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unique chance to embark on a privileged journey through one of the
greatest historical and cultural regions of Italy. |
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Staying in private castles and villas and using old and traditional methods of transport restored to the highest quality, this exceptional itinerary combines the beauty of the Veneto countryside, with the elegance of its private homes and villas where you will be received. | ||||||||||||||||
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in the atmospheric Euganean hills which surround the beautiful city
of Padova, we explore the countryside, rich with medieval towns, villas
and castles, by its network of ancient carriageways and canals. Travelling with specially adapted traditional boats, we experience the very best gastronomy and historical insight into the area, reflecting its very historical and cultural essence. |
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Day One - Monselice |
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| On your arrival, you will be transferred to the Villa Selvatico Sartori, a beautiful private sevententh century where you will spend the next three nights. |  |
The Villa, is situated in its own expansive park, in the middle of
the Euganean hills, providing a perfect base from which to explore
the surrounding mediaeval towns, castles and villas. There will be time to relax after your journey and enjoi with thermal care in the unique original cave of the area before dining in the Villa.. |
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| After dinner, cooked by Eolo's team, we transfer to Arquà Petrarca, the charming medieval village which is home to the last house of the fourteenth century poet, Petrarch. | ||||||||||||
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Day Two - Monselice |
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| Travelling on a private carriageway in a beautifully restored 19th century English horse-drawn carriage, we visit the magnificent castle of Monselice, dating from the 11th century. |  |
For lunch we have the extremely rare opportunity to stop at one of
the Veneto's most important private villas, Villa Emo, by kind invitation
of Countess Marina Emo. She will personally host us for lunch after a walk around her beautiful villa and famous renaissance garden, including a large variety of flowers and an exceptional rose garden. Visit to the Castle of Catajo, built in 1570... |
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| The day's touring ends with a private visit to the spectacular Villa Barbarigo at Valsanzibio with its famous "water games". As we return to Villa Selvatico for sunset there will be time to relax before we dine. | |||||||||
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Day Three - Battaglia-Padova |
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spend today exploring the Battaglia Canal onboard a beautifully restored
1930's Caorlìna, a classical Venetian boat used for the transport
of goods and guests during venetian age. We stop for lunch in the center of Padova. |
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We are able to arrive in the very centre of Padova, only footsteps
away from the Cappella degli Scrovegni. It boasts the most comprehensive
collection of preserved frescoes painted by Giotto (1303-1305). And
Palazzo della Ragione (dated 1440) or the University (dated 1222).
This evening we dine in Monselice and the night will in Villa Selvatico.. |
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Day Four - Portello-Mira |
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morning we rejoin the Caorlìna for a cruise on the Brenta Canal,
the renowned water-way which linked the Venetian aristocrat to his
Venetian Villa. |
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visit the stunning eighteenth century Villa Pisani at Strà.
A fterwards we will visit the Molini di Dolo, the antique mill which is situated at Dolo, a lovely town situated on the Brenta which probably dates from the 13th century. |
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For
lunch we stop at the Villa Nani Mocenigo. As we approach the Venetian
lagoon we come to one of Palladio's most celebrated villas, and
one of the most famous Venetian Villas, the Villa Malcontenta. Here
we stop for a private visit to see the famous frescoes which cover
every inch of the Villa. |
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