Top Veneto Day Trips - page 4

Enjoy an easy, stress-free arrival to Venice with this one-way private motorboat transfer from one of Venice’s cruise ports (Venezia Marittima or San Basilio) to your Venice hotel. A representative will greet you at the cruise arrival terminal and assist you with all your baggage. Then, take in the spectacular sites of the Venetian Lagoon and canals as you speed along the water in your private ride.

A short stay in Venice means choosing carefully between the main island and the lagoon. A private tour fits both into one route, covering the city and Murano on foot and by boat, with the itinerary shaped around what you want to see. Visit St. Mark's Basilica, watch Murano's glassmakers at work, and let an art historian connect it all, with hotel pickup included.

Let a local guide show you the ancient grandeur and hidden enchantment of Venice on a private, 6-hour tour. Step inside the majestic Doge’s Palace to see where the republic’s mighty rulers once lived, and explore the city’s romantic canals on a private gondola ride. Then cruise across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano, where you’ll enjoy a delicious seafood lunch and a private demonstration by a master glassblower.

Taste the best Italian bubbly straight from the source on a prosecco tour from Venice. Travel north to the beautiful Valdobiaddene wine region, known for producing Italy’s finest sparkling wine. Learn about the complex process of making real prosecco on a winery tour, and taste several different types of the prized fizz along with a light lunch of Veneto specialties.

Beat the crowds at the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice for a rock ‘n’ roll night out complete with stunning canal views. Skip the long line when you arrive and head straight to your table. Enjoy classic American fare surrounded by memorabilia from all your favorite musicians, and customize your experience with your choice of a 2- or 3-course meal.

Reaching the Valpolicella and Soave wine regions from Venice means driving and sorting your own route between estates—awkward when tasting is the point. Hand the driving over on a private tour, riding out from Venice by car to a family-run winery in Valpolicella for a tour, tastings of wines such as Amarone, and a light lunch. A stop follows in the medieval village of Soave, with a short Verona tour along the way.

Maximize your time sightseeing in Venice with this group walking tour and gondola ride. Setting off in the morning, beat the daytime crowds before they descend on the city, as you follow your guide to Venice's highlights. Take in the Grand Canal, Piazza San Marco, the Basilica of Saints John and Paul, and more. Then, watch the sights drift by from the water as you relax on a gondola.

The Brenta Riviera, the waterway linking Padua to Venice, is lined with the frescoed villas where Venetian nobility once summered—but the route is awkward to navigate independently from Abano Montegrotto without a car. Journey by minivan along the route, with included entry to Villa Widmann and Villa Pisani. At each stop, enjoy the freedom to explore the interiors and gardens at your own pace.

Cover the best of central Venice, Murano, and Burano without the hassle of a map or public water buses with this full-day private tour. Meet your guide at your Venice hotel, train station, or main car park and set off to explore the main sights on foot. After taking in St. Mark’s Basilica and other treasures, catch a private water taxi with your guide to visit the two most famous lagoon islands.

Embark on a spectacular wine tour through the picturesque province of Treviso, renowned for its prosecco production. Travel comfortably between wineries in an air-conditioned vehicle, gaining behind-the-scenes insights into the Prosecco-making process within cellars. The small-group tour takes you to multiple wineries in a day, where you can opt to purchase wine tastings and lunch.

Tasting Valpolicella's reds at the source means a drive out from Venice and a route between vineyards to work out—not ideal when wine is on the agenda. Hand the driving over on a private tour, visiting vineyards in the Valpolicella region northwest of Verona to taste its reds, including Amarone. A light lunch of local cheese and salami comes with the tasting, followed by a walking tour of Verona's old center.

Discover the golden mosaics, soaring domes, and iconic architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica on a guided tour with skip-the-line admission included. Learn about the history and culture of Venice through the treasures inside the Byzantine landmark, then access either the Terrace and Museum of St. Mark’s Basilica or the Pala d’Oro with your upgrade.

Experience the beauty of Venice on foot and by boat on this highlights tour of the city built on water. Glide through the placid waters past palaces, churches, gardens, and bridges as you make your way along the iconic Grand Canal and minor canals. Then discover the hidden squares and alleys of the Floating City with your guide on foot, capping off your time with a food tasting.

Explore Venice’s San Marco district with an expert guide, strolling through hidden calli and campielli. Skip the line to St. Mark’s Bell Tower, ride the elevator to the top, and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. Continue your journey at the San Marco History Gallery, where you’ll delve into Venice’s relationship with water, see a real dissected gondola, and experience historical Venice in virtual reality. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, architecture, and immersive experiences.

Get an insider’s introduction to two of Italy’s most iconic automobile makers during this two-for-one, private combo tour to the Lamborghini and Ferrari museums. Tours include a tasty, all-inclusive lunch, door-to-door private transportation, admission tickets to both sights, and a visit to the Ferrari racetrack and factory for a peek behind the scenes.

Italy’s Veneto region is famed for its Prosecco, but visiting wineries is challenging without private transportation. Travel through ancient, rolling vineyards and visit two historic wineries during this full-day tour from Venice. Learn centuries-old winemaking methods as you taste sparkling Prosecco and tour the cellars. Then, savor regional, home-style cuisine with a 2-course lunch paired with wine at a trattoria.

Prosecco lovers—this one’s for you. Go to the origins of this delicious sparkling wine with this private day trip from Venice to an area nicknamed Italy’s “Prosecco Road”. To save the hassle of stopping to pay for samples, this tour is all-inclusive, so all tastings are included. The tour visits multiple wineries between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene where you can try prosecco as well as delicious local cuisine.

The Dolomites are unique mountains of their kind, we will discover them on foot and away from the chaos but in safety and walking for hours immersed in nature, with an environmental hiking guide, who, with many years of experience, knows all the most beautiful places to walk in nature and enjoy breathtaking views, perhaps hoping for a meeting with the local fauna. There may be an opportunity to taste excellent local mountain products such as mountain cheese, it will be possible, after agreement with the customer, to stop for lunch in a refuge with excellent specialties of mountain cuisine.

Combine a history-filled Verona tour and taste the region’s wines in the surrounding Valpolicella region with this private two-for-one tour from Rome. First, explore the city made famous by Romeo and Juliet.. Then travel by air-conditioned vehicle into the Italian countryside for a taste of the iconic Amarone wine.

Discover Lake Garda and its nearby wine region without worrying about the logistics and transportation with this private day trip from Verona. Relax as your driver takes you first to Valpolicella for a wine tasting session in a winery. Continue to Lake Garda and enjoy some free time roaming around the waterfront town of Lazise. This private transportation can fit up to eight passengers.

The Italian Dolomites is a staggering mountain range that changes its hues with the shifting seasons. Weaving through the Fiemme and Fassa Valleys and up to the Pordoi pass, the iconic scenery is a 'must' for nature lovers and photographers alike. Your adventure begins as you travel by coach into the heart of the Dolomites. The exact itinerary varies depending on your point of departure, but all routes include a scenic drive through the Fiemme Valley and Fassa Valley with photo stops, as well as the spectacular 27 hairpin bend road to the Pordoi Pass reaching an altitude of 2240m. Here, you can indulge in a leisurely lunch break while drinking in the surrounding natural beauty. Then, seize the opportunity to take an optional cable car ride (payable locally) up to a dizzy height of 2950m, offering unparalleled views. The tour also includes a stop in one of the charming South Tirolean Villages, where you can find out more about the traditions and language of the Ladino people.

Spend a day soaking up the scenery surrounding one of Italy's most popular lakes. Passing olive groves, cypresses and grand villas, stopping off at pastel-hued towns and enjoying a short boat trip along the way. The northern shores of Lake Garda offer dramatic mountains rising behind pretty lakeside villages such as Limone and Malcesine. Your first stop will be Sirmione, often hailed as the lake's most beautiful village. Here, you'll have an hour to soak up its charm before the journey to Limone. Spread around a bay with an exceptionally mild climate, it's undoubtedly one of the most scenic spots along the lake. The town is a gem, full of character and pretty views. Next, we’ll take a scenic boat trip from Limone to Malcesine, our last stop, an impressive medieval village crowned by a castle. You'll have an hour or so here to explore the maze of narrow streets and absorb its history.

A full-day tour is the perfect way to make the most of your time in the picturesque countryside that surrounds Verona. Head to Lake Garda to enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the water, and snap photos of of elegant lakeside villas, plus, the Grotte di Catullo—a fascinating ancient Roman ruin. Enjoy free time to explore in the historic center of Sirmione, then, visit a Valpolicella winery to taste Amarone, Ripasso, and other local wines. Dine on a delicious light lunch in the vineyard and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Leave Venice behind as you climb aboard a train to the Prosecco region of Northern Italy with a guide to take care of all the logistics. Once you arrive in Conegliano, visit a winery and family-owned cheesemaker to enjoy various sparkling prosecco, cheese, and local salami tastings at each location. At the end of the day, take the train back to Venice with your guides.