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The
World's Most Beautiful Drawing Room
St. Mark’s Square, the Basilica and Ducal Palace - seat of Venetian power for centuries and a must for first-time visitors.
The
Lagoon and its Suggestive Islands
Burano, Torcello, San Francesco del Deserto, the island cemetary of San Michele: lace, mosaics, an island monastery, and famous tombs; lunch at a renowned trattoria.
The
Magic of Water and Venetian Palazzi
The pomp and pageantry of the Serenissima Republic relive in this exciting
boat stroll along the dazzling Grand Canal.
Venice
and Food
Bustling Rialto market and “food-tasting” in a colorful
trattoria with Sally Spector, best-selling author of Venice and Food.
Synagogues and Churches
Private boat ride along the scenic Grand Canal to the world’s
oldest Ghetto and its synagogues; visit of Tintoretto’s lovely
Madonna dell’Orto Church; art stroll back through the picturesque
calli (streets).
Art Strolls
in the Hidden Venice
Guided art strolls through the most characteristic, secret areas of
Venice with visits of museums and churches along the way.
Night-Time
Magic
This
is a very suggestive stroll through the quiet campi e calli (squares
and streets) of Venice at night.
Fishing
Villages and a Monastery Island
Private boat ride across the magical Venetian lagoon to the quaint fishing
port of Chioggia; food-tasting on Pellestrina island; art stroll on
the fascinating Armenian island of San Lazzaro.
Venetian
Maritime Power
The Naval Museum and its exciting Venetian maritime history; private
visit of the city’s 12th century Arsenal, in its heyday, the largest
naval shipyard in the world.
Renaissance
Art versus Modern Art
The legendary Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, home of Palladio’s
famed church and cloisters; the modern treasures of the renowned Peggy
Guggenheim Collection.
(A private visit of the Museum can be arranged.)
Palladio
in Vicenza
Drive to Vicenza, city of Palladio. Art stroll in the historical center. Highlights: the magnificent Olympic Theatre and acclaimed “La Rotonda” villa. Lunch in a suggestive country trattoria; visit of the lovely first villa designed by Palladio. |
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Dinner in a Palladian Villa
This is quite an experience. An entire Palladian Villa is at your disposal for the evening. You can stroll through the salons and bedrooms of the Villa and be transported to another era. What better way to celebrate a very special event?
Historical Towns in the Venetian Foothills
Drive through Cittadella with its 13th century moated walls; stroll through the ancient fortified town of Marostica; shopping for ceramics and liqueurs in picturesque Bassano del Grappa; lunch in the walled town of Asolo with its sweeping views; visit of one of Palladio’s spectacular villas.
The
Brenta River: The Padua-Venice Connection
Drive to Padua. Highlights: Scrovegni Chapel, the city’s medieval university, Saint Anthony’s Basilica; lunch in a landmark café; scenic drive along the Brenta River lined with splendid old Venetian villas; visit of one of Palladio’s spectacular villas.
Verona:
City of Romeo and Juliet
Drive to Verona. Art stroll through the city’s main landmarks: Roman arena, Scaligeri tombs, and Juliet’s balcony; lunch and wine-tasting in an old hillside trattoria; visit of San Zeno Maggiore with its cloisters, Northern Italy’s most ornate Romanesque church, and the Renaissance Giusti Gardens.
Cooking Lessons with a Venetian Countess
Discover the delectable, traditional Venetian cuisine in a magical décor. With Rialto market scenario. Ideal for an accompanying persons program or for incentives.
Transfers
Private transfers to/from the Airport, Train
Station and
Port
of Venice.
The above itineraries are subject to change based on the number of participants.
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