Prosecco is the sparkling wine of the Veneto, and its home is the rolling hill country north of Treviso, between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, a landscape of narrow ridges, steep vineyards and small villages that has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This day trip gets you there without a car. The booking page describes a small-group, private-vehicle tasting tour that uses the train: you take a train from Venezia Santa Lucia at about nine o'clock, around fifty minutes to Conegliano, and the day includes stops at Valdobbiadene, a viewpoint over the hills, Pieve di Soligo and Conegliano. The booking page shows four wine tastings at each winery, with reviewers describing two wineries, one larger and modern, one small and natural, and a four-course lunch at a family-run osteria, with homemade desserts. The group is capped at eight, which makes it a more personal experience than a coach tour. The day lasts about seven hours and the return train leaves at about five in the afternoon. The booking page says round-trip train tickets, alcoholic beverages, lunch, bottled water, private transport and gratuities are included. It is an easy way to see a different side of the Veneto and to learn how Prosecco differs from other sparkling wines, as well as its different styles, from still to fully sparkling.
Meeting arrangements
The booking page's meeting point is shown as Venice, but the experience actually starts at Conegliano train station and ends at Venezia Santa Lucia, according to the page. Confirm the exact arrangement in your booking confirmation, particularly the train time and the station where you are met. Vegetarian options are available if requested at booking. The page says the tour is not wheelchair accessible but is stroller accessible, with infant seats available, and no minimum age is listed.
What makes the hills special
The steep, hand-worked vineyards, the villages tucked on ridges and the combination of fine food and wine. A viewpoint stop shows the pattern of the ridges and vines, which is best in clear weather. Autumn brings harvest and golden leaves, spring brings green hills and blossom, and summer is warm and lively. The page does not state a season, though reviews span the summer and autumn months. In winter, the vineyards are bare and the schedule may differ.
Planning
A day with four tastings at each winery adds up, so pace yourself, drink water and avoid heavy plans for the evening. The tour includes alcohol, so it is for adults who enjoy wine; others can enjoy the scenery and lunch. The booking page says free cancellation up to twenty-four hours before.
For a different kind of excursion, see the Dolomites day trip in this guide. Remember that the day-visitor access fee in Venice applies on selected dates; rules and dates change, so check, and note that you leave from the station rather than the lagoon.
Expect to learn the difference between the main styles, from lightly sparkling to fully sparkling, and between the broad regional name and the single-village wines grown on the steepest slopes. A little preparation helps: read about the region before you go, and bring a notebook for the wines you like, because buying direct from small producers is part of the appeal. Shipping cases from the cellar door is often possible, but check the rules for your destination.
What to expect
The experience
A small-group day trip by train and private vehicle to the Prosecco hills, with winery tastings, a hill viewpoint and a long lunch at a family-run osteria.
Best time
Spring to autumn for the best scenery; harvest time in early autumn is lively.
How long
About seven hours, including train travel.
Tips
Confirm the train time and meeting point in your booking confirmation. Eat breakfast, drink water between tastings, and ask for vegetarian options when you book.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Wine and food lovers who want to see where Prosecco comes from.
- Families
- Mostly for adults; the day centres on wine tastings and a long lunch.
- Couples
- A relaxed, indulgent day among vineyards.
- Pair with
- A cicchetti evening back in Venice.
- Time needed
- A full day.
Good questions
Where is the Prosecco region?+
In the hills north of Treviso, between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, a landscape recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How do I get there?+
The tour uses a train from Venezia Santa Lucia, about fifty minutes to Conegliano, then private transport in the hills.
What is included?+
The booking page shows train tickets, alcoholic beverages, lunch, bottled water and private transport.
How many wineries do we visit?+
Reviewers describe two wineries, with four tastings at each according to the page.
Are vegetarian options available?+
Yes, if requested at booking, according to the booking page.
