The 7 best things to do in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Horseback riding in the hills overlooking the west shore of Lake Garda from Toscolano Maderno, on trails surrounded by nature.

Hikes are suitable for beginners who are going horseback riding for the first time. You ride through the countryside and woods and reach high ground from where you can admire beautiful views, and you can stop for short breaks. 

To participate è sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is necessary.

Minimum age: 14 years old. Maximum weight: 95 kg.

1-hour excursion

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The’excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historical places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

2-hour hike 

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Trip of about 12 km along the hill between Gargnano and Toscolano, crossing historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

1-hour excursion with lunch or dinner

The’excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience è included is a lunch or dinner with 3-course tasting menu, dessert and coffeeè drinks included (dishes with seasonal and local ingredients).

Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, è thus preceding the walk. Dinner, on the other hand, is prepared for 7:30 / 8:00 p.m. and is held after the walk.

Lunch and dinner include:

•    3 courses
•    Dessert
•    Caffé
•    Drinks

This option é only available from March to September.

2-hour excursion with lunch

A tour of about 12 km along the hillside between Gargnano and Toscolano, passing through historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience è lunch is included (available all year round). Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, è thus preceding the walk.

Lunch includes:

•    3 courses
•    Dessert
•    Caffé
•    Drinks

Horseback riding among the hills of Valpolicella, departing from San Pietro in Cariano, along routes immersed in nature. The experience allows you to immerse yourself, on horseback, among the vineyards of the renowned and picturesque area also known for the production of Valpolicella wine.

The excursion is also suitable for beginners who have never ridden a horse. Depending on the length of the ride, the route varies in length. You ride through the countryside among glimpses of typical villages and wineries. The views are always beautiful and the perspective certainly unusual.

Enjoy a fantastic sunset boat ride on Lake Garda around the Sirmione Peninsula with a glass of prosecco on board.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to take a complete tour around the Sirmione Peninsula, one of the most famous and important points of the whole Lake Garda. The departure will be directly from the Lungolago Diaz in Sirmione.

Points of interest include the Ex-villa of Maria Callas, the Aquaria Spa Center, the Boiola Thermal Spring, the Catullus Caves, the Scaliger Castle and the Medieval Port.

On board during the boat ride, a glass of Prosecco will be served to enjoy right on the lake with the sunset in the background.

The excursion is available daily from May to September.

Discover the magnificent Valtènesi territory with a guided tour of the vineyards, followed by an explanation of agronomic management and tasting.

Upon arrival you will visit the beautiful vineyards that embrace both the Valtenesi and Lugana territories.

The visit continues in our cellars to discover the places where the grapes are processed and the wines aged.

The experience continues with a tasting of 5 wines of your choice. The tasting will be paired with a sampling of products from the farm store: bruschettine with olive pate, beef ragout, duck and jams, and marinated lake sardines on robiola crostone.

For the visit to the cellars we recommend clothing appropriate for the low temperatures and high humidity on the premises.

Languages available: Italian and English.

During this experience you can take a walk through the vineyards, visit the winery and taste some excellent wine produced in Valpolicella.

È you can choose one of the following modes:

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Three Dames, Three Wines

The experience lasts 1 hour and will begin with a visit to the winery with a description of the different stages of production and will end with a tasting of the three wines: 

•    Verona Rosato Frizzante IGT "Sui Lieviti" Bollicella
•    Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC Ripensia
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Austernia

The Traditions of Valpolicella

This tour lasts 2 two hours and è designed for those who wish to appreciate both food and wine. After a walk through the vineyards of our winery in Valpolicella and a visit to the drying and aging rooms, you will complete the experience with a tasting of organic wines, accompanied by a selection of cured meats, cheeses and other typical products. The wines you will have the pleasure of tasting are:

•    Valpolicella Classico DOC BIO
•    Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC BIO
•    Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC BIO
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO
•    Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO

I Grandi, Face to Face

This tour lasts about 2 hours and begins with a walk through the vineyards surrounding the winery, then continues with a visit to the drying, and aging rooms. The tour will be completed by the tasting of five wines, each paired with cured meats, cheeses and other typical products, structured as follows:

•    Comparison between Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Ca' Besi BIO and Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Colombarino BIO
•    Comparison between Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO and Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Austernia
•    Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO

Wine tasting and spa access at a winery in Padenghe on Lake Garda, surrounded by nature and tranquility.

Imagine a place where physical well-being is intertwined with inner well-being. Where you can regain your balance and cultivate your creativity in a welcoming and stimulating environment.

Turkish Bath, Sauna, Wellness Waterfalls, Rural Spring, Hammam Ritual and Hot Tub are the protagonists of this area.

Access to the SPA è maximum of 3 hours. Bathrobe, slippers and towel are included.
Dedicated treatments are available for purchase on site.

Visit to the winery will be accompanied by tasting of 4 wines and a board with local products.

Kayak tour in Dolo, a quaint little village with a beautiful mill. The river has a very gentle current and is therefore suitable for everyone, even beginners and children from 12 years old and up.

During the itinerary you can admire the most picturesque areas: from the well-known Venetian Villas to the unspoiled nature of the Brenta Riviera. The instructor will not only explain how best to paddle, but also provide you with trivia and anecdotes to learn more about little Dolo.

Remember to bring a swimsuit and a change of clothes with you.

The facility will provide you with all equipment, including a life jacket.

Discover the Venetian Lagoon by double or single kayak from Cavallino Treporti.

You can rent a kayak for 2 or 4 hours. During the tour you will sail along the Lagoon, observe rare species of birds and enjoy sports in the park of Cavallino Treporti.

Before departure, you will receive life jackets and, upon request, a waterproof bag for your belongings. In addition, you will be provided with a detailed map of the routes with stopping points for lunch in the Lagoon.

Good swimming skills and athletic and mental/physical fitness are required.

Horseback ride at an altitude of almost 800 meters in Arsiè, in the province of Belluno.

Venture into a beautiful mountainous landscape, nestled between the Asiago Plateau and the Grappa Massif, surrounded by the Feltre Dolomites that will provide the backdrop for your ride.

The rides are suitable for everyone, even children 10 and under, who will ride independently.

You can choose from different durations, 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours.

The experience will begin with a short introductory lesson on how to ride your horse. Throughout the excursion you will be accompanied by an experienced equestrian guide.

The half-day (4h 30 min) or middle half-day (10am-4:30pm) quad bike excursion to Mt. Grappa, with an intermediate stop for lunch.

Half Day (10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

Departure from Romano d'Ezzelino; after a few km necessary for the transfer to the mountain, the hike gets into full swing. Interesting passages, views and the stop in the malga give an intense pleasure that you will remember for a long time. Excursion of medium physical commitment.

Half-day Central (10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

After a few miles on the quad bike necessary for the transfer to the mountain, the hike gets into full swing. Interesting passes, views and a stop at an alpine hut for lunch give an intense pleasure that we will remember for a long time. Longer "Half Day" hike that allows trespassing in the northernmost area of the Grappa Massif.

The Ezzellini Hills quad bike ride in Veneto is an excursion into the heart of the region that will take you through the beautiful countryside and mountain landscapes to the top of Mount Grappa.

After a briefing on driving the quad bike, you will set off and travel along dirt roads that connect the beautiful villages of the Grappa foothills. Possible crossing of a few fords or rusciello in the off seasons.

Renting quads on this tour also takes you to discover an area rich in history and charm in the land of the Ezzelini. A minimum of 3 quads is required for weekday departures, Monday through Friday.

Horseback riding in the Prosecco hills in the area of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene will allow you to immerse yourself in nature and traverse an area recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The walks can be 1 or 2 hours.

In the 1-hour walk, you start at the riding stables and walk up into the hills to admire the view of the village of Rolle di Cison di Valmarino. It can be done during the day or at sunset, with the possibility of an aperitif following the walk.

In the two-hour walk, from the riding stables you will enter the hills crossing paths, vineyards, woods and waterways. You will also discover on your horseback the charming villages of Arfanta and Rolle.

At the end of the one-hour excursion, it is possible to stop at an agritourism in the area to have an aperitif and taste typical local products accompanied by a glass of Prosecco.

The horseback riding experience is suitable for anyone over the age of 14, even first-time riders, and the maximum number of participants is 5. Appropriate clothing for horseback riding, such as closed shoes and long pants, is recommended.

The horseback ride between Vicenza and Padua, in Montegaldella, can take an hour or two, depending on your preference, and is ideal for a relaxing experience in excellent company.

It starts at a local ranch and continues into the Vicenza wilderness, with the option of ending the experience at sunset by choosing the 4 p.m. tour.

Your guide will also teach you how to clean and prepare your horse, before you mount.

The tour is organized exclusively and can be either 1 hour or 2 hours long. It is suitable for everyone, including beginners.

Participants should send ID and social security number to the facility following booking.

The Prosecco winery tour and tasting in Valdobbiadene is the perfect experience for those who want to discover all the secrets of Valdobbiadene DOCG.

This tour includes a full tour inside the winery and the tasting of 5 homemade Prosecco sparkling wines.

The tour starts with a guided tour of the winery: you will enter the production rooms where you will see the grape production tank, the presses and all the machinery. During the tour a guide will explain the stages of Prosecco production.

After the tour of the winery is over you can take a few moments among the beautiful vines that surround the facility and then move on to the tasting.

The tasting will be of 5 different sparkling wines chosen from among a dozen products (10 prosecchi doc, dogc, with all varieties of prosecco sweetness).

Clothing appropriate for the low temperatures from the winery is recommended.

Horseback ride at an altitude of almost 800 meters in Arsiè, in the province of Belluno.

Venture into a beautiful mountainous landscape, nestled between the Asiago Plateau and the Grappa Massif, surrounded by the Feltre Dolomites that will provide the backdrop for your ride.

The rides are suitable for everyone, even children 10 and under, who will ride independently.

You can choose from different durations, 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours.

The experience will begin with a short introductory lesson on how to ride your horse. Throughout the excursion you will be accompanied by an experienced equestrian guide.

Wine tasting in the hills of Valdobbiadene is a delightful experience that can be developed in two different ways.

Both tours will begin with a description of the production process and a tour of the winery.

If you then decide to take the 1h15minute tour, a tasting of 4 wines will follow. In the 2h tasting, however, you will also take a guided walk through the winery's rows during which you will also have time to ask questions.

Both tastings include a food pairing with each of the proposed wines.

For children and it will still be possible to have a tasting with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

The half-day (4h 30 min) or middle half-day (10am-4:30pm) quad bike excursion to Mt. Grappa, with an intermediate stop for lunch.

Half Day (10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

Departure from Romano d'Ezzelino; after a few km necessary for the transfer to the mountain, the hike gets into full swing. Interesting passages, views and the stop in the malga give an intense pleasure that you will remember for a long time. Excursion of medium physical commitment.

Half-day Central (10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

After a few miles on the quad bike necessary for the transfer to the mountain, the hike gets into full swing. Interesting passes, views and a stop at an alpine hut for lunch give an intense pleasure that we will remember for a long time. Longer "Half Day" hike that allows trespassing in the northernmost area of the Grappa Massif.

Snowmobiling in the Dolomites in Alleghe, is an experience that will take you along scenic trails and snow-covered forests, you will have the opportunity to admire breathtaking slopes and enjoy the magical atmosphere of the night.

The night tour driving courses will take place at the Alleghe ski facilities, at the foot of the magnificent and striking Mount Civetta and will leave you immersed in the setting of the Belluno Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will have a different experience on the snow, in contact with nature and snow-covered forests.

Snowmobile rental in the Dolomites will allow you to tackle steep climbs and snow-covered slopes, catch glimpses of mountain wildlife here and there, and stop to listen to the silence around you.

No experience is necessary for this snowmobile tour, but a minimum age of 18 is required of the snowmobile driver.

A real Safari... but on snow by snowmobile, from Lake Antorno, near Cortina and Misurina, to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo at the Auronzo refuge.

On the way you will be driving the snowmobile for a length of about 20 km, going through stretches in the middle of forests and fir trees, until you reach the foot of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, the most famous mountains in the Dolomites with an incredible view of Cortina d'Ampezzo and the whole valley.

The serpentine of snowmobiles (maximum of 4) will follow a guide who will determine the pace and safety of the chosen route. You will first run a 3km loop around Lake Antorno and after that the real climb begins, stop for 10 minutes at the Auronzo hut, just below the Three Peaks for photos and a small break and then return to the bottom of the valley.

At the end of the experience, it will be possible to add a tasting of wines and local products including D.o.c.g. wines from Trenitno, Veneto and Alto Adige and local cold cuts and cheeses. One tasting is for 2 people.

Experience a fantastic snowmobile ride through the forests and spectacular scenery all over the snow-capped Dolomites in one of the most beautiful winter resorts in all of Veneto.

No prior experience is needed to ride a snowmobile and all you need is to be of legal age.

This is the closest snowmobile experience to Cortina d'Ampezzo, which climbs the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. An unforgettable experience!

The Su'n Paradis Refuge, in the Zoldo Valley, offers a chance for a winter experience that combines adventure and relaxation. It is a snowmobile tour lasting about 40 minutes with a stop at the refuge to warm up while sipping a drink of your choice.

This experience is perfect for enjoying a different kind of evening alone, as a couple or with friends. Once you board the snowmobile as passengers, you will have the opportunity to admire the snowy landscape of Col de La Grava, a ski area in the heart of the Belluno Dolomites, and Mount Civetta. 

The snowmobile will take you up to the hut, a stone's throw from the sky, with a panoramic view of the valley and the starry sky. The break is the perfect time to have a drink with friends, warm up and, once again, enjoy the beautiful natural landscape in which you are immersed.

Horseback riding in the Zoldo Dolomites is an adventure that will remain in your hearts forever. The magic of the Dolomites, in the silence marked only by the steps of our docile horse friends, will captivate you, leaving indelible memories in your memory.

The trail is on a white road that follows the forest and the river, accompanied by an instructor who will help you to better understand the notions for horseback riding.

The walk is suitable for beginners and can be performed even if there is snow on the route.

Dinner at a snowmobile lodge in the Dolomites in San Nicolò di Comelico is a must-do experience for couples or families in the Cadore Valley.

Departure is from Costa, where an expert driving a snowmobile will take you up to 2,000 meters to the hut from where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Dolomites.

Dinner includes 3 courses:

•    Appetizer
•    First course
•    Second

Drinks are excluded and dishes will be to be decided a la carte. The cuisine uses 0 km ingredients to enhance local products. Among the specialties you can find polenta with venison, the typical cold cuts and cheese board and many other traditional dishes. The proposals may vary based on the raw material found.

At the end of the dinner, the facility will organize the return to the meeting point.

The Refuge Su'n Paradis, in the locality of Col de la Grava, Zoldo Alto, in the Belluno Dolomites, offers you a perfect relaxing experience typically winter: a dinner at the refuge with transportation by snowmobile. 

The price of the experience includes the gondola ride and round-trip transportation by snowmobile, while dinner will be payable locally. You will enjoy hot and seasonal classic mountain dishes.

The meeting point è the Pian del Crep Cabinovia, willà be used that to get to the altitude, after whiché the trip continues by snowmobile. During the transport, as passengers, you will be able to admire the landscapes of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009.

In case of allergies or dietary needs it will be necessary to contact the facility directly.