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You will be met by our chauffeur, from there he will take you straight to Venice avoiding all the problems with parking. Venice is the city of canals and is known as the most serene among the Venetians because it is a place absence of cars and mopeds in the streets.

Venezia (Venice)

Our tours are different from traditional guided tours: they will be for you an extraordinary and unforgettable experience, to discover Venice both as it was in times past and as it is today.

Our walking tours will make you crossing the thresholds of the past centuries and will take you in the history and beauty of Venice and its Lagoon, adding great value to every single step you'll take in Venice the most unique and fascinating city in the world.

We recommend for one day:

• Grand Canal - St Mark's - Murano
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• Grand Canal - relaxing walk from St Mark's Square to Rialto

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• Islands of Venice: Murano, Burano and Torcello - St Mark Square

If you have more time on your hand we racommend at least two full days to absorb the atmosphere and to visit the islands.

1st day:              • Grand Canal - St Mark's - Murano
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              • Grand Canal - relaxing walk from St Mark's Square to Rialto

• Grand Canal - Rialto - St Mark's - Peggy Guggenheim Museum

• Grand Canal- relaxing walk from St Mark's Square to Rialto /vice versa

2nd day: Islands of Venice: Murano, Burano and Torcello - St Mark Square.

An unforgettable day in Venice: 2 different combinations of tours

Lunch is an option, take longer and at your own expense it can be discussed and decided along the way. There are many restaurants and hotels where one can sample the local cuisine suiting your requirements.

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Padova

Padova (Padua)

Directly behind Padua are the Colle Euganei hills home to famous spa resorts and lush-green hills that are ideal for cyclists. The city centre is very small and all the sights could easily be covered in half a day by foot while enjoying interesting passageways in-between sights.

• Basilica di Sant'Antonio, (the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua) is the largest church in Padua and is crowned by Byzantine domes and minaret style towers, it is only second to the Basilica of St. Marks for its Asian inspired beauty.

• Palazzo della Ragione (Law Courts) Located near the basilica, a necessary and inevitable destination for those meandering about the historic center of town, the picturesque open-air markets of Piazza delle Erbe (Square of the Herbs) and Piazza della Frutta

• Piazza dei Signori, is the sight of the daily market which runs from the early morning hours until midday.

• Caffè Pedrocchi
The Pedrocchi is a historic landmark, as beloved by the Padovans as "their" own St. Anthony (who actually hailed from Lisbon). When it first opened in 1831, it was the largest cafe in Europe.

• Bo - Università Palazzo Centrale
Galileo's battered desk and podium where he taught from 1592 to 1610 is still on display in Italy's second-oldest university (after Bologna). His name joins a legendary honor roll of students and professors, Petrarch, Dante, the poet Tasso, Copernicus,who came here from all over Europe.

• Scrovegni Chapel which was erected in the 13^th century. An unassuming building from the exterior, the interior houses one of Italy 's most precious works of art that has been recently restored. Giotto decorated the interior of the building.

• Botanical garden - the world's first, was created in Padua in 1545, which owes their creation to Daniele Barbaro owner of the Villa Barbaro and close friend of Andrea Palladio.

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On the outskirts of Padova there are other attractions that could help visitors to the city enjoy spending a couple of nights in this city. Between Padova and Venice lies the Riviera Brenta, a waterway that is home to over 200 villas including Palladio's Villa Malcontenta.

Palazzo della Ragione -Padua

Cappella Srovegni - Padua

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Olympic theater

Vicenza

The city centre is very small and all the sights could easily be covered in half a day by foot while enjoying interesting passageways in-between sights.

Vicenza, a city in northern Italy, is the capital of the eponymous province in the Veneto region, at the northern base of the Monte Berico, straddling the Bacchiglione. Vicenza is approximately 60 km west of Venice and 200 km east of Milan.

Vicenza has been declared a Unesco town, it has one of the highest ratios of monumental buildings to population in Italy. Once inside the Medieval quarters of centre of the city you'll be overwhelmed by the beauty and splendour of the surroundings that invite the visitor to explore the cobbled streets lined with elegant shops, where architectural gems by the likes of Palladio are waiting to be discovered.

What to see:

• Corso Palladio downtown is the main road in Vicenza, yet it is closed off to traffic. The downtown area is full of majestic palaces, street cafes, boutiques and shops. At the far end is Teatro Olimpico

• Basilica in the square, under the arches of the basilica are steps leading up to the first tier.

• Comune di Vicenza, or town hall, occupies many interesting palaces around the square.

• Palazzo Chiericati - rectangular building enfronting a piazza. Designed as a house for an important Vincenza citizen, it makes a very public front to the square with open loggias on both the ground floor and the piano nobile.

• Chamber of Commerce located downtown in Corso Fogazzaro.

• Chiesa dei Carmini - ceiling fresco in is just one of the many frescoes you'll find in churches around Vicenza.

• Teatro Olimpico and courtyard

• Piazza dei signori - The two columns in were built at different times.

• Monte della Pietà in piazza dei signori dates back to 1409 and was a place to go when you wanted to pawn your valuables.

• San Vincenzo church directly behind the facade was built 20 years earlier

• Giardini Salvi is the Loggia Valmarana. The park is just outside Porta Castello at the end of Corso Palladio, and is a great place to relax on a hot summer day.

• Oratorio di Santa Chiara, a magnificent 15^th century structure which is amazingly well preserved.

• Monte Berico - beautiful walk up to the church of Berico where one can admire the view over Vicenza with the cathedral.

Panorama of Vicenza - Monte Berico

Palladio's Rotonda - Vicenza

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Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Private Tour with a qualified english speaking driver. Transfers included

Dolomiti

This day tour was designed to provide visitors the opportunity to enjoy breath-taking views of the most majestic mountain and mountain ranges, lake and valley sceneries that Italy have to offer. Our carefully designed itinerary features scenic back-roads with plenty of photo-stops for all the different photographic opportunities these mountains afford.

Venice - Dolomiti, Tour 1 - full day excursion which includes:

The Dolomites - the most beautiful breath-taking range of mountains in Europe.

• Highlight of the day will be a drive-up to the Tre Cime. Standing directly below these towering peaks that are the most famous in the Dolomites, you will be able to gaze out across a myriad of ranges and peaks that make up the Dolomite Mountains. Take an easy walk along a level trail to further appreciate the beauty of the mountains.

• late afternoon, we follow the scenic roads through ever-changing countryside, as we make our way back to Venice. Passing several major peaks along the way, you'll have plenty of time to savour the different colours of the Dolomite mountains as they are illuminated by the late afternoon sun.

Venice - Dolomiti, Tour 2 - full day excursion which includes:

Cortina, Misurina Lake, light tasty lunch, Auronzo Lake, Longarone and Vajont valley. Passing through tunnels with astounding views of canyons and valleys. The Dolomites are this and much more.

Arriving at...

• Cortina d'Ampezzo - Queen or Pearl of the Dolomites, the Alpine parlour of Italy, crowned by splendid peaks, the heart of the Dolomites, holiday destination for VIP from all over the world. Here is where we take time for a stroll capturing the picturesque views of the mountains.

We then continue our trip towards the natural lake of...

• Misurina, (1756 mt) valley to admire of the scenery of the ‘Tre Cime di Lavaredo’, the ‘Sorapis’, the ‘Marmarole’ where we stop for a tasty, rustic lunch at Malga Misurina.

After lunch we journey on to admire the picturesque Auronzo lake and on the way back to Venice, time permitting, we make a last stop at Longarone to taste a delicious homemade ice-cream and see the view of the Vajont valley.

Lunch is an option and at your own expense, it can be discussed and decided along the way. There are many restaurants and hotels where one can sample the local cuisine suiting your requirements.

For further information any questions that you wish to be answered please contact us directly on our 24 hr service.

Lago Misurina

Cortina d'Ampezzo

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Lion symbol of Venice - Piazza delle Erbe Verona

Private Tour with a qualified english speaking driver. Transfers included

Verona

This lovely town has a special charm to it and holds a surprising number of historic monument and Roman ruins, many of which are still in use today. In the beautiful Piazza's discover architectural gems from all periods of history. On a fascinating walking tour of Verona your guide will help you learn that Verona is much, much more than Juliets Balcony!

This tour is a half day excursion which includes:

A walking tour of Verona that begins with the Romans conquering the city.

• world-famous and third largest Roman ampitheatre ever built, 1^st century BC also known as Verona arena that stages the annual Verona opera.

• Small Teatro Romano - During summer: hosts classical concerts and open air performances of Shakespeare's masterpieces.

• two Roman city gates from the same period.

• Basilica di San Zeno, 13^th c, one of the lovliest romanesque churches in the Veneto.

• Piazza delle Erbe, 14^thc, a lively outdoor market.

• Torre del Gardello - world's first public clock tower, 14^th-century

• Juliet's balcony - Shakespeare based his two lovers on the scions of two families from Verona, Romeo's house and Giulietta's tomb

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Piazza delle Erba - Verona

Roman ruins -Verona

Lunch is an option, it can be discussed and decided along the way. There are many restaurants and hotels where one can sample the local cuisine suiting your requirements.

We will then continue our tour to Padova or vice versa, depending on the pick up point.

The city centre is very small and all the sights could easily be covered in half a day by foot while enjoying interesting passageways in-between sights.

• Piazza dei Signori, is the sight of the daily market which runs from the early morning hours until midday.

• Scrovegni Chapel which was erected in the 13 ^thcentury. An unassuming building from the exterior, the interior houses one of Italy 's most precious works of art that has been recently restored. Giotto decorated the interior of the building.

• Botanical garden - the world's first, was created in Padua in 1545, which owes their creation to Daniele Barbaro owner of the Villa Barbaro and close friend of Andrea Palladio.

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Summary - For the above Excursion we suggest good comfortable walking shoes, clothing and your camera. Also for further information any questions that you wish to be answered please contact us directly on our 24 hr service.

Loggia Amulea - Padova

Garden surrounding the Scrovegni Chapel - Padova

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Sirmione - Lake Garda

Private Tour with a qualified english speaking driver. Transfers included

Verona - Sirmione (Lake Garda)

Sirmione is located on a small peninsula the lower part of Lake Garda in the region of Lombardy, since it is only a stone throw away from Verona, in Veneto, we have arranged this delightful combination.

Verona a half day excursion which includes:

• Main historical landmark of Sirmione is Grotte di Catullo, the most striking example of Roman private edifice discovered in northern Italy.

• Scaliger Castle 13^th century, including a rare example of medieval port fortification, which was used by the Scaliger fleet.

• Church of San Pietro in Mavino, built in Lombard times but renovated in the 14^th century. It has frescoes from the 12^th-16^th c, while the Romanesque bell tower is from 1070.

• Santa Maria Maggiore 1400, with a single nave decorated with 15^th century frescoes and a contemporary wooden statue of the Madonna Enthroned.

Sirmione

Grotte di Catullo

Lunch is an option, it can be discussed and decided along the way. There are many restaurants and hotels where one can sample the local cuisine suiting your requirements.

We will then continue our tour to Verona or vice versa. Walking tour of Verona that begins with the Romans conquering the city.

• world-famous and third largest Roman ampitheatre ever built, 1^st century BC also known as Verona arena that stages the annual Verona opera.

• Small Teatro Romano - During summer: hosts classical concerts and open air performances of Shakespeare's masterpieces.

• two Roman city gates from the same period.

• Basilica di San Zeno, 13^th c, one of the lovliest romanesque churches in the Veneto.

• Piazza delle Erbe, 14^thc, a lively outdoor market.

more about Verona >>

Piazza delle Erba

Roman ruins

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Interior - Villa Barbaro

Private Tour with a qualified english speaking driver. Transfers included

Palladio's Villa Tour

Discover a very beautiful area of Italy. Experience the works of the world's most influential architect, Andrea Palladio. This tour features the Villa Malcontenta, Villa Barbaro, Villa Emo, as well as visiting the hill town of enchanting Asolo and take a leisurely optional lunch at a fine restaurant with magnificent views of the countryside. See a wide and varied selection of architecture which is an absolute must for lovers of Renaissance Art.

Whole day tour, abt 9 hours, parting from Venice. This tour is seasonal and operates from April to October only

Some of the interesting stops include:

• Villa Emo, is not filled by lavish decoration, surrounded by elegant gardens, its simplicity makes it one of Palladio's purest creations as a Villa architect. Admire the Zellotti's frescoes, Palladio's favorite fresco artist.

• Villa Malcontenta, is one of Palladio's most famous villas. Built for the wealthy Foscari family, it sits in splendid isolation beside the waters of the Riviera Brenta. Here as you tour the interior the guide will discuss how Palladio's architecture evolved.

• Villa Barbaro, the most richly decorated of all the Palladian villas, noted for its delightful Veronese frescoes. The interior, the guide will explain the beautiful frescoes beside the famous conflict between Palladio, the patron Marcantonio Barbaro and the Veronese as they wrestled over the design and ideology of the building.

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For further information any questions that you wish to be answered please contact us directly on our 24 hr service.


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