The Pearls of the Lagoon (Murano & Burano) Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and coach transfer to the embarkation point. Cruise through the Venetian Lagoon with your tour leader towards Murano, the island of glass. Stop to attend a live demonstration by master glassblowers in a historic furnace. Transfer to Burano and lunch during the excursion (perhaps featuring excellent local seafood).

Visit the splendid island of Burano, a fishermen's island world-famous for its colorful houses and thousand-year-old lacemaking tradition. Guided visit to an artisan lace workshop and free time to wander along the island's photogenic canals. Late afternoon: Return by boat to Venice/Tronchetto and departure for the return journey. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Lake Garda / Verona Breakfast at the hotel and departure for lake Garda. Enjoy a guided promenade in Sirmione (or Peschiera del Garda, or another picturesque lakeside village). Optional: A scenic 30-minute boat cruise around Sirmione. Afterward, transfer to Verona for a guided tour with a local expert to discover the romantic city of Romeo and Juliet.

Highlights include Piazza Bra, the exterior view of the historic Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, and Piazza dei Signori. Return to the HOTEL for dinner and overnight stay.

VICENZA/MAROSTICA Breakfast at the hotel followed by departure for Vicenza, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for the extraordinary architectural masterpieces of Andrea Palladio. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic city center, highlighted by the imposing Basilica Palladiana in Piazza dei Signori and an array of magnificent aristocratic palaces.

The journey continues to Marostica for a guided exploration of this splendid town, world-famous for its human chess square and its prized locally grown cherries from the surrounding hills. The ancient medieval walls stretch from the hilltop dominating the town down to the historic center, seamlessly connecting the Upper Castle to the Lower Castle with a rare, breathtaking scenic impact. Departure for Bassano del Grappa. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Bassano del Grappa / Castelfranco Veneto Breakfast at the hotel followed by departure for Bassano del Grappa. Enjoy an expert-led tour of the historic city center, featuring the exterior views of the 14th-century ramparts and gates, the medieval castle, Piazza della Libertà, and Piazza Garibaldi. The tour includes the famous Ponte degli Alpini, the city's iconic symbol and a traditional gathering place for locals. A dedicated stop will be made to visit the Grappa Museum, complemented by an exclusive grappa tasting during the visit.

The journey continues toward Castelfranco Veneto to explore the historic village, world-renowned as the birthplace of Giorgione, the mysterious genius of light and color. The town is encircled by a fascinating, majestic castle wall—one of the best-preserved in Italy. Enjoy a guided promenade through the historic center's narrow alleys, admiring evocative views and prestigious buildings such as the Academic Theater and the Palazzo del Monte di Pietà. Continue toward Treviso or the Venice area for dinner and an overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a transfer to Treviso. Meet with a local expert guide for a promenade through the heart of the city, exploring Calmaggiore and Piazza dei Signori—the vibrant gathering place of Treviso—featuring the historic Palazzo dei Trecento and the elegant Loggia dei Cavalieri.

In Treviso, two rivers, the Sile and the Cagnan, wind through the streets, lending a unique charm to the historic center encircled by ancient walls. The arcaded houses, with beautiful frescoed facades reflecting onto the Buranelli canal and the Isola della Pescheria (Fish Market Island), beautifully tell the story of the close bond between Treviso and its waters.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by departure for the return journey. Free (or optional) lunch along the route. End of our services.