9-day tour of Veneto | Tours of Italy

Route

Three nights in the Prosecco region, then Vicenza and Verona, ending with two nights in Venice.

Pace

A leisurely start among the vineyards, followed by cultural cities, and Venice as the finale.

Highlights

Strada del Prosecco and grappa in Bassano, Palladio's Villa Rotonda, Giotto in Padua, opera in the Arena of Verona and getting lost in Venice between San Marco and Castello.

Accommodation

Small-scale relais among the vineyards, a characterful address near Vicenza or Verona and a stylish hotel in Venice.

Profile

For travellers looking for a tour of Veneto with a focus on wine, architecture and strong cities.

Day 1: Departure to Venice

Your journey begins on the plane to Venice. Upon arrival, you will pick up your hire car and drive (60 km) to Tarzo. Here you will stay in a small-scale relais with a beautiful location in the Prosecco vineyards.

Day 2: Maser - Asolo - Bassano del Grappa

The beautiful “Strada del Prosecco” takes you to Villa Barbaro in Maser, a masterpiece by Andrea Palladio, the most influential architect of the 16th century. You will also visit the walled town of Asolo and Bassano del Grappa, famous for its glazed pottery and “grappa”.

Day 3: Conegliano – Treviso

Via the small town of Conegliano, the “Pearl of the Veneto”, you will travel to Treviso with its medieval centre, beautiful “Piazza dei Signori” and canals.

Day 4: Padua

On the way, you will explore Padua with its medieval Piazza delle Erbe, its baptistery and the Cappella degli Scrovegni with its magnificent frescoes by Giotto. You will stay in a historic hotel near Vicenza or in a small, charming hotel in the vineyards near Verona.

Day 5: Vicenza

You will visit Vicenza, with its medieval ramparts, its beautiful Piazza dei Signori and its Teatro Olimpico. Just outside this city of Palladio lies Villa Rotonda, one of the architect's most famous masterpieces.

Day 6: Verona

Welcome to the pleasant city of Romeo and Juliet, with its imposing “arena” and the “Piazza delle Erbe”, a beautiful square with a lively market.

Days 7 and 8: Venice

You return your hire car and take the boat to the centre. Venice is the “Canal Grande” with its gondolas, the “Basilica di San Marco”, the “Palazzo Ducale” and more than 50 churches, but also the city of carnivals and regattas. Explore the city's typical neighbourhoods, including San Polo and the Jewish quarter. You will stay in a new and contemporary hotel in the authentic Castello district or in a resort on an island just outside Venice with a free shuttle service to the city centre.

Day 9: Return home

After a wonderful trip, take the boat back to the airport from where you will return home.

Frequently asked questions about delightful Veneto

Is a hire car necessary for this tour of Veneto?

Yes. A rental car is necessary for the Prosecco region, Palladio's villas and towns such as Asolo and Bassano del Grappa. You can return it in Venice.

When is the best time to take this cultural and gastronomic tour of Veneto?

May, June, September and October are ideal. Pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds in Verona and Venice.

What makes this Veneto trip different from a standard Venice city break?

Because Veneto is more than just Venice. You combine wine routes, architecture and historic towns with two nights in the lagoon. More context, more variety.