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Veneto Hiking Tour
offered by supplier M09945 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8
day(s)
Group Size: 1
people
Destination(s):
Italy
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Season: May - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2700 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3050 US Dollar (USD)
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The Veneto is a region of contrasts of plains that stretch from the Adriatic shores of the Venetian mainland, through the fertile farmland north of the Po, to the Alpine foothills of the Dolomites. The contrast between the steep, sharply defined, exhilarating slopes of the foothills and the soft, dreamy plains is intriguing. We wander through an idyllic landscape of rolling green hills and vineyards crossed by canals and dotted with elegant villas of the Doges of Venice.
The Veneto is blessed with splendid architecture, the legacy of the Venetian nobility. We visit Palladian villas, the country estates of the Venetian Doges built by the best Renaissance architects and artists of their time. The Veneto is also a region of beautiful, small medieval centers such as Asolo, Bassano del Grappa and Treviso. Last but not least the region is also home to Prosecco which is the Italian equivalent of champagne and flows liberally in the Veneto.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Pick up In Treviso. Transfer to Follina. On arrival visit the Abbazia di Follina the 12th century Cistercian Abbey, most famous for the basilica containing a fresco by Francesco da Milano and take a short stroll . Tonight our dinner is a special treat at one of the Veneto's most famous restaurants.
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Day 2: Today we hike to Praderadego in the foothills of the Dolomites. The trail takes us through birch and pine forests and offers breathtaking vistas of the Dolomites the Alps and Venice. In September you will see the first autumn wildflowers. We can have lunch at a mountain top restaurant serving typical mountain fare; grilled meats, polenta and mushrooms or we can take a picnic if the weather is fine. On returning to the hotel there is time for a whirlpool bath or a visit to a cashmere factory.
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Day 3: This morning we take a short transfer to Mulineto della Croda where our trail begins. We walk through fields and vineyards over the hills alongside the Lierza River. From the top point of our walk we get stunning views of the Venetian plain below. From here we continue onto lunch at Refrontolo a small hamlet set around a tiny piazza with views across the densely forested and sparsely populated hills that surround. After lunch we continue downhill to the Mulinetto della Croda, one of the most interesting buildings in the region. It is a small mill built in the 1600's which has been carefully restored and the wheel of the mill is turned by the waters of the Lierza River.
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Day 4: This morning we visit a small Prosecco producer to learn about this local sparkling wine This is the day where you can learn the difference between brut, champignons, sweet, dry and Cartizze types of sparkling wine. We then drive towards Asolo our next destination. Along the way we stop at the small village of Maser where we visit Palladio's breathtaking Villa Barbaro, one of the high points in the art of the 16th century. In the late afternoon we arrive in Asolo.
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Day 5: In the morning we can explore Asolo with its medieval buildings, Venetian architecture, fountains and pretty windows it is one of the most charming villages in the Veneto. Asolo was the adopted home of Dame Freya Stark, one of the most daring and eccentric 20th century British explorers. You can see her house in the historic centre. It is also famous as a centre of silk manufacture and you can still watch silk weavers use 18th century looms in the outskirts of the city. Then, we take a walk through the hills surrounding Asolo. In the late afternoon we visit Canova's Gypsoteca with monumental plaster casts of his works or you take time to relax and explore the town. We leave you free tonight to sample the gastronomic delights of Asolo.
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Day 6: Today we head west into the alpine foothills. Along the way we take a walk in the vicinity of Marostica. Famous for its outdoor chess competition held in the central square with human chess pieces dressed in medieval costume. In the afternoon we continue on to Breganze to visit one of the stars of Italian wine production at the foot of the Asiago plateau. We take a walk in the vineyards before settling down to the serious business of wine tasting.
Late afternoon transfer to Bassano del Grappa, an ancient town of arcaded streets and frescoed houses. After settling into the hotel we take a guided tour of the historic centre, including the 15th century Cathedral, 10th century Castle and 17th century grappa distillery of Pollini.
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Day 7: Today might well be the walk of the week. We walk on Monte Grappa and climb up to 800 meters, the views from the top are well worth the climb and historically the walk is fascinating. We walk along one of the trails carved out by the Italian troops during The First World War; the galleries and tunnels are virtually unchanged since that time. Farewll dinner in one of Bassano's best restaurants.
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Day 8: Departure.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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