Soave

The sweet hillside between Verona and Vicenza is well known for its excellent wines. One of these takes its name from a small village, standing at the feet of an impressive medieval castle: Soave. Conceived as a defensive hub by the Veronese family Della Scala, which ruled the city for 125 years between the 13th and the 14th century, the two was circled by massive walls, connecting to the fortress, which still dominates the surrounding landscape. This private guided tour will allow you to discover the timeless beauty of this castle, together with some more outstanding monuments: Piazza Antenna, the Justice Palace and the Palazzo Scaligero; shortly after, you will reach a well known local winery, for complete tasting of five different premium varieties of wine, in the impressive context of the cellar. "Soave" in an Italian word for "sweet": well, at the end of this experience you will perfectly understand why.

Soave Castle ranks among northern Italy’s most impressive fortifications, surrounded by vineyards with a history dating back to the medieval era—but its remote location makes it hard to reach from Verona. On this self-guided tour, explore Soave Castle’s ramparts and frescoes at your leisure, and visit a local winery to sample some of the wines for which the region is famous. With round-trip travel from your Verona included, you’re free to relax and enjoy your day.