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Exploring Veneto

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Venice, Italy → Verona, Italy

Country: Italy
Start: Venice, Italy
End: Verona, Italy
Date: Flexible
Duration: 8 days
Theme: Culture, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport: Coach, minibus, train, sailboat, horseback, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace on a guided Venice walking tour.
Sail the Giudecca Canal aboard a traditional bragozzo boat.
Taste tiramisù in Treviso at a dedicated Palazzo Tiramisù experience.
Visit Teatro Olimpico and Villa Valmarana ai Nani in Vicenza.
Walk through Verona’s Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, and Juliet’s Balcony.
Ride horseback through the vineyards of Valpolicella.
Taste regional wines during a guided winery visit and lunch.
Sail Lake Garda on a 3-hour boat excursion from Torri del Benaco.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation in centrally located hotels
All activities and excursions as specified in the itinerary
Guided tours with local expert guides
Meals as mentioned
Three-course welcome dinner in Venice
Train tickets for all intercity journeys as per the itinerary
Aperitivo with appetisers in Verona
Winery visit with guided tasting in Valpolicella

Exclusions

International and domestic airfares
Transfers not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary
Full-time tour leader throughout the trip
Personal expenses (laundry, minibar, shopping, additional meals, etc.)
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance (recommended)
Any services or activities not specifically listed in the inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Enjoy structured cultural touring with guided walks in multiple historic cities.
Comfortable walking 2–4 hours daily on cobbled streets and uneven terrain.
Interested in food and wine experiences, including tastings and regional specialities.
Open to varied activities like sailing and horseback riding, not just sightseeing.
Prefer a mix of guided experiences and independent free time.
Comfortable with frequent hotel changes and intercity travel.
Value centrally located stays for easy exploration.
Interested in art, architecture, and regional Italian history.
Prefer a slow-paced itinerary with minimal movement between cities.
Dislike walking tours or struggle with cobbled streets and uneven terrain.
Not interested in food, wine, or tasting-based experiences.
Uncomfortable with activities like horseback riding or boat excursions.
Want a single-base stay rather than multiple hotel changes.
Prefer luxury downtime (spas, resorts) over active exploration.

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Exploring Veneto

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Venice

Day 2: Venice

Day 3: Venice – Treviso – Prosecco Hills – Vicenza

Day 4: Vicenza – Verona

Day 5: Verona

Day 6: Valpolicella

Day 7: Lake Garda

Day 8: Departure

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Exclusions

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