{"id":119709,"date":"2025-12-03T13:41:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parmawelcometravel.it\/pacchetti-esclusivi\/vigneti-e-citta-antiche\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T14:30:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T13:30:37","slug":"vineyards-and-historic-towns","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.parmawelcometravel.it\/en\/pacchetti-esclusivi\/vineyards-and-historic-towns\/","title":{"rendered":"VINEYARDS AND HISTORIC TOWNS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Program: three days<\/p>\n

Addressed to: small groups, minimum 8, maximum 15 participants<\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Castell\u2019Arquato \u2013 Vigolo Marchese \u2013 Veleia Romana<\/span><\/p>\n

Activities: cycling routes, guided tours, tastings<\/span>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_separator sep_color=”,Default”][vc_column_text text_lead=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”299706″]Electric bike tour through medieval villages, castles, vineyards, and the hidden remains of the Roman town of Veleia, nestled among forests and streams.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”401781″]<\/p>\n

Day 1 \u2013 Castell\u2019Arquato: history, flavors, and traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Arrival in Castell\u2019Arquato in the morning and hotel check-in.
This is followed by a guided tour of the medieval village: a walk through historic alleys and squares, entrance to the Romanesque Collegiate Church, the Visconti Fortress (with panoramic views over the valley), and the Geological Museum.
Lunch with a tasting of cured meats and cheeses at the Municipal Wine Shop.
In the afternoon, an easy walk of a few kilometers to a local winery.
Visit to the vineyards and cellar, followed by a tasting of local wines.
Return to Castell\u2019Arquato. After a short rest, cooking class or mini sommelier course.
Dinner at a restaurant and overnight stay.<\/p>\n

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Day 2 \u2013 Vigolo Marchese \u2022 Gropparello \u2022 Veleia Romana<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Stage distances:<\/strong>
\u2022 Castell\u2019Arquato \u2192 Vigolo Marchese \u2192 Gropparello: 25.9 km
\u2022 Gropparello \u2192 Veleia \u2192 Castell\u2019Arquato: 6.2 km
Total elevation gain:<\/strong> 160 m<\/p>\n

After breakfast, pick-up of the e-bikes and departure toward Gropparello.
The varied and scenic route leads to the Romanesque complex of Vigolo Marchese (11th century), with a visit to the baptistery and the Church of San Giorgio.
Continuation to Gropparello for a guided tour of the castle and lunch at a medieval tavern.
In the afternoon, cycling toward Veleia Romana, an ancient Roman city surrounded by nature: forum, basilica, residential quarters, and the site where the famous Tabula Alimentaria Traianea<\/em> was discovered, the largest bronze inscription in the Roman world.
Descent along the Arda stream and return to Castell\u2019Arquato.
Dinner at a restaurant and medieval fencing demonstration.
Overnight stay.<\/p>\n

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Day 3 \u2013 Castell\u2019Arquato \u2022 Vigoleno<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Distance:<\/strong> 28.8 km
Elevation:<\/strong> +520 m \/ \u2013512 m<\/p>\n

Breakfast and departure by e-bike along the cycle path leading to Vigoleno, one of the most charming villages in Italy, still enclosed within its medieval walls.
Visit of the village and lunch at a winery producing the renowned Vin Santo di Vigoleno DOC<\/strong>, a rare and precious wine made in limited quantities.
Afternoon return to Castell\u2019Arquato.
End of services.<\/p>\n

\u2714\ufe0f THE PRICE INCLUDES<\/strong>
\u2022 2 nights in a 3*\/4* hotel with breakfast
\u2022 2 dinners at a restaurant
\u2022 1 tasting lunch (Day 1)
\u2022 1 lunch at a medieval tavern (Day 2)
\u2022 Guided tours as per itinerary
\u2022 Entrance fees: Visconti Fortress, Geological Museum, Gropparello Castle
\u2022 Wine tasting at a local winery
\u2022 Cooking class or mini sommelier course
\u2022 Medieval fencing demonstration
\u2022 E-bike rental for 2 days
\u2022 Medical and luggage insurance
\u2022 Organizational assistance<\/p>\n

\u274c THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE<\/strong>
\u2022 Transportation to\/from Castell\u2019Arquato
\u2022 Extra beverages during meals
\u2022 Tourist tax
\u2022 Any optional activities
\u2022 Anything not specifically listed under \u201cThe Price Includes\u201d<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcdd TECHNICAL NOTES<\/strong>
\u2022 Routes are suitable for people with good mobility;
\u2022 The tour operates even in case of light rain; in the event of adverse weather conditions, some activities may be replaced.
\u2022 Variants available for sports groups, schools, employee associations (CRAL), and companies.
\u2022 Vin Santo di Vigoleno is produced in limited quantities: tasting subject to availability.<\/p>\n

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