Art and Ecology Travel in Northeast Italy

Monselice Arqua’ Petrarca the Euganean Hills and Padua

Monselice is a medieval town in Veneto, located on the plain at the edge of the Euganean Hills and not far from Arquà Petrarca. Stroll around its cobbled lanes of the medieval center and castle, walk up to the scenic Colle della Rocca. The castle, nicknamed castelletto or small castle, is made up of different buildings dating back to different eras. The oldest facade with attached Romanesque house dates back to the 11th century and was the stronghold of Ezzelino da Romano. Dinner and stay in a bio-hotel.

Euganean Hills bike up the hills to visit Arquà Petrarca. The bike itinerary follows a circular route around the perimeter of the Euganean Hills Park and is full of tourist attractions. The path is paved in most sections and it’s easy to ride. Arquà Petrarca, the small pebbled village of the poet Petrarca, is considered to be one of the most beautiful medieval village in Italy.

Thirteen Wineries comprise the Colli Euganei Denomination

Colli Euganei are a natural island protected by a Regional Park characterized by lush and variegated vegetation and a land that offers its precious fruits in every season: delicious wild berries, cherries,

strawberries, blackberries, pomegranate, figs, delicate native greens, grapes, honey and olive oil processed according to a 7-century old tradition.

Padua guided tour of this ancient and distinguished art city. Its history is documented by monuments and artworks of unquestioned value. The XIV Century Scrovegni Chapel with its world famous Giotto frescoes, the Basilica of Sant’Antonio and Prato della Valle, one of Europe’s largest piazzas with its 88.620 square meters.

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Padua Verona and the Riviera del Brenta

Padua is an ancient and distinguished art city. Its history is documented by monuments and artworks of unquestioned value. The XIV Century Scrovegni Chapel with its world famous Giotto frescoes, the Basilica of Sant’Antonio and Prato della Valle, one of Europe’s largest squares with its 88.620 square meters.

Boat Excursion aboard a typical local boat for a mini cruise through the lands of the Doges, between Venice and Padua. View the 18^th century villas and opulent retreats of the Venetian nobility along the Brenta set in a splendid verdant landscape. The Burchiello was a Venetian barge used to transport passengers and equipped with a wide wooden cabin; it was used by the richest classes of Venice to reach the city from their villas in the countryside.

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The Riviera del Brenta hosted the French and Russian royal families, was favored by Casanova, Galileo, Byron and D’Annunzio, painted by Tiepolo and Canaletto, described by Goethe and Goldoni. Even Napoleon, the Hapsburgs and the Savoys stayed here as well. The Brenta Riviera is a long succession of villas, palaces, and gardens; it was considered a continuation of the Venetian Grand Canal.

Villa Pisani is Renowned for Frescoes Paintings Original Furniture and Coffee House

Verona discover the fascinating city of Romeo and Juliet and visit the Arena. A world historical and cultural heritage city with enchanted painters, poets, travelers and famous characters of all ages. Strolling around the small streets you will be struck by an unexpected harmony of panoramic views of different historical ages: traces of the sumptuous Roman origins, the medieval Scaliger knight print, the magnificent Renaissance palaces and the imposing fortification that protect the city. Shakespeare’s pen has lent Verona fame and immortality with his tale of two star-crossed lovers, Romeo Montecchi and Juliet Capuleti.

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Travel Duration 3 nights and 4 days. Group Size Minimum 4, Maximum 50 persons.

Cost/Person Eur 735 for adults age 19 to 64 Eur 585 for seniors 65+ and children under 18.

Information for Booking First and Last Name, Passport Number, Expiration date and Issuing country, Date of birth, Email address.

Included Travel between cities and states that are part of the itinerary, 3 lunches and dinners, accommodations in double occupancy with breakfast for three nights, applicable local and state taxes, 3 one-half day sightseeing events, local transport services.

Excluded Evening entertainment and transport to tour location start and from tour ending location.

Day/time Day to day programs and specific events at each location, as well as the sequence of the tour stops, will be finalized with the participation of the clients after details on family/group composition have been determined to take-into-account client priorities and preferences.

Reductions Children under the age of 18 and seniors over the age of 65 traveling with parents and/or guardians, staying in the same hotel room receive a 20 percent discount.