How to visit Treviso and Venice while staying in the Prosecco Superiore hills
A single base, two cities of art, and a landscape to experience
With Agriturismo Pra’ dell’Ort, in the heart of the Valdobbiadene hills, you have a single base for a journey that ranges from cities of art to villages, and from vineyards to UNESCO sites.
In Valdobbiadene, one can appreciate how the territory offers two distinct faces: the urbanity of Treviso and Venice on one side, and the tranquility of the Prosecco Superiore hills on the other.
Establishing your temporary home at Agriturismo Pra’ dell’Ort is the best way to enjoy this duality without having to move every evening; the metropolises thus become part of a broader itinerary where wineries and villages are on par with artistic attractions.
The journey gains its character through these changes of pace. After a day spent among the calli, palaces, and museums, you return to the hills: here the road becomes panoramic, the landscape regains its prominence, and the large tourist flows give way to small towns.
Why choose Valdobbiadene as a base to discover Veneto
In the heart of the Alta Marca Trevigiana lies Valdobbiadene, immersed in the territory of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, which UNESCO has included in its heritage sites since 2019.
Thanks to this location, you can plan an itinerary without the need to move your base: on one side you have Treviso and Venice, and on the other, the hilly area with its vineyards, villages, and roads offering the best views. This formula suits those traveling by car who prefer not to turn their vacation into a series of check-ins and transfers, but rather to alternate very different days.
To travel through the hills and make multiple stops in a day, perhaps visiting a few wineries, a car remains the most practical tool. With Venice, things can change: depending on the season and the current crowds and parking availability, it is sometimes better to leave the vehicle in Mestre and use public transport to reach the historic center.
For those arriving by train, the option is to pass through Conegliano, one of the main railway access points, and then complete the final stretch by road to Valdobbiadene.
How many days are needed to experience this itinerary?
For a first complete and well-structured itinerary, three days represent the ideal duration for an essential overview:
- Day 1: the Prosecco Superiore hills and a tasting;
- Day 2: Treviso;
- Day 3: Venice.
With four or five days, the journey changes pace. You can include Follina, Cison di Valmarino, Asolo, or Possagno, dedicating more time to the wineries, villages, and the landscape.
The difference, therefore, lies not only in the number of days but in the way you choose to experience the territory: three days allow you to capture the essentials, while four or five allow you to slow down.
Day 1 — The Prosecco Superiore hills
The first day is ideal for exploring the territory of the Prosecco Superiore hills in depth. Before setting off toward the cities of art, it is appropriate to get a sense of the landscape that will accompany your stay: with a tour through the hills, a stop in some ancient villages, and the opportunity for a tasting in a winery.
It is about understanding the place even before crossing it, observing the curve of the roads or how the vineyards transform as the altitude increases. Reaching the tasting this way is done with a more concrete perception of that wine and the environment that gave it life.
The Prosecco Superiore Wine Route is the prime example: a journey into the heart of the Venetian hills, one of the region’s most famous viticultural landscapes. It is not a journey to be rushed, but an itinerary to be taken in stages, with the calm owed to the charm of a unique territory.
Starting from Valdobbiadene, you can trace a loop that touches San Pietro di Barbozza, Cartizze, Santo Stefano, and Guia, before heading toward Rolle and its surroundings.
The rigid order does not matter much; the important thing is to vary the viewpoints, the centers, and the oenological moments, and it is this alternation that gives the place its character.
In Cartizze, the flagship area of the denomination, you will find a true amphitheater of very steep vineyards where work is still done by hand; here, the prestigious Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG is produced. Encountering instead Angelo Favero’s “Sassi di Zoe” in San Pietro di Barbozza, between one row of vines and another, you come across a work in Piave stones that speaks of art and territory, making the path less ordinary.
Another piece of the puzzle is the Spumanti Gemin winery at Pra’ dell’Ort: by visiting it and tasting the Prosecco Superiore, family guests become familiar with the product. It is a moment worth experiencing to see things from another angle: beyond the hills, there are people, a production history, and the seasons. The wine ceases to be just a tasting and becomes a tool for understanding the territory.
Day 2 — Treviso: water, porticos, and squares
The route goes from the Buranelli canal, where the houses on the water offer perhaps the most intimate image of the heart of Treviso, to Piazza dei Signori and Calmaggiore, which are the gateway to the most commercial and monumental area. The Pescheria, by contrast, has a more everyday character.
Treviso fits well into the journey because it is not the kind of place to be rushed: one day is enough to wander without too many constraints, enough to allow for a detour or a good meal. Then, in the afternoon, you retreat toward the hills for some peace before evening, or to enjoy the pool and wellness area.
Day 3 — Venice as a day trip from the hills
Venice requires a type of organization that Treviso does not. If you depart from Valdobbiadene, the journey is already part of the program, and it will be wise to have arranged the car situation in advance.
A convenient solution is Mestre: this frees you from having to drive all the way to the lagoon and then relying on public transport. You can also opt for the parking lots at Tronchetto or Piazzale Roma, provided you check costs and availability according to the season.
Regarding access to the most famous sites, times and procedures are subject to change; before hitting the road, it is worth checking official websites to ensure compliance with reserved entry visits.
Starting early is the only way to be in the historic center before the mass influx arrives. For a first approach to the city, it is best to dedicate the morning to San Marco and your planned visits, keeping the afternoon more flexible.
The customary monuments such as the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace or the Grand Canal are a must in Piazza San Marco, certainly, but Venice is also appreciated by stepping off the most frequented paths and getting lost in the calli of the quieter sestieri. Even a vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal should not be seen as mere transport: it is an opportunity to get a sense of the city, its banks, and its historic palaces from another perspective.
Then, when it gets late, you can head back toward Valdobbiadene with a pace completely different from that of the morning.
Returning to the vineyards after a day in the city
One of the merits of having made Valdobbiadene your base is clearly revealed once you return.
You see the landscape change little by little: after the calli, the pedestrian crowds, the museums, and the palaces, the panoramic road, the vineyards, and the tranquility of the hills to which the city has given way appear. More than a mere interlude at the end of the visits, it is another chapter of the day. Ultimately, it is this alternation that imprints its character on the stay, much more than simple proximity to the cities of art.
If you have four or five days: Follina, Cison di Valmarino, Possagno, and Asolo
Follina
For those who wish to mix a bit of history with the wine landscape, Follina stands out as one of the most noteworthy stops. The heart of the village is the Abbey of Santa Maria, its ancient medieval Cistercian complex; on the other hand, the Soligo river and the more secluded districts of the village are the perfect opportunity for a slow-paced walk. It is a stop to dedicate a few hours to, the time necessary to tour the abbey, stretch your legs, and also indulge in a food and wine interlude.
Cison di Valmarino
From Follina, you can continue toward Cison di Valmarino, one of the most suggestive villages in the area, dominated by the presence of Castelbrando. The village retains a cozy character, made of historic buildings, narrow streets, and views of the mountains, while the castle occupies a dominant position on the slope.
Possagno
For those who wish to add a day dedicated to art, Possagno takes the journey into the world of Antonio Canova. The Canovian Temple and the Gypsotheca constitute a particularly interesting path for understanding not only the sculptor’s work but also his creative process.
Asolo
An option to conclude the journey is Asolo, a hilltop village of rare elegance in this area that has seen many names from culture and art pass through over the centuries. It is worth making a stop if you have four or five days available, so you can enjoy its rhythms without rushing. Once you have reckoned with the cities and villages of the Alta Marca and their territory, the question on which the itinerary is based arises again: in which place should you stay for a visit that does not reduce the trip to a succession of transfers?
Pra’ dell’Ort: the base for your journey between cities and hills
When the itinerary includes Venice, Treviso, villages, and hills, the place where you stay also becomes part of the experience.
This is the case with San Vito di Valdobbiadene: here, Agriturismo Pra’ dell’Ort is a base set in the heart of the viticultural landscape, designed to reconcile excursions with the need for a break.
The stay is divided into nine rooms that guarantee a peaceful atmosphere, in harmony with the surrounding hills. To unplug after a day of sightseeing, there is the infinity pool; the wellness area then offers a Mediterranean sauna, Turkish bath, solarium, and emotional shower. Those who prefer to move by car will find easily accessible internal parking, while for guests traveling with electric cars, there is the possibility to recharge the vehicle at the facility. Rental bicycles are instead an invitation to slower mobility to enjoy the territory.
However, proximity to the location is not the only thing. The family-owned Spumanti Gemin winery ensures that guests can discover the culture of Prosecco Superiore for themselves, with tastings and tours.
In this way, Pra’ dell’Ort proves to be a coherent choice: not just a place to return to in the evening after touring the cities, but the starting point for entering into a relationship with the hills, joined as it is by an indissoluble bond between hospitality and wine production.
Venice and Treviso will remain in your memory for their monuments; the hills might strike you for something less immediate to photograph: the rhythm with which they were experienced.
FAQ
Follina, Cison di Valmarino, and Asolo are among the most interesting destinations to include in a multi-day stay. The choice depends on the time available and your interests: history, art, landscape, or gastronomy.
The main historic center can be visited in half a day. With a full day, however, you can proceed with more calm, indulge in a gastronomic break, and possibly add a historic villa or an experience in the surroundings.
Those arriving by car can choose between the parking lots in Mestre and those at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto. The choice depends on the period, the crowds, and the cost of parking. On days of higher influx, it is advisable to organize in advance.
For smaller wineries and for tastings led directly by the producers, it is advisable to book in advance. On weekends and during periods of higher influx, booking becomes particularly important.
To freely explore the hills, reach the wineries, and combine multiple villages in the same day, a car is the most convenient solution. For Venice, however, it may be convenient to leave the car in Mestre and continue by public transport.
Agriturismo Pra' dell'Ort
Agriturismo Pra’ dell’Ort, situated on the gentle slopes of San Vito—a picturesque hamlet of Valdobbiadene in the province of Treviso—is located just five minutes from the town center, in the heart of the Prosecco Superiore di Conegliano Valdobbiadene region.
A stay at Agriturismo Pra’ dell’Ort in San Vito di Valdobbiadene, in the heart of Treviso, is an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself in this idyllic landscape, surrounded by vineyards and rolling green hills, enjoying moments of pure relaxation and discovering the authenticity of this enchanting place.
