Leisure Experiences

Sparkling Wines of Italy: Prosecco & Metodo Classico

Discover the variety of sparkling wines produced in northeastern Italy! The "Wine Routes" here offer an incredible experience for those interested in a real trip inside Italian wines, local history, and memory, and discovering agricultural and peasant traditions. What’s more, you’ll discover environmental, artistic, and cultural treasures of the region!

Trip Overview

Combining a holiday with a wine tasting tour? What could be better?
Italy is the prime destination for travelers who enjoy holidays that focus on wine tasting and cuisine. And this journey is sure to feed the mind, body, and soul in a myriad of ways. On this tour of the north-eastern Italian regions of Veneto and Trentino, you’ll have a rare opportunity to learn more about the drink, the history, and culture of the region, as well as to meet the winemakers, and the generations of family that are involved in the business.
Not only will you learn the difference between how still and sparkling wines are made, you’ll discover that there are a variety of ways to produce sparkling wine, and the difference between the Prosecco and the Metodo Classico methods. By the end fo the trip, you’ll be able to recognize which type of sparkling wine you are drinking!
And in addition to their wine-making traditions, these regions are also delightfully known for their artistic and cultural treasures. Historic towns with cobbled streets, vast landscapes set beyond medieval walls, and incredible cuisine to pair with those sumptuous sparklers.
Connoisseurs, beginners, and those in between are likely to gain a deeper understanding of the marriage between Italian cuisine and wine, and a new appreciation for the beauty of this timeless land.

Highlights

  • Lose yourself in a colorful patchwork of beautiful landscapes of charming and sparkling wine-producing plains and hillsides
  • Explore the Prosecco region, discovering the steep hillside vineyards and coveted sparkling wine they produce
  • Most wine drinkers assume “if it is Italian & bubbly, then it must be Prosecco”. You will quickly discover that this is not always the case!

Day By Day

Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of the Dolomite Mountains Team and your mountain guide. Daily mileage and altitude gain may vary depending on the device used.

  • Day 1

    Hotel in Treviso

  • Day 2

    Hotel in Treviso (B)

  • Day 3

    Hotel in Follina (B,D)

  • Day 4

    Hotel in Levico Terme (B)

  • Day 5

    Hotel in Levico Terme (B)

  • Day 6

    Hotel in Trento (B,D)

  • Day 7

Accommodation

Great hotels with Dolomite Mountains. Whether intimate lodge, family run B&B, or luxury spa resort, our hotels are unique, eminently local, and hard to leave.

About our Accommodations Beyond the Dolomites 

At Dolomite Mountains, we hand pick accommodations that best reflect the style of each region, to provide you with the most authentic experience of the unique cultures found in the different cities and towns where we travel. We work directly with the owners of each property, forging strong relationships to ensure you receive the best service and care during your stay. Regardless of whether it is a five-star luxury hotel or a cozy bed and breakfast you desire, we choose the best-in-class accommodations within each category, providing you stays at the most sought after hotels in each region. And, we always make sure you have access to inspired, regional cuisine! 

 

About Dolomite Mountains Luxury Trips 

On Dolomite Mountains Luxury Trips, we invite you to discover hidden gems and experience the authenticity of Northern Italy. Embark on a journey through ancient lands and spectacular landscapes – around the edges of the Dolomite Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uncover the treasures tucked away in small hamlets, medieval castles, and ancestral monasteries. Explore away from the classic tourist routes, and delve into unexpected landscapes, cultures, artistic treasures, architectural wonders, and incredible cuisine. Absorb the colors, flavors, and breathtaking scenery of Northern Italy. Lifestyle at its best.

Our Luxury Trips are full of options, to ensure the trip you choose best fits your travel style. Select a guided trip, and enjoy private transfers and a dedicated guide throughout your entire journey. Or choose a self guided itinerary, where you’ll have local city guides at each destination, but will enjoy private transfers all the way. More adventurous? Use your own vehicle, and take the self guided version of this trip! You’ll still have the benefit of local guides at each destination, but the freedom to explore the countryside from behind the wheel.

Cost

All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.

Prices for this trip are on request. Please contact us for a quotation.

Important to note:
  •     There is a high-season 15% surcharge from July 13th to Sept 7th.
  •     Prices may increase between the time of quotation and booking. Your Dolomite Mountains consultant will inform you of any changes.

Helicopter Sightseeing & Airport Transfers – There's Nothing Else Like It!
Take to the skies for an aerial look at the spectacular Dolomite Mountains, and make memories to last a lifetime! Whether on a panoramic sightseeing ride or an airport transfer, you'll appreciate a bird's eye view of the stunning scenery aboard state-of-the-art single-engine helicopters. With over 30 years in operation, our experienced pilots and ground crew employ the utmost safety standards, quality, and service. Contact us for a quotation.
Rides are weather dependent. Heli-transfers from/to airports require advanced reservation. In-resort rides can be reserved with shorter notice.

Cost Includes:

  • Trip briefing
  • Logistics and maps of the areas
  • 2 nights accommodation in hotel in Treviso
  • 1 night accommodation in hotel in Valdobbiadene
  • 2 nights accommodation in hotel in Levico Terme
  • 1 night accommodation in hotel in Trento
  • All breakfasts
  • Dinner on days 3 and 6
  • Transfers as per itinerary
  • Private driver as per itinerary
  • Local English speaking guide (guided trips)
  • Private tour guide for Treviso (2 hours)
  • A €15 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon-neutral 
  • Local tourist tax
  • Italian VAT tax
Airport transfers available on request.

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