Circular route of the Veneto region
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The Veneto region stretches from the Dolomites to the Adriatic Sea, along a large strip of hills and plains of great beauty. During your holidays, you will not only be able to enjoy nature, but also you will also tour places of great artistic and natural value.
You will get to know the charming village of Cortela, the vineyards and poppy fields that surround it; and you will visit emblematic places such as the medieval Arqua Petrarca, named after the Italian poet Francesco Petrarca, who lived there during his later years.
- Travel through colourful landscapes full of contrasts.
- Get to know typical Italian Baroque gardens, such as the gardens located in the village of Valsanzibio.
- Venetian architectural treasures will be part of your journeys.
- Enjoy the renowned wines produced in this region.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Cortela
You can start your holiday by arriving at Venice airport, the closest airport to Cortela, a small and pretty village, where the whole route begins and ends.
Overnight in Cortela
Agriturismo Il Feudo
This charming 200-year old country house belongs to Gabriella and Alessandro, who will be your hosts. It has 6 rustic and cosy rooms.
Enjoy the traditional home-cooked food that Gabriella will prepare for dinner, and the wine, honey and olive oil that the same family produces.
Enjoy the traditional home-cooked food that Gabriella will prepare for dinner, and the wine, honey and olive oil that the same family produces.
Day 2 - Cortela to Arqua Petrarca 11,3 miles I 18,3 km
You will start the day leaving the small village of Cortela, to head, amidst beautiful vineyards and forests, towards Mount Fasolo, located in the mountainous region of the Carnic Alps. It is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, its biodiversity and its varied fauna and flora.
Further on, you will come across Villa Beatrice d'Este, a beautiful building that, in the 13th century, functioned as a Benedictine monastery. In the 16th century, the buildings were transformed into a Renaissance villa.
At 300 metres from the villa, you will find the Gemola mountain, from where you can enjoy the incredible panoramic views.
The route continues uphill and downhill until it reaches Arqua Petrarca.
Further on, you will come across Villa Beatrice d'Este, a beautiful building that, in the 13th century, functioned as a Benedictine monastery. In the 16th century, the buildings were transformed into a Renaissance villa.
At 300 metres from the villa, you will find the Gemola mountain, from where you can enjoy the incredible panoramic views.
The route continues uphill and downhill until it reaches Arqua Petrarca.
Overnight in Arqua Petrarca
Hotel Villa del Poeta
Located in The Euganean Hills Natural Park, this hotel offers incredible panoramic views.
On its terrace, you can enjoy the drinks offered from the bar, an excellent place to enjoy the night and the nature that surrounds the place.
Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, TV and Wi-Fi.
On its terrace, you can enjoy the drinks offered from the bar, an excellent place to enjoy the night and the nature that surrounds the place.
Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, TV and Wi-Fi.
Day 3 - Enjoy your day in Arqua Petrarca
Today you have the opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: Arqua Petrarca. The charm and peace of this place captivated the poet Francesco Petrarca, who spent his last years here and after whom the village is named.
Arqua Petrarca has numerous sites of historical interest. These include Piazza Roma, where the Palazzo Contarini, the church of Santa Maria Assunta and an altarpiece by Palma the Younger are located.
Arqua Petrarca has numerous sites of historical interest. These include Piazza Roma, where the Palazzo Contarini, the church of Santa Maria Assunta and an altarpiece by Palma the Younger are located.
Overnight in Arqua Petrarca
Hotel Villa del Poeta
Located in The Euganean Hills Natural Park, this hotel offers incredible panoramic views.
On its terrace, you can enjoy the drinks offered from the bar, an excellent place to enjoy the night and the nature that surrounds the place.
Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, TV and Wi-Fi.
On its terrace, you can enjoy the drinks offered from the bar, an excellent place to enjoy the night and the nature that surrounds the place.
Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, TV and Wi-Fi.
Day 4 - Aqua Petrarca to Galzignano Terme 4,7 miles I 7,7 km
Today's ride will take you through a wooded landscape, where you will appreciate the natural richness of this area.
You will continue to Villa Barbarigo, surrounded by stunning gardens that have been listed, on many occasions, as the most beautiful gardens in Italy. It is a great example of baroque design, characterised by its complexity, symbolism and beauty.
You will end the tour in the picturesque village of Galzignano Terme, located in the heart of the Euganean Hills.
You will continue to Villa Barbarigo, surrounded by stunning gardens that have been listed, on many occasions, as the most beautiful gardens in Italy. It is a great example of baroque design, characterised by its complexity, symbolism and beauty.
You will end the tour in the picturesque village of Galzignano Terme, located in the heart of the Euganean Hills.
Overnight in Galzignano Terme
Belvedere Resort Ai Colli
Due to its hospitality, service and the cosy atmosphere of this hotel, you will feel at home.
Day 5 - Enjoy you day in Galzignano Terme
This is the perfect day to rest and get to know the small town of Galzignano Terme, famous for being part of the Regional Park of the Euganean Hills, an area of natural beauty, ideal for walking and contemplating the landscapes of the region.
If you wish, you can also take a bus (except on Sundays) to Padua, a city full of art and history. Here you can visit the Basilica of St. Anthony and the Scrovegni Chapel.In addition, you can admire works of art such as the Cappella degli Scrovegni and the Gattamelata Statue, sculpted by Donatello. All this, while still having a coffee in Prato della Valle, the largest square in Italy.
If you wish, you can also take a bus (except on Sundays) to Padua, a city full of art and history. Here you can visit the Basilica of St. Anthony and the Scrovegni Chapel.In addition, you can admire works of art such as the Cappella degli Scrovegni and the Gattamelata Statue, sculpted by Donatello. All this, while still having a coffee in Prato della Valle, the largest square in Italy.
Overnight in Galzignano Terme
Belvedere Resort Ai Colli
Due to its hospitality, service and the cosy atmosphere of this hotel, you will feel at home.
Day 6 - Galzignano Terme to Teolo 6,7 miles I 10,8 km
You will start this day with an ascent to Mount Rua (416 metres). At the top is the ancient monastery Eremo di Santa Maria Annunziata, built in 1542.
The route continues along green paths towards Rocca Pendice, an imposing massif of volcanic rock. At the top of the rock you can see the ruins of the castle of Speronella.
On your descent to Teolo, you will enjoy the wonderful scenery of the hills, characteristic of this region.
The route continues along green paths towards Rocca Pendice, an imposing massif of volcanic rock. At the top of the rock you can see the ruins of the castle of Speronella.
On your descent to Teolo, you will enjoy the wonderful scenery of the hills, characteristic of this region.
Overnight in Teolo
Villa Lussana
A restored villa, located above the main square, will allow you to enjoy charming views, where the picturesque houses in Teolo are magically framed by the Euganean Hills.
Along with beautiful decorations that maintains the essence of the place, you will find on the premises all the comforts to have an unforgettable stay.
Along with beautiful decorations that maintains the essence of the place, you will find on the premises all the comforts to have an unforgettable stay.
Day 7 - Enjoy your day in Teolo
In Teolo, you can enjoy the stories that its architecture hides.
In this destination you have several walks to choose from, all are beautiful. If you wish, you can take a circular route through Monte della Madonna, or have a longer day taking the bus or train to the magical Venice.
In this destination you have several walks to choose from, all are beautiful. If you wish, you can take a circular route through Monte della Madonna, or have a longer day taking the bus or train to the magical Venice.
Overnight in Teolo
Villa Lussana
A restored villa, located above the main square, will allow you to enjoy charming views, where the picturesque houses in Teolo are magically framed by the Euganean Hills.
Along with beautiful decorations that maintains the essence of the place, you will find on the premises all the comforts to have an unforgettable stay.
Along with beautiful decorations that maintains the essence of the place, you will find on the premises all the comforts to have an unforgettable stay.
Day 8 - Teolo to Cortela 7,5 miles I 12,2 km
A path through imposing vineyards will take you to the highest point of this route through Veneto, on Mount Venda, located at an altitude of 601 metres.
Here you will be able to see the beautiful plains and hills that you have travelled through during your holiday. Continue along paths surrounded by oak and chestnut trees to finish the stage in Cortela.
Here you will be able to see the beautiful plains and hills that you have travelled through during your holiday. Continue along paths surrounded by oak and chestnut trees to finish the stage in Cortela.
Overnight in Cortela
Agriturismo Il Feudo
This charming 200-year old country house belongs to Gabriella and Alessandro, who will be your hosts. It has 6 rustic and cosy rooms.
Enjoy the traditional home-cooked food that Gabriella will prepare for dinner, and the wine, honey and olive oil that the same family produces.
Enjoy the traditional home-cooked food that Gabriella will prepare for dinner, and the wine, honey and olive oil that the same family produces.
Day 9 - Cortela
After having your breakfast, take public transport to head to the airport where you can take a plane home or continue your journey.
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Services
Included
- Accommodation in en suite rooms in charming hotels
- Daily Breakfasts
- Evening meals on days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8
- Luggage transfers between accommodations
- Transfers as specified in the itinerary
- Information dossier with maps and routes
- 24-hour telephone support
- Sustainable travel, we compensate the CO2 emissions of your trip
- Taxes
Extras
- Travel insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Additional nights
Accomodation
General information
The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.
Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.
The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.
We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.
The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.
Room types
It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.
All rooms have private bathrooms.
Travel & transfers
The closest airport to Cortela, where you will start and end your holiday, is Venice Airport.
From there you can take several buses to "Venezia Mestre - Stazione" to catch a train to Monselice, from where we recommend taking a taxi to Cortela, to make the most of your time.
From there you can take several buses to "Venezia Mestre - Stazione" to catch a train to Monselice, from where we recommend taking a taxi to Cortela, to make the most of your time.
FAQs
Is luggage transfer included? What are the luggage requirements?
Absolutely! Each traveller has included 1 piece of luggage that we will transfer between your accommodations. It's important that this piece of luggage meets the following criterias:
- Maximum weight of 45 lbs (20 kg).
- Must be only 1 piece of luggage without any attachments or accessories.
- Should not contain valuables, fragile items, food or medications.
- Must be correctly identified (booking reference of your trip and the full name of the trip holder).
How early should I book my trip?
Due to the popularity of this destination, we suggest you to make the reservation as soon as possible, as soon as you have decided the dates of your trip.
What should my physical preparation look like?
This tour has a low level of difficulty, so it will be enough for you to be a person with a healthy lifestyle and exercise with a certain frequency. Average walking times are between 2 and 5 hours.
What kind of equipment do I need?
The most important thing is that you bring everything you need to make your trip comfortable. For example, waterproof boots, instead of shoes, as these will give you better support during the walk; light clothing and a backpack to carry during the day with a cap, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Who do you recommend this holiday to?
This tour of Veneto is an excellent choice for couples or travellers who love good food, wine and nature. If you decide to take them, you will have a quiet and pleasant holiday.
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