Venice and Asolo

the magical city of Venice and the rolling hills of Valdobbiadene

Venice and Asolo

the magical city of Venice and the rolling hills of Valdobbiadene

Venice and Asolo

the magical city of Venice and the rolling hills of Valdobbiadene

The Veneto area of Northern Italy is enchanting. The waters of the Venetian lagoon, the magical city of Venice and the rolling hills of the Veneto region offer a wonderful journey. Also, the historic town of Asolo is not to be missed. The poet Robert Browning, writer Freya Stark and actress Eleonora Duse lived there for many years. Between Venice and Asolo, you really have it all…

Venice and Asolo

Our specialist travel programme to Venice and Asolo includes:

  • 5 nights in a town house hotel in Asolo – the prettiest little hill town
  • 5 nights on the Brenta Canal at Mira, ideal for Palladio’s Villa Malcontenta
  • Buffet-style breakfast daily
  • A unique and exceptional private boat tour of Venice. Discover Venice like a VIP.
  • Enjoy the Venetian Lagoon from the water. See Burano with its fishermens’ cottages, and lace-making ladies. Visit Torcello with it’s amazing medieval (Byzantine) mosaics – including a ‘Last Judgement’ filled with skulls, snakes and tortured souls.
  • Lunch at the fabulous Da Romano Restaurant. Don’t miss the risotto!
  • Experience a special walking tour of Venice, including panoramic views over the city. 
  • Visit Villa Angarano, a Palladian villa and home to award-winning organic wines. Sample the wines and visit the vineyard.
  • Explore the charming town of Asolo – known as the city of the ladies. Caterina Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus, lived here in exile for many years.
  • Visit Villa Emo, a Palladian villa built in the 1560s and owned by the Emo Family for more than 500 years.
  • Explore Villa Barbaro at Maser and sample exceptional local products in the winery next door.
  • Really discover the land of Palladio, with a local expert guide.
  • For background on Villa Emo and the history of this amazing house – click below:
Other features:
  • Visit the Scrovegni Chapel, Padova to see the exceptional 14th century frescoes by Giotto. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
  • Four dinners included in hand-picked restaurants
  • Tour the hills of Veneto including the amazing villas
  • Private tour of Freya Stark’s Garden in Asolo
  • Maps, guides and restaurant recommendations
  • Expert tour guide to lead the visits to historic villas.
Prices from:

GBP £ 2950– per person / US $ 3950– per person
Based on double room for single use.
There is no single room supplement.
This small group tour will run in April / May 2020. Or travel anytime as an independent traveller.

Also, why not take a look at our blog The Educated Traveller  Read about Dame Freya Stark, one of Asolo’s most famous inhabitants. Dame Freya Stark, Traveller, Writer, Bon Viveur.

In addition, do read about the amazing Bianchi Michiel sisters and their vineyard at Villa Angarano. The Five Sisters of Villa Angarano.

Contact Grand Tourist for more details and to plan your tailor made trip.

The Veneto area of Northern Italy is enchanting. The waters of the Venetian lagoon, the magical city of Venice and the rolling hills of the Veneto region offer a wonderful journey. Also, the historic town of Asolo is not to be missed. The poet Robert Browning, writer Freya Stark and actress Eleonora Duse lived there for many years. Between Venice and Asolo, you really have it all…

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“We can’t thank you enough. A perfect blend of culture and leisure time. The food and guided tours were brilliant and we even had a gondola ride. The hotel was lovely and they upgraded us to a suite. What a fabulous holiday.”

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