Verona & The Veneto: Art, Architecture & Amarone
Introduction
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Journey Overview
Our nine-day journey explores the artistic, architectural, and culinary legacy of the Veneto, moving from Verona's Roman and medieval foundations to the villas, waterways, and hill towns that define the region.
Five nights in Verona provide time to experience one of Italy's most historically layered cities. Roman, medieval, and Renaissance influences remain visible throughout the center, from the Roman Arena and Castelvecchio to the churches, bridges, and piazzas that continue to shape daily life. Beyond the city, the surrounding countryside introduces another side of the Veneto through the vineyards of Valpolicella and the shores of Lake Garda, where elegant villas, historic towns, and dramatic scenery have drawn visitors for centuries.
The journey then turns east toward Padua, home to one of Europe's oldest universities and centuries of artistic and scientific achievement. From there, a private cruise along the Brenta Canal reveals the villas and estates built by Venetian nobles as summer retreats along one of northern Italy's most important waterways.
The final three nights are spent in Asolo, a hill town surrounded by vineyards, rolling countryside, and the foothills of the Alps. From this base, the journey explores the landscapes and traditions that continue to define the region, including Bassano del Grappa and its iconic wooden bridge spanning the Brenta River. Throughout, the focus remains on the art, architecture, food, wine, and sense of place that have made the Veneto one of Italy's most enduring cultural regions.
Highlights
Step onto the floor of Verona's Roman Arena and experience one of the world's best-preserved amphitheaters nearly two thousand years after it was built.
Explore Castelvecchio with a specialist guide and discover how Carlo Scarpa transformed a medieval fortress into one of Italy's most influential museum spaces.
Prepare traditional Veneto dishes alongside a Michelin-starred chef at Villa Amistà before enjoying lunch paired with local wines.
Join the Quintarelli family in their original tasting room for a private Amarone tasting at one of Italy's most revered wine estates.
Cruise Lake Garda by private speedboat from Sirmione to Punta San Vigilio, arriving for an aperitivo on one of the lake's most celebrated terraces.
Dine at 12 Apostoli, where Roman foundations beneath the restaurant connect modern Verona to nearly two thousand years of history.
Walk through Padua's historic university and enter the world's oldest surviving surgical theatres, where generations of physicians and scientists trained
Cruise the Brenta Canal by private launch and visit Villa Foscari, one of Palladio's most elegant villas and a lasting symbol of the region's prosperity and influence.
Wander the arcaded streets of Asolo, a hill town that has attracted writers, and artist for generations.
Cross the Ponte degli Alpini in Bassano del Grappa, framed by the Brenta River and the foothills of the Alps, before a tasting at the historic Nardini distillery.
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Sustainable Contribution
Environmental Impact:
Measures have been taken to positively impact our environment
Community Impact:
This journey positively affects the local communities visited.
Cultural Engagement:
Experiences on this journey provide authentic cultural interaction and connection
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