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Marostica Treviso Verona
Venice
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“Going to Exhibitions” is an excellent opportunity to learn about the wines of Altamarca Trevigiana (such as Prosecco DOC, Conegliano Valdobbiadene and Cartizze DOC, but also Colli di Conegliano Doc White and Red, Refrontolo Passito, Torchiato di Fregona and Verdiso) and to explore the “magic” of a territory, that is enriched by allure and charm in Spring. The inhabitants of Treviso have chosen Spring especially to celebrate the annual “Wine Festival”, with Spring exhibitions taking place from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano presenting to the public the wine from the previous harvest. This is the time to celebrate, to meet up in an area where the wine festival captures special character: more than 400 local wineries, large and small, take part in the many displays with over 300.000 visitors each year.
medieval town surrounded by embattlement walls enclosing the Piazza degli Scacchi (the Chess Square) which links two castles, the Lower Castle and the Upper Castle. Marostica is known worldwide for its famous chess game played live by people in medieval costumes. We then proceed to Bassano del Grappa, one of the most beautiful places in the province of Italy. Its symbol, the famous bridge “Ponte degli Alpini”, was built according to one of Palladio’s projects. The nickname “del Grappa” denotes the name of the mountain above Bassano, but also the well-known spirit, grappa, another symbol of the city. The Museum of Grappa and the Ponte degli Alpini are a must to see. Later in the afternoon we go on to Asolo where the “Festa del Prosecco” takes place and where you can try typical dishes and of course, the delightful wines. Return to the hotel for the night.
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS - from March to June DAY 1: Arrival and accommodation in a 3* hotel in the Treviso / Venezia area, welcome drink, dinner and overnight stay. DAY 2: TREVISO After breakfast meeting with our guide in “Piazza dei Signori” for a tour of Treviso with its renowned sights, like the Civic Tower (Torre Civica), the Palace of the Prefecture and the “Palazzo dei Trecento” (City Hall), in which magnificent frescoes can be admired. The city of Treviso was surrounded by walls of which some remains are still visibile at “Porta dei SS Quaranta”. Treviso is a city of water, through which a web of rivers and canals run. We walk through narrow streets and return to Piazza dei Signori. In the early afternoon we proceed by bus to Villa Sandi, one of Palladio’s jewels of Venetian architecture of 1622, located on the hills of Valdobbiadene in Montello. The villa is decorated with stuccoes, figures in relief and chandeliers in Murano glass. Important personalities such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Antonio Canova and the painter Schiavoni have lodged here and bear witness to a glorious past. Now it is the official base of the Villa Sandi winery and a point of reference for the wine culture in Italy and in Europe. Sommelier courses, special events and conducted tastings take place every year bringing together art and wine expertise. To finish a toast with a glass of Prosecco, accompanied by a snack. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. DAY 3: MAROSTICA In the morning we set off with our guide to explore Marostica, a
The spring of Prosecco - (4 days/3 nights) Accommodation Hotel in Treviso/Venice THE ITINERARY AS DESCRIBED INCLUDES: • 3 nights, room and breakfast in a good 3* hotel in the Treviso/Venezia area • 2 dinners at the hotel • 1 tour and wine tasting at Villa Sandi winery (or similar) • Tour escort/guide as per program THE ITINERARY AS DESCRIBED DOES NOT INCLUDE: • Single supplement on request • Europlan luxury coach as per program on request • Tourist tax where applicable All itineraries can be modified to suit your requirements.
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DAY 4: Departure after breakfast
Lake Garda Treviso Verona
Venice
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WINTER FLOWERS RADICCHIO 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS DAY 1: Arrival at a good middle class hotel in the Treviso/Venice area. Welcome drink, dinner and overnight stay. DAY 2: LAKE GARDA AND VERONA After breakfast meeting with our guide in “Piazza dei Signori” for a tour of Treviso with its famous sights, such as the Civic Tower, the Palace of the Prefecture and the “Palazzo dei Trecento”, characterized by beautiful frescoes. From its earliest days Treviso has been surrounded by walls, parts of which are still visible today. Treviso is a water city, crossed by a labyrinth of rivers and canals. Walking through the alleys you will return to the starting point. In the afternoon, coach transfer to Montello in the Valdobbiadene hills to visit Villa Sandi, a masterpiece of Venetian architecture dating back to 1622, nowadays the headquarters of Villa Sandi winery. After a glass of prosecco and a snack, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. DAY 3: VENICE After breakfast departure with our tour guide to the respective destination of the day, where the “Radicchio Festival” takes place, see calendar. The participants will get to know the tradition of the cultivation and taste typical dishes and local food. Free time to explore the market. Return to hotel in the late afternoon. For dinner typical Radicchio menu at a trattoria in Treviso. Transfer back to the hotel and overnight stay. DAY 4: Departure after breakfast
Stay in the Treviso/Conegliano area - (4 days/3 nights) THE ITINERARY AS DESCRIBED INCLUDES: • 3x Nights and buffet breakfast • 1x Welcome drink at hotel • 1x Dinner at hotel • 1x Typical dinner at hotel • 1x Typical dinner in a restaurant in Treviso • 1x tour of Villa Sandi with Prosecco tasting and snack • Tour escort/guide as per programme THE ITINERARY AS DESCRIBED DOES NOT INCLUDE: • Single supplement on request • Europlan luxury coach as per program on request • Tourist tax where applicable All itineraries can be modified to suit your requirements.
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