Hill towns of Veneto day trip from Venice for small groups
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Hill towns of Veneto day trip from Venice for small groups

Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Consult calendar
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 8 hours 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Wander around picturesque hill towns at the foothills of the Dolomites
  • Visit the Medieval Marostica, Bassano del Grappa and Asolo
  • Drive along the Prosecco wine road and a enjoy a wine tasting
What to expect

Escape the crowds of Venice with a day-tour excursion to explore the captivating region of Veneto. Stroll around enchanting hill towns, savor the delicious cuisine and famous wines of Veneto region and visit a famous Renaissance country estate designed by Andrea Palladio.

After traveling along the scenic back, visit medieval Marostica, with its imposing fortified castle and giant chess-board permanently laid-out in the town square, where the famous living game of chess is played every two years. The game revolves around a legend, dating from the 15th century when the fate of one young lady was decided on the outcome of a game of chess. While at Marostica, enjoy some free time walking around this lovely small town.

You'll then visit the picturesque town of Bassano del Grappa, featuring a magnificent Palladian bridge, crossing the mighty Brenta river. Enjoy a walk around its narrow streets, spacious squares and at spectacular viewpoints, enjoy superb views over the surrounding hills and mountains. Here, you'll also have the chance to sample some of the local firewater - "Grappa" (optional). Bassano is also a shopper's paradise famous for its ceramics produced in town, porcini mushrooms and other local delicacies. You can take the opportunity to do some shopping during your free time.

The last hill town you'll visit is the enchanting and elegant Asolo, the pearl of Veneto, perched on lush-green hills. Along with its delightful gardens, palatial villas, beautiful renaissance palaces, the spectacular views of the surrounding countryside have inspired poets and writers over the centuries, the likes of Robert Browning and Freya Stark.

A true gem with a lovely castle and an imposing fortress, you'll fall in love with the peaceful atmosphere of this town, one among the "most beautiful borghi" of Italy. After lunch in a typical trattoria (optional), you'll continue your tour visiting a Palladian Villa designed by Andrea Palladio.

Visit Villa Barbaro (Tue-Sun) or Villa Emo (Mon), both splendid examples of Palladian country houses. Although the Villa Barbaro is more famous because of its famous frescoes by Veronese, the Villa Emo is also an important Palladian Villa with delightful gardens and frescoes by Palladio's favorite artist Zelotti. Your day concludes with a casual wine tasting at a local winery, located in the Prosecco wine region, which offers stunning views of the terraced slopes thickly planted with vines.

After a refreshing glass or two of Prosecco wine, relax as you'll return back to Venice.

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What's included
  • check English-speaking driver/guide
  • check A/C Mercedes minivan
  • check Visit to Marostica, Bassano del Grappa, Asolo
  • check Entrance fees to Villa Barbaro or Emo
  • check Casual wine tasting at selected winery in the Prosecco wine area
What's not included
  • x_not_included Lunch
  • x_not_included Gratuities
Where

Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 500, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy

Meeting point:
Tronchetto 'B' DX, where you'll find your guide waiting for you on the platform of the water-bus line n. 2 station, holding a sign with the name of the tour written on it
What to remember
  • All Palladian Villas are privately owned, so that we aren't responsible if owners decide to close their villas on days when they were scheduled to be open
  • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities. However, please contact us directly for alternative routes suitable for you
  • This tour operates with a minimum of 5 participants
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Provider
Avventure Bellissime
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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