Excursion Prosecco hills, estate visit & tasting tour at Venice

Experience the spectacular beauty and flavours of the Prosecco Hills during this scenic, half-day winery excursion and tasting.

Prosecco Hills, Crocetta del Montello, Villa Sandi Estate

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive to the town of Crocetta del Montello, located in the Prosecco Hills, for a visit to the Villa Sandi Estate. Upon arrival, your experience begins with a short video offering a unique insight into the world of the Moretti Polegato family. Learn how they've been devoted to the wine culture for many years, and their family traditions are continued through innovation and research, along with a deep respect and passion for their region.

Underground Cellars and Villa Sandi Tours

Following the video, proceed for a guided visit to the underground cellars. These expansive cellars date back three centuries, stretch for over 0.93 miles (about 1.5 kilometres), and create the ideal environment for wine-ageing thanks to the natural conditions of temperature, light and humidity. 'Opere Trevigiane', a classic-method sparkling wine, is stored and refined here, whilst two barrel rooms host rows of casks where premium wines are aged. Following your cellar tour, a visit is made to the main building, a Palladian-style villa that dates back to 1622, and has hosted important figures in the past. Here, the entrance is lined with elegant statues by the Venetian sculptor Orazio Marinali. The interior rooms are decorated in delicate pastel colours, and dominated by splendid Murano glass chandeliers.

Bottega del Vino, Wine Tasting with Local Specialities

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to the Bottega del Vino. Upon arrival, proceed for a tasting of three different wines accompanied by regional specialities, including hams, salami, bread and pastries. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 1.5-hour drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Prosecco Hills, Crocetta del Montello, Villa Sandi Estate and Cellars Tour, Bottega del Vino, Wine Tasting with Local Specialities

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and many steps to access the underground cellars at the Villa Sandi Estate. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring a sweater or light jacket from the ship. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate on this tour and to taste alcoholic beverages. The drive between the pier and sites visited is approximately 1.5 hours in each direction. The tour sequence may vary. A minimum number of participants are required for this tour to operate.