of Andrea Palladio and his villas.
Padua and its artistic heritage: Spend time in Padua, home to the Scrovegni Chapel and one of Veneto’s richest historic centres.
Three included lunches and free time: Enjoy local food alongside time to explore each destination independently.

Four Territories, Four Expressions of Veneto Red Wine

Veneto’s red wines change remarkably from west to east, shaped by Lake Garda, the foothills near Verona and Vicenza, and the volcanic landscape of the Colli Euganei.

The journey begins in Bardolino, where the mild climate of Lake Garda gives the local red wines their fresh and elegant character, before continuing to Valpolicella, home of Amarone della Valpolicella and Valpolicella Ripasso.

Further east, the Colli Berici introduce wines such as Tai Rosso and other local reds around Vicenza, a city closely connected with the architecture of Andrea Palladio and the Palladian villas.

The route concludes in the Colli Euganei near Padua, where vineyards grow among volcanic hills and the wine experience is combined with time to discover Padua’s historic and artistic heritage.

Itinerary

Day 1

Bardolino & Lake Garda

Arrival • Bardolino winery visit & tasting • Free time in Bardolino • Lake Garda • Overnight stay

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Arrival in Bardolino. Begin your Veneto red wine journey on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, surrounded by vineyards and the gentle morainic hills of the Bardolino wine region.

Bardolino wine experience. Visit a selected local winery for a guided tasting focused on Bardolino wines, traditionally produced from grapes such as Corvina and Rondinella. Depending on the producer, the tasting may also include Bardolino Superiore and other local expressions.

Free time in Bardolino. Spend the rest of the day exploring Bardolino at your own pace, walking through its historic centre and along the Lake Garda promenade, with time for cafés, local shops or simply enjoying the lakeside atmosphere.

Evening and overnight stay. The evening is free. Overnight stay in a selected hotel in Bardolino.

Day 2

Valpolicella & Verona

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

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Valpolicella wine country. After breakfast, leave Bardolino and travel towards Verona through the hills of Valpolicella, one of Veneto’s best-known red wine regions.

Winery visit and tasting. Visit a selected Valpolicella producer for a guided tasting that may include Valpolicella Classico, Valpolicella Ripasso and Amarone della Valpolicella. Discover the local grape varieties behind these wines, including Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, and learn about the traditional appassimento method used in the production of Amarone.

Local lunch. Enjoy an included lunch in the Valpolicella area, with local dishes selected to complement the wines and flavours of the territory.

Free time in Verona. Continue to Verona for an afternoon and evening at your own pace. Explore the historic centre and landmarks such as the Arena di Verona, Piazza delle Erbe and Juliet’s House, or simply enjoy the streets, cafés and atmosphere of this UNESCO-listed city.

Overnight stay in Verona. Dinner is free. Overnight stay in a selected hotel in Verona.

Day 3

Colli Berici & Vicenza

Breakfast • Colli Berici winery visit & tasting • Local lunch • Free time in Vicenza • Overnight stay

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Journey to the Colli Berici. After breakfast, leave Verona and continue east towards the hills south of Vicenza, an area known for quiet vineyard landscapes and distinctive local red wines.

Winery visit and tasting. Visit a selected producer for a guided tasting focused on the wines of the Colli Berici. Depending on the winery, the tasting may include Tai Rosso, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carménère and other local red wines.

Local lunch. Enjoy an included lunch in the Colli Berici area, with regional dishes and local flavours.

Free time in Vicenza. Continue to Vicenza for an afternoon at your own pace. Discover the historic centre and the architectural legacy of Andrea Palladio, including landmarks such as the Basilica Palladiana and Teatro Olimpico. Depending on your interests and timing, you may also choose to visit one of the Palladian villas in the surrounding area.

Overnight stay in Vicenza. Dinner is free. Overnight stay in a selected hotel in Vicenza.

Day 4

Colli Euganei & Padua

Breakfast • Colli Euganei winery visit & tasting • Local lunch • Free time in Padua • Overnight stay

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Journey to the Colli Euganei. After breakfast, leave Vicenza and continue towards the volcanic hills south of Padua, where vineyards, olive groves and historic villages shape one of Veneto’s most distinctive landscapes.

Winery visit and tasting. Visit a selected producer for a guided tasting focused on the wines of the Colli Euganei. Depending on the winery, the tasting may include Merlot, Cabernet, Carménère and other local red wines from the area.

Local lunch. Enjoy an included lunch in the Colli Euganei area, with regional dishes and local products.

Free time in Padua. Continue to Padua for the afternoon and evening at your own pace. Explore the historic centre and landmarks such as the Scrovegni Chapel, Prato della Valle, the Basilica of Saint Anthony and the city’s historic squares.

Overnight stay in Padua. Dinner is free. Overnight stay in a selected hotel in Padua.

Day 5

Padua at Your Own Pace

Breakfast • Free day in Padua • Historic centre • Optional cultural visits • End of the journey

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Breakfast in Padua. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before spending the day exploring the city independently.

Free day in Padua. Discover Padua at your own pace, with time to visit some of its most important cultural and historic landmarks. You may choose to see the Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto’s frescoes, the Basilica of Saint Anthony, Prato della Valle, Palazzo della Ragione and the historic market squares of Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta.

More of Padua. Depending on your interests, you can also explore the University of Padua area, stop at the historic Caffè Pedrocchi or simply enjoy the streets, shops and local atmosphere of the city centre.

End of the journey. The organised programme concludes in Padua, leaving you free to continue your stay in Veneto or travel onwards to your next destination.

Accommodation

The journey includes four nights in selected hotels: one night in Bardolino, one night in Verona, one night in Vicenza and one night in Padua.

Breakfast is included each morning on Days 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Final hotels and room arrangements will be selected according to your travel dates, availability, preferences and the complete tailor-made proposal.

Self-Drive or Private Transfer

Self-Drive

Follow the complete itinerary in your own vehicle, travelling independently between Bardolino, Valpolicella, Verona, the Colli Berici, Vicenza, the Colli Euganei and Padua. Meeting points, winery addresses, hotel details and practical information will be provided with the confirmed programme.

Private Transfer

A private transfer service can be arranged for the complete journey, covering all transfers between hotels, wineries and destinations along the route. Pick-up and final drop-off can also be organised at agreed locations.

The journey begins in Bardolino on Lake Garda and concludes in Padua. Exact meeting, pick-up and drop-off points are confirmed with the final itinerary.

✔ Included

Four nights in selected hotels
Breakfast on Days 2, 3, 4 and 5
Three lunches
Four winery visits with tastings
Complete five-day itinerary planning
Private transfers when selected in the confirmed proposal

❌ Excluded

Dinners
Personal expenses
Fuel, tolls and parking when travelling self-drive
Private transfers unless included in the selected proposal
Anything not expressly listed under “Included”

Why Book This Journey with Bellia Experience?

This journey has been designed to connect four very different red wine territories in one coherent route across Veneto, combining wine, local food, historic cities and time to explore independently.

As certified Tour Leaders and Sommeliers, we select wineries not only for the wines they produce, but also for the stories, grape varieties, landscapes and traditions they represent.

From Bardolino and Lake Garda to Valpolicella, the Colli Berici and the Colli Euganei, the itinerary offers a broader understanding of Veneto’s red wine culture, including wines such as Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, Bardolino and Tai Rosso.

Bellia Experience coordinates wineries, hotels, lunches and travel logistics, while keeping the journey flexible enough to adapt to your dates, pace and preferred travel style.

Bellia Experience Tour Leaders and Sommeliers in Veneto

Price on request

Self-drive or private transfer available

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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 red wine journey across Veneto, from Lake Garda to Padua.

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Tell us your preferred dates and whether you would like to travel self-drive or with private transfers. We’ll reply with availability and a complete proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The journey lasts five days and includes four overnight stays in Bardolino, Verona, Vicenza and Padua.

The planned itinerary begins in Bardolino, on Lake Garda, and concludes in Padua. With private transfers, pick-up and final drop-off can be arranged at agreed locations.

The journey includes Bardolino, Valpolicella, Colli Berici and Colli Euganei.

Depending on the selected wineries, tastings may include Bardolino, Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, Tai Rosso, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carménère and other local red wines.

The programme includes four selected winery visits with tastings, one in each wine territory.

The journey includes four nights in selected hotels with breakfast and three local lunches on Days 2, 3 and 4. Dinners are free.

Yes. The complete itinerary can be followed with your own vehicle or organised with private transfers between hotels, wineries and destinations.

The itinerary includes free time in Verona, Vicenza and Padua to explore independently. Attractions such as the Arena di Verona, Juliet’s House, Teatro Olimpico, Palladian villas and the Scrovegni Chapel can be added according to your interests and availability.

Yes. The journey can be adapted to your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation, transport and selected wine or cultural experiences.

More About This Journey

Journey planning and assistance can be provided in English, Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Languages available during individual winery visits will be confirmed according to the selected producers and travel dates.

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

Cultural visits: the itinerary includes free time in Bardolino, Verona, Vicenza and Padua. Entrance tickets and guided visits to attractions such as the Arena di Verona, Juliet’s House, Teatro Olimpico, Palladian villas and the Scrovegni Chapel are not included unless specifically stated in the final proposal. Selected visits can be added on request, subject to availability.

Transport: the journey can be organised either self-drive or with private transfers. Transport arrangements and prices will be detailed in the final proposal.

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

Dietary requirements: please inform us of allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements before the journey so they can be checked with the selected wineries, restaurants and hotels.

Sending an availability request does not constitute a confirmed booking.

The final proposal will confirm the selected dates, hotels, winery experiences, transport option, included services, total price, payment schedule and applicable cancellation conditions.

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

The journey can be adapted to your travel dates, pace and interests. Accommodation category, transport, winery experiences, cultural visits and additional nights can be adjusted to create a personalised food, wine and cultural journey through Veneto.