The Hills of Venice: Culture, Landscapes & Flavors

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Duration8h
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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Departing from Padua or Abano/Montegrotto Terme, come and enjoy a unique experience immersed in the Euganean Hills.
The journey begins in Arquà Petrarca, a charming medieval village where every stone tells a story of poetry, history, and beauty. Strolling through its streets is an invitation to lose yourself, enveloped by the intimate and authentic atmosphere of the place.
We continue through olive groves and vineyards until we reach an excellent oil mill, where we will taste oil produced using ancient methods and true passion.
Shortly after, a family-run winery welcomes us for a tasting of local wines paired with typical cold cuts and cheeses, in a convivial moment that celebrates flavors and sharing.
The tour ends with a visit to a historic villa or castle in the Euganean Hills, elegant and timeless places immersed in a landscape that invites contemplation and relaxation.
The Vivo Tour Experience: not just a tour, but a memory to take home with you.

What's included

  • Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
  • Tour guide
  • Round-trip minivan transportation from Abano/Terme Euganee or Padua
  • Tasting of the typical liqueur “Brodo di Giuggiole”
  • Entrance to the poet's house, the oil mill, the wine cellar, and one monument in the Euganean Hills (villa or castle) based on availability and seasonality.
  • Tasting of extra virgin olive oil from the mill we will visit
  • Light lunch paired with wine tasting
  • Traditional Italian Life
  • Anything not expressly stated

What to expect

  1. Arqua Petrarca
    2h
    Visit the village of Arquà Petrarca in the heart of the Euganean Hills. Arquà is the second most beautiful village in Italy and was home to the great Italian poet Francesco Petrarca. After visiting Petrarca's house, we will visit a producer of preserves and liqueurs typical of the Euganean Hills and taste the famous Brodo di Giuggiole (jujube broth).
  2. Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will visit a renowned oil mill where the owners will tell us the history of their family farm and explain the production process of extra virgin olive oil, which we will then taste during a guided tasting session.
  3. Arqua Petrarca
    2h
    We will visit a local family-run winery and relax while tasting a selection of four glasses of volcanic wines paired with a light lunch of bread, cold cuts, and local cheeses for a comprehensive experience of the food and wine culture of the Euganean Hills.
  4. Garden of Villa Barbarigo
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Finally, we will visit one of the castles or villas in the Euganean Hills (Catajo Castle, Monselice Castle, Villa dei Vescovi, Villa Selvatico, or Giardino di Valsanzibio).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The times listed in the booking are approximate and may be subject to slight changes. The agency will contact you a few days before the tour to confirm the meeting or pick-up time. You must provide a valid contact number (phone number with WhatsApp or email). We travel in a dark blue minivan.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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