Small-group Wine&Castle Tour Piacenza

4 h
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Stop At: Piazza della Cittadella, 13, 29121 Piacenza PC, Italy

Meet your English-speaking guide at 09:30 am at the Cittadella square of Piacenza and hop on the dedicated minibus

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Rocca Viscontea, Piazza Municipio, 29014 Castell'Arquato Italy

On Sanday tour visit the Rocca Viscontea of Castell'Arquato considered one of the most important military complexes in Northern Italy. Located on the top of the hill, you can see its magnificent towers dominating the village and the Arda valley. Inside the Rocca, you will see models on medieval life and an exhibition of armour, which explain in particular the defensive systems and the siege techniques used over the centuries.

Stroll through the medieval borough and visit the Colleggiata of Castell’Arquato. According to Campi, the presumed origin of the church of S. Maria is 758. Step inside to discover wonderful frescoes of the chapel dedicated to the patron saint of the Borgo, San Giuseppe, dating back to 1630

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Castello di Rivalta, Localita Poggio di Rivalta 7, 29010 Gazzola Italy

On Saturday visit Rivalta castle, a sumptuous stately residence surrounded by a magnificent park. Cited in historical documents as early as 1048, in the fourteenth century, it entered the domain of the Earls Conti Landi, which still retains its ownership.

Fully furnished, it houses the new Museum of Military Costume with an exhibition section dedicated to military uniforms from the Italian Unification to the Second World War.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Luretta Azienda Agricola, Castello di Momeliano, 29010 Gazzola Italy

After the castle visit, travel the hills to reach one of the local winemakers and visit its cellar to discover the production of typical wines of the territory. Taste 3 different types accompanied by some of the most famous local products.

Return in Piacenza at 01:30 PM

Duration: 1 hour

Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages - Wine Tasting. At the winery, taste 3 different types of local wine accompanied by some of the most famous local products
  • Castle entrance ticket
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Rocca Viscontea
  • Entry/Admission - Castello di Rivalta
  • Entry/Admission - Luretta Azienda Agricola
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Eventual purchase at the winery
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Features
Tourism
90% Cultural
75%