Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice Arrival
Your flight arrives at Venice airport where a private driver will take you to your hotel on the mainland. After you settle in and get your bearings, head out for an aperitivo and a walk around town to start getting a feel for the Veneto region and what it has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Aperitivo at a local venue
- Day 2
Dolomites
This morning you'll join a small group heading into the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage area. The day includes stops at Pieve di Cadore and Cortina d'Ampezzo, then a drive up to Rifugio Auronzo where you get views of Tre Cime di Lavaredo. After that you'll see the calm waters of Lakes Misurina and Auronzo before heading back to Venice Mainland in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private Dolomites tour from Venice with access to Rifugio Auronzo
- Visit to Pieve di Cadore
- Visit to Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Drive up to Rifugio Auronzo with views of Tre Cime di Lavaredo
- Visit to Lake Misurina
- Visit to Lake Auronzo
Landmarks/POIs Tre Cime di Lavaredo Cortina d'Ampezzo Lake Misurina Lake Auronzo Pieve di Cadore - Day 3
Asolo - Bassano del Grappa
You'll travel from Venice Mainland toward Bassano del Grappa, driving through the Prosecco hills of Valdobbiadene. Stop at a local winery to taste and learn about the wines, then have lunch with regional dishes paired with Prosecco. In the afternoon, head to Asolo, a medieval town where you can walk the central square and see the castle. Later, arrive in Bassano del Grappa to walk the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge and wander the old town center.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch featuring local specialties, perfectly paired with sparkling wines)
Included Activities
- Prosecco wine tasting in the Prosecco Hills
- Lunch in the Prosecco Hills with local specialties
- Free time to explore Asolo
- Free time to explore Bassano del Grappa
Optional Activities
- Visit to Asolo castle for panoramic vistas
- Grappa tasting in Bassano del Grappa
Landmarks/POIs Ponte Vecchio Asolo - Day 4
Vicenza - Villa La Rotonda - Verona
After leaving Bassano del Grappa, you'll reach Vicenza, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A guide will walk you through the historic center to see the Basilica Palladiana and Olympic Theater. Following lunch, visit Villa La Rotonda, one of Palladio's most important works. Then continue to Verona, check into your hotel, and take an evening stroll through the streets to get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Vicenza
- Entrance to Olympic Theater
- Entrance to Villa La Rotonda
Optional Activities
- Evening passeggiata through Verona streets
Landmarks/POIs Basilica Palladiana Olympic Theater Villa La Rotonda - Day 5
Valpolicella Wine Region
This morning a local guide leads you on a walking tour through Verona's streets, stopping at the Arena amphitheater, Castelvecchio, and Juliet's famous balcony. You'll also see Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori. In the afternoon, head into the Valpolicella hills to visit two family-run wineries where you'll taste Amarone and Ripasso wines while taking in vineyard views. Return to Verona by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Small group walking tour of Verona
- Small group Valpolicella wine tour with tastings
- Visit to Arena amphitheater
- Visit to Castelvecchio
- Visit to Juliet's balcony
- Visit to Piazza delle Erbe
- Visit to Piazza dei Signori
Landmarks/POIs Arena of Verona Castelvecchio Juliet's Balcony Piazza delle Erbe Piazza dei Signori - Day 6
Sirmione
Travel to Lake Garda and the medieval town of Sirmione. Start with a boat tour around the peninsula to see elegant villas and the Grotte di Catullo ruins. Walk through Sirmione's cobblestone streets with your guide, then you'll have free time to visit Scaliger Castle, grab gelato by the water, or take a swim if you like. Get back to Verona in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Small group excursion to Sirmione and Lake Garda
- Boat tour around Sirmione peninsula
- Guided walk through Sirmione's streets
Optional Activities
- Visit to Scaliger Castle
- Swimming in Lake Garda
- Gelato by the lakeside
Landmarks/POIs Sirmione Grotte di Catullo Scaliger Castle Lake Garda - Day 7
Padova - Venice Mainland
After breakfast, head back toward Venice Mainland but stop in Padova, an old university town. On a private guided tour, you'll see the Scrovegni Chapel with its Giotto frescoes, Piazza delle Erbe, and the Basilica of St. Anthony. Later, continue to Venice Mainland, check into your hotel, and have the rest of the evening to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Padova
Optional Activities
- Visit to Scrovegni Chapel
- Visit to Piazza delle Erbe
- Visit to Basilica of St. Anthony
Landmarks/POIs Scrovegni Chapel Piazza delle Erbe Basilica of St. Anthony - Day 8
Venice Mainland to Venice Airport
Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Venice Airport, ending your time in the Veneto region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
