Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at Gabriella and Alessandro's farmhouse in time for dinner. After getting settled into Agriturismo Il Feudo, head to the cosy dining room for your first meal and meet your hosts.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in cosy dining room)
- Day 2
Walking to Monte Gemola and Monte Fasolo
Start early with a walk through vineyards and woodlands, then climb Monte Gemola to reach Villa Beatrice. From there, continue on to Monte Fasolo, the highest point around, where you'll take in views of the surrounding area. Later, descend toward Arqua Petrarca with nice views the whole way down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking through vineyards and woodlands
- Climb Monte Gemola to Villa Beatrice
- Ascend Monte Fasolo with views across the region
- Descent with views of Arqua Petrarca
Landmarks/POIs Monte Gemola Villa Beatrice Monte Fasolo Arqua Petrarca - Day 3
Arqua Petrarca
Spend the day walking through the medieval village of Arqua Petrarca, which looks much like it did back in 1370. Check out Petrarch's well-preserved house and wander through the flower-lined streets to see 15th century villas scattered throughout the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Arqua Petrarca village
- Visit Petrarch's house
Optional Activities
- Walk to 15th century villas
Landmarks/POIs Arqua Petrarca Petrarch's House - Day 4
Walking to Villa Barbarigo
This morning you'll walk through shady woodland on a path that dips and rises naturally through the landscape. After the walk, head down to visit Villa Barbarigo at Valsanzibio, a beautiful historic villa with gardens worth exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through shady woodland
- Visit Villa Barbarigo at Valsanzibio
Landmarks/POIs Villa Barbarigo Valsanzibio - Day 5
Padua
Catch the local bus to Padua, the region's second major art city. Once there, see the Giotto frescoes in the Cappella degli Scrovegni and look at Donatello's Gattamelata statue. Later, walk through Prato della Valle, the largest square in Italy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel by local bus to Padua
Optional Activities
- View Cappella degli Scrovegni with Giotto frescoes
- Admire Donatello's Gattamelata statue
- Relax at the largest square in Italy
- Spa or massage treatment at Montegrotto
Landmarks/POIs Cappella degli Scrovegni Gattamelata Statue Padua - Day 6
Monte Rua to Teolo
Head up through olive groves toward Monte Rua hermitage, a good spot for lunch. After eating, follow a woodland path toward the imposing Rocca Pendice, then skirt around it while taking in views as you descend into Teolo, the only alpine-style village in this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ascend through olive groves to Monte Rua hermitage
- Walk woodland path towards Rocca Pendice
- Descent to Teolo with panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Monte Rua hermitage Rocca Pendice Teolo - Day 7
Teolo or Venice Excursion
Explore Teolo, said to be the birthplace of Roman historian Livy, and see its well-preserved buildings from the Serenissima period. If you want more activities, choose a circular route up Monte della Madonna for views, or take an optional day trip by bus or train to Venice to see St Mark's Square, the Doges' Palace, and the Peggy Guggenheim Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Circular walk up Monte della Madonna with panoramic views
- Day trip to Venice to visit St Mark's Square
- Visit Doges' Palace in Venice
- Visit Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice
Landmarks/POIs Teolo Monte della Madonna St Mark's Square Doges' Palace Peggy Guggenheim Museum - Day 8
Monte Venda to Cortela
Walk through rows of green vines as you head toward the highest point of the week on the flanks of Monte Venda. Take in panoramic views across the plain toward the Berci Hills near Vicenza, then descend through oak and chestnut forests, vineyards, and olive groves back to Gabriella and Alessandro's farmhouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through vineyards to Monte Venda
- Reach the highest point (601m) of the holiday
- Descend through oak and chestnut forests
- Return to Agriturismo Il Feudo farmhouse
Landmarks/POIs Monte Venda Berici Hills - Day 9
Departure
After breakfast in Cortela, your tour comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
