Food
Wine Cultural and Eco Tours
Monselice is a
medieval town in the Veneto Region, located on the plain at the edge of the
Euganean hills. A great place for a day trip, where you’ll be strolling around
its cobbled lanes, enjoying the view of its medieval center and castle and
taking a walk up to the scenic Colle della Rocca. The castle is made up of
different buildings dating back to different eras.
The Euganean Hills
A bike itinerary that follows a circular route around the perimeter of the Park
of the Euganean Hills. The path is paved in most sections and it’s easy. We
suggest you to stop in the cosy Arquà Petrarca, the small pebbled village of
the poet Petrarca, considered to be one of the most beautiful medieval villages
in Italy.
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 the biggest squares of all Europe with its 88.620 square meters.
Giotto’s are not the only frescoes in town, art lovers can admire much more in
the churches and art galleries.
Haderburg Castle and its ancient walls. The castle is not very big and is perched on a
rock. It had the burden of hosting famous people throughout its history:
Melanchthon, one of the closest aides of Martin Luther in 1551 and the painter
Albrecht Dürer. Not to be missed by lovers of archeology and medieval military
architecture.
Venice This incomparable city is full of secret campos, handsome Gothic
palazzos and neighborhood wine bars. San Marco square with its bell tower and
its gothic majestic Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal surrounded by venetian style
palaces, the numerous art galleries and boutiques. Venice is simply stunning
and completely unique.
Murano is a cluster of islands connected by bridges,
world-renowned for its glass products. Its glass making industry began in 1291
when the city of Venice moved the glass furnaces and the glass artisans here to
avoid the risk of fire to city buildings and also because of the smoke. Burano
is a fishing village famous for its lace. In the 16th century, Burano’s lace
was the most sought after in Europe. Explore this island with its brightly
colored houses, the main feature of the island - certainly the most picturesque
of the lagoon islands.
Prosecco Wine Hills
Visit a wine cellar for a wine tasting and lunch overlooking the hills, ancient
Follina Abbey and Castelbrando Castle. Dry, lemony, and bubbling, is Italy’s answer
to refreshing, sparkling wine. Created from predominately Prosecco grapes in
the northern Veneto region of Italy in the foothills of the Alps, Prosecco is
light, affordable, and fun. Traditionally, Prosecco was made as a soft,
somewhat sweet wine with just a little fizz, but today’s Proseccos are dry and
very bubbly. Sometimes combined with a small amount of Pinot Blanc or Pinot
Grigio grapes, Prosecco is made using the Charmat. Straw-colored Prosecco, with
its overtones of citrus, melon, lemon, almonds, and honey, is a perfect summer
wine.
Verona Discover
the fascinating city of Romeo & Juliet. The historical and cultural heritage
of Verona enchanted painters, poets, travelers and famous characters of all
ages. Strolling around the small streets you will be notice 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 protects the city.
Bolzano and the Dolomites The ex Austro-Hungarian city of Tyrol is surrounded by vineyards, apple
orchards, castles and mountains, Bolzano is one of the most charming cities in
Italy. Everyone seems to live peacefully, no hurry or chaos. The city is
crossed by the Adige river and by green beautiful gardens adorned with colored
flowers. A drive along the South Tyrolean Wine Road with stops for exclusive
wine tastings!
