Palladian Grand Tour IX. Contryside

From Venice to Euganean Thermal Area

 

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Walking through the alleys of Padua, discovering the fourteenth-century historic center and Prato della Valle, antique site of markets and seasonal fairs.

 

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From Euganean Thermal Area to Lonigo

 

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The hills nature is generous, the life in the abbey is pleasant. The time is beaten by the ancient rule of the benedictine monks that here find their quite dwelling. Visit at the Praglia Abbey
 

Vine roots, the roots of the wine culture: tasting of the typical wines from the Berici Hills

 

First works of eternal beauty: Visit to Villa Pisani Bonetti

 

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From Lonigo to Vicenza

 

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A different prospective of the Palladio: in the background the city surrounded by the Berici Hills. Panoramic itinerary on the hillside.

Goethe writes  about his Grand Tour and the timeless splendour of Villa La Rotonda on his travel notebook. Visit to the Villa.

 

Classical myths and modern legends captivate the traveller in the discovery of the past: visit to Villa Valmarana ai Nani

 

The rebirth of Vicenza at the time of the Palladio. Guided tour of the historic center.

 

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From Vicenza to Marostica

 

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Among the frescoes of the Palladian Villa in Caldogno, the tale of convivial moments of the 1500's venetian aristocracy: Visit to the Villa.

Villa Godi Malinverni in Lugo: visit to one of the first masterpieces designed by the Palladio.

 

Marostica: A guided waling tour in the city of the chess.

 

The effervescent culture of the aperitif: sparkling wine in the Chess Square in Marostica.

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From Marostica to Asolo

 

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The taste of tradition: tasting of the San Giuseppe liqueur at the Villa dei Gesuiti in Bassano.

 

Angarano Villa: Palladio at the court of the future nobilty of the empire. Villa tour

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From Asolo to Treviso

 

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The Genius of Palladio in the Joyful Land of Treviso: Visit to Villa Barbaro, masterpiece of the Geniality of Maser.

 

Emo's Villa: Palladio into the intrigue of stories of a noble family of the Treviso area. Visit to the Villa.

 

The Prosecco, the greatest classic of the Treviso area wine products. Prosecco DOCG tasting.

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From Treviso to Venezia

 

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The Sile's river regional Park: a twist of green and water, a stroll among history and culture.

 

The sunset, a new gold rose-coloured light paints the palladian facade of San Giorgio Maggiore. Private boat cruise among the waves of the lagoon accompanied by an aperitif.

 

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Departure from Venice

 

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Time to say goodbye

 

*All of the activities must be booked & confirmed with a minimum of 30 days before the departure