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Bellissime
2442/A San Marco, 30124 Venice
Tel +39 041 970499
Fax +39 041 982434
E-Mail info@tours-italy.com
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Venice Day Tours
Palladio Villa Tour
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Tour Highlights TOUR THE FAMOUS PALLADIAN VILLAS WITH A LOCAL EXPERT LICENSED GUIDE! Tour features 3 villas by Italian Renaissance Architect Andrea Palladio; Villa Emo, Villa Barbaro and Villa Foscari (also known as La Malcontenta) and a visit to the enchanting village of Asolo. In Asolo there is also the opportunity to have lunch in a local restaurant where you can taste some dishes of the regional cuisine and local wines. TOUR PRICE INCLUDES ENTRANCE FEES TO ALL 3 VILLAS! TOUR OPERATES WITH A MINIMUM OF 4 PASSENGERS / MAXIMUM 8 |
 | DURATION: | 9 hours | PRICE: | starting from EUR € 125
 | OPERATES: | SATURDAYS AT 9.30 A.M.
(17th May - 14th Jun & 20th Sep - 18th Oct,2008) | INCLUDES: | All Applicable Entrance Fees Fully Licensed Local Expert Palladian Guide Spacious Mini- Van |
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PALLADIO VILLA DAY TOUR FROM VENICE
Limited to a maximum of 8 participants / In English Only Includes English speaking Guide & entrance fees to the Villas Lunch is not included (Average cost 12-15€ p/person) ALSO AVAILABLE AS A PRIVATE TOUR! FOR FURTHER DETAILS.... The Villa Emo by Andrea Palladio, unencumbered by lavish decoration, surrounded by elegant gardens, its simple form makes it one of Palladio's purest creations as a Villa architect. Enjoy the Zellotti's frescoes, one of Palladio's favourite frescoes artists, as we tour the villa. And learn why many people regard this as the most beautiful of the Palladian Villas. 
The Villa Malcontenta by Andrea Palladio, along with its famous legend, is one of Palladio's most famous villas. Built for the wealthy Foscari family, it sits in splendid isolation beside the waters of the Riviera Brenta Canal. As we tour the interior we'll discuss how Palladio's architecture evolved. The design of this Villa reflects the transition of Palladian architecture from his early years of imitating other architects to a period when he began to realize his own unique designs. Villa Barbaro by Andrea Palladio, the most richly decorated of all Palladian villas, is  famous for its delightful Veronese frescoes. As we tour the interior, we'll discuss the beautiful frescoes of the Villa and the famous conflict between Palladio, the patron Marcantonio Barbaro and Veronese as they wrestled over the design and ideology of the building. Providing the perfect interlude between villas, we'll visit the enchanting village of Asolo and take a leisurely lunch at a local Osteria where we'll enjoy delicious regional cuisine and some of the local wines. Asolo, "the pearl of Veneto", is arguably one of the most beautiful hill-towns in Italy. BOOK THIS TOUR AS A PRIVATE TOUR. You can also reserve a private version of our Palladio Villa Day Tour on any day of the week throughout the year. |
| Total Price based on the number of Participants | 1 | | Adults | 125 | | Currency is set to EUR € |
| Meeting Point | Tronchetto, Venice, where you will find your guide waiting for you on the platform of the water-bus station holding a sign with Palladio Villa tour written on it
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