Wine tour in the Euganean Hills from Abano: Two wineries

Volcanic soil, two wineries, and a panoramic tasting break

A wine tour of the Euganean Hills departing from Abano and Montegrotto takes you through volcanic terrain to two family-owned wineries where you walk the vineyards, tour the cellar, and taste wines paired with local charcuterie and cheese. A local guide in your chosen language leads the route, which runs three to five hours and includes roundtrip transport from your starting point.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tour in Euganean Hills

• Pass through Abano and Montegrotto
• Explore UNESCO Euganean Hills park
• Visit first winery and taste wines
• Visit second winery, vineyard and cooperage
• Taste wines with cold cuts and cheeses

The experience

The Euganean Hills rise from the plain south of Venice as a cluster of volcanic peaks, 300 to 600 meters high, where the soil and climate have shaped a distinct wine region. You travel through the spa towns of Abano and Montegrotto at the start, then into the UNESCO Regional Park that surrounds the hills: a small territory known for its biosphere and the density of species it holds. The volcanic origin of the soil is what gives the local wines their character: white varieties like Serpino (a volcanic take on Prosecco), Pinot Bianco, Garganega and Chardonnay grow alongside reds including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carménere.

At the first winery, you meet the producers, see how their wine is made, and taste it straight from their work. The second stop is built around a longer break: after walking through the vineyard and visiting the cooperage, you sit in a panoramic spot to taste the winery's wines paired with a generous spread of cold cuts and cheeses. The winemakers talk through the expressions of their best wines, and the meal becomes the rhythm of the afternoon rather than a rushed add-on.

A local tour leader travels with you throughout, speaking English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one additional language depending on your booking. Roundtrip transport from Abano or Montegrotto is included, and the tour runs between three and five hours depending on how the stops unfold.

What’s included

• Roundtrip transport from Abano or Montegrotto.
• visits to two family-owned wineries with vineyard walks and cellar tours.
• wine tastings at both stops.
• cold cuts, cheeses and local products paired with the wines at the second winery.
• accompaniment by a certified local tour leader in your chosen language.
• insurance and full technical organization by a certified travel agency.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:45

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (7 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Lovivo Tour Experience

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste wines in their place of origin and understand how volcanic soil shapes them. The panoramic tasting at the second winery (sitting with wine, food and the winemakers' stories) is the centerpiece of the afternoon, so choose it if you prefer a slower pace over a quick run through multiple stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the volcanic wines of the Euganean Hills like?

The volcanic soil produces white wines like Serpino, a version of Prosecco with a distinct mineral edge, alongside Pinot Bianco, Garganega and Chardonnay. Red varieties include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carménere. The winemakers explain how the volcanic origin shapes each wine's character during the tastings.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the wineries?

No. Roundtrip transport from Abano or Montegrotto is included in the tour price. You choose your departure point when you book, and the guide meets you there.

What happens at the second winery?

After a walk through the vineyard and a tour of the cooperage, you sit in a panoramic spot to taste the winery's wines paired with a generous platter of cold cuts and cheeses. It is designed as a proper break in the day rather than a quick stop.

Is this tour suitable for people with different fitness levels?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are available if you are traveling with small children, and service animals are allowed.