Private Soave Wine Tour from Venice: Volcanic White Wines & 2 Wineries
100% Private Full-Day Soave Classico & Soave Superiore DOCG Wine Tour from Venice — 2 Hillside Garganega Estates & Panoramic Lunch
- Duration
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Party
- 2–8 travelers, private vehicle
- Vehicle
- Private A/C vehicle & driver
- Guide
- Private, English
About This Tour
Italy and Wine offers a 100% private Soave wine tour from Venice (with private Mercedes pick-up at Venice Tronchetto), taking you into the medieval hillside vineyards east of Verona to explore one of Italy’s greatest white wine appellations. Accompanied by an English-speaking driver, you enjoy guided vineyard walks and cellar tours at two boutique Soave estates, tastings of Soave Classico DOC, Soave Superiore DOCG, and sweet Recioto di Soave DOCG, and a panoramic wine-and-food pairing lunch.
Recognized as a premier wine zone since 1931 and awarded DOC status in 1968, Soave owes its distinctive mineral character to ancient dark volcanic basalt and calcareous hillside soils surrounding the crenellated Scaliger Castle of Soave. Crafted from at least 70% indigenous Garganega grapes (often trained on traditional Veronese pergolas and blended with Trebbiano di Soave), great hillside Soave offers crisp citrus, white almond, and chamomile notes that develop honeyed complexity with bottle age.
Between your two private winery visits, sit down at a panoramic local restaurant for a curated Venetian food-and-wine pairing lunch overlooking the Garganega-covered hills before returning comfortably to Venice.
Highlights
- Full-day private tour with an English-speaking guide and driver
- 2 wineries visited, from vineyard to cellar
- Guided walk through Soave's charming vineyards
- Traditional wine-and-food pairing lunch in a panoramic setting
Itinerary
Pickup
Private pickup at your hotel in Venice for the drive east of Verona into the Soave hills.
First winery — vineyard walk & cellar
A guided walk through the hillside Garganega vineyards, followed by a cellar visit and tasting.
Second winery — guided tasting
A second estate visit, from vineyard to cellar, tasting Soave and Soave Superiore DOCG.
Lunch
Wine-and-food pairing lunch in a panoramic setting.
Return
Drop-off back at your hotel in Venice.
What’s Included & Not Included
Included in the Tour
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver
- Guided visits to 2 wineries with cellar tour
- Guided tastings of Soave and Soave Superiore
- Wine-and-food pairing lunch at a local restaurant
- All local taxes
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
Price by Group Size
| Group size | Price per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2 travelers | €600 | €1,200 |
| 3 travelers | €500 | €1,500 |
| 4 travelers | €450 | €1,800 |
| 5 travelers | €350 | €1,750 |
| 6 travelers | €350 | €2,100 |
| 7 travelers | €350 | €2,450 |
| 8 travelers | €350 | €2,800 |
Your Trip Designer
Mario Piccinin
Every private day is planned by hand, not booked from a menu. Once you enquire, the team puts together a proposal tailored to your dates, pace and taste — usually within 24 hours, with no obligation to book.
Boutique Family Wineries across Soave
Meeting Point
Pickup at Tronchetto — cars cannot enter Venice's historic center, so this is the meeting point for every private Veneto tour. Your guide can advise the best way to reach it from your hotel.
Tour Area
Cancellation Policy
| Notice before departure | Charge |
|---|---|
| More than 14 days | No charge |
| 48 hours – 14 days | 50% of tour price |
| Less than 48 hours | 80% of tour price |
| No-show | 100% of tour price |
Frequently Asked Questions
What grape is Soave made from?
Soave is made from at least 70% Garganega, a native Veneto variety, giving the wine its dry, crisp, almond-and-citrus character. Soave Superiore (DOCG) comes from the best hillside vineyards east of Verona.
Is this tour really private?
Yes — the vehicle, driver and guide are reserved exclusively for your party for the entire day. You won't be grouped with other travelers at any winery.
What happens if it rains?
Wine tastings and lunch take place indoors, so the tour runs as planned rain or shine. Only the outdoor vineyard walk is shortened — your guide adjusts it on the day.
Reviews
★ 5.0 · 2 verified reviews
Alyssa Zinser
A wonderful day out. Mario knew the wines and the countryside inside out, and he brought us to some excellent wineries and a lovely lunch. We had a great time and really enjoyed the whole experience.
Lynton Enever
Our Soave tour with Marta was a wonderful experience of high-quality wine, beautiful countryside, and the most lovely and knowledgeable guide. A special thanks to Marta for making it such a great day. Absolutely recommend this tour
