Fall in love with “fair Verona,” the pink-hued city that set the stage for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet! Spend seven nights at a first-class hotel in this UNESCO World Heritage city, your base for explorations across the Veneto, Italy’s alluring northeastern region. Travel to a string of gems, including Venice, Vicenza, Padua and Bassano del Grappa, plus a family-owned winery in Valpolicella and beautiful Lake Garda. Zip to Venice on a high-speed train, cruise the Grand Canal and visit St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. In Vicenza, admire Palladio’s architectural genius and see the famous Teatro Olimpico. In Padua, walk in Italy’s largest town square and view Giotto’s famous Renaissance frescoes in Scrovegni Chapel. A tour of Villa Pisani, an opulent Venetian villa once home to Napoleon, and an exclusive operatic event, round out the trip! This small-group journey features a grappa tasting in the foothills of the Alps, along with an extensive meal plan and wine at dinner. Visit us to learn more
