DA Padova: Wine tour in the Euganean Hills
Description
The Euganean Hills are a group of hills of volcanic origin that rise to heights of 300 to 600 m from the Padovan-Venetian plain a few km south of Venice. Accompanied by the Local Tour Leader you will enter the heart of the Euganean Hills to discover, thanks to the visit in two renowned wineries of the Euganean territory, the best wine production in the area. Here the particular volcanic origin of the soil and the good climate allows the cultivation of various vines. Among the white wines: the Serprino, biotype of the Glera vine, is the “volcanic” version of Prosecco; the Pinot bianco; the Garganega, the Chardonnay and Manzoni. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmènere have found space among the reds. Between a walk through the vineyards, a visit to the cellar and several wine tastings paired with typical local products we will listen to the wise tale of the winemakers about the expressions of their best wines.
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Itinerary
The Euganean Spas of Abano Montegrotto are one of the most famous spa destination in the world. Our tour will start from here.
The Euganean Hills are a group of hills of volcanic origin that rise to heights of 300 to 600 m from the Padovan-Venetian plain a few km south of Venice. Splendid landscapes between vineyards and olive groves, alternated by castles, villas and small medieval villages are waiting for you.
We will visit 2 of the best family-run wineries on the Euganean Hills. A walk in the vineyard, a view of the barrel room and then a wine tasting combined with some snacks.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Departure times in the booking are approximate and are subject to slight variations. The agency will contact you a few days before the tour to confirm the meeting or pick-up time. You must provide a valid contact (phone number with Whatsapp or email).
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
The guide was extremely friendly and patient, explaining everything along the way. In the wineries, the experience was fantastic, with tasting and explanations of the production processes. Highlight for a white wine on the second visit, which I had to bring some to taste with friends, since it is not exported to Brazil. An organic wine with orange flower perfume; I've never experienced anything like that. This is the Sili'ca of the Agricola Azienda Ca'Lunga.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that the tour lived up to your expectations and we hope to have you with us again in the future for more adventures. See you next time, thank you so much.
It was a really positive experience, beyond expectations! The two tastings in iconic wineries of the Euganean Hills were superb: each glass was accompanied by interesting explanations, never trivial, which made us appreciate even more what we were drinking. The locations are wonderful, surrounded by greenery, authentic and rich in history. You can breathe the true soul of the Euganean Hills. And then Nicola, our tour guide, a great added value: we immediately felt his passion and expertise that made it all even more special! I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to live a different experience than usual, made of taste, beauty and discovery, led by a prepared and passionate person who really knows how to convey the love for this territory. Definitely an experience I would do again!
Grazie per le tue recensioni Lorena! Siamo davvero molto felici di sapere che il nostro pacchetto di 3 tour in 3 giorni fatto su misura per te e i tuoi amici abbia soddisfatto le vostre aspettative. Doveste mai ripassare di qua noi vi aspettiamo a braccia aperte. Grazie mille e alla prossima avventura.
I took part in this tour with my husband driven by curiosity to go and discover the much talked about Euganean Hills. We lived an unforgettable experience, full of stories and anecdotes thanks to the deep knowledge of the territory of our guide Nicola, born and raised in these beautiful places and rich in culture and food and wine traditions! We made 2 visits and two tastings in two of the most iconic wineries of the Euganean Hills tasting some really exquisite products. Thank you so much Lo Vivo and thank you so much Nicola, we will be back.
Grazie per la tua recensione Joelle. Siamo felicissimi di sapere che siamo riusciti nel nostro intento di regalarvi qualche ora di relax e risate tra un calice e l'altro. Saremmo più che felici di riavervi come nostri ospiti in futuro. Grazie mille.
The tour “Olive oil and wine in the Euganean Hills” was perfectly organized and well executed. Our driver/guide Nicola was not only very charming and good humored, but also did an excellent job, particularly explaining the different types of oil we tasted and how to make use of our sensory equipment. The winery we visited thereafter was well chosen – a nice family-owned business that produces remarkable wines. The daughter of the family – an enologist herself – took us around and made the tasting an interesting experience. The drive itself to the oil mill and the vineyards was a little disappointing, as we did not see much of the hills: on the way out, we drove endlessly along a channel in the plains, and on the way back it was already dark. All in all, it was time and money well spent, we enjoyed the trip, and we can fully recommend LoVivo.
Thank you very much for the kind words and reccomendation, we will take note of the remark about the hills.
This is a beautiful drive in the countryside in an area of Italy most tourists never see. The wine tasting was wonderful and very engaging. The driver was friendly and helpful. He grew up in the area so he was very informative.
Thank you so much for your review. We are happy to know you had such a great time and we hope to have you back one day if you ever decide to come to visit our territory again.
Our first trip to Italy did not disappoint. We had Nico as our driver and he was amazing. Very conversational, taught us a bit of history of the area, and pointed out a few beautiful locations where we were able to see fantastic views from the hilltops. If we come back to Padua, we will definitely ask for Nico again.
Hi Paul and thank you so much for your review. We are really happy to know you had such an amazing time with our agency and with Nico. We are looking forward to have you back on board in the future for some other adventures. Thanks again.
As a great wine lover I could not miss this perfectly organized Tour. Our guide Nicola was very knowledgeable, professional and met our interests with great skill. A super recommended tour for breathtaking scenery, quality wines and professional guide. Keep it up, good ones!
Grazie mille Matteo per le bellissime parole che ci hai dedicato. Siamo lieti di sapere che un'esperto di vini del tuo livello abbia avuto modo di avere un'esperienza che ha soddisfatto le aspettative. Speriamo di riaverti come nostro cliente in altri tour eno-gastronomici in futuro. Grazie mille.
When there are wonderful things close to home, but you don't know it! My husband and I wanted to spend special moments together, but without committing to long trips. We found this tour and booked on the fly. The guys of the agency cute, the guy who accompanied us as well. Super nice. The tour is well organized, also suitable for those who do not have skills on wines because you are always accompanied .. but above all the locations are beautiful. We will book again some other experience, it's worth it!!
Grazie per le sue gentili parole, Giulia. Siamo stati onorati di aver avuto delle persone del territorio che hanno deciso di affidarsi a noi per conoscerlo meglio e approfondirne alcuni aspetti come i prodotti che offre. Sicuri di rivederla in futuro la ringraziamo per il tempo trascorso insieme e per la fiducia.
We left Rome to visit the wonder of the Euganean hills and thanks to Lo Vivo we experienced unforgettable days. The tastings were taken care of in every detail and accompanied by a breathtaking view. It was a real sensory journey and to make it even richer were the nice chats shared with our companion Nicola. We will definitely be back. Thank you Lo Vivo!
Grazie mille per aver preso parte a questo tipo di esperienza della quale andiamo molto orgogliosi. Siamo felici di sapere che siete riusciti a godere a 360 gradi di quello che può sembrare solo una degustazione ma che, se fatto nel modo giusto, è molto di più. Alla prossima, grazie mille.
We had a lovely wine tasting tour to two very different vineyards, a modern one and a more traditional one. We loved the wines we got to taste there. And not to forget the amazing view at the first one and the tatsy cold cuts at the other one. And a big shout out to our guides, who were not only good informed, but also really funny and kind! Thanks for a great day and for the tips for the rest of our stay in Padua!
Dear, thank you for being with us in this experience! We hope to see you soon again!
