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| Verona, Vicenza and Venice |
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DAY 1 VERONA (UNESCO SITE SINCE 2000)
Overnight Verona. DAY 2 VICENZA AND PALLADIAN VILLAS (UNESCO SITE SINCE 1994) Vicenza is among the least celebrated of the cities which are centres of Italian art and deserves to be Lunch. In the afternoon visit Villa Valmarana "La Rotonda" Built in the 1570's for the prelate Paolo Almerico, the more famous invention of Palladio - is an original example of villa of the prelate. La Rotonda differentiates in the scenery of the venetian villas of the latter half of the XVIth century: it's a suburban mansion, refined meeting point for the aristocratic of Vicenza, place of amusement and "literary idleness." Palladio probably was ispired by the roman Pantheon, then named "Rotonda", resuming the classical theme of the "sacred space". Also the sixteenth century frescoes, by Alessandro and Giambattista Maganza and by Anselmo Canera, appear in tuning with this celebrating program.
Dinner and overnight in a beautiful Villa along the way towards Venice.
Magic town for excellence, Venice presents like a fascinating net of streets and canals, a game of land and water inciting you to capture and discover elegant palaces and impressive churches, the glamour of Canal Grande and Rialto Bridge, the rich collections in the museums and the brightness of its art works, between exquisite dishes of the local lagoon cookery. This is the 'Serenissima', unique Italian art pearl, ideal bridge between Orient and Occident.
In the morning city sightseeing: you will feel the heartbeat of Venice and visit Basilica San Marco with the facade mosaics, the Horses of Saint Mark, the Tetrarchs, etc. Entrance included in order to see the Pala D’Oro, the Atrium Mosaics, the treasury and the Ascension and Pentecost Domes. The Doge’s Palace, or ‘’Palazzo Ducale’’ is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. The Giants’ staircase and Porta della Carta are truly architecturally magnificent as well as the Sala Del Maggior Consiglio and the Collegiate Rooms. Follow a ‘’Secret Itinerary’’ through the palace, including the prisons from which These wine bars which offer finger food, derive their name from Bacchus, the god of wines. Dinner and overnight.
Transfer with motorboat to the islands. Lunch. In the late afternoon a romantic “promenade” by gondola that will take you along the canals of Venice. Enjoy the cruise through the city’s most secluded waterways passing under small bridges and appreciate the real peculiarity of this city floating on water. Choosing this tour, you’ll have the most romantic views of the city. Transfer with motorboat to Venice Airport.
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Arrival at Verona Airport. Afternoon city tour. The old heart of Romeo and Juliet town beats between Brà square, Delle Erbe square and Dei Signori square, symbols of a grand past among Roman monuments or castles and medieval buildings, traces of the power of the Della Scala Lords. In the alleys and palaces you recall the romantic and fascinating atmosphere of the two Shakespeare's lovers, which makes Verona the town of lovers. While in the numerous churches, from the Dome to San Giorgio in Braida, from San Zeno to Sant'Anastasia you can discover the old Roman and Gothic town. Local cuisine based on traditional dishes such as gnocchi and the famous pastissada de caval.
considered on its own merits. Vicenza is situated in fertile country along overland routes which have always been busy, and the abundance of water was crucial to its rapidly becoming industrialised. It was also the preferred site of monasteries for the minor religious orders, and its magnificent churches, like the one dedicated to San Felice and San Fortunato which was built in the Romanesque period, or the Duomo, still bear witness of the fact. But Vicenza is above all the city in which Palladio’s architecture triumphs: it is in evidence round every corner and in any view of the city, and it is there in everything he did from his first major work, the Basilica, to his last, the Olympic Theatre
Villa Pisani Ferri In 1523 the venetian lord Giovanni Pisani bought in a auction sale the possession confiscated to Nogarole family, which in the Cambrai war was along with the Imperials, at Bagnolo (near Lonigo). The river facade has very different spirit: two strong small towers contain a loggia with three rustic ashlars arcades, dominated by a tympanum. We don't forget that in the Lonigo area this venetian family also built two other famous buildings: the monumental Palace in the center of the town and the famous Rocca Pisani planned by Vincenzo Scamozzi.
Casanova escaped. The Rialto Bridge makes this area a magnet for tourists exploring its food markets and pasta shops. Afternoon at your disposal for personal visits and shopping. In the evening we suggest a guided walking tour in the unknown part of Venice visiting the oldest and most famous “osterie” (taverns). During this gourmet discovery tour you will wander from place to place stopping to sip wine and eat “cicheti” (Venetian snacks) at the local “Bacari”.
fishermen’s houses painted in bright colours.