Palladio Villas

A private full day excursion exploring the villas designed by the Renaissance architect Andrea in the Veneto region. Today you will visit two of the main Palladio Villas. First, Villa Barbaro, the most richly decorated of all Palladian villas, famous for its delightful Veronese frescoes. Second, visit Villa Emo, unencumbered by lavish decoration and surrounded by elegant gardens.Between villas you will stop and visit Basano del Grappa, a pottery town which also produces Grappa, and is built on the banks of the Brenta River. The town is attractive, its narrow streets lined by painted houses and the squares bordered by arcades. At the center is Piazza Garibaldi. The covered bridge(Ponte Coperto) is well known in Italy.

Inclusions

Private car with English speaking driver/escort

Villa Barbaro and Villa Emo entrance fees

Does not include

Lunch

All items not specified

Optional

Private boat transfer from/to Hotel and piazzale Roma

On Tuesday and Saturday visit of Villa Foscari Malcontenta in Mira could be added in the itinarary

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoitaly.com

2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.