Highlights

• 8 Day self-drive
• Verona with medieval old town
• Magical Lake Garda
• Treviso, Bassano del Grappa and Trento
• Vicenza surrounded by elegant Palladian Villas
• Valpolicella Wine District
• Tour Code: VEVI121

This self-drive tour covers the heart of the former Venetian Republic known as a region with a thousand faces. Rich cultural heritage with a spectacular natural setting and changing scenery from the crimson colored Dolomite to the enchanting shores of Lake Garda.  The tour  covers the heartland of the former Venetian Republic, a region that has one of the country’s richest historical, natural, artistic, cultural, and culinary heritages. Veneto offers a wealth of sights and flavors to be treasured for a lifetime: gondolas that glide along canals, imposing Roman amphitheaters, majestic mountain ranges, ancient cathedrals but also lots of characteristic shops, delicious foods and excellent wines.  The wine districts are spectacular, from Valpolicella, land of bold Amarones to the hills around Conegliano, where you will find Italy’s most beautiful bubbly: Prosecco Superiore. During your next trip to Europe treat yourself to this self-drive holiday, that allows you to explore, experience and taste a diversified culture and scenery at one of the most beautiful areas of Italy.

• Itinerary - click for more

  Day 1 – Arrival Verona / Valpolicella Wine Country
  Distance: Verona Airport → Valpolicella ≈ 25 km / 30 min

  • Arrive at Verona Airport. Collect your rental car.
  • Short scenic drive into the Valpolicella hills, famous for Amarone wines.
  • Afternoon free for relaxation or stroll through local vineyards.
  • Included: Wine tasting with local salami and cheeses.
  • Overnight: Valpolicella (Hotel Corte Formigar or Foresteria Serego Alighieri)

  Day 2 – Explore Verona & Valpolicella
  Distance: Valpolicella → Verona ≈ 20 km / 25 min (round-trip ≈ 40 km total)

  • Drive into Verona’s old town: see the Arena di Verona, Juliet’s Balcony, and Piazza delle Erbe.
  • Enjoy dinner at a local osteria and return to your countryside hotel.
  • Overnight: Valpolicella (2nd night)

  Day 3 – Lake Garda → Venice Inland
  Distance: Valpolicella → Sirmione (Lake Garda) ≈ 50 km / 1 hr
  Then Sirmione → Venice Inland (Treviso/Mestre area) ≈ 140 km / 2 hr
  Total: ~190 km / 3 hr driving

  • Morning: Explore Sirmione peninsula or Bardolino on Lake Garda.
  • Afternoon: Drive east toward the Venice mainland (avoid ZTL zones in Venice city).
  • Overnight: Venice Inland (Hotel Park Bolognese or similar)

  Day 4 – Treviso & Prosecco Hills → Bassano del Grappa
  Distance: Venice Inland → Treviso ≈ 30 km / 35 min
  Treviso → Conegliano (Prosecco area) ≈ 30 km / 30 min
  Conegliano → Bassano del Grappa ≈ 50 km / 1 hr
  Total: ~110 km / 2 hr driving

  • Discover Treviso’s canals and elegant squares.
  • Drive through the Prosecco wine route around Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.
  • Continue to Bassano del Grappa, famous for its covered bridge and grappa distilleries.
  • Overnight: Bassano del Grappa (Hotel Antica Abbazia or Bonotto)

  Day 5 – Bassano → Trento (Dolomitic Foothills)
  Distance: 95 km / 1 hr 45 min

  • Scenic drive north into Trentino.
  • Explore Trento’s cathedral square, Buonconsiglio Castle, and alpine atmosphere.
  • Overnight: Trento (Hotel Buonconsiglio)

  Day 6 – Trento → Vicenza → Venice Inland
  Distance: Trento → Vicenza ≈ 105 km / 1 hr 45 min
  Vicenza → Venice Inland ≈ 75 km / 1 hr
  Total: ~180 km / 2 hr 45 min

  • Visit Vicenza, city of architect Andrea Palladio; tour a Palladian villa such as La Rotonda.
  • Return to Venice Inland for overnight.
  • Overnight: Venice Inland (Hotel Park Bolognese or similar)

  Day 7 – Venice Lagoon (Optional Day Trip)
  Distance: Venice Inland → Venice Tronchetto ≈ 15 km / 25 min

  • Drive to Tronchetto parking island, then explore Venice by vaporetto (boat).
  • Visit St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge, and artisan workshops of Murano or Burano.
  • Return to mainland hotel.
  • Overnight: Venice Inland (2nd night)

  Day 8 – Departure
  Distance: Venice Inland → Verona Airport ≈ 120 km / 1 hr 30 min

  • Drive back across the Veneto plains.
  • Return vehicle and check in for onward flight.

  Total Estimated Driving Distance: ≈ 765 km (475 mi) over 8 days

Included

• 2 nts Valpolicella, Verona, 2 nts Venice Inland, 1 nt Bassano, 1 nt Trento, 1 nt Venice Inland
• Daily breakfast
• Wine Tasting in Valpolicella paired with salami and cheese
• Day excursions as listed - self-guided
• Vat Taxes
• Eight day vehicle rental based on itinerary - Group I / Mercedes-Benz Class A, Automatic, Air-Conditioned

Not Included

• International air travel
• Full board
• Beverages during meals included
• Local guides
• Entrance fees
• City Tax paid locally
• Items of personal nature and Items not listed in the inclusions

Hotels or Similar

• 2 nts Valpolicella, Verona: Hotels Corte Formigar, Foresteria Serego Alighieri
• 2 nts Venice Inland: Hotel Park Bolognese
• 1 nt Bassano: Hotels Antica Abbazia, Bonotto
• 1 nt Trento: Hotel Buonconsiglio
• 1 nt Venice Inland: Hotels Park Bolognese
• As a general rule, the scheduled hotel list for your tour, will be available 15 days prior to departure

• Rental Vehicle Details - click for more

  Car Rental Includes:

  • Unlimited Mileage
  • Third Party Liability (RCA)
  • Collision Damage Waiver Reduction (CDW)
  • Theft Protection Reduction (TP)
  • Personal Accident Insurance (PAI);
  • Super CDW – Super TP
  • 18% Airport Charges
  • 14% Railway Fee
  • Road Tax
  • 22 % VAT

  Car Rental Does Not Include:

  • Administrative cost of invoice
  • Administration fees in case of accident (GMU) and fines (GRV)
  • Whatever not mentioned in the inclusions

Starting From

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Price per person in CAD $ Dollars.