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Liberty Tours of Veneto
offered by supplier M17923 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 6
- 10
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 6
people
Destination(s):
Italy
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
Season: March - November
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 446 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 625 Euro (EUR)
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Let yourself discover the beauties of Italy with our Liberty Tours!
Selecting one of our Liberty Tours means choosing a free and relaxing way of enjoying your holiday. You can decide at what time you wish to start your day, at what time to eat, at what time to sleep... In other words you are the boss of your time and tour!
We, on our end, will ensure that you will find a vehicle waiting for you upon your arrival. Also, we will make sure that you are greeted and hosted in a warm, friendly manner in whichever structure you choose to lodge at. The personnel will also be happy to advise you on sites to visit such as; churches, museums, wine cellars and local specialty "prosciutterie" ham eateries and shops.
Choosing our Liberty Tour program, you will surely be free to visit the sites at your own pace in total autonomy, but you will also have the certainty that you can count on us for any doubts or uncertainties you may have during your travels. Our professional staff will be glad to help you out so that you may enjoy to the fullest your dream vacation. We are however able to collaborate with you in creating a personalized itinerary to meet your needs.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Roncade.Highlights: Castle of Roncade (Castello di Roncade) Treviso.
Our suggestions for the day: Arrival in Venice (Venice Marco Polo Airport or Treviso Airport). Collection of the car and departure for Treviso. On the way we suggest a stop in Roncade to admire the enchanting Castle. This Castle, surrounded by medieval walls and a moat, will remind you of the nightly-tales of your childhood. After this pleasant stop, board your car and depart to Treviso, but if you are curious to taste the famous wines of the area you always can have a break in a local vineyard with its wine cellars! Overnight stay in Treviso area.
Day 2: Treviso.Highlights:Signori's Square (Piazza dei Signori Palace of Trecento (Palazzo dei Trecento), The Dome (Il Duomo), House of Carraresi (Casa dei Carraresi), Oderzo The ancient Opitergium (Latin name), Piazza Grande, Conegliano
Our suggestions for the day: After breakfast, visit the graceful city of Treviso, where it is a pleasure to simply walk around admiring the frescoed houses, churches and palaces. A magical atmosphere that takes the tourist by the hand and accompanies one around the city's "osterie" (restaurants) to discover the taste of happiness and hospitality of the Trevigiani. In the early afternoon be ready to depart to Conegliano. You are free to make a detour up to Oderzo, the ancient Opitergium (Latin name), to enjoy a splendid walk through the historical centre, through noble palaces and houses with arcades. Overnight stay in Conegliano area.
Day 3: Conegliano.Highlights:The Dome and the Hall of the 'Battuti' (Il Duomo e la Sala dei Battuti), The Museum of the Castle (Il Museo del Castello), Ex Convent of San Francesco (Ex Convento di San Francesco), Valdobbiadene The Dome of Santa Maria Assunta (Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta), The Bell-tower (Il Campanile), I Borghi, Prosecco Wine Hills.
Our suggestions for the day: Dedicate the day to discover the hills of the famous Prosecco wine. For the morning we suggest a relaxing walk through the historical centre of Conegliano, city of charming architectural works and well preserved frescos on the facades of the houses. Enjoy your walk along fascinating cobbled road where from this point you will be marveled by the lovely view of the surrounding vineyards. Board your car and go in search of the best vineyards of the area to taste a fine glass of Prosecco wine. Move on towards Valdobbiadene, surrounded by the scents of the vines but do not forget to make a short stop at the lovely Moinetto della Croda (a little ancient water-mill) which is still feed by the Lierza stream. Admiring this little water mill, you will have the sensation of beeing in a fairy world. Once arriving in Valdobbiadene, still inebriated by the scents of the wineyards, a pleasant walk awaits you through the ways of historical centre. Overnight stay in Valdobbiadene area.
Day 4: The Asolo's Hills, Maser.Highlights:Villa Barbaro, Asolo: The Castle of Queen Cornaro (Il Castello della Regina Cornaro), The Dome (Il Duomo), The Loggia of the Reason (La Loggia della Ragione), The Rock (La Rocca), Bassano del Grappa: The Old Bridge (Il Ponte Vecchio), Sturm Palace (Palazzo Sturm), The Loggia of Podestà (La Loggia del Podestà).
Our suggestions for the day: If yesterday you have spent your day discovering the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, this day bring you towards the Asolo's hills. Before arriving in Asolo we recommend a visit to the beautiful Villa Barbaro in Maser. This Villa, created by Andrea Palladio has a suggestive location, in fact, it is close to the hill slopes, and inside you can admire some marvelous frescoes of Paolo Veronese. After this stop do not miss the visit in Asolo, a little pearl located among the hills. The centre of Asolo is medieval with porticoed streets, frescoed houses and workshop. Departing in the early afternoon you can reach Bassano del Grappa, in time to visit the historical “Osteria sul ponte” (taverna), located at the entrance of the well known bridge of Palladio or you can choose to spend your time walking in the enchanting streets of the centre. Overnight stay in Bassano del Grappa area.
Day 5: Marostica.Highlights:The Inferior Castle (Il Castello Inferiore), The Square of the Castle (Piazza del Castello), The Superior Castle (Il Castello Superiore), Vicenza: The Palladian Basilic (La Basilica Palladiana), The Chiericati Palace (Il Palazzo Chiericati), The Olimpic Theatre (Il Teatro Olimpico), The Barbaran Palace (Palazzo Barbaran), Villa La Rotonda.
Our suggestions for the day: After breakfast, depart to Marostica. Visit this village, it is closed within walls that run between two castles. In front of one castle is the famous chessboard, where every two years a live human chess game is played. After lunch continue your trip and direct towards Vicenza. Known as the “City of Palladio”, during the visit you will notice that this famous architect has left his trace all over the historical centre. Overnight stay in Vicenza area.
Day 6: The Euganean Hills.Highlights: The Hills, The Wines, Montagnana: The Famous Walls, The Sweet Prosciutto Ham
Our suggestions for the day: Morning departure and short tour of Euganean Hills, through the natural paths and vineyards to Monte Venda, where it is still possible to see the ruins of The Olivetani Monastery. We recommend a stop in a local agricultural farm for tasting the typical wines, cold cuts and cheeses of the Euganean Hills. Then direct towards Montagnana, one of the most famous well known walled cities in Europe and known also for its “Prosciutto Dolce di Montagnana” (Sweet Ham of Montagnana). Do not forget to make a short stop to taste this sweet ham with its pink colour and delicate flavour. Overnight stay in Montagnana area.
Day 7: Morning departure to deliver the car to the airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Six overnight stays in a twin room in the chosen accommodations in the indicated areas on the itinerary previously viewed
- Six breakfasts
- Six car rental days (at the moment of your request the general conditions of the car-rental will be sent to you with all the details)
- Road indications for the indicated itinerary
- Our Special List
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