Veneto

An area of Italy too often missed. Italy’s most famous architect, Andrea Palladio, was born and lived most of his life in Vicenza. The Palladian style dominates this area of Italy—with beautiful mansions and villas stretching from the banks of the Brenta through Vicenza. Many of these villas are now open to the public and well worth visiting—we have a special guide who will make these villas come alive. And of course, the Veneto, aside from its charming, elegant cities (Vicenza, Verona and Padova—all worth a stop) has great wines. We can arrange a full day excursion of these wineries—often in antique castles and towers. It is a fabulous way to combine some great wines, delicious food and beautiful scenery.

Your guide will meet you at the entrance to Harry’s Bar, close to St. Mark. You will begin your tour of Venice’s highlights….St. Mark’s, Doges…

Venice Highlights tour and Gondola Ride
04 hours 00 minutes

Visits two Medici villas — Villa La Petraia and Villa di Castello. Both are fine examples of sixteenth-century Florentine architecture and "Italian Style Gardens" which…

Life in the Medici Villas
03 hours 00 minutes

This program has been designed by Sophisticated Italy to provide first-time visitors to Venice, as well as cruise excursionists, a spectacular “taste” of the wonders…

A taste of Venice
1 Day

This excursion takes us to the beginnings of Venice, when, after the fall of the Roman Empire, citizens sought shelter from the invading barbarians in…

Exploring the Lagoon: Burano
04 hours 00 minutes

In 4 hours you can visit Torcello and Burano or Murano. Taking a private motor taxi, you will visit the principal island of the Venetian…

Exploring the Lagoon: Murano
03 hours 00 minutes

Explore the Venetian Jewish Ghetto You will meet your private special English speaking guide in the Jewish Ghetto at the entrance to the Jewish Museum…

Venice Ghetto Tour
02 hours 15 minutes

Learn how a Venetian really lives After breakfast, meet your English-speaking guide in the lobby of your hotel, and experience both the well-known and lesser-known…

Hidden Venice
03 hours 00 minutes

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