Olive Oil And Wine Hills Trip

A four hour tasting trip from Padua into the Euganean Hills, stopping to try the area's olive oil and its wines. There is time between tastings to enjoy the scenery.

Overview

This half-day trip from Padua heads into the Euganean Hills to taste the two products the area is known for: olive oil and wine. It runs for about 4 hours and is capped at 8 travellers, with a tour leader on board and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Pickup is from in front of your hotel in Padua, where you meet the branded blue Lovivo vehicle, and the day ends back at the same point.

The route takes in two stops. First comes a winery, Cantina Colli Euganei, where the visit covers the cellar before a tasting of the typical wines of the hills. Next is an olive oil mill, Frantoio di Arqua Petrarca in Arquà Petrarca, where producers walk visitors through how the oil is made and then pour a tasting. Several reviewers mention that the wine stop came with meats and cheeses served alongside, and that the hosts at the winery were warm and welcoming.

It suits travellers who want a short countryside escape from the city, with roundtrip transport arranged for you. Note that the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and one reviewer cautioned that it is not ideal for someone prone to motion sickness.

What's Included

Included

Visit of a local winery & tastings of Euganean Hills wines
Visit of an olive oil mill & tasting of Olive oil of the Euganean Hills
Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
Roundtrip transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
Traditional Italian life with your local guide
Tour Leader

Not Included

Everyting not indicated

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in PaduaThe tour leader waits in front of your hotel with the blue Lovivo-branded minivan. Roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle is included.
Drive into the hillsThe group travels from Padua into the Euganean Hills with the tour leader on board.
Cantina Colli EuganeiA 1-hour winery visit with admission ticket included. The stop covers the cellar and a tasting of the area's typical wines, and reviewers mention meats and cheeses served with it.
EVO del Borgo, Arquà PetrarcaA 1-hour visit to the olive oil mill with admission ticket included.
Return to PaduaThe tour ends back at the original meeting point in Padua.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you decide whether this trip fits, and how to prepare for it.

Small group feel. The tour carries a maximum of 8 travellers, and reviewers repeatedly described the atmosphere as personal and friendly. Questions to the producers and guide are easy to ask at this size.
Motion sickness risk. One reviewer warned that the trip is not ideal for someone with motion sickness, so take that into account or bring remedies. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which helps on warm days.
Food and drink. Wine tasting at the winery and olive oil tasting at the mill are both included, along with admission to each stop. Reviewers mention complimentary meats and cheeses at the wine tasting. Anything not listed as included, such as extra purchases of oil or wine, is not covered.
Who can join. Service animals are allowed. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, which matters for anyone with limited mobility.
Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather, according to the listing. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund. The hills are scenic, and reviewers praised the countryside scenery on the trip.
What to bring. The listing does not specify items to bring. One reviewer mentioned buying olive oil at the mill, so bring payment if you might want to take a bottle home. A camera or phone for the scenery is worth packing, given the views several travellers highlighted.

Common issues. The olive mill stop divided opinion: one reviewer expected to see groves and processing and found the visit moderately interesting, while others loved the tasting itself. One traveller suggested the guide use a microphone in the vehicle so commentary is easier to hear. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and one reviewer cautioned that the trip is not ideal for someone with motion sickness. Cancellations are possible if the minimum number of travellers is not met or weather is poor, though in both cases a new date or a full refund is offered. Anything not explicitly listed as included is not covered.

Common Questions

What is included in the price?

The price covers visits and tastings at both a winery and an olive oil mill, with admission tickets included at each. Roundtrip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a tour leader, insurance, and the technical organization of a certified travel agency are also included. Anything not indicated in the inclusions is extra.

Where does the tour pick up from?

The tour leader meets you in front of your hotel in Padua, arriving in the blue Lovivo-branded minivan. The tour ends back at the same meeting point. The meeting point is near public transportation.

How long is the trip and how big is the group?

The experience lasts about 4 hours.

Is the tour suitable for children or people with limited mobility?

Infant seats are available and most travellers can participate, so children can join. Service animals are allowed too. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, so anyone with serious mobility constraints should consider that before booking.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Inside that window, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. The tour needs good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either reason, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Do I need to pay for tastings or food on the day?

No, the wine tasting, the olive oil tasting, and admission to both stops are all included. Reviewers mention that meats and cheeses came with the wine tasting.