A weekend exploring Vicenza and Palladio and the Brenta Riviera can be organized whenever you want. After all, these are places that, more or less, everyone knows. Or maybe not?
Feel free to search for information on the web or consult a guidebook. In the end, you will discover that it’s not exactly as it seems. It’s very easy to get stuck in clichés, even as a tourist.
Art cities, Palladian villas, the Brenta River, and their features seem familiar and magnificent. Yet, often, if you don’t truly know the place you are in, you may not be aware of which monuments are accessible, what not to miss, and you might experience an unpleasant feeling of disorientation.
When you explore a territory alone, unfamiliarity can leave you uncertain about what to look for and where to find the most interesting things to visit. You might only notice, if at all (no more than 10%), the immense richness around you.
For those of us who love to delve into the nuances of the unknown, not being able to live an authentic and profound experience is a real disappointment.
The worst thing when facing a hike is not knowing exactly what to expect. Will it be suitable for my abilities? Too easy? Too difficult? If the trail is not circular, how can I get back to the starting point?
If, in addition to walking, you want to visit local production companies and engage with artisans and farmers from the area, it becomes even more complicated.
Yes, because, in practice, it’s always quite challenging to find precise and reliable information so that you can be sure to meet people who have the time to welcome you and show you their activities.
And, in the end, the spontaneous question arises: will I be able to have a truly beautiful, enjoyable, and authentic experience?
Imagine being with a few people who share the same interests and having an experienced guide at your disposal who listens to you and knows exactly the right places and situations to make you experience something truly special.
Imagine being able to ask all the questions you want and having time to focus on the aspects you want to delve into. Time to discover hidden, exclusive corners that you would never have seen otherwise.
Imagine having the opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of nature in the Brenta Riviera and the most intimate places in Vicenza, Padua and enjoy moments of silence to fully appreciate what you are experiencing.
Imagine participating in visits, experiential workshops, and tastings that offer you the opportunity to touch with your own hands what would otherwise have been just a story, and thus, experience everything that is happening intensely.
Imagine getting to know and engaging in friendly conversations with local people, challenging your senses in a curious and surprising game, and uncovering, through direct experience, sensitivities and skills that you didn’t think you had.
Explore their secrets, immerse yourself in the emotions that arise from their passion, gain insights into the traditions and wisdom passed down from generation to generation, and, ultimately, touch the tangible results of your collective efforts while savoring the intense taste of truly genuine foods.
Embark on a three-day adventure to discover the wonders of Vicenza, Padua, and the Brenta Riviera. Unveil the present, allowing yourself to be cradled by the tranquil waters of ancient canals, while uncovering enchanted gardens and timeless Palladian residences.
Listen to the gratuitous chit-chat of aristocrats, the sage advice of artisans, and the laughter that still generously flows from those who inhabit these places.
Immerse yourself in a world where the nostalgic and romantic echoes of the past blend with the enthusiastic blossoming of the present.
For this journey, you are free to choose the departure date.
Send us your request, indicating the period in which you want to take your trip, and we will confirm the available accommodation facilities and the personalized quote*.
(*) See our basic proposal and the special promotion we have reserved for you immediately.
Guided tour of the Olympic Theater
In the first covered theatre in the Western world, where the past merges with the present, feel like an actor in a living theatrical performance. Discover the hidden details of this magical place, where perspective blends with art and architecture. Your perception of what is possible in a theatre will change forever.
Lunch at a selected restaurant in the city center
Experiential workshop at a historic lithography studio
In a historical setting, surrounded by antique lithographic machines, immerse yourself in the historical roots of photography, experimenting with traditional techniques and gaining a new perspective on visual art. Lithography was, in fact, one of the first printing techniques used to reproduce images and was a fundamental starting point for the later development of photography. Now reproduce your most beautiful photograph using traditional techniques that have fascinated artists for generations.
Free stroll through the city’s squares
Accommodation at the hotel, dinner, and overnight.
Guided tour with an architect of Villa La Rotonda
Let yourself be gifted with an unforgettable emotion during this visit, that sense of harmony and grace to which you respond with a smile and with silence. An icon of Renaissance architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site that enchants with its timeless elegance.
Lunch at an agriturismo nestled in a seventeenth-century villa surrounded by nature
Transfer to Padua
Guided tour of the Baptistery of Padua
An illusory space, an important stage in the perspective research that deeply involves you through the complete integration of architecture, painting, and sculpture. The 1300 frescoes by Giusto de’ Menabuoi cover the entire interior of the dome, the side walls, and the apse with an incredible cycle of colors and vivacity, in contrast to the then-fashionable Byzantine staticity. It’s no wonder that the Baptistery is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Experiential wine tasting in a bastion from the 16th century
Accommodation at the hotel, free dinner, and overnight.
Navigation on the Riviera del Brenta
Sail along the Brenta Riviera and observe its characteristic Venetian Villas from an unusual perspective. Let yourself be lulled and discover the reflections in the water of the villas as the Venetian nobles saw them. Like them, sail on the Burchiello, a luxurious boat with a large cabin and several balconies, and enjoy a fish-based lunch on board the boat. Along the navigation you have the opportunity to visit the extraordinary complexes of Villa Pisani, Villa Foscari La Malcontenta, Villa Barchessa Valmarana and Villa Widmann.
Transfer to the airport of Venice Marco Polo
The itinerary of the trip may be subject to small variations due to force majeure, weather conditions, or organizational adjustments.
Upon confirmation of the trip – upon reaching the minimum number of participants – any relevant changes and/or updates will be communicated.
1 special welcome aperitif
1 artistic experience with a craftsman
1 experiential wine tasting
2 stays in historic and exclusive palaces
3 guided cultural tours (2 hours each)
1 engaging experiential lithography workshop led by a skilled artisan (2 hours)
1 full-day guided boat excursion with a seafood lunch on board
Expert and passionate guides to accompany you during museum visits
2 gourmet dinners to savour Venetian cuisine
1 seafood lunch on the boat
Admission tickets to the attractions included in the tour itinerary
Arrival and departure flights from Italy
Internal transfers will be quoted at the time of booking
Possible recommended activities during free time
Single room supplement
Wine and alcoholic beverages during lunches and dinners
Other meals not indicated in the program
Personal expenses (e.g., bar service, porterage, laundry, tips, etc.)
“All Risks” travel insurance (to be requested as an extra at the time of booking)
Tourist tax – mandatory to be paid on-site
All additional costs due to unforeseen circumstances not attributable to our organization (e.g., flight cancellations, fare increases, strikes, or other events and natural disasters, emergency evacuations, etc.);
Everything not specifically included in the clause “The package includes”
The booking must be made at least 15 days before the trip departure date.
Payment is to be made via bank transfer in the following manner:
20% Down payment upon booking confirmation
80% Final payment due 30 days prior
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Openmind Travel Srl
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Via Esperanto 2 – 11100 Aosta
Sede operativa
Via Bassi 60 – 35131 Padova
Ph. +39.0498256495
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Kamelion by Openmind Travel
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Progetto finanziato con il POC
Regione del Veneto
Kamelion è un progetto
Openmind Travel Srl
Sede legale
Via Esperanto 2 – 11100 Aosta
Sede operativa
Via Bassi 60 – 35131 Padova
Ph. +39.0498256495
welcome@openmindtravel.it
P.IVA 05236340286
PEC:pec@pec.openmindtravel.it
Kamelion by Openmind Travel
partecipa a:
Progetto finanziato con il POC
Regione del Veneto