Picnic on the grounds of Villa Barbaro
7. THE ART OF ALL THINGS VENETIAN Off-the-beaten track... the real Venice. For a taste of daily life, visit the quiet Dorsoduro neighborhood and markets of Campo Santa Margherita where the Venetian elite lie low from the maddening crowds, along shaded streets and canals lined with palazzi. This is the romantic setting where Katharine Hepburn fell for dashing Rossano Brazzi in Summertime... and this is also where the living artists of Venice reside and ply their trades in a warren of narrow alleys, walled gardens, cafés, gelaterias, and galleries buzzing with a bohemian youth culture. Visit a squero to
Piccolo Lusso Albergo (small boutique hotels)
see how gondolas are made, an exacting craft passed down from generation to generation, over centuries. From nearby St. Mark’s Square, the heart of the city, you’re free to explore on your own... Wander the back alleys in search of hidden treasures. Add to your collection of Venetian glass... or start one. (Better yet, visit the island in the Lagoon where they’ve been making it for centuries.) Search out an authentic Venetian mask. Indulge your culinary curiosity in cafés and trattorias. Cross the Bridge of Sighs or hear news on the Rialto. Find contemporary art on the cutting edge beside classical ancient frescoes. Pop in, perhaps, to see Peggy Guggenheim’s famous collection of cubists, surrealists, and expressionists... or visit Ca’ Rezzonico, a Baroque palace on the Grand Canal, featuring a formidable collection of classical works... or check out any number of contemporary art exhibits. Later, join us for a fantastic farewell – a multi-course menu that embodies the best of Venetian cuisine, each course with
From $4,290 per person double 7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 4 Dinners)
Dates: May 8, 22 Jun 12, 19 Sep 4, 11, 25 Oct 2
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Some days include 2-4 miles of walking up steep hills or on uneven terrain. The pace is up to you.
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its own story and traditions, expertly paired with Veneto wine. A perfect gourmandacious ending to an inspiring week! Meals BD
8. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Venice. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Hotel Metropole to Venice International Airport; you should allow three hours for flight check-in. Meals B
HOTEL GABBIA D’ORO Verona, Nights 1, 2 Set in the historical heart of Verona – housed in an 18th-century palazzo – sophisticated Hotel Gabbia D’Oro exudes an aura of authenticity that’s revealed in beautiful wooden ceilings, stone stairs, frescoes and prized paintings
ALBERGO AL SOLE ASOLO Asolo, Nights 3, 4 & 5 Come home... to a warm, charming boutique hotel that lives in the main square of a medieval village... a haven of tranquility... a 16th-century frescoed grotto... and a gourmet restaurant (some dates may use an alternate hotel)
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HOTEL METROPOLE Venice, Nights 6 & 7 In the heart of Venice, the hospitality caters to all the senses, with its sumptuous accommodations, fragrances, soft music, art and antiques, and all those posh little extras of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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