Prosecco Hills: Winery Day Trip & Family Lunch from Venice

Summary

Venice to Prosecco vineyards for sparkling wine tastings and homemade lunch

You’ll taste real DOCG Prosecco in two different family-run wineries, share a slow-cooked lunch in a local osteria, and watch sunlit hills roll by outside your window. Expect laughter with your guides, stories behind every glass, and small moments that linger long after you’re back in Venice.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed stepping off the train in Conegliano was how the air felt—lighter, almost fizzy, like it already knew about the Prosecco waiting for us. Giulia met us with this easy smile (she said something about my shoes being “brave” for the hills) and we piled into her van, Carlo already chatting away about which vines were older than his grandmother. The drive twisted through green slopes that looked too perfect, honestly, like someone had ironed them just for tourists. But then you’d see a farmer waving from a tractor or laundry flapping on a line and realize it’s just real life here.

The first winery smelled faintly of apples and cold stone. Our guide—her name was Marta—showed us these old wooden presses and poured four different glasses of Prosecco, each one somehow sharper or softer than the last. I tried to swirl mine like I’d seen in movies but mostly just spilled a little on my sleeve (nobody cared). There was this moment outside where you could hear bees somewhere in the vines and nothing else. It made me want to whisper, even though nobody told me to be quiet.

Lunch happened at their family osteria—a place with creaky chairs and a fireplace that actually crackled. The “spiedo” meat turned slowly over open flames while Giulia’s brother brought out plates that looked like they belonged in an old cookbook: polenta soft as clouds, vegetables with olive oil so green it almost glowed. Dessert was something her brother made that tasted like almonds and lemon; I still think about it sometimes when I’m stuck on the subway back home.

We stopped at another vineyard after lunch—this one run by friends who seemed to argue lovingly over which year was best. More DOCG Prosecco (I learned what those letters mean), more laughter, more photos I’ll probably never print. The ride back to Venice felt slower somehow, maybe because none of us wanted it to end yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Prosecco Hills wineries and lunch

• Visit first winery and taste 4 wines
• Admire viewpoint and take photos
• Enjoy traditional lunch at family Osteria
• Visit second winery and taste 4 wines

Top questions

Is pickup from Venice included for the Prosecco Hills tour?

No hotel pickup is included but round-trip train tickets from Venice to Conegliano are provided as part of the tour.

How many wineries do we visit during the day trip?

You’ll visit two different wineries in the Prosecco Hills area during this day trip.

Is lunch included on this Prosecco wine tour?

Yes, a four-course lunch is included at a family-owned osteria or similar local restaurant if closed.

Are vegetarian options available for lunch?

Vegetarian options are available if requested at time of booking; please advise dietary needs early.

How long does it take to reach the Prosecco Hills from Venice?

The train journey from Venice to Conegliano takes about an hour before meeting your guide for the tour.

Are infant seats or strollers allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in prams or strollers; specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What is included in each winery tasting?

You’ll taste four different wines at each winery—eight tastings total across both stops.

Will we have time for photos during the tour?

Yes, there’s time set aside at scenic viewpoints for photos between winery visits and before lunch.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip train tickets from Venice to Conegliano station, private transport through the hills with your local guide, eight wine tastings across two wineries, bottled water throughout the journey, and a traditional four-course lunch at a family osteria (or similar restaurant if needed) before heading back to Venice together.