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The Hill Towns of the Veneto - Private Tour from Venice

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Duration: 9 hours
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  • This is a private tour and can be adapted to suit your needs
  • Spend a day in the beautiful countryside which surrounds Venice
  • Included entrance to one of Palladios Villas - Villa Barbaro
  • Included entrance to one of Palladio's Villas - Villa Barbaro
  • Taste some of the fine Prosecco wines
  • This is a private tour and can be tailored to meet your requirements

This is a private tour. The itinerary can be adapted to suit your requirements and allows you to interact closely with your guide for an in-depth discovery the Veneto.

Spend a day in the beautiful hills of Veneto near Venice, Italy. Stroll around enchanting villages and towns, and from Asolo, perched on lush green hills, enjoy the scenic beauty that has inspired poets and writers over the centuries. A tour of Veneto would be incomplete without visiting a Palladian villa. Enjoy a guided tour of Villa Barbaro and see the fine frescoes that have made it so popular with tourists.

Itinerary

This private tour departs from either Piazzale Cassa di Risparmo or Tronchetto at 0900h (09:00am). You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by a guide.

Your private tour takes a relaxed pace, along scenic back-roads, with plenty of time to enjoy each destination. Visit enchanting Asolo, the pearl of Veneto, perched on lush-green hills. Along with its delightful gardens and palatial villas, the spectacular views of the surrounding countryside have inspired poets and writers over the centuries.

In picturesque Bassano del Grappa, enjoy a guided tour of the town which includes a magnificent Palladian bridge crossing the mighty Brenta river. A tour of Veneto would be incomplete without visiting a Palladian Villa. Visit the Villa Barbaro, one of Palladio's most celebrated works with fine frescoes by Veronese.

Take an optional lunch in a traditional restaurant where you can sample a range of local delicacies (not included in the price).

In the afternoon visit Medieval Marostica, with its imposing castle and giant chess-board permanently laid-out in the town square, is where the famous living game of chess is played every two years.

End the day on the Prosecco wine road visiting a local vineyard with stunning views of the terraced slopes thickly planted with vines, end your day in the Veneto with a refreshing glass of Prosecco or two.

At the end of the tour you will return to Venice. The tour ends at the original point of departure at around 1800h (06:00pm).

Please note
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.
Your tour guide will be holding sign with your name written on it
Private water taxi from hotel Venice Island to Piazzale Roma: Starting from 75 Euro
Inclusions
  • Private Mercedes vehicle or similar make
  • Guide available in English, German, french, Spanish & Italian languages
  • Entrance fee to Villa Barbaro or Villa Emo by Palladio
  • Casual wine tasting at selected winery in the Prosecco wine area
Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
What happens after I book?
  • A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
  • Print all pages of the voucher
  • Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance
Activity schedule
When does it run?
Daily
Duration
9 hours
Start time
0900h (09:00am)
Meeting point
The tour picks up from the water bus station on the Tronchetto (pier) port of venice or from Piazzale Roma di Risparmo depending on local conditions.
Your guide will be waiting holding a sign for the "Hill Towns of the Veneto Tour".
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.
Ending point
The tour returns to the original point of departure
Sale price
$123.23
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Additional information
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
The exact pick up point will be confirmed when the tour request has been confirmed.
Dos & Don'ts
Do wear comfortable shoes as a moderate amount of walking in involved in this tour.

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