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PASSION FOR ITALY
Veneto & Garda Lake Tour |
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9 - 21 April 2012 |
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DAY 1 – ARRIVAL (D)
Your tour begins in the Veneto when you are welcomed at VENICE airport.
We will make our way to our accommodation in the Venetian hinterland and
after unpacking, enjoy a great welcome dinner and get to know each
other.
DAY
2 – BELLUNO VIA S.BOLDO PASS – VITTORIO VENETO (BD)
Today we will take a spectacular drive to Belluno via the S.Boldo Pass.
Picturesque Belluno, capital of Belluno province, serves as a bridge
between the two very different parts of the Veneto, with the plains to
the south and the Dolomite peaks to the north. Both are encapsulated in
the picture-postcard views to be seen from the 12th Century Porta Ruga
at the southern end of Via Mezzaterra, the main street of the old town.
Later we will stop at historic Vittorio Veneto, once two separate towns,
Ceneda and Serravalle were merged and renamed Vittorio Veneto in 1866 to
honour the unification of Italy under King Vittorio Emanuele.
DAY 3 – VENEZIA (BD)
Venice – and what a wonderful day it will be. We will walk down Lista di
Spagna, through Calli and over the bridges to Rialto and San Marco. You
will have enough time to wander around freely and take in the wonderful
atmosphere of this magical city.
DAY 4 – THE ITALIAN ALPS –
DOLOMITES (BD)
Today we drive to the breathtaking
Italian Alps through Cortina D’Ampezzo the venue of the 1956 Winter
Olympics, also called “The Pearl of the Dolomites” for its beauty and
known as Italy’s trendiest winter and summer alpine resort. Our return
journey takes us through Pieve di Cadore, the Titian town, and Il Lago
di Misurina, where we will have magnificient views of the famous
Dolomite Peaks (Tre Cime di Lavaredo).
DAY 5 – CONEGLIANO (BD)
After a leisurely breakfast we will go to the markets in Conegliano
where shopping is a must, and bargains are always to be found. Visit the
Castle or just have coffee or a vino at the bar and enjoy the scenic
landscape below. This afternoon we take a leisurely drive through the
hills to visit an antique watermill.
DAY 6 – TRIESTE – CASTELLO DI
MIRAMARE (BD)
We visit this grand port city famous
for its ancient palazzi, old Jewish ghetto, book and antique shops,
ancient taverns and typical restaurants. Trieste is also known as the
coffee capital of Italy. We will visit the Castello di Miramare with its
spectacular gardens and take a scenic drive along the breathtaking
coastline.
DAY 7 – ANTIQUE FAIR (BLD)
This morning we will visit an antique fair in a historic village then
take a scenic drive before a great Sunday lunch with Claudio. This
afternoon is at leisure – yours to enjoy.
DAY 8 – ASOLO – POSSAGNO – MASER
(BD)
Known as “The Town of a Hundred Horizons” and as
the “Pearl of Veneto”, Asolo is one of the most beautiful and enchanting
small-sized historic centres in Italy. Many poets, writers, painters and
wayfarers have fallen in love with Asolo. Among them: Robert Browning,
Eleonora Duse, the Poet Giosue Carducci, the Composer and Musician Gian
Francesco Malipiero and the English Explorer Freya Stark. At Maser we
will view the magnificent Palladian Villa, possibly the most beautiful
example of his work. At Possagno we will visit the Temple of Canova, his
home and the Gipsoteca containing examples of his work.
DAY 9 – WINE VALLEY TOUR
& HISTORIC ABBEY (BD)
This morning we will set off on
a wine valley tour around the vineyards of the surrounding area. Enjoy
possibly the most scenic countryside of Italy with the rolling hills of
Prosecco and Cartizze. Drive leisurely through Farra di Soligo, Col
S.Martino, Guia, Guietta, S. Stefano and to Valdobbiadene, the Cartizze
capital of Italy. Later a visit to the Abbey at Follina will be a
highlight.
DAY 10 – TRAVEL TO LAKE GARDA (BD)
Today after
breakfast we will travel to Lake Garda, the largest and one of the most
beautiful lakes in Italy. Our journey takes us via Feltre and Trento
before we stop to visit the lakeside town of Malcesine. Later we will
settle into our accommodation in the historic centre of Sirmione where
we will spend the next three nights. Explore the town or visit the Roman
Villa and museum before enjoying a delicious welcome dinner.
DAY 11 – GARDA LAKE
TOURING (BD)
Today we will enjoy a tour of the lake.
We will visit Garda, Bardolino, Lazise - all beautiful and historic
towns on the edge of the lake. We will also visit a very interesting
olive oil museum. The region is noted for its olive oil, and Bardolino
and Custoza wines.
DAY 12 – VERONA (BD)
We will set off in the morning to drive to Verona, the romantic city of
Romeo and Julietta and a great historical city which was colonised by
the Romans in 89BC. Stylish shops and cafes sit amidst the remains of
Roman monuments. The main attraction, the Arena Amphitheatre, can take
crowds of up to 20,000 during the opera season.
DAY 13 – DEPARTURE VERONA (B)
Sadly it is time for farewells. Today your tour comes to an end and you
will be driven to VERONA airport for the journey home or to other
destinations.
This day to day itinerary may not
necessarily run exactly in this order.
Expect some pleasant
surprises... Arrivederci!
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