Venice and Mazzorbo Island

Exclusive Venice and the Venetian lagoon islands wine tour

Venice wine tour

At a glance

Region:Prosecco
Type of Tour:
Duration:3 Days
Guide Price:From £1050 to £1281 per person
Number of Meals:2 breakfasts + 1 aperitivo
Number of Winery Visits:2 wineries
Number of Wines Tasted:Approximately 4
Tour Transport:English speaking boat driver for a half day + 1 activity on foot
Dates / Availability:Available mid-week and weekends throughout the year

Trip Summary

Venice is all about the water. With more than 100 small breath-taking islands and countless canals, the city’s life is very much influenced by the sea. On this fascinating floating maze, the change of scene is guaranteed. On this three day break you will have the opportunity to discover both beautiful Venice as well as try some unique wine produced on the neighbouring islands.

After settling in at your convenience on the first day, you will have a free afternoon and evening to explore the Serenissima. After breakfast, on day two, a private chauffeured boat will meet you at your hotel and take you on a half day tour of the stunning islands. You will firstly be taken to Sant’Erasmo. Sant’Erasmo, also referred to as the vegetable garden of Venice is renowned for its artichokes and an artichokes festival takes place on the island every year.

Venice wine tour credits- Hotel Danieli website

In addition, the island produces a premium white wine and you will be taken to a local winery for a tour of their facilities followed by a tasting of their tasty white wine. You will then be taken to the Mazzorbo Island where you will find the oldest vineyards of Venice. Here, you will be taken on a tour of a local estate and you will have a tasting of their remarkable wine. The wines produced on Mazzorbo are truly unique, the vines absorb the salt from the ground and give a slightly salty taste to the wine.

After such an enlightening morning, you will be taken back to your hotel or somewhere else in Venice as preferred. You will have some free time for lunch as well as a free afternoon to relax and visit Venice independently. In the evening, head to the famous Saint Mark’s Square, where you will spend the early evening  in the timeless setting of the iconic Caffè Florian, the oldest European café, where an aperitivo will be served alongside finger sandwiches.

Region Map

Outline Itinerary

Day One

  • Upon arrival in Venice, check into your Superior Garden room at the 4* Palazzo Giovanelli.
  • The remainder of the afternoon and evening will be free for you to relax and explore the city independently.
  • We will provide you with a list of recommended restaurants in the city, and we would be delighted to reserve you a table at any of these for dinner.
Venice wine tour - credits Giovanelli mozart suite

Day Two

  • After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel by a private chauffeured boat which will accompany you throughout the morning.
  • You will firstly stop on the Sant’Erasmo Island. also referred to as the vegetable garden of Venice. Here you will be given some time to admire the lovely vineyards and enjoy a tasting of the island’s white wine.
  • You will then be taken to the Mazzorbo Island. On this picturesque island, you will find Venice’s oldest vineyard. Once again you will enjoy a tour followed by a tasting of the island’s unique wine.
  • You will be taken back to Venice at the end of the tour.
  • In the early evening, enjoy an aperitivo at the iconic Caffè Florian on Saint Mark’s Square.
Venice wine tour - credits Caffe Florian

Final Day

  • After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.

 

(ii) The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available.

Accommodation

Just wanted to let you know the trip organized by Grape Escapes was very enjoyable. Certainly will recommend other choose your company and we will look to do the same for visiting other wine regions in Europe.

Ron- Ontario, Canada

Package Prices

  • These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
  • These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Considerable discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March) or if there are more than two of you travelling together. Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
  • Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
  • Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
  • Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.
Hotel NameRoom GradeStar RatingDurationPrice Per Person
Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli - VeniceSuperior Garden room4*3 Days£1281Book Now

Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of the country! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.

  • Stay longer! Just let us know your preferred hotel and room grade, and we will provide you with the relevant supplement for extra nights with breakfast.
  • Additional tours and activities! We would be delighted to provide inspiration for more wine tours and cultural activities. The possibilities are endless!
  • Experience the region’s gastronomy. The wine regions are brimming with unique gastronomic dining opportunities and what better way to enjoy a glass than with a mouth-watering meal? We offer a variety of menus to suit every budget. Contact us for prices.
  • Tailor-made tour extensions. The team at Grape Escapes have travelled extensively in Europe, not just in the wine regions and can therefore recommend and arrange tailor-made tour extensions to other regions and cities, for example Paris in France or Bilbao in Spain.

Absolutely brilliant, nothing went wrong, the whole trip was smooth and effortless for me as the coordinator at our side. We all had such a fantastic holiday because there was no stress or nasty surprises!

Katie- London, UK

Further Information

Travel to your Venice Prosecco Tour

Given the wide range of travel options, the package price does not include travel. Please see our Prosecco travel page for further information.

About Exclusive Breaks

For more information on our Exclusive tours please see our Exclusive tours page.

Further Information / To Book

To secure your booking, a 20% deposit is required. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on +44 (0) 1920 46 86 66 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.

Special Occasion?

Celebrating a birthday, wedding anniversary or engagement? Our expert team would be delighted to talk you through the options and create your perfect trip.

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