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Itinerary

Day 1

We meet at our allocated London airport for our direct scheduled flight to Northern Italy. On arrival in Italy we are met by our tour manager who will accompany us throughout our tour. We continue by private executive coach to Abano Terme, and check in at the 4* Terme Roma Hotel for a four night stay on a half board basis.

Day 2

This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Villa Barbaro at Maser designed by Palladio in collaboration with Veronese whose wonderful frescoes adorn the walls. We continue on to Asolo, arguably one of the most beautiful hill towns in Italy and one Robert Browning liked so much he named a volume of poems after it. This afternoon, our guided tour at Villa Malcontenta introduces us to one of Palladio’s finest villas. Built in 1560, the interior of the villa is adorned with magnificent frescoes by Zelotti.

Day 3

Today we enjoy an included full day private boat trip to the islands just off Venice. We visit Murano, the island famous for its glass making. Then on to Burano, the most colourful of the islands with brightly coloured houses, such as the well known Casa Bepi, lining the waterways and easily recognisable from the tilting tower of its church. Our final stop, Torcello, is a complete contrast; barely inhabited, the central piazza and its ancient buildings are a haunting reminder of a bygone era.

Day 4

On arrival in Vicenza this morning, we enjoy an included guided tour, concentrating on the architecture of Andrea Palladio, and taking in a number of his palaces and civic buildings including the Teatro Olimpico, Europe’s oldest surviving indoor theatre designed by Palladio in 1579, and the Basilica Palladiana. This afternoon we travel to Verona, often described as Italy’s fourth classical city, and home to the Arena dating from 1BC, and Shakespeare’s inspiration for ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Our included guided tour of this beautiful Romanesque city takes in sights such as the Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore, built to house the shrine of Verona’s patron saint and one of northern Italy’s most ornate Romanesque churches.

Day 5

Our guided tour of Padua takes in sights such as the Basilica di Sant’Antonio with Donatello’s magnificent reliefs on the miracles of St Anthony, the Café e Pedrocchi, a famous intellectual meeting place dating from 1831. During our guided tour we see Giotto’s frescoes at the Cappella degli Scrovegni. We continue to our allocated Northern Italian airport for our direct scheduled flight back to London.

NB: Please note we reserve the right to alter the above itinerary if required for operational reasons. Given the historic nature of the places visited, a certain degree of walking will be involved, and this holiday may not be suitable for those with mobility problems. Flight details may be subject to change. Price based on twin share. Minimum numbers required. Normal booking conditions apply. This holiday and the flights are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Tailored Travel's ATOL number is 5605.

Featuring

4* hotel near Padua

Half board accommodation

All excursions, entrance fees & guided tours included

Direct scheduled flights from London

Professional tour manager throughout

Executive coach in Italy

Audio listening headsets Days 2 to 4

Villa Barbaro at Maser – guided tour

Asolo

Villa Malcontenta – guided tour

Boat trip to the Islands of the Venetian Lagoon

Guided tour of Palladio’s Vicenza

Verona – guided tour

Padua – guided tour

Cappella degli Scrovegni

Hotel

We stay four nights at the 4* Terme Roma Hotel (www.termeroma.it) in the charming spa town of Abano Terme near Padua. Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, bar, and an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. All rooms are ensuite and feature television, telephone, minibar, safe and a hairdryer. A set 3 course dinner without drinks is included in our hotel every evening.

Extras

Insurance (including Covid cover) £56

Single room supplement £79

Gratuities

Local accommodation tax to be paid directly to the hotel (approximately €2 per person per night)

Optional Excursions

All excursions, entrance fees & guided tours included

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