Carnevale in Venice
Details
Board the coach for transfer to the hotel in Castelfranco Veneto. This historic hotel will be your home away from home for the duration of the tour. [D]
Day 2
8:30 AM | Meet your group in Piazza Giorgione. The English speaking guide is with you for the entire day. Our first destination will be Asolo, a magnificent town known as “The Pearl of the Province of Treviso”. Lunch is in a trattoria in Cornuda. Then, in the afternoon, a visit to the Poli distillery in Schiavon where we can enjoy a taste of their award winning Grappa. The remainder of the day is spent discovering the city of Bassano del Grappa. Our coach will depart at (time) in order to arrive in time for dinner at our hotel at (time). [B, L, D]
Day 3
8:30 AM | The day begins again at Piazza Giorgione. Today is dedicated to the wines of the Veneto Region. This morning we visit the Molinetto della Croda in Refrontolo, a 17th century waterwheel that is surrounded by a picturesque village. Wine tasting and lunch is served at the well known Toffoli Vincenzo Azienda Agricola. The afternoon includes a stop at the town of Follina. Then a scenic drive along the Prosecco Route to Valdobbiadene, including a Prosecco wine tasting. Dinner tonight is at the Riva de Milan Agriturismo, that specializes in serving only what is grown and raised on their land. [B, L, D]
Day 4
8:00 AM | The coach departs for Portegrandi, where we board a motor boat for the day. We will be navigating the Venice lagoon and discover its islands; Burano (famous for handmade lace and colorful houses), Murano (world renowned for blown glass and crystal) and Torcello (once the most populated island of the lagoon). Lunch is specializes in local seafood. The boat will return us to the dock. Our coach will depart at (time) in order to arrive in time for dinner at our hotel at (time). [B, L, D]
Day 5
8:00 AM | We leave for Verona. A local guide will direct us on a walking tour of this romantic city. Here we can enjoy the architecture of the Arena as well as the home of Juliette Capulet ( of Romeo and Juliette fame) and its famous balcony. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. A short drive takes us to Lake Garda. Here you have free time to wander the vacation destination town of Sirmione, on the shores of Lago di Garda. [B, L, D]
Day 6
8:30AM | Today is dedicated to discovering the Italian outdoor market of the city of Treviso that offers everything from fresh vegetables to designer clothing and leather goods. A leisurely lunch is at a local restaurant. This afternoon our guide will lead us on a walking tour of Treviso, the walled city which is the provincial capital. Dinner will be a lively affair in a local pizzeria. [B, L, D]
Day 7
8:00 AM | This earlier departure will provide us enough time to reach San Daniele del Friuli. Once there we will be met by our local guide for a tour of the city. San Daniele is best known as the production center of the San Daniele prosciutto. Lunch will, of course, include prosciutto San Daniele. We will stop for a brief tour in the city of Pordenone as we head back to Castelfranco. [B, L, D]
Day 8
8:00 AM | Another early start to the day begins a short coach ride to board the train for a one hour ride to the Santa Lucia in Venice. Today is all about the Carnevale with its colorful costumes and fantastic masks. Instructions will be provided regarding the meeting time for the return to Castelfranco. [B,D]
Day 9
Today you are free to do whatever you choose. Some suggestions include.walking back to the train station and returning to Venice for the last day of Carnevale, spend the morning wandering around Castelfranco and its bi-weekly market or go to Noventa del Piave and shop at the fashion outlets. We will all meet up again for the farewell dinner. Our tour concludes at the Piazza Giorgione for the annual fantastic firework display that marks the closure of Carnival. [B, D]
Day 10
4:30 am | After a Continental Breakfast the coach will take us to Marco Polo Airport for return back to Vancouver, BC.
Package includes, hotel stay, local guides and meals as specified. Taxes included in the price. [B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner]
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