Highlights
- Full-day trip from Venice to the Veneto hill towns by minivan
- Small group tour for a more personalized experience
- Delightful gardens and villas of Asolo
- Guided tour and shopping in Bassano del Grappa
- Guided tour of the Palladian Villa Barbaro
- Optional lunch in a typical trattoria
- Walking tour of Marostica
- Sample prosecco at a Veneto vineyard
- English-speaking guide
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Marostica, a stop on the ...This is the square where the "Living Chess Game" is played every other year.Photo by: Mary DUSA, 04 2009 -
The Bridge in Bassano del ...Picture taken by our fantastic guide.Photo by: Mary DUSA, 04 2009 -
Toasting to our tripEnjoying a round of fresh prosecco while we relaxed at the end of our tour in a vine-covered pavilion outside a hilltop ...Photo by: Mark SUSA, 10 2007 -
MarosticaMy husband and I at this famous square. Our guide on this tour took this photo for us. Such a wonderful placePhoto by: Jessica Z12 2012 -
Bassano del GrappaMy husband and I at Bassano Del Grappa. The guide took this photo for us on our way to grappa tasting.Photo by: Jessica Z12 2012 -
View from AsoloLunch stop in the village of AsoloPhoto by: Diane EUSA, 04 2012 -
Bassano del GrappaA stop for a walk through the village and grappa tastingPhoto by: Diane EUSA, 04 2012 -
IMG_3197One of the many unexpected frescoes at Villa EmoPhoto by: Susan E03 2012 -
IMG_3179The prosecco vineyard, with yet more tastings in prospectPhoto by: Susan E03 2012 -
IMG_3158The lovely town of Bassano del GrappaPhoto by: Susan E03 2012 -
IMG_3136A lovely view down over Marostica from path through olive trees. It had been warm so all images rather hazy.Photo by: Susan E03 2012 -
DSC00713Taken from the Bridge at Bessano De GrapaPhoto by: Dallas L03 2011 -
the Winged LionFirst stop, Marostica.Photo by: Katherine SUSA, 04 2010 -
MarosticaThe fort built by the Pope's army in the 1100's.Photo by: Katherine SUSA, 04 2010 -
An Italian VillaWe were allowed to tour this lovely villa.Photo by: Katherine SUSA, 04 2010 -
Bassano del GrappoThe Brenta RiverPhoto by: Mary DUSA, 04 2009 -
Vinyard SignProsecco vineyard.Photo by: Mary DUSA, 04 2009 -
Bassano & Grappa Covered ...Beautiful covered bridge.Photo by: Kenton WUSA, 07 2008 -
Asolo RoadTree lined road to hilltop town of Asolo.Photo by: Kenton WUSA, 07 2008 -
Prosecco VignetoProsecco wine country in the Veneto region of Italy.Photo by: Kenton WUSA, 07 2008 -
Useful Information
Medieval Marostica
Next stop is the enchanting Asolo, known as 'the pearl of the Veneto' with its delightful gardens and palatial villas, you'll visit picturesque Bassano del Grappa. Here, you'll take a guided tour of the town and have free time to shop for grappa (the local firewater), ceramics and porcini mushrooms.
A tour of the Veneto would be incomplete without visiting a Palladian villa. The Villa Barbaro is one of the most celebrated works by the famous Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, with fine frescoes by Veronese. The price of the tour includes entrance fees and a guided tour of the Villa Barbaro with a local expert guide.
Veneto is a land of good food and wine, and for lunch (optional) a local restaurant has been selected where you can taste the regional cuisine accompanied by local wines. Saving the best till last, the tour concludes on the prosecco wine road and a visit to a local vineyard. Your day in the Veneto will come to a close with a refreshing glass of local prosecco (sparkling wine) or two.
Reviewed by Carolyn E. B, May 2013
Our guide was great and so was the itinerary. We spent a lovely day. The others in our group of eight were very nice people. We will ldefinitely do more tours with Viator.
Reviewed by Carlos A, USA, April 2013
The tour to Veneto hill towns was very nice and enjoyable. Marco did an excellent job not only as a safe driver but as a guide, explaining us about the history of the area we visited. Lunch was excellent and at a reasonable price which showed our guide's good
comprehension of what turists look for.
Wine tasting was excellent and a memorable experience. I rate the tour 5 stars.
Suggestion: I am always receptable to more history teaching though we got plenty.
Thanks
Carlos
