Venice Alto Adige & Amarone
Saturday 6th May 2023 - Saturday 13th May 2023
Your trip begins at Venice airport. You collect your bags and make your way casually to the water taxis, your private boat is waiting for you. The sun is shining and the water is clear. You are welcomed aboard and your bags are taken care of, you are offered a cold refreshment. The boat starts up its engine and you welcome the cool air on your face as you make your way to your boutique hotel in the heart of Venice. You know in this moment, this trip will be one to remember, after all there's not many places in the world you can leave the airport by boat...
The best gastronomical and cultural adventure of your life has just begun.
What To Expect
We hope you brought your appetite because we will be eating and drinking a lot! Experience tells us that you won't want to stop after the first bite of authentic Italian cuisine. Everything you try will be delicious! Whether it's a local hidden gem or a Michelin-star restaurant, you can rest assured that the food will be mouth-watering… the wines will be top-rated and the pairing polished to perfection by generations.
When it comes to wine, 'generations' is the secret ingredient to perfection. Some of the wineries we will visit go back as far as 800 years! One of these wineries produces a famous award-winning Pinot Noir. You will be welcomed to taste the wine and also be invited to dine with the owners.
In over 30 years, Phil, your host, has made friends with many winemakers and their families. As a guest of Phil, these families will welcome you to their vineyards for a truly unique experience filled with food and wine that you will not receive on any other generic wine tour. This is a wonderful opportunity for any wine enthusiast to meet and talk with some of the best winemakers in Italy in a beautiful and casual setting.
If you like the sound of everything so far then we are sure you are going to enjoy your aperitivo in the place where winemakers, wine lovers, and everyone in the wine business meets to exchange ideas and stimulating
conversation - in vino veritas! You won't feel like an outsider here, not when you are accompanied by Phil.
These are just a few of the many unique experiences we have prepared for you on your tour. If you would like to be emailed a more detailed itinerary please click here and it will be with you shortly.
Tour Highlights
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Day 1: Arrival in Venice with classic Venetian cocktail; check in Boutique Hotel in the heart of Venice; dinner at local typical Venetian restaurant
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Day 2: exploring Venice; dinner on the Grand Canal on the terrace of 5 star Monaco Hotel
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Day 3: Alto Adige; check into Boutique hotel and dinner at local highly acclaimed restaurant
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Day 4: Private tour and tastings at 2 of the leading wineries (Terlano and Franz Haas); dinner in Merano at Michelin star restaurant
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Day 5: Private Tour and lunch at Pacherhof, the northernmost vineyards of Italy; aperitivo and typical tyrolese dinner in Bolzano
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Day 6: Valpolicella: private tour tasting and lunch with the Speri family, one of the most historical and awarded wineries of Amarone. Aperitivo in Verona followed by dinner on Lake Garda at your lakeside hotel
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Day 7: Thermal Spa morning in Sirmione; private tour and tasting with Mattia Vezzola, owner of Costaripa winery and voted best enologist in Italy (and the king of “bubbles”); aperitivo at Costaripa winery followed by dinner on Lake Garda at Michelin star restaurant
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Day 8: Departures
Explore the map above to view a few key places we will be visiting.
If you would like to receive a detailed tour itinerary please click here.
Top Wines To Taste From This Tour
And That's Not All...
To top things off we’ll explore aged wines preserved in a special way that only a handful of winemakers in Italy know. You will realise how they stand out when you feel them on your palate.
If your taste buds need an occasional break, you can stroll the cobbled streets of spectacular towns, shop at the historical districts or relax at the thermal spa.
We've got everything covered, and private buses and boats will take you everywhere in comfort.
Sit back and indulge… Cin-Cin!
What To Know Before You Go
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Tour Fitness
Please note our tours are active holidays. Walking, stair-climbing and standing around for lengthy periods are unavoidable aspects of every tour. These features should not present problems for anyone of normal fitness, but our tours and events are not suitable for those who walk slowly, need support, or lack stamina. Please read our Tour Fitness page before booking.
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Dietary Requirements
All diets can be catered for please just let Maestro Tours know what they are on your booking form.
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Accessability
Unfortunately due to the physical nature of these tours they are not wheelchair friendly.
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What's Not Included
Flights/travel to and from Italy Personal travel insurance. You will be asked to provide the details of your insurance prior to the start of the tour. Extras (eg minibar or bar drinks) at the hotel Golf carts Lunch on Friday 16th June Thermal Spa entry in Sirmione
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Getting There
Every guest of Maestro Tours will be personally welcomed at the airport by our founder Phil Langford. Spot the Maestro Tours sign as you walk out of arrivals! All guests are required to arrange flights that will arrive on the tour start date. Tour start times will vary. We understand arrival times will also vary. Please inform us of your arrival time either by email or on your booking form. If you are arriving by a different mode of transport and will not arrive into the airport, please head directlly to the hotel. Check in at the hotel will be from 3pm.
What Are You Waiting For?
If you are ready for a memorable trip to Italy don't wait any longer to book!
Because our tours are so personal, we keep the groups small for the comfort of our guests.
Therefore, the number of guests we can invite is limited. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Book your space on this tour today to avoid disappointment!