The gems of Veneto.
An itinerary which encapsulates the best of the region, from the portal of the sea to the land.
Venezia, Padua and Verona
FIRST AND SECOND DAY
Venezia
1500 years of history moulded into a city: more than any other place, Venice represents a world apart. Emotion is guaranteed: whoever sets foot here brings this city into their own heart and holds it forever. One can never tire of looking at Venice, because one lives Venice.
A visit to Venice means losing yourself in a dense network of lanes and alleyways which suddenly open onto a brilliant patch of sky, means shopping in the most exclusive boutiques, means appreciating art in museums which are themselves masterpieces, means hearing the authentic baroque tones of Vivaldi, means discovering the authentic Venetian cuisine, and visiting the haunts of Ernest Hemingway and Woody Allen.
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THIRD DAY
Padova
In the world of cultural tourism of the Veneto the city of Padua, with its distinctive character contrasting with its 'older sisters' of Venice and Verona, occupies a significantly high position.
Every day the solemnity of its monuments merges with the cosmopolitan bustle of the market and the students. The University here is in fact one of the oldest in Europe, founded in 1222.
Losing oneself in the lanes and alleyways of the centre is the perfect way to capture the spirit of the medieval town which Padua once was and remains, being also the focus of important advances in science and medicine which have changed our lives.
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FOURTH AND FIFTH DAY
Verona
Verona is the principal land gateway to the Veneto, and is a concentrated blend of history and legend capable of leaving deep emotions in the heart and mind of the visitor.
From the Arena, one of the most important Roman monuments, which dominates the splendid Piazza Bra', we encounter the enchanting locations of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: under the famous balcony of the 13th century house traditionally known as the Capulet's abode.
Here we have found the two keystones of the so-called City of Love.
Our tour continues with an exploration of the mystic and religious aspect of the city, a fundamental element for capturing the typical Medieval spirit, and which is embodied perfectly in two magnificent structures: the Romantic-Gothic Duomo and the spectacular Basilica di San Zeno.
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