Madonna Della Corona And Baldo

Madonna della Corona and Baldo, 5 hours, rated 5 across 41 traveller reviews.

Overview

This half-day trip leaves Verona from Piazzetta Santi Apostoli and heads into the Valdadige region by minivan, with an English-speaking guide on board. The destination is the Madonna della Corona sanctuary, a church built into the cliff face high above the valley. Rather than arriving directly, the group approaches on foot along a mountain path, and one traveller noted the walk is short and paved, with some stairs to reach the church itself.

Lunch follows at a local osteria, with drinks included; reviewers repeatedly call the meal good, substantial and tasty. The day runs about five hours in total and returns to the same meeting point in Verona.

Groups are capped at eight travellers. The tour suits people comfortable with moderate physical activity. It is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing advises against it for people with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with serious heart or other medical conditions.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet in VeronaThe group gathers at Piazzetta Santi Apostoli 1 in central Verona. The tour ends back at the same point.
2. Drive into ValdadigeTransfer by minivan out of the city toward the mountainous Valdadige region.
3. Walk to the sanctuaryA short walk down a paved mountain path leads toward the church, with stairs leading up to the building itself.
4. Visit the churchA guided visit of the Madonna della Corona shrine, which travellers describe as having multiple levels.
5. Lunch at a local osteriaA traditional lunch with drinks included at a local tavern in the area.
6. Return to VeronaTransfer back to the meeting point in Verona by minivan.

What To Expect From The Tour

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

• Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. One reviewer describes the walk down as light and on a paved path, though there are stairs leading up to the church.
• Comfortable shoes. The route follows a mountain path with stairs at the church, so sturdy footwear makes the day easier. The listing asks for moderate fitness rather than serious hiking ability.
• Food and drink. Lunch at a local osteria is included, with drinks. Multiple travellers describe the meal as substantial and filling, so plan to arrive hungry.
• Group feel. A solo traveller wrote that the format worked well for them.
• Photography. Reviewers mention views of the church, the cliff face and the surrounding nature as highlights of the day.
• No car needed. One traveller chose this tour specifically to avoid renting a car. Round-trip minivan transport from central Verona is included, which reviewers found convenient.

Common issues. The walk involves stairs and the route is not wheelchair accessible; the listing also advises against the tour for people with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with serious heart or medical conditions. The tour requires a minimum number of travellers to run; if the minimum is not met, you are offered a different date or experience or a full refund. Cancellations must be made at least a full day ahead for a refund.

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