Walking in the Venetian Hills
Walking in the Venetian Hills
Walking in the Venetian Hills
9 Days Starting and ending in Cortela, Italy
Visiting: Arqua Petrarca, Valsanzibio, Padua, Teolo, Monte Venda, Cortela
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W08VN
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Group size:
2 - 6
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through the Venetian Hills, where untouched landscapes of rolling hills, shady forests, vineyards, and olive groves await. This walking tour in Italy offers a feast for the senses with vibrant wildflowers like heather, poppies, and wild orchids. Discover Venetian architectural gems, including villas, churches, and monasteries, as you traverse this verdant paradise. Stay in charming, family-run accommodations, from a hillside villa near medieval Arqua Petrarca to the exquisite Liberty Villa Lussana. Enjoy continental breakfasts and evening meals, with luggage transfers ensuring a seamless experience. Explore historic Padua and the romantic allure of Venice, or unwind with a spa treatment in Montegrotto. With detailed route notes and maps provided, this tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Italy's natural and cultural treasures.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Cortela
Accommodation Name: Agriturismo ll Feudo
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive at Gabriella and Alessandro's farmhouse in time for dinner in their cosy dining room.
Day 2 : Cortela To Arqua Petrarca
Location: Arqua Petrarca
Accommodation Name: Hotel Villa del Poeta
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You start the day walking through vineyards and woodlands, before climbing Monte Gemola to arrive at Villa Beatrice. Onto Monte Fasolo, the highest point of the walk rewards with stunning views, before a descent enjoying glorious views of Arqua Petrarca.
Day 3 : At Arqua Petrarca
Location: Arqua Petrarca
Accommodation Name: Hotel Villa del Poeta
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Arqua Petrarca, still as it was when Petrarch came here in 1370. Visit his well-preserved house and walk up geranium-decked streets to sumptuous 15th century villas.
Day 4 : Arqua Petrarca To Galzignano
Location: Valsanzibio
Accommodation Name: Belvedere Resort ai Colli
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today's walk undulates through shady woodland before dropping down to the fabulous Villa Barbarigo at Valsanzibio. Before continuing onto a choice of routes.
Day 5 : At Galzignano
Location: Padua
Accommodation Name: Belvedere Resort ai Colli
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Catch the local bus (35 mins excl Sundays) to Padua, the region's second art city. View the Cappella degli Scrovegni (Giotto frescoes), admire Donatello's Gattamelata statue or savour a cappuccino in the largest square in Italy! You may wish to treat yourself to a spa/massage at Montegrotto - great for aching muscles! *(Staying at Belvedere Resort ai Colli)*
Day 6 : Galzignano To Teolo
Location: Teolo
Accommodation Name: Villa Lussana
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ascending through olive groves you reach Monte Rua hermitage, a popular lunch stop. A woodland path leads towards Rocca Pendice, an imposing volcanic stone massif. You skirt round it to enjoy breathtaking views across the chain of hills as you descend to Teolo, the only 'alpine' village here. Our hotel, an exquisite Liberty Villa, lies above the square. *(Staying at Villa Lussana)*
Day 7 : At Teolo
Location: Teolo
Accommodation Name: Villa Lussana
Meals Included: Breakfast
Supposedly the birthplace of the Roman historian Livy, Teolo is alive with history, and many of the buildings from its Serenissima heyday remain. There are lovely walks available including a circular one up Monte della Madonna with its panoramic views (walking notes provided). For a longer day out, take the bus/train to Venice and see St Mark's Square, the Doges' Palace and the Peggy Guggenheim Museum. *(Staying at Villa Lussana)*
Day 8 : Teolo To Cortela
Location: Monte Venda
Accommodation Name: Agriturismo ll Feudo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Walking through rows of lush green vines you reach the highest point of the holiday, on the flanks of Monte Venda (601m). The plain is mapped out before you, with views towards the Berici Hills near Vicenza. Then it's on through oak and chestnut forests, and down through vineyards and olive groves, back to Gabriella and Alessandro's farmhouse for a spot of well-earned wine-tasting! *(Staying at Agriturismo ll Feudo)*
Day 9 : Leave Cortela
Location: Cortela
Meals Included: Breakfast
LEAVE CORTELA
What's Included
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All continental breakfast and 6 evening meals
The tour includes all continental breakfasts and 6 evening meals during your stay.
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All accommodation
All accommodations are included, featuring family-run hotels full of character.
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Route notes and maps
Route notes and maps are provided for your walking tour.
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Luggage transfers between hotels
Luggage transfers between hotels are included for your convenience.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single accommodation
Single accommodation is available on request and requires a compulsory supplement.
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Solo traveller supplements
Supplements apply for solo travelers when only one person is traveling on a departure date.
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Visas or vaccinations
Visas or vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately if required.
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Arrival & departure transfers
Arrival and departure transfers are available on request and at a supplement.
Food
All continental breakfast and 6 evening meals. The Veneto ranks as one of the most fertile agricultural regions in the country. You will see fields of maize and barley everywhere. It is also a big area for fruit; expect to eat cherries, peaches, melons, plums, pears, strawberries and apples. The cuisine varies from the coast up into the mountains and reflects the region’s mixed cultural past. Nearer to Austria in the mountains, you get a more Tyrolean cuisine with dishes such as apple strudel creeping onto the menu, whereas towards the coast, you will find a lighter cuisine with lots of fish dishes. Three typical dishes you are likely to find throughout the region are baccalà (air-dried salted cod soaked and cooked to a creamy consistency in garlic, parsley and olive oil), carpaccio (now seen on menus throughout Italy and even internationally, this is thin slices of very rare beef sprinkled with lemon juice and garnished with parmesan cheese, mushrooms or even white truffles according to the season and the restaurant) and polenta (made from maize, this is served as an accompaniment to meat or fish).
Accommodation
The hotels we've selected for you are full of character and are all family run, with warm welcomes throughout. They range from a hillside villa just outside medieval Arqua Petrarca and Gabriella and Alessandro's rustic, yet cosy agriturismo, to the exquisite Liberty Villa Lussana with its stunning position overlooking the dramatic Euganean Hills.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes luggage transfers between hotels, ensuring a seamless travel experience as you explore the Venetian Hills. Arrival and departure transfers are available on request and at a supplement, allowing for flexible travel arrangements.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The accommodations are family-run hotels full of character, including a hillside villa near medieval Arqua Petrarca, a rustic agriturismo, and the exquisite Liberty Villa Lussana with stunning views of the Euganean Hills.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, all continental breakfasts and six evening meals are included in the tour package.
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Is luggage transfer provided during the tour?
Yes, luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour.
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What kind of landscapes and natural features will I see on this tour?
You will experience rolling hills, shady forests, vineyards, olive groves, and an amazing array of wildflowers such as heather, poppies, and wild orchids.
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What cultural or historical sites can I visit during the tour?
You have the option to visit Venetian architectural treasures like villas, churches, and monasteries, as well as historic Padua and romantic Venice.
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What activities are available on the free days of the tour?
On free days, you can explore local towns like Arqua Petrarca and Teolo, visit art cities like Padua, or take a bus/train to Venice. There are also options for spa treatments at Montegrotto.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Cancellation Policy
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