Venice & the Veneto
at Mr. Palladio’s villas on the outskirts of the city – Villa Valmarana and the architecturally perfect Villa Rotunda, inspiration for Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Look around Vicenza on your own, or spend some time at your country estate hotel. Meals BL
3. CITY OF CHESS AND MOUNT GRAPPA
What’s in Marostica? A walled medieval town, storybook castles – and a giant stone chessboard where tournaments are played with live human “pieces.” If you wish, you’ll have a chance to do a little bicycling today along the Barda River Valley, then on to Bassano del Grappo, famous for its grappa, the exquisite firewater revered for centuries as “aqua vitae.” Do a little tasting of the potent spirit in its many variations at the Poli Grappa Museum. Arrive in the beautiful medieval village of Asolo, in the cypress-clad foothills of the Dolomites, and a warm welcome at Albergo Al Sole, a 16th-century boutique hotel in the town square. Meals BD
4. ASOLO / VILLA BARBARO / COOKING CLASS Get a taste of aristocratic life in the Veneto at Villa Barbaro, a private residence built by the aforementioned Mr. Palladio in 1560; his designs still inspire architects today. A picnic on the grounds of the gorgeous estate is heavenly... Upon your return to Asolo, explore the boutiques on the Via Browning (named for the English poet who lived here). Later this afternoon... learn the secrets of Veneto cuisine in a cooking class at Albergo Al Sole, then dine on your own creation tomorrow night. Or, if you wish, someone else’s... Meals BL
5. THE PROSECCO ROUTE
Begin the day with a hike through the vineyards, the “Strada del Vino,” near Follina, home to a 12th-century abbey and some of the region’s finest Prosecco – a sparking white wine native to Veneto and the accompaniment at most meals. Lunch today is some homestyle cooking at an osteria well off the beaten path. Do a wine tasting in the Valdobbiadene Valley, and return to Asolo. Meals BLD
6. LITTLE VENICE, AND THE CITY OF CANALS Visitors to Venice often bypass Treviso, “Little Venice” – you’ll see what they’re missing in this medieval town full of poetic charm... Arrive in Venice mid-afternoon for a walking tour accompanied by a local guide who interprets the historical complexities of a city striving for its ecological balance... through less-visited alleyways and piazzas on a walking tour of Campo San Polo and Basilica Dei Frari, site of the Venice Carnival and the Venice Film Festival. See the amazing Sculo Grand San Rocco, profusely illustrated by Tintoretto. Have tea at a private palazzo and meet the owner, a contessa, whose family has lived there for generations. Meals BL
7. THE ART OF ALL THINGS VENETIAN
All things Venice today... get a taste of daily life in the quiet Dorsoduro neighborhood and the markets of Campo Santa Margherita. For centuries, Venetian gondolas have been made the same way – talk with the artisans who ply their craft when you visit a boatyard. Spend the afternoon as you please, then discover the heart of Venetian cuisine at a special dinner where courses are expertly paired with Veneto wine; a sensory odyssey to end an extraordinary week. Meals BD
8. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Venice. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Hotel Metropole to Venice International Airport. Allow 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B
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Marostica Bassano
Vicenza Arcugnano Padua del Grappo Asolo Treviso VENETO Mira Venice ITALY
Maser Follina
8 DAYS FROM $3,990 PLUS AIRFARE
(7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 4 Dinners) BEGINS VENICE
Apr 26 May 3, 10, 24, 31 Jun 7, 14, 21 Aug 30 Sep 6, 20, 27 Oct 4, 11
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Double $3990 Single $4620 Triple $3864 Group Size: 24
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Some days include 2-4 miles of walking up steep hills or on uneven terrain and easy biking on relatively flat roads; take part, or take a pass – the pace is up to you.
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FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1,2 Hotel Villa Michelangelo
Night 3,4,5 Albergo Al Sole Night 6,7 Hotel Metropole
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