North of Venice lie the Prosecco Superiore DOCG hills of Conegliano, Valdobbiadene, and Asolo, including the celebrated Superiore di Cartizze subzone. This is the landscape of Palladian villas, gently rolling vineyard hills, and elegant country estates. The historic town of Conegliano is full of 15th- to 18th-century palaces, many with Venetian Gothic façades. Vineyards surround the town, mainly of the Glera grape, used to make the famed Italian bubbly.
We have designed this private wine-tasting excursion for guests staying in Venice who are looking to relax and enjoy a chauffeured wine experience in the Prosecco hills. You will travel by chauffeured Mercedes with your wine guide for the day, visiting leading estates such as Bisol, Nino Franco, Col Vetoraz, Bele Casel, Bortolomiol, and Collavo.
You can compare and contrast the many faces of Prosecco Superiore DOCG, from Brut, Extra Brut, Extra Dry, and Dry styles to Rive bottlings, Superiore di Cartizze, and traditional Sui Lieviti / col fondo wines. After a morning of wine tasting, you will enjoy lunch with your guide in a delightful local restaurant. Regional specialties include polenta, chiodino mushrooms, risottos flavored with wild herbs, delicate ‘Tortelli,’ and a range of cheeses like Morlacco, Casatella, Caciotta, and Pressato. Finally, before returning to Venice, enjoy an excursion to Treviso, a wonderful little town. Treviso has ancient canals, palaces with flower-lined balconies, and inviting cafés. Upon your return to Venice, your guide will give you a special Cellar Tours gift.
Signature journey
Highlights include Private Luxury Chauffeured Wine Tour, Excursion from Venice, Wine Tasting in Prosecco Superiore DOCG hills, Palladian Villas, Lunch in wonderful wine country, and Excursion to Treviso.
Day 1Venice – Prosecco winelands – Treviso - Venice
Villa di Maser
Morning: Today is a food, wine, and culture extravaganza. Your private guide will meet you at your Venice hotel, and then you will go to Piazzale Roma, where your private chauffeur will collect you.
Your first stop will be at one of the most important wineries in Valdobbiadene. Your host will greet you warmly, and you will enjoy a private tour of the prestigious wine estate. This is where the world-famous Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene bubbly comes from, and you will taste various types of bubbly.
Lunch: Next, you will enjoy a delightful rustic lunch in a charming trattoria where you will taste superb dishes such as polenta with funghi, gnocchi in a wild rabbit sauce, pheasant braised in a mint sauce, and homemade desserts- exquisite and refined.
After lunch, enjoy a gentle post-lunch stroll in the serene Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria in Follina before visiting your second cellar of the day, a contrasting family-run estate. You will tour the estate and vineyards before tasting some excellent wines.
Afternoon: Before returning to Venice, you will stop to visit a 16th-century Palladian villa, such as Villa di Maser or Villa Emo, and a short visit to Treviso, an elegant canal town of frescoed façades, arcaded streets, flower-lined balconies, and café-filled squares.
Arrive in Venice late evening. And this concludes your fascinating day excursion from Venice.
“A VIP Deluxe Wine Tasting Experience!”
Cellar Tours private itineraries include chauffeur-led transportation, carefully selected hotels, winery appointments, restaurant planning, and practical support before and during your journey.
Depending on the destination and proposal, your tour may also include private guides, tastings, special experiences, cultural visits, regional transfers, and dining reservations.
Your custom proposal will clearly show what is included, what is optional, and what is not included.
Our custom itineraries include chauffeur-led transportation, carefully selected hotels, private winery appointments & tastings, restaurant planning, and support before and during your travel.
International flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional spa treatments, gratuities and meals or tastings not listed in your itinerary are usually not included unless specifically stated.
All itineraries are private and pre-arranged for your party.
Yes, 100%. Share mobility considerations, allergies, dietary preferences, and pacing needs early so we can adapt hotels, transport, restaurants, and visits wherever possible.
Donald Bozic, Indiana
Where do I start? Wow what a trip!
The tour was very well organized and the day was better than I expected. Very courteous driver and very nice Mercedes Van. The ride was very conformable. The wineries Bisol and Villa Sandi were great. The wine tasting, food, and setting were perfect. The sign welcoming us just added that extra touch. The tour of the Villa was incredible. The restaurant overlooking the vineyards was perfect. The lunch, “7-course meal”! and dessert were a gourmet’s delight. Francesca was just delightful, she really made the tour happen. She treated us royally. I cannot thank you enough for your organization of our tour and your attention to detail. Thanks Again
