Crazy residences, scenographic gardens, wine goblets and rooms that look as if they came out of a period film… but with some decidedly contemporary surprises. On October 17 and 18, 2026, Veneto Villas Day returns, the event that for an entire weekend changes the rules of the classic cultural excursion. From Veneto to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the villas become the protagonists of a journey through art, lifestyle and traditions. And yes, it could be the perfect plan to give a boost to the usual autumn weekend.
Veneto Villas Day 2026: The Program
The fifth edition of the Veneto Villas Day arrives on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026, with a program that involves hundreds of historic residences between Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The program follows several strands, designed to appeal to different interests and ways of traveling. Those who love art and history can aim for the proposals Heritage, while the Green experiences focus on parks, gardens and sustainability. For food lovers there is the Wine & Food world, with local wines and culinary specialties.
There are also Family activities, Dream stays for those who want to indulge in a special night, and Wellbeing appointments, where well-being meets the beauty of the landscape. The sections Vita di Villa and Paesaggio tell the story of the relationship between the residences, the people and the surrounding territory. And what about those who worry about October’s capricious weather? There is also a selection of experiences suitable for rainy days.
Which Veneto Villas to Visit
From the most iconic architectures to places where historical heritage meets fashion, wine and traditions, the calendar offers plenty of ideas. Some experiences deserve a special place on the weekend wishlist.
Villa Sandi (TV)
A Palladian-style villa with historic cellars and a tasting finale. In Crocetta del Montello, plays one of its best cards: the meeting between architecture and wine culture. The proposed experience leads to the discovery of the ancient eighteenth-century barricaia and the underground galleries used for aging the Metodo Classico. Then we surface again, among the villa’s rooms and the details of a residence that tells of a long wine history. The most anticipated moment? The tasting with two labels: Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Millesimato and Opere Trevigiane Metodo Classico Brut, accompanied by the traditional pan da vin.
- Prices €15 per person;
- Saturday 17 October from 10:00 to 11:30.
Villa dei Vescovi (PD)
On the Euganean Hills, Villa dei Vescovi, a FAI property in Luvigliano di Torreglia, offers a day that naturally moves from history to the table. Guided tours, scheduled at 11, 12 and 16, allow a deeper understanding of the figure of Alvise Cornaro, the humanist linked to the villa’s design. At 3 p.m. there is a special appointment with archaeologist Marco Cagnoni, to observe the villa from a different perspective. There’s also room for a decidedly delicious pause. On the terraces comes the gastronomic experience Moecchiamoci, curated by NAUTILUS, with the moeche of lagoon tradition, other specialties and the wines of Enoteca Colli Euganei.
- Prices €5 for the park entrance and €11 for the villa+park combo with guided tour;
- Sunday 18 October from 10:00 to 18:00.
Villa Foscarini Rossi (VE)
Whoever thinks historic residences speak only of nobles and ancient receptions might change their mind upon entering Villa Foscarini Rossi, in Stra in the province of Venice. The event Art and Fashion in the Villa, guided by MariaElena Zennaro, traverses the residence’s spaces to reach the Shoes Museum, where more than a thousand Rossimoda models are kept. A collection that tells of artisanal work, the evolution of style and the relationship between creativity and Italian craftsmanship. It is a visit with a mood different from the usual historical routes. And it could win over even those who, faced with the word museum, typically change their plans.
- Prices €10 per person with guided tour, €6 for over 65, students up to 26, and youths 12 to 18. Free for 0 to 12 years;
- Sunday 18 October from 14:00 to 18:00.
Palazzo Montanari (VR)
Vineyards, frescoes and a panoramic terrace. At Palazzo Montanari in the province of Verona, in the territory of Valpolicella Classica, the visit moves between the residence’s spaces and the landscape surrounding it. It begins at the brolo, the ancient green area tied to the property, then discovers the decorated interiors and the traces of rural life that have accompanied these residences for centuries. The finale is delivered with a glass of Valpolicella produced by the estate itself, to be enjoyed on the terrace.
- Price €50 per person, €100 for a family, reduced rate €40 for over 65;
- On rotation Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October from 10:30 to 15:00.
Villa La Rotonda (VI)
A short distance from Vicenza, Villa La Rotonda returns to reveal the less-known interiors of Palladio’s masterpiece. On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October, I Segreti della Rotonda (The Secrets of the Rotunda) is on, a guided tour that goes beyond the famous porticoes and façades. The route includes the Noble Floor, but also descends into the basement, where the monumental kitchen is located. Spaces usually less told, which yield a different image of the residence, tied to the daily life of those who inhabited it.
- Price €25 per person, under 6 free, 7–18 years €15;
- Activities on 17 and 18 October from 12:00 to 13:30.
