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Palladio. A wonderful live tale through time&soul, from Ve/Pd/Vr

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

A journey through an extraordinary private story together with the Director of the network company of the owners of the Palladio Villas, to discover a Unesco Heritage Site of eternal Beauty, a fundamental link in a chain that reaches from Athens, passing through Rome, here to London and then to Washington.
Anyone belonging the western civilization carries this history, and this places with him, and here is able to re-discover this part of its identity.
To find out, the Palladians - that are the owners of the Villas of the Palladian Unesco Heritage - have created with extreme care this journey through time which from Venice, the Dominant, takes you in one day to the inland of the Serenissima, to that jewel of architecture that is Vicenza .
An itinerary assisted by us and by the spirit of Andrea Palladio, for the entire duration of the tour, starting from Venice, to delve into the heart of a dream from 500 years ago.
Still alive today, even inside the heart of any woman or man in the West. Even if you don't know it yet.

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages Aperitif in a fascinating location
  • Little final palladian gift
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
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We can also possibly arrange a water taxi transfer from your hotel in Venice (extra cost, contact Palladian Routes min. 3 days before the tour date)

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Villa Chiericati

THE DOOR OF TIME (NO ENTRY) Fascinating like a romantic ruin, it's our door that opens us to a journey through time that will take us back, to Athens, and then forward, to Washington, sailing among the waves of ideas capable of crossing history, thanks to the currents of virtues and the virtuous.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Valmarana Braga

WELCOME - PRIVATE RECEPTION IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PALACES OF THE UNESCO HERITAGE, HEADQUARTERS OF THE BUSINESS NETWORK OF THE OWNERS OF THE UNESCO HERITAGE PALLADIO VILLAS. You will be introduced to the history of our Unesco Heritage, in the context of one of the architect's most beautiful buildings, Palazzo Valmarana Braga. You will contemplate the most extraordinary facade of a Palladian palace, the precious Renaissance fresco with its cosmology on the ceiling of the Count's study, the ideal reconstruction of what the Empress of Austria saw on her visit to these places and the history of the diffusion of the Palladianism in what was the fabric emporium.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Piazza dei Signori

OUR "LIVING ROOM", ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SQUARES IN ITALY A relaxing stop in the heart of Vicenza, in the magnificent Piazza dei Signori, to enjoy a spectacular view of the city's patrician salon and learn about its history.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Palladiana

THE ARCHITECT OF THE CITY (ENTRY INCLUDED) We finally enter the Basilica Palladiana, a symbolic building of Vicenza, going up to admire the view of the cameo of Piazza dei Signori from the terraces; Going down, between the arcades, the precious Vicenza tradition of goldsmith art is represented by the Jewelery Museum, one of a kind.​
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Loggia del Capitaniato - World Heritage Site (pass by)

VENICE IS SILENT, BUT PRESENT A harmonious closeness, that of the Loggia in front of the Basilica, the Palladian contrast between a Vicenza and a Venice that share the same scene.
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Corso Palladio (pass by)

STRADA MAIOR In honor of the great Andrea Palladio from whom it takes its name, it is the most important street in the city of Vicenza, as well as the road connecting the main Palladian works, a UNESCO heritage site; you will be able to admire the historic shops and above all the architecture that acts as a backdrop to the normal life of the people of Vicenza, who are so used to living in this real jewel. Since the time of the ancients, a Genius Loci still exists today, a spirit of the place that you can get to know, in "little Rome"
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Museo Civico di Palazzo Chiericati

IN THE COMPANY OF THE NOBLES OF VICENZA (ENTRY INCLUDED) Palazzo Chiericati, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its imposing façade was the river landing place from Venice; inside the civic museum reveals its collection of Venetian works of art: Tintoretto, Veronese, Sansovino and many others. We will focus, on the main floor, on the large portraits of the men who in more than one way "created" the architect.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Teatro Olimpico

THE DREAM (ENTRY INCLUDED) Unique and exciting, the Olympic Theater awaits you with its evocative light and sound show. You will discover the first covered theater in history, and at the same time the best representation of the ancient Greek ideal pursued by Palladio and the circle of his clients. Brilliant in its architectural solutions, surprising in its atmosphere, the Theater is an unmissable show for every visitor to Vicenza .At the end of the visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vicenza, it will be possible to choose whether to return to Venice more quickly, or take it more slowly, taking the next train an hour later.
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35 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Contra Porti

BETWEEN THE VIRTUE OF THE ANCIENTS AND THE GENIUS OF NEW MEN Contrà Porti is the most aesthetically beautiful street in Vicenza: one building after another, spanning different layers of history, but also spanning different cultures, which meet here. Vicenza is the northern end of a world, the Renaissance one, but also the southern end of another, that of the Reformation coming from the continent. Here ancient and heresy come together, giving life to something never seen before.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palladio Museum

THE MUSEUM (ENTRY INCLUDED) At the Palladio Museum you can discover the rich legacy of Palladio's Villas, closely observing the wooden models and fully understanding the numerous facets of his extraordinary genius. And we will be able to open it for you even outside the standard opening hours to the public.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Palazzo Valmarana Braga

PRIVATE APERITIF IN THE PALLADIANS' LOGGIA It's time for a toast with friends, in a magical place among the quotes of the ancients and the gigantic columns that evoke their virtues. We are them, we are the nobles of a Vicenza that breathed greatness, not yet aware of how far its borders would cross the doors of the world.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Villa La Rotonda by Andrea Palladio - World Heritage Site

THE TEMPLE OF MAN (ENTRY EXCLUDED) If you want, you can reach it by pedaling with the comfortable Palladian E-Bike. Otherwise we will reach the most famous and singular of Palladio's works, Villa Capra known as La Rotonda, being able to enter only until 10 December and starting from 11 March, excluding Mondays. Here the most influential architect in history found the opportunity to freely design his temple, which has become the icon of all villas: a timeless work that has found a place in the pantheon of the wonders of the world. From Tuesday to Thursday entry to Villa La Rotonda is exclusive (the villa is normally closed to the public on these days)
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Villa Foscari

TOWARDS HISTORY (ENTRY EXCLUDED) We will stop in front of the first Villa by Palladio in which a pronaos appears on the main facade, in place of the loggia. The villa is transformed into a princely country palace, majestically dominating the placid Brenta canal. It is the beginning of that language that will transcend the boundaries of space and time, and which will be known as Palladianism on different continents. The story continues, inspiring and shaping other men, elsewhere. Possible entry (extra cost excluded) on the opening days of the villa, proportionally reducing the program in Vicenza, upon your indication.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Palladio. A wonderful live tale through time&soul, from Ve/Pd/Vr?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Palladio. A wonderful live tale through time&soul, from Ve/Pd/Vr?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Aperitif in a fascinating location.
  • Little final palladian gift.
  • Private transportation.
  • Entrance fees to the places of interest mentioned.
  • Itinerant tale by the director of the Network of Owners of Palladio's Villas.
  • Possible free use of the E-Bike for a pleasant ride to Villa la Rotonda.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
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Accessibility information for the Palladio. A wonderful live tale through time&soul, from Ve/Pd/Vr is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Palladio. A wonderful live tale through time&soul, from Ve/Pd/Vr will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
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What's Included

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  • Alcoholic beveragesAperitif in a fascinating location
  • Little final palladian gift
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees to the places of interest mentioned
  • Itinerant tale by the director of the Network of Owners of Palladio's Villas
  • Possible free use of the E-Bike for a pleasant ride to Villa la Rotonda
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

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