8-Hour Prosecco Wine and Tastings Tour from Venice or Padua Prosecco Wine and Tastings Tour from Venice
ID: GYG25747-28515
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Italy
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Experience Prosecco at its best. Venture into the heart of the Prosecco DOCG wine producing area on this 8-hour tour from Venice or Padua. Visit 2 wineries and taste all of the varieties of Prosecco with your expert guide. Lunch at a local Trattoria.
This tour of the Prosecco hills takes you northeast of Venice through the countryside near Valdobbiane. On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the lush green hills of the Prosecco winegrowing region that included the town of Valdobbiane, Conegliano, and Vittorio Veneto. Admire the beautiful scenery of the steep hills covered by vineyards and framed by the nearby Dolomite Mountains.
Discover one of the most famous sparkling wines produced in Italy well known for its fruity aromas and its charming unpretentiousness. In this picturesque winegrowing region you will visit one of the top wine producers, where you can learn about the traditional production methods and enjoy a guided wine tasting.
The tour then stops for lunch at one of the most historic Frasche (simple rustic trattorias) specializing in simple local cuisine. You will then continue on your journey, stopping to visit a second cantina to experience the small, family-run wine production that is so important to this area, followed by a wine tasting.
Highlights
- Visit two Prosecco wineries
- Stroll through the vineyards
- Learn about Prosecco production in the cantinas
- Enjoy a guided wine tasting with a certified Italian sommelier, including at least 4 types of Prosecco, at each winery
- Have a traditional lunch in a rustic local trattoria, including an antipasto, fresh pasta and homemade dessert, served with the owner's Prosecco
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the lush green hills where you can see different types of vineyards
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The selection of the cantinas may vary depending on availability
• Visits on Saturday and Sunday need to be reserved well in advance
• We will do our best to satisfy any particular request, such as the visit to a specific producer or restaurant. Please contact us to verify the costs in case of different pick-up or drop-off locations.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Masks are required while indoors
All participants 12 and older must present physical or digital proof that they've been fully vaccinated with a FDA or WHO-approved vaccine administered at least 14 days before the performance date. Children between 5-11 years old must present proof that they've received at least one dose of a FDA or WHO-approved vaccine and be accompanied by a vaccinated adult meeting the theater's entry requirements. Guests whose last vaccine dose (excluding boosters) was fewer than 14 days before the performance date must also present either a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the performance starts or a negative antigen test taken no more than 6 hours before the performance starts
You are required to bring and wear a mask
09:30 AM. Given the somewhat complicated nature of transportation and city navigation in Venice, it is suggested that you allow yourselves more time than you feel necessary to arrive at the meeting point. Your meeting point is at the “Tronchetto” Vaporetto stop. The vaporetto is the public water shuttle which serves all of the island of Venice. The Line 2 vaporetto stops at “Tronchetto”. Make sure to get off at the “Tronchetto” stop” and NOT the Tronchetto Mercato. Your hotel staff can point out the closest vaporetto (water bus) stop, and an indication of how frequently the vaporetto passes. Make sure to validate your ticket prior to boarding by swiping it in front of the validating machine. After disembarking the vaporetto, exit the dock area. Your guide will be waiting for you there with your name on a sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
