Lake Garda day trip from Verona: Valpolicella wine tasting

Vineyards, wine and the largest Italian lake in a single day

A private day trip from Verona combines a Valpolicella wine tasting at a family winery surrounded by vineyards, a drive to Lake Garda to see its intense blue water, and a stop in Sirmione before returning to your hotel. Your English-speaking driver handles the route and timing, leaving you free to move between the three stops at your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Verona to Lake Garda day trip

• Pickup at Verona hotel
• Drive to Valpolicella
• Wine tasting at Vogadori winery
• Drive to Lake Garda
• Explore Lake Garda scenery
• Stop in Sirmione for ice cream
• Return to Verona

The experience

Your driver picks you up at your Verona hotel and heads toward Valpolicella, arriving in about 30 minutes. The first stop is Vogadori, one of the area's established wineries, where you taste Valpolicella and Amarone della Valpolicella wines in a cellar surrounded by vineyards. The setting itself (rows of grapevines visible from where you stand) frames what you're tasting and why the region's soil and climate matter to the wines.

From the winery, your driver takes you to Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake. The water's intensity of color and transparency are what the operator emphasizes about the place. You see it from the car and have time to stand at the shore. Before heading back to Verona, the route includes a stop in Sirmione, where you can buy Italian gelato and walk the waterfront if the timing allows.

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours total. You travel by private minivan or sedan depending on your booking choice, and WiFi is available on board. Your driver speaks English and Italian, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

What’s included

• Private transportation by minivan or sedan.
• WiFi on board.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Verona.
• English-speaking driver.

Options for this experience

2 options

By SedanUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeMercedes E-Class, includes pickup

By MinivanUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeMercedes V-Class or Sprinter, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Enrico Limousine Service - Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the minivan for a larger group or the sedan if you're traveling as a couple or solo. Your English-speaking driver handles all routing so you focus on the wine tastings and lake views.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What is Sirmione known for?

Sirmione sits on Lake Garda's shore and is a stop where you can walk the waterfront and buy gelato before returning to Verona.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation between stops?

No. Your private driver handles all transportation from your Verona hotel through Valpolicella, to Lake Garda, and to Sirmione, then back to your hotel.

Can I bring a wheelchair or stroller on this tour?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible and transportation options accommodate wheelchairs. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.

Is the wine tasting included in the price?

Wine tasting is not included in the tour price. You pay for it separately at Vogadori. Lunch is also not included.