Group
3 DAYS Padua, Venice and the Venetian Villas COD.2
VENICE, Italy
Booking Starts On: 05th Jun
Package Starts On: 05th Jun
€100 / Adult
Overview
A journey through Padua, the Riviera del Brenta, and Venice combines medieval art, noble splendor, and the magic of the lagoon along an ancient waterway. Starting in Padua, with Giotto's masterpieces and the Basilica of Saint Anthony, the route crosses the Riviera del Brenta, famous for its monumental Venetian Villas (such as Villa Pisani), and arrives in Venice, a unique jewel in the world of canals, historic bridges, and St. Mark's Square.
Tour Overview
Availability
All seasons
Duration
3D/2N
Pickup Location
pickup avaiable from airport, train and also cruise
Language
English
Car PickUp
Available
Tour Guide
Included
Included
- Breakfast
- SightSeeing
- Hotel Accomodation
- Experienced and qualified guide
- 2 DINNER
- 1 LUNCH
Excluded
- SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT
- HOLIDAY WEEKEND SUPPLEMENT (UPON REQUEST)
- CITY TAX
- EXTRAS AND ENTRANCES
Itinerary
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AFTERNOON
Your group will arrive in Padua in the early afternoon. City tour: meet your tour guide directly in Prato della Valle, one of the largest squares in Europe. From there, you will walk along Via Belludi to reach the monumental Basilica of Saint Anthony ("Il Santo"), a pilgrimage destination for millions of people every year.
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The itinerary continues on foot through Padua’s characteristic porticoed streets. You will cross the charming, narrow alleys of the ancient Jewish Ghetto, today one of the city's most vibrant and fascinating areas, rich in historic shops and medieval buildings.
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Next, you will arrive in the true heart of the city: Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta, separated by the imposing Palazzo della Ragione (locally known as "Il Salone"). This ancient medieval courthouse is famous for its grand, fully frescoed upper hall. Just a short distance away, you will also admire the splendid Piazza dei Signori with its renowned Astronomical Clock Tower.
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The next stop is outside Palazzo del Bo, the historic seat of the University of Padua (founded in 1222), where Galileo Galilei once taught. The guided tour will conclude just a few steps away, in front of the world-famous Caffè Pedrocchi—the historic "cafe without doors" that became the hub of Italian cultural and political life during the 19th-century Risorgimento. Arrival at hotel, evening meal and accommodation.
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MORNING
Breakfast at the hotel and departure by boat from Tronchetto to the splendid St. Mark's Square. Arrival in St. Mark's Square and tour of the heart of the city. Here, the group can admire some of the world's most famous monuments: the majestic St. Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Bell Tower (Campanile), the Doge's Palace (the ancient seat of power of the Most Serene Republic), and the charming Bridge of Sighs. Lunch at leisure (Free time for lunch).
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AFTERNOON
Walk towards Rialto The itinerary continues on foot through Venice's characteristic calli (narrow streets) and bridges, following the signs toward Rialto. You will be able to admire the world-famous Rialto Bridge and the stunning view over the Grand Canal. Afterward, the group will have some free time for shopping, buying souvenirs (such as Murano glass or Carnival masks), or enjoying a romantic gondola ride.
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Return by boat to Tronchetto The group will meet at the designated embarkation point in St. Mark's (or near Rialto) and board the boat for the return trip to Tronchetto. Meet the coach and depart for the return to the hotel. Time available to freshen up and relax in your rooms. Evening: Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.
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MORNING
Breakfast at the hotel and departure. The group will board the coach and head toward the Riviera del Brenta, the ancient canal connecting Padua to Venice, world-famous for its extraordinary patrician villas built between the 16th and 18th centuries by the Venetian nobility.
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Arrival and guided tour of the majestic Villa Pisani, known as the "Queen of Venetian Villas." You will explore its splendid frescoed rooms (including the masterpiece by Gianbattista Tiepolo), the grand water basin, and the historic stables. The tour then continues by coach along the banks of the Brenta River.
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AFTERNOON
Lunch in a Villa along the Riviera del Brenta. In the early afternoon, departure for the return journey.
