Verona and Amarone
Verona, city of history and art, and the heart of the Amarone producing area
Verona, two thousand years of history and beauty. Spread along the banks of the Adige River, the city is famous for more than just its association with Shakespeare’s love story. Its artistic and architectural treasures include the magnificent Arena, the Roman amphitheatre built in the first century AD and Juliet’s House. Drive into the heart of the wine-growing region famous for Valpolicella and Amarone to enjoy the perfect synthesis of love, landscape, culture and history.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Verona and Piazza Bra with the Roman Arena, today showcasing open-air opera performances and concerts for 22 thousand spectators
• 2.5 hours visit including Juliet’s House and the historic Piazza delle Erbe. Possibility to go shopping in the elegant streets of the city centre
• Departure from Verona and visit to the medieval villages of the Valpolicella valley.
• Visit to the ancient Church of San Giorgio, an important 7th century Romanesque monument dominating Lake Garda
• Guided visit to a winery to learn how famous Amarone is made; wine tasting and possibility to purchase some typical Verona wines like Amarone, Recioto and Valpolicella
• Return to Venice
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Subject to a minimum number of passengers
DURATION
Approx. 8 hours
GUIDED TOUR
Day-long tour with English-speaking driver
PRICE
Adults 160,00 € per person