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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Atlantic to Pacific Coast Travel

Traveling from Pennsylvania and New York to Mid America Oregon and Washington

The Northeast has an illustrious history and culture; in the 21^st century, it is a trend setter on the technological and environmental fronts along with agricultural innovations that accompany unique, local food, wine and brew traditions. 

The Lehigh and Delaware River Valley are ideal anchor location if your interests include New York City and the Hudson Valley, Philadelphia and South Central Pennsylvania.

The Hudson and the Delaware were originally called the North and South Rivers

Bucks County is one of the three original counties created by William Penn in 1682. Bristol is the third oldest town in Pennsylvania and southern terminus of the D&L Trail characterized by coal yards, shipyards, warehouses and textile mills. Its Delaware Riverfront resembles a New England seaport.

Mid America

The Upper Mississippi is the portion of the river from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to Cairo, Illinois where it joins the Ohio River. Chicago is the starting point for the Historic Route 66 and the base from which you can reach the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa as well as journey to Alton along the Great River Road and explore Mississippi River Towns. 

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The Pacific Northwest from South Dakota and Minnesota you can follow the route of the Empire Builder and the Missouri River to explore the Northern Plains and the US Northwest.

Oregon is an ideal winter destination where you can ski on volcanoes in the Cascade Mountains; a nature lover’s paradise as you watch hundreds of gray whales spout and storms over the Pacific; a connoisseur destination where you can sip award-winning Oregon wines and micro beers; an environmentalist’s delight with Portland’s green lifestyle, free downtown transport and local distinctive neighborhoods.

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Portland is located between the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean at the northern end of the Willamette Valley and river which flows through the city and links with the Columbia River. The citizens and their local government are notable for: land-use planning, local transport, environment conscious policies, high walkability, a large number bicyclists and ten thousand acres of public parks Read More

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Seattle’s first major industry was logging; by the late 19^th century the city also became a commercial and shipbuilding center as a gateway to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. In the 1940s, Boeing established Seattle as a center for aircraft manufacturing and, beginning in the 1980s, the area developed as a technology center with companies like Microsoft and Amazon.

Bologna and Emilia Romagna Food and Wine Traditions

Bologna Modena Ferrara and Dozza 3 nights and 4 days itinerary

Bologna Arrival and private transfer from the Bologna airport or train station to a Farmhouse in the countryside. Lunch and guided tour of the city center. Dinner with typical dishes from Emilia.

The Food Valley full day excursion and visit to  some of the best Emilia food producers:

Langhirano - Prosciutto di Parma production plant and food tasting

Reggio Emilia - Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy with explanation of the production cycle

Modena – Acetaia (vinegar loft) and the aging process of traditional balsamic vinegar.

Cooking Class and Ferrara morning cooking class: how to make tagliatelle and tortellini - 3 hours. Lunch at the Farmhouse. Afternoon transfer to Ferrara and guided tour of the city center, a wonderful example of Renaissance urban planning that preserves its historic center intact and included in Unesco’s World Heritage Program. Dinner at a Ferrara restaurant.

Dozza Medieval Village Transfer to Dozza Imolese. Guided tour of the 13^th Century medieval village and castle; visit to the Emilia Romagna regional enoteca. Typical lunch in a restaurant in Dozza.  Afternoon transfer to Bologna and end of program.

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