Treviso is a pearl, located just 40 minutes from Venice and just over an hour from Verona. It’s a small city filled with fun and character – with pretty piazzas, historic churches and fascinating bridges over the Adige River which runs through this Northern Italy gem. There are many restaurants serving high quality Italian food and wine from the region. Treviso is a great new destination for corporate incentives and conferences.

Also known as “Little Venice”, it was chosen as European City of Sport 2022. In the surrounding areas, you can discover ancient villages such as Castelfranco, Asolo, Bassano del Grappa, Cansiglio and 2 hours away you can visit the picturesque Alpine town of Cortina.

Must experiences:

• Prosecco Road Wine Tour by car or bike.
  Visit the most famous Prosecco terraced vineyards for tasting and local food and spend the night in the unique Agriturismo farmhouses along the way.
• A team building Cycle & Kayak day at Sile River Natural Park.
  Cycle the 25km trail along the river and kayak upstream to see the landscapes of Casier and its picturesque riverfront and the “Burci cemetery” of Silea.
• Take a walking tour of the historical city center in Treviso.
  Visit the Island of the Pescheria fish market, palaces and monuments on the Piazza dei Signori and your guide will explain the heroic events of “The Great War of Veneto” from World War 1. We will stop at a secret location to taste the famous local Tiramisu dessert.
• Visit wineries in the Hills of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano just 45 mins away.
  This is one of the most sought after wine areas in the world and a UNESCO Heritage Site. The end of the day is aperitif time with local drinks and food, a typical ritual of the Veneto region.

Must eat: Radicchio di Treviso (Italian chicory – seasonal), Tiramisù (the original local dessert), Sopa Coada (pigeon & bread soup), Porchetta e Sopressa (pork dish), Salsa Pevarada (rich local sauce) and Pasta e Fagioli (pasta & beans).

Best nightlife: Il Cantiere Art Gallery is a unique dinner venue followed by drinks at the Cloakroom Cocktail Lab.

Best time to visit: The best months to visit are April-October.

Top tip: During summer there are many sporting, food, wine and music festivals in Treviso and its surrounding villages, many ending with spectacular fireworks displays. One of our favourites for wine lovers is the Coneglia Wine Festival in the 3rd week of May each year. Sports lovers can join 4 000 other cyclists and line up for the Prosecco Cycling Gran Fondo, held end September/beginning October each year in the center of Valdobbiadene, celebrating the end of the Prosecco harvest.

Our recommended DMC:  The Target Motivation team has excellent coverage for events and group travel all over Italy with offices in Rome, Milan, Florence and its head office in Venice.