Holiday rentals in Santa Maria In Stelle

Meet your certified local guide in the shadow of the town hall that delimit the southern front of the square where the most important monument of the city, the Arena, stands. Follow him to reach the northern part of the square, where, in the shadow of the Bra Gardens, you can carefully observe the shape of the amphitheater and discover already very interesting details such as the original size, its relationship with the town and the complex articulation of its access facilities. Then you will move towards the "wing", in whose shadow you will be able to spot other unexpected details. You will then enter the amphitheatre and walk along its corridors and archways to explore the ingenious structure capable of connecting the external gates with the internal "vomitoria". You will discover the places frequented by gladiators and those used to house fairs. Will you perhaps forget to enter the "arena" as a gladiator would have done? And take a seat on the stonesteps as the spectators still do? After listening to the countless anecdotes related to the world of gladiator games, you will end our tour in the most hidden and evocative part of the whole amphitheater. And there, your free time will begin, so that you can stay in this extraordinary place for as long as you wish.

Amarone della Valpolicella is one of the most famous italian wines. In this experience you will eplore the producing region and taste Amarone in a family run winery. We will leave the city centre towards the Valpolicella Classica, the most historical part of the red wine region. After a scenic stop along the way, we will arrive to a family- run winery located in the hillside. Here we will discover the traditional winemaking tecniques and we will taste the most representative wines of the region: Valpolicella Classico, Superiore, Ripasso, the famous Amarone and the sweet Recioto. Each glass of wine will be paired with a local cheese and ham. Duration of the tour: 3 hours. IMPORTANT: - Since the COVID19 Emergency is just over and in order to make your experience safer, more relaxing and more enjoyble, the tour will be PRIVATE. This means that, once you have booked, no other persons will be able to join your tour. - In accordance with the current law, for the guests and the host, there is the obligation to wear the mask. - If the tour is not available on the date you wish, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will try to meet your needs! - The choice of the winery and the offer of wines and tastings may vary depending on the availability of the winery. I look forward to hearing from you to discover Amarone land!

Enjoy this fun and kid-friendly class and learn to make the artisanal Gelato from scratch. The chef will cook alongside you, teach you and follow you step-by-step to complete the recipes together. You’ll really feel like home in our cozy kitchen and you’ll learn what makes Gelato so good. Get tips and suggestions about basic Gelato and Sorbetto techniques to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients. Follow the suggestions of the local chef for choosing the best ingredients to make a perfect and super tasty Gelato. Prepare fruits, spices and other seasonal ingredients, learn some specific techniques like chocolate tempering or egg pasteurization. Mix the ingredients and create the real work of art: your artisanal Gelato is ready to freeze.  During this hands-on class you'll also learn the traditional recipe to make the "Sorbetto", a delicious and super yummy frozen dessert made with seasonal fresh fruits. When everything is ready you will enjoy your hand-made desserts with the rest of the small-group. During the class you'll also receive the recipes, so you can recreate the yummy Gelato and "Sorbetto" at home for your family and friends.

We'll start with the incredible Arena, a Roman amphitheater older than the Colosseum and still used today! Then, we'll continue along Via Mazzini, where most tourists notice the beautiful shops, but where we'll notice details and unique stories. We will then enjoy the lively Piazza Erbe, with its market and its picturesque buildings, and Piazza dei Signori, considered "the living room of Verona" for its elegance. In its buildings you can read all the history of Verona: the remains of the Roman city, the first 12th century Romanesque town hall, the first residence of the Scala family (XIV century), the 15th century Loggia di Frà Giocondo, the lions of San Marco placed by the Venetians when the city was annexed to the Serenissima and then chiseled away by Napoleon's troops, the Statue of Dante erected to reaffirm our Italian culture and language in the Austrian era, and finally the entry into the kingdom of Italy: all the history of Verona enclosed in this single Piazza! After having also seen the Scala family Tombs (the monumental tombs of the Lords of Verona), we'll pass to the neighboring medieval inner courtyards, as suggestive as only the ancient corners can be, and we'll finally end with the famous Casa di Giulietta, with its balcony and the statue of Juliet, among the most visited single monuments in the whole world. Other things to note Please notice the tour starts at 13.45 (1.45pm), but try and be there on time. Any problem, don't hesitate to contact me at +39 335 367063.

Stroll through Verona's city centre together with your real local expert (educated and licensed in Verona!) and discover its main sights and its most suggestive corners! We'll do it by following a logical thread that will allow us to go through our path as if we were reading the script of an intriguing film plot. Indeed, the story is precisely the history of Verona, which unfolds for more than 2000 years, and has chapters such as the Roman and Medieval ages to its credit, very well represented by numerous and magnificent monuments, all deserving to be discovered and properly explained for full appreciation. Special attention will be given to the most crucial chapter: that of the two star-crossed lovers. And even in this respect, your knowledge will progress as you get plenty of anecdotes (secrets actually) unveiled. Specifically, we'll visit the main squares (Bra, Erbe, dei Signori) with their impressive monuments (Arena, Palazzo della Ragione, Palazzo Della Scala, Palazzo del Capitano, Loggia del Consiglio, Arche Scaligere); the main streets (via Mazzini, via Cappello, il Corso); we'll stare at both the stunning Medieval castle-bridge and the ancient Roman one; we'll go in search of unexpected Roman sights such as a gateway, an arch, and an archaeological site. All this is Verona, a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. All this through our monolingual guided tour (IN ENGLISH AT 10 AM)