Best 4 experiences in the Mincio Valley

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.

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.

The farm will immerse you in the history of typical Veronese wines with a lunch and tasting in Valpolicella. 

You will have a choice of two experiences that will both begin with a walk through the vineyards accompanied by a guide and a tasting of Garda EVO oil. 

Trip to Valpolicella

Testing wines will be 5, representing a complete journey throughout the Valpolicella area:

•    Rosè Brioso IGT Frizzante
•    Rosato Veronese IGT
•    Corvina Veronese IGT
•    Valpolicella Superiore Classico DOC
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

These products will be paired with a board of local cured meats and cheeses, fresh bread and the winery's own products such as jams, red wine jellies and giardiniera.

Tasting and light lunch

Also here you will have the opportunity to taste 5 wines:

•    Rosè Brioso IGT Frizzante
•    Rosato Veronese IGT
•    Corvina Veronese IGT
•    Valpolicella Superiore Classico DOC
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

To match you will have a platter of cured meats and cheeses with jams made by the Fugolo Gianluca farm. In addition, you'll be able to enjoy a cold pasta dish with pesto sauce with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella in summer, and tortellini with butter and sage in winter.

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

The tasting and visit to Bornato Castle is a beautiful experience.

Bornato Castle and Villa Orlando, located in the heart of Franciacorta, is a rare example of a Renaissance villa built inside a medieval castle.

Built in medieval times, it was later remodeled in later periods, resulting in a very interesting architectural complex.

You can decide whether to take a tour with lunch, or have a tasting with wines from the winery.

Horseback riding among the vineyards in Franciacorta near Lake Iseo from Corte Franca will provide a unique activity immersed in the tranquility of nature.

Available rides are 1 or 2 hours and extend through local vineyards passing through villages and some of the most renowned wineries such as Berlucchi.

The walks are suitable for all levels of experience, and the instructor will teach you the basics of riding as well as accompany you throughout the itinerary.

Sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required to participate in the activity.

Wine tasting and visit to the historic Mosnel winery in Franciacorta è an unmissable experience!

After the guided tour of the cellars, choose 3 of the 5 Franciacorta wines that have come to define the style of the Mosnel winery: Brut, Brut Nature, Pas Dosé, Rosé, Satèn.  

All wine tastings are accompanied by a small sampling of local bread, salami and cheese to better taste the wines offered. You can request the addition of a mixed board of cured meats from Az. Agricola Danesi + CISSVA flakes + breadsticks (for 2 people).

You will taste 3 to choose from the following wines:

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•    Brut – Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes that defines the winery s style.
•    Brut Nature – Blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc with the structured touch of Pinot Noir, aged at least 24 months on the lees.
•    Pas Dosé – Matured at least 30 months to express the'harmony of the Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes.
•    Rosé – Fragrant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with roundness of Pinot Blanc.
•    Satèn – Elegant Franciacorta with creamy, rich and refined perlage.

For this tour è it is recommended to bring with sé a headgear to cover yourself adequately even in summer.

The’accompaniment in the cellars of pets is not è allowed.

Take a horseback ride along the banks of the Serio River, within the nature park of the same name on the border between the provinces of Bergamo and Cremona. Depart from Romano di Lombardia.

Relying on your guide you will have the opportunity to admire the protected natural area, rich in biodiversity and pristine habitats.

Before or after the horseback ride you can rest inside the center's characteristic clubhouse, enjoying an aperitif, or book lunches and dinners or stay in the comfortable B&B, all with a background of ambient music.

Enjoy this equestrian experience as a couple, with family, with friends, and ensure a moment of happiness and relaxation.

Enjoy an original experience in the heart of Franciacorta with a quad bike tour suitable for everyone, even those who have never ridden on an ATV.

You will be able to choose one of two available tours:

Aperitivo (3 hours)

The quad bike tour with aperitif includes a loop through the vineyards with departure and arrival in Erbusco, near Brescia.

Halfway through the tour an aperitif awaits you in a place overlooking the Torbiere del Sebino Nature Reserve.

•    25+15 km
•    2h30' of actual driving
•    Total duration: 3h

Tasting (3h30')

During the excursion with tasting you can visit one of the most renowned wineries in Franciacorta.

•    25+10 km
•    2h of driving
•    1h visit to a winery + 2/3 Franciacorta tastings
•    Total duration: 3h30min

Wineries visited: Contadi Castaldi (usually Saturday afternoon), Ferghettina (usually Sunday morning) and Ronco Calino.

In case rain is expected, you will be contacted by phone the day before. It is possible to take turns while driving.

Horseback ride near Verona, with the possibility of tasting local wines andproducts directly at the riding stables.

Once you arrive at the stables, after a brief introduction on the basics of horseback riding you will set off on your walk. You will be able to choose from 3 different types of outings:

Walk (1h or 2h)

Accompanied by an equestrian guide you will be able to walk on horseback and discover the wonderful natural landscapes of the Moreniche hills of Custoza. Immersed in unspoiled nature, among hills and vineyards you can relax and rediscover the beauty of the countryside.

With tasting

After a walk of about two hours, among vineyards and quiet and relaxing countryside, you will reach the riding stables again where you will stop for about an hour to have a tasting. The tasting can only be done by people of legal age; it is accompanied by platters of typical local products (including cold cuts and cheeses) and non-alcoholic drinks for minors.

This experience is truly unique and will allow you to discover enchanting places.

The experience begins inside the winery, located among the Morainic Hills south of Lake Garda, and you will be accompanied by a guide through the history of the winery. The visit will immerse you in the production processes of Mantua's best-known wines, which you will later have the opportunity to taste along with a board of local delicacies.

The experience lasts about 2 hours and is suitable for everyone. Minors are not allowed to taste.

Journey to the Stefanoni Cranes

The visit to the wineries is followed by a tasting 3 Linea Cru and Sparkling wines. The tasting is accompanied by a board of local delicacies.

Journey in the Garda

The visit to the wineries is followed by a tasting 4 wines. The tasting is accompanied by a cutting board of local delicacies.

At the Root of Taste

The visit to the wineries is followed by a 4-wine tasting of fine wines that will engage all your 5 senses, accompanied by a cutting board of local specialties.

Minors and non-tasting adults will be served a cool drink paired with a typical Mantuan chopping board at the end of the visit.

This experience is a unique opportunity to learn about the history of the winery and taste its delicious wines in excellent company.

In the town of Lonato, a few kilometers from Desenzano del Garda, you will stroll through the vineyard and visit the winery of the Perla del Garda winery to learn about its renowned Lugana DOP wines.

The wines will be accompanied by baked goods and traditional Lombard gastronomic products.

You will be able to choose between two different tours:

Classic (1 hour and 30 minutes)

The classic tour includes a guided tour of the winery and vineyards along with a tasting of three types of Lake Garda wines:

•    Lugana DOC
•    Garda DOC
•    Valtènesi DOC

Vintage (2 hours)

The vintage experience includes a guided tour of the winery and vineyards along with a tasting of five Lugana DOC wines from Lake Garda, including wines awarded 3 Glasses by Gambero Rosso.

Get ready for a tasty and relaxing experience near the shores of Lake Garda, surrounded by nature and the landscapes of Lombardy.

Quads excursion on the Morenic Hills departing from Lonato del Garda, below Sirmione. È you can choose between the 2 1/2-hour or half-day (5-hour) excursion, conducted on different days; you can book the group excursion, or alternatively the private one for couples.

During the excursion you will stop for photography or to visit some historical places.

At the start you will be explained the use of the ATV and safety rules and then perform a practical test in the parking lot of the Park.

To ride an ATV è you must have a B license, the passenger must not have any special requirements, children under 12 years old do not pay.

You will be provided with a helmet (mandatory) with disposable headphones, we recommend sportswear and to bring sunglasses an eye drops if you are allergic to dust or have sensitive eyes and a bandana or scarf.

Also ideal for bachelorette or bachelor parties. In case of light rain, kway will be provided.

Trip 2h 30min:The'hike will be 70% off-road, in total safety.

Trip 5 hours:From the Risorgimento hills to the Rocca di Manerba on the shores of Lake Garda. 3 hours of actual driving through all the landscapes of the Morenic Hills and Valtenesi with glimpses of the Lake. A journey full of twists and turns through Nature, Culture and Flavors. At noon planned stop of about 45minutes at refreshment point on the river where, if you wish, you can refresh yourself (extra cost to be paid locally).

Horseback riding on the banks of the Mincio River with an experienced equestrian guide who will lead you to discover the river and the park of the same name.

You will be able to choose between two types of rides: one lasting 2h, recommended especially for beginners, and the other a full-day ride with tasting at three local wineries and lunch included.

Wine tasting in Valeggio sul Mincio, Veneto, takes place inside a winter tasting room with an old 19th-century fireplace and a table for sampling Veneto wines, including the well-known Bardolino, and local products. During spring and summer, tastings take place in the courtyard.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the winery, where you will be shown production techniques. The visit è followed by a wine tasting. You will be able to choose from 4 different tastings, which include 3, 4 or 5 wines selected from the winery, accompanied by a board of cold cuts and cheeses and, depending on the option you choose, a tasting of the Court's extra virgin olive oil.

Young Territory

Tasting includes 3 wines:

•    Custoza DOC
•    Bardolino DOC
•    Chiaretto di Bardolino DOC

Tasting is accompanied by a board of local cured meats and cheeses.

Territory Wood

The tasting includes 3 wines:

•    Custoza Superiore DOC Riflesso
•    Bardolino Superiore DOCG Riflesso
•    David Rosso IGT Verona

The tasting is accompanied by a board of local cold cuts and cheeses.

Premium

The tasting includes 5 premium wines:

•    Garganega Veronese IGT
•    Chiaretto di Bardolino DOC
•    Corvina Veronese IGT
•    Bardolino Superiore DOCG Riflesso
•    Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico

The tasting is accompanied by a board of local cured meats and cheeses and a tasting of the Court's extra virgin olive oil.

Everyone can participate in the visit. Minors are not allowed to taste.