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Verona and Venice
...Culture, Art and Gastronomy crossing magic destinations of renowned beauty and ancient history

Duration: 5 days and 4 nights
Accommodation: 4 nights in 3* Hotel or B&B with breakfast

Short description: the Shakespearean city of the eternal lovers, Romeo and Juliet, with its picturesque and romantic atmosphere and Venice, the magical city with the beauty of its romantic canals and gondolas, art works and the most colourful and famous carnivals...

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Trip to Verona and Venice
Closest airport: V. Catullo Verona Airport
Period: all year round
Duration: 4 nights
Flights: to book separately from our site. You can find both scheduled standard flights and low cost flights. You receive booking assistance on request
Guided tour: on request

Price: 420 euro*
*The price may vary according to season
All prices include VAT
Breakfasts: all accomodation rates include a cooked or continental breakfast. Special dietary requirements need to be booked in advance

Included in the price:

Accommodation: 4 nights in centrally located 3* Hotel or B & B in double room with breakfast (supplement for single room)
Transfer to/from the airport
Welcome drink
2 dinners in restaurants
2 wine tasting and local gastronomic products
Telephone assistance
Free entrance to museums and cultural events
Extra days: Yes
Supplement: If you want to stay in 4* Hotel

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT VENETO REGION, VERONA AND VENICE
Description: Veneto is a region of north eastern Italy, bordering with Austria to the north, with Friuli Venezia Giulia to the north-east, Emilia Romagna to the south, Lombardy to the west and to east is washed by the Adriatic Sea.
Its territory is divided into the following provinces: Venice (regional capital), Verona, Vicenza, Treviso, Rovigo, Belluno and Padua.

Description Verona: Verona is one Veneto’s provinces and is located at the east of Lake Garda, not far from Lessini mountains.
This city has a lot of charm that comes from its medieval character and its heritage of monuments and art.

Cuisine and Wine: Verona's cuisine is very rich and refined and it differs a lot from the poor cuisine, typical of the mountainous areas and the countryside.
One of the typical recipes is the one that includes duck and guinea fowl meat accompanied by a special sauce called "peverada" with spices, broth, beef marrow and bread crumbs.
Among the main courses we find "bigoli (thick spaghetti) and "gnocchi di San Zeno”, potato dumplings prepared in carnival period, "zuppa scaligera", soup with pigeon broth, turkey, chicken and white wine, "pastizada de caval”, horse meat stew with gravy. Among the desserts we find the famous "Pandora" cake, "Nadalin", "brassadela" and "broade".
Among the wines we recommend Bardolino, Valpolicella and Recioto.

Description Venice: Venice is the capital of Veneto region, located in the middle of the homonymous lagoon, on about 120 islets. It is a beautiful and renowned arts, tourism, culture and education centre. Venice is one of the most famous and visited cities in the world with its priceless artistic and architectural heritage.

Cuisine and Wine: The Venetian cuisine has ancient origins and is the result of maritime traditions and influences of byzantine origin characterized by spicy flavours. A widely used ingredient is rice that is found in the recipes “risi e bisi "(rice and peas),
"risotto with luganea" with pumpkin and with "ghiozzo"a popular lagoon fish.
Among the specialties we find "sardines in saor" fried sardines with onions, vinegar, pine nuts and raisins, "bisàto in tecia", eel cooked in earthenware pots.
"Venetian liver" and "moleche" small crabs cooked in batter and fried are among the best known main courses.
The desserts include a great variety of biscuits including "baicoli", the most famous, of slim form and sold in tins; "zaleti" cakes made with raisins and corn; "pan dei dogi” with pine nuts, raisins, cocoa, nuts and almonds.
The best wines in our opinion are Amarone della Valpolicella, Cabernet and Merlot.

DETAILED TOUR PROGRAM

Day 1: OLD VERONA
Arrival in Verona, the city of the eternal lovers, Romeo and Juliet.
Chech-in 3*Hotel, lunch at “Trattoria Al Solito Posto” where you can enjoy the traditional cuisine. Do not miss as a desert the apple pie, tiramisu or chocolate salami, accompanied by a good wine from the hills of Verona: Pinot, Barbera or Sangiovese are strongly recommended.
We recommend to start your tour in the heart of ancient Verona: from roman monuments, medieval castles and mansions to alleys and buildings that recall the romantic and charming atmosphere of the two Shakespearian lovers… to numerous churches through which emerge the gothic tracks.You visit the famous Arena Square, its impressive buildings, the heart of the city from Scaligeri period with Castelvecchio and the scenographic bridge. The picturesque Piazza delle Erbe, among towers and ancient buildings, the noble Piazza dei Signori, a symbol of scaligero’s period.
Wine tasting

Evening: Dinner with traditional dishes such as gnocchi and the famous pastissada de caval at “Hostaria Vecchia Fontanina” in the heart of Verona near Piazza dei Signori and the lively and colourful Piazza delle ErbeThe evening ends with unforgettable views on the riverside at sunset with the first evening lights and live music in a bar.
Alternatively, you can choose to spend an unforgettable evening at Arena di Verona, the famous ancient theatre in the magical atmosphere and evocative scenes of an opera performance ... for example you can choose among Verdi's Aida, Bizet's Carmen, Madama Butterfly by Puccini and many other famous opera works

Day 2: VERONA´S HISTORICAL CENTRE AND THE PLACES OF THE ETERNAL LOVERS: ROMEO AND JULIET
Wine tasting and gastronomic products
After a rich breakfast you start to discover the old part of Verona.You visit the old Gothic-Romanesque cathedral, Tintoretto´s paintings in the ancient Basilica of San Zeno, the church of Verona´s protector Saint and all the places of the legend of Romeo and JulietLunch in a local trattoriaWine tasting at “Enoteca Al Mascaron” in Piazza San Zeno.

During teh afternoon we recommend a walk around the city, among shopping streets and famous antique markets.

Evening: traditional dishes and a local trendy bar or club

Day 3: VENICE AND ITS WONDERS
Wine tasting in an old cellar
We recommend you to continue ýour journey towards the city of gondolas with the beautiful labyrinths of channels. You discover the magic of Venice.Check in at Hotel *** and your adventure continues with many beauties:Grand Canal with its magnificent palaces and Rialto Bridge, Piazza San Marco with its magnificent view, the major theatres, antique glass shops among streets canals and baroque churchesLunch: traditional and delicious cuisine in Santa Maria del Giglio.Wine tasting in an ancient cellar
You can continue beyond Accademia Bridge to visit the famous palaces and churches. The beautiful palaces on Canal Grande from Ca 'Pesaro a Ca' D'Oro, museums, churches and Scalzi Bridge are just some of the wonders that you can visit in Venice.

Evening: venetian aromas and flavours and magical atmosphere of Ponte dei Sospiri/ Bridge of Sighs

Wine tasting

Day 4: MURANO ISLAND AND HEMINGWAY´S ISLAND: TORCELLO
In the romantic atmosphere of Venice, you begin your day with a trip to the island of
Murano with its ancient art of glass working.
Lunch in a local trattoria
We also recommend a visit of Torcello, the oldest island in the venetian lagoon loved by Hemingway

Evening: You can still be guests of Colombo’s cuisine in a restaurant in the historical part of Venice and then you have the chance to admire the beautiful night view from the Rialto Bridge.
End of the program dinner

Day 5:

Departure to the airport and your destination

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