From Venice: Tour to the Walled Town Of Monselice

4.5 (2 reviews) Padua, Italy
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Duration3h - 6h
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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

With this tour to Monselice we will learn more about this walled city from which many writers, artists and poets were inspired. We will visit the Monselice Castle, a treasure chest containing ancient weapons, chests, valuable tapestries and splendid period furnishings from all over Italy. We will then go up along what has been defined as the most beautiful walk in the Veneto, via del Santuario, with its Villas, its famous Seven Churches which recall the Seven Basilicas of Rome and which are still a popular pilgrimage destination for devotees from all over Europe . There will be no shortage of panoramic points from which to admire the town from above.
We will then go to visit an oil mill, where the young owners will directly show you the art of oil production and involve us in a tasty tasting of extra virgin olive oil (EVO).

What's included

  • Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
  • Visit of the medieval Castle
  • Visit the walled town of Monselice
  • Walk in one of the most beautiful panoramic promenades in the Venetian Region
  • Accompaniment of the Agency Local Tour Leader
  • Visit to an oil mill in the Euganean Hills
  • Roundtrip transportation to the place of departure, in the options you select
  • Traditional Italian life with your local guide
  • Everyting not indicated

What to expect

  1. Terme Euganee di Abano e Montegrotto
    Pass by
    The Euganean Spas of Abano Montegrotto are one of the most famous spa destination in the world. Our tour will start from here.
  2. Castello di Monselice
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The most famous monument of the walled city is also known by the name of Castello Cini. Currently, the monument is owned by the Veneto Region, which has converted its intended use in a prestigious museum. Inside the castle area preserved a real treasure like ancient weapons, beautiful tapestries and marvellous furniture from all Italy.
  3. Villa Duodo, Balbi Valier
    1h
    Villa Duodo, also known as the Villa Valier, is attributed to the architect Vincenzo Scamozzi and was built for a Venetian patrician, Francesco Duodo, circa 1592. Sited high on the rocca of Monselice, the villa, which shows Palladian influences, has two "L"-shaped blocks forming a rectangular courtyard. Near to the villa, a church dedicated to San Giorgio, which is the last and biggest church completing a "sacred route" of pilgrimage which rises from the town center to the top of the Rocca hill.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Train station Venezia Santa Lucia. Take the train, we are waiting for you at Terme Euganee train station.

End point

Train station Venezia Santa Lucia. Take the train, we are waiting for you at Terme Euganee train station.

Pickup details

FROM VENICE
Train ticket from Venice to Terme Euganee included.
Transfer by minivan from Terme Euganee to Monselice included.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In case of public transportation strikes please contact us for alternative arrangements or cancellations. In the absence of alternatives we will cancel and refund the tour in advance. The value of train tickets already purchased will be retained at the will not be refunded.
  • In case of public transportation strikes please contact us for alternative arrangements or cancellations. In the absence of alternatives we will cancel and refund the tour in advance. The value of train tickets already purchased will be retained at the will not be refunded.
  • The times shown in the booking are indicative and may undergo slight variations. The agency will contact you a few days before the tour to confirm the meeting or pick-up time. It is necessary to indicate a valid contact (phone number with Whatsapp or email).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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