Venice and the Venetian Lagoon: the best 4 experiences

Horseback riding in the hills overlooking the western 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 walk through the countryside and woods and reach high ground from where you can admire beautiful views, and you can stop for short breaks. 

1-hour hike

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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.

When the walks return, the reception can continue with a lunch or dinner with a 3-course tasting menu, dessert and coffee, 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 held after the walk. For the one-hour walks, lunch and dinner are available only from March to September, while for the two-hour walk it is possible to add only lunch, which is available year-round.

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

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

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.

Horseback riding at the foot of Mount Baldo departing from the locality of Prada, on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, in the province of Brenzone and San Zeno di Montagna. The’experience traverses the lower part of Mount Baldo, in trails surrounded by greenery.

The’excursion è suitable for beginners who are going for the first time on horseback (older than 10 years). Depending on the length of the walk, the route varies in length. You walk through the countryside and woods and reach high ground from where you can admire a beautiful view, the ’environment è cooler, and you can’stop for short stops.

General Information:

• It’ mandatory to wear long pants and comfortable closed shoes (ankle boots or sneakers).
• You must arrive at the site about 15 minutes before the agreed upon time for the outing.
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• In case of bad weather, the walk will be postponed to another date agreed upon with the client.

Enjoy a typical lunch at a refuge with snowmobile transport in Lessinia Park on Mt. Tomba.

Your guide will pick you up by snowmobile until you reach the hut by crossing a path of about 1.5 kilometers.

The proposed menu includes 3 courses:

• First course of your choice (gnocchi, fettuccine, ravioloni or soup)
• Second course of your choice (polenta with mushrooms and cheese, polenta soppressa with mushrooms, polenta with stew or shin with potatoes)
• Dessert

Included are 1L of water, 1 medium beer or 1/2L of house wine and coffee.

For the return trip, you will be taken by snowmobile back to the meeting point.

Llama and alpaca hike of about an hour in the Moraine Hills. The trail is 3-4km and will last about 1 hour.

You will walk with docile and soft alpacas and llamas along trails, dirt roads and short sections of roads with little traffic.

Through forests, peat bogs, meadows and cultivated fields you will have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty offered by the Morenic Hills and the municipalities of Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lonato del Garda and Solferino.

A guided tour of the winery, in the heart of Verona, will introduce you to the main tencics of making and aging traditional Veneto wines. The tour ends with a tasting of local wines.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the winery, from the crushing and fermentation facility, to the ancient drying loft, to the underground cellars for aging and refining great wines. At the end of the tour follows a tasting of 4 or 5 different vintages of local wines, depending on the option chosen. It is possible to combine the tasting with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses for an additional fee.

Del Garda

The tasting includes 4 wines:

• Lugana DOP Le Tradizioni "Campovalentino"
• Lugana DOP Le Fattorie
• Bardolino Chiaretto Rosé Le Tradizioni "Brolo Alto"
• Bardolino DOP Le Tradizioni "Le Banche di San Lorenzo"

Valpolicella

The tasting includes 5 wines:

• Valpolicella DOP Classico "Capitel della Crosara"
• Lugana DOC Satinato
• Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOP "Castelliere delle Guaite"
• Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Satinato
• Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Satinato Riserva

Amarone

The tasting includes 5 wines:

• Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico "Satinato" 2015
• Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico "Satinato Riserva" 2012
• Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico "Capitel della Crosara" 2009
• Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico "Capitel della Crosara" 2008
• Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico "Capitel della Crosara" 2006

The tasting can be paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses for an additional charge.

The winery visit lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes and is a unique opportunity to learn about production techniques and taste Veneto wines in the company of friends, family or your partner. The visit can also be conducted in German every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

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.

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.

Wine Tasting in the Berici Hills between Padua and Vicenza can be developed, depending on your preferences, according to four different options:

Interlude Tasting

You will be offered 4 excellent labels specially selected for you accompanied by pan biscotto. The experience lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and costs €20 per person.

Raixe Grixe Tasting.

You will be offered 4 excellent labels selected especially for you accompanied by pan biscotto and Asiago cheese, which are typical local products that are an integral part of the history of our area.

Edgard Tasting

You will taste the winery's most distinctive wines. From the highly prized Sior Marco 2020 to the winery's Arcadia. All accompanied by fragrant appetizers made up of products closely linked to the territory, both because they have been part of traditional Veneto gastronomy since time immemorial, and because during the tastings, materials produced in the Veneto are preferred if not directly in the Vicenza area, so as to offer an experience that immerses itself as much as possible in local life.

Picnic

The picnic is composed of 1 bottle of Costalunga wine for every two people, and the menu consists of Asiago Fr Nerone DOP (Caseificio Sociale Ponte di Barbarano), Sopressa Veneta (variable - Trentin) Pan biscotto (variable - Panificio F.lli Crescenzio), small bottle of water (choice of natural or sparkling).

Before the tastings, you will be offered a tour of the vineyards surrounding the winery, the historic villa, the small church and the fountain: a setting steeped in history that will remind you of your roots.

During the tours with tasting you will have the opportunity to taste different wines, paired with typical products of the local gastronomy, such as cured meats, cheeses and artisan-made bread.

At the end of the tour and tasting, you will have the opportunity to purchase products from the winery.

Wine tasting in the Euganean Hills takes place in the estate vineyard, surrounded by greenery. It is available from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

During the experience, you will taste a selection of wines accompanied by local cured meats and cheeses, with detailed information about each wine, the soil of origin, grape variety, winemaking processes and organoleptic characteristics. The approximate duration is one hour.

The three tasting options are:

• "Arquà": 3 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats.
• "Colli Euganei": 4 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats and cheeses.
• "Vulcanica": 5 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats and cheeses.

These experiences provide an opportunity to explore local wines and discover the region's food and wine culture.

A guided winery tour in Vo', outside Padua, will immerse you in the wine culture of the Veneto region. You will taste historic Veneto wines on the winery's panoramic terrace, overlooking the Euganean Hills, or inside the barrique cellar.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the wine laboratory where you will learn about the winery's traditional production processes and aging techniques. Afterwards, you will taste 3 or 5 local wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a charcuterie board.

Overview (1 hour 30 minutes)

The tasting takes place on the winery's panoramic terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the Euganean Hills. The tasting includes 5 wines:

• 2 white wines
• 2 red wines
• 1 sweet wine

The tasting is accompanied by:

• Bread crostini with extra virgin olive oil DOP
• 1 type of local cured meats
• 1 type of cheese
• Bread and water

A complimentary bottle of wine offered by the winery is provided for couples.

In the barrique cellar (2 hours)

The tasting takes place inside the winery's barrique cellar and includes 3 Riserva wines, paired with:

• Bread crostini with extra virgin olive oil DOP
• 2 types of local cured meats
• 2 types of cheeses
• Bread and water

Complimentary 2 bottles of wine offered by the winery are provided for couples.

The visit to the winery is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the production of the historic Veneto wines and to taste excellent wines in the company of friends, relatives or your partner.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

Horseback riding in the Euganean Hills is an exciting opportunity to explore scenic trails and enjoy breathtaking views.

Horseback riding in the Euganean Hills is available by reservation Tuesday through Sunday and lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The activity begins with a half-hour lesson, followed by a 1-hour walk.

The walk is suitable for everyone, including beginners, and the minimum age requirement is 14 years.

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.

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.

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 e-bike tour with rental in Valdobbiadene is a tour that takes place among the beautiful Prosecco hills and its wonderful landscapes. You can take the tour in autonomous mode, without a guide, or with a guide.

During the classic tour it is possible a stop at a selected winery to taste local wines including a good Prosecco (in the guided tour it is already included in the price). Along the way, a stop for a picnic lunch is also possible at picnic areas. A short stop at the very famous Osteria Senza Oste is also possible.

At the start you will ride along the new bike path that runs along the Piave River, along the way there are small historical-naturalistic stops to admire the views and ancient villages. The tour continues, between ascents and descents, always on a bike path among rows of vines and grapevines.

There are two other tours that you can choose according to your preferences:

• The underground tunnels and cellars tour.

During this tour you will have the opportunity to pass through the World War I tunnels you reach the wonderful Palladian-style villa, and finally to taste a very fine wine from the area!

• The tour with panoramic aperitif among the vineyards

During this tour among the wonderful bogrhi of the area you will have the opportunity to have a Prosecco tasting accompanied by delicious typical cold cuts and cheeses!

The bikes for rent are exclusively E-Mtb electric mountain bikes of various sizes, they will be assigned to the various participants according to their height. You will also be provided with helmets. In the guided tour, also, the local E-MTB guide is to be paid on the spot.

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.

For the vineyard picnic in Valdobbiadene, you can choose from two different baskets:

Little Red Riding Hood

The "Little Red Riding Hood" basket includes a bottle of Prosecco Marchet Extra Dry, smoked Giacomino salami or half salami, smoked ricotta, a loaf of bread and two 0.50-liter bottles of Italian water.

Flavors of Valdobbiadene

The "Flavors of Valdobbiadene" basket includes a bottle of Marchet Extra Dry Prosecco from Terra di Guia winery, half a salami, a smoked pork tenderloin called "Giacomino," malga cheese, smoked ricotta, sweet and sour giardiniera, a loaf of bread and two 0.50-liter bottles of Italian water.

Both offerings will give you an authentic gastronomic experience of the Valdobbiadene region, with high-quality local products and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.