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Hiking in the Euganean Hills
Walking in the nature of the Euganean Hills
<p>With this excursion we will allow you to discover the nature of the Euganean Hills, an area of about 19,000 square meters of volcanic hills that rise from the Paduan-Venetian plain a few kilometers south of Venice.</p><p>We will reach the heart of the Euganean Hills by minivan where we will begin the walk on Mount Venda, the highest hill in the Euganean Hills and the only real mountain thanks to its height of over 600 m. Along the Lorenzoni path we will reach the<br></p><p>Benedictine monastery of the Olivetani: medieval monastery dedicated to St. John the Baptist of which the perimeter walls of part of the church, the bell tower and the crypt remain. It is said that the complex was founded in 1197 by the monk Adamo da Torreglia who retired here to devote himself to the life of a hermit then followed by the Benedictine monks of Santa Giustina di Padova.<br></p><p>The geological origin of the Euganean soil and its conformation are the main reasons for the great diversity of the Euganean flora.<br></p><p>We will explain the uniqueness of nature and the particular local geology due to volcanic origin and we will take you to the most beautiful spots to admire breathtaking views.<br></p><p>If you will be here in autumn or winter, we will take you to see the famous thermal inversion: we will take you to a place where you will be above the clouds and you will see only the tops of the hills emerge like many islands in a sea of clouds.<br></p><p>But the Euganean Hills trekking did not end here: Monte Venda also holds another important secret: from 1955 to 1998 it was a very important NATO base and more than five hundred soldiers worked within this important hub of information.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Path</b><br></p><p>Difference in altitude: 200 m. Length: 7 km, in about 3 hours. Difficulty: medium.</p><p><br></p> <p></p> <p></p><b>
Available rates:
</b><p>From Terme Euganee: includes, transfer to and from, pick up by car/minivan from your hotel to Abano Montegrotto Terme. Duration approx. 3,5 hours, travelling times included.
</p><p>From Padua: includes, transfer to and from, pick-up by car/minivan from your hotel to Padua city. Duration about 5 hours, travelling times included. </p>
€ 55
Bike Tour in the Euganean Hills
Along the cycle paths, among villas, castles and vineyards
<p>With this Bike Tour in the Euganean Hills we will start from Abano Montegrotto Terme and we will reach the bike path E2, the Euganean Hills Ring bike path. After a while we will arrive at the majestic Castle of Catajo and cross the river village of Battaglia Terme. We will finally reach the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio. It’s a symbolic garden of the seventeenth century, called a few years ago the most beautiful park in Italy, completely surrounded by the green landscape and the soft curves of the Euganean Hills. Water fountains, tree-lined avenues, fountains, the intricate labyrinth and statues are harmoniously united in an allegorical path of “Salvation” along which the visitor, going through various stages, from the Portal of Diana to the Statue of Winged Time to the Dolphin Fountain, is guided in the symbolic liberation from sins. If you mind, we can lengthen the Bike tour in the Euganean Hills by reaching the little lake of Costa, one of the most important naturalistic-archaeological sites of the Euganean Hills. According to recent discoveries, the Costa lake was already inhabited in prehistoric times by the first inhabitants of the Euganean Hills and today it is still the lake from which the famous curative thermal mud of Abano Montegrotto Spa is extracted. For nature lovers: we can add to our bike ride a little path in the middle of the vineyard up to Lispida Lake, a beautiful thermal lake hidden from the eyes of regular visitors at the foot of Lispida Hill. </p><p>Route: flat. Length: 35 km Difficulty: easy. </p><p><b>Rates available: </b></p><p>From Terme Euganee: includes bike rental and guide. Departure from our Travel Agency in Abano Terme. From Padua: includes bike rental, guide, cab service from your hotel in Padua to our Travel Agency in Abano Terme. </p><p>From Padua: includes bike rental, guide, cab service from your hotel in Padua to our Travel Agency in Abano Terme.</p><p>From Venice: includes bike rental, guide, train from Venice to the Euganean Spa station and cab service from the station to our Travel Agency in Abano Terme.<br /></p><p><br /></p>
€ 54
Wine tour in the Euganean Hills
Walk through the vineyards and taste local wines
<p>The Euganean Hills wine-tasting tour will take you on a discovery of this group of hills of volcanic origin that rise to heights of 300 to 600 m from the Paduan-Venetian plain a few kilometres south of Venice.</p><p>You will therefore enter the heart of the Euganean Hills Regional Park to discover, thanks to a visit to two renowned wine cellars in the Euganean area, the best wine production in the area.</p><p>In the Euganean lands, in fact, the particular volcanic origin of the soil and the good climate allow the cultivation of various grape varieties. White wines include Serprino (a biotype of the Glera vine), which we can say is the 'volcanic' version of Prosecco; Pinot bianco; Garganega, Chardonnay and finally Manzoni. While local reds include wines such as Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmènere.</p><p>During the walk through the vineyards, the visit to the barrel cellar, and various wine tastings, you will listen to the knowledgeable tale of the winemaker who will guide you through the tasting to capture all the expressions of his best wines.</p><p>Finally, there will be a pleasant panoramic stop for a postcard photo shoot to remember your wine tasting in the Euganean Hills.</p><p><br></p><p>Available rates:</p><p>Self-guided tour: transport and accompaniment not provided. You will be provided with information on how to reach the winery and the oil mill independently. Duration approx. 4 hours including travel time.</p><p>From Terme Euganee: includes round trip pick-up by car/minivan from your hotel in Abano Montegrotto Terme. You will find your guide on board. Duration approx. 4 hrs. transport included.</p><p>Departure from Padua: includes, for round trip, pick up by car/minivan from your hotel in Padua city. You will find your guide on board. Duration approx. 5 hrs transport included.</p><p>By train from Venice: includes, for round trip, train ticket from Venice to Terme Euganee and pick up by car/minivan from the Terme Euganee train station. The train journey is independent. You will find your guide in Terme Euganee on board the minivan. Duration approx. 6.5 hours transport included.</p>
€ 65
Tour to the walled city of Monselice
A leap into the medieval era
<p>With this tour of Monselice we will get to know better this walled city which has inspired many writers, artists and poets. We will visit the Castle of Monselice, a treasure trove of ancient weapons, chests, fine tapestries and splendid period furnishings from all over Italy. We will tell you the history of this fascinating place and see how its ancient inhabitants lived. The Carraresi, the Scaligeri, the Visconti, the Este, are some of the famous lords who contended for its possession, whose spirits are still said to hover in the rooms of the ancient manor. We will then walk along what has been described as the most beautiful promenade in the Veneto, Via del Santuario, with its villas, its famous Seven Churches, which are reminiscent of the Seven Basilicas of Rome and are still a popular pilgrimage destination for devotees from all over Europe. There will also be panoramic points from which to admire the town from above.<br /></p> <p>Choose the right option for you when booking, transfers available from:</p><ul><li>FROM PADUA. Transfer by minivan from your hotel in Padua included.</li><li>FROM THE EUGANEE BATHS. You will find your transfer in front of your hotel in Abano Montegrotto that will take you to Monselice.</li><li>FROM VENICE. Train ticket from Venice to Terme Euganee included. Transfer by minivan from Terme Euganee to Monselice included.</li></ul>
€ 60
Verona
Departure from: Padua
Guided Tour in Verona
The elegance of the city of love
<p>The Verona guided tour leaves first from Piazza Bra, where we will admire the Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheater located in the historic center of Verona, icon of the city.
After that we will continue along the “Listòn“, the main street for walking and shopping of the locals and tourists. we will reach, then, Juliet’s House in Via Cappello where the famous balcony is from which, according to tradition, Juliet looked out to talk to her Romeo.
The tour continues to Piazza delle Erbe, the oldest square in Verona, which rises above the area of the Roman forum, where the Lamberti Tower overlooks; from its 84 meters you can enjoy an incomparable and unmissable 360° view (entrance ticket to the tower not included).
We continue our guided tour of Verona on Piazza dei Signori, built in medieval times with the development of the Scaliger palaces, the seat of all the political, administrative and representative functions of the city.
The walk continues to Porta Borsari, the ancient city gate where history tells us that the “borsari”, tax collectors for entering and leaving the walls of Verona, were stationed. During the walk we will pass by many historic buildings, each steeped in its own history that will make us take a step back in time.
The next stop will be Ponte di Pietra, the oldest Roman monument in Verona, from where we will be able to read the history of the great historical floods of the Adige River over the centuries.
Along the embankment of the Adige River we will reach Castelvecchio, the impotent castle of the Scaligeri family, or we can climb on the Funicular of Castel San Pietro and reach in a little more than a minute the panoramic point of Colle San Pietro, which offers its visitors one of the most suggestive and romantic views of the city.
In conclusion, we reach the Panoramic Terrace: from it, it is possible to admire the course of the Adige River that flows under Ponte Pietra and the historic center, with its bell towers and its architecture from every era.
</p><p><b>Rates available:
</b></p><p>From Terme Euganee: includes to-and-from transportation by car/minivan and pick-up from your hotel in Abano Montegrotto Terme. You will meet your guide on board. Duration about 6 hours, including travelling times. </p><p>
From Padua: includes to-and-from transportation by car/minivan and pick-up from your hotel in Padua city. You will meet your guide on board. Duration approx. 5 hours, including travelling times.</p>
€ 84
Live Padua like a local
A walk through the city to discover the most important squares and monuments
<p>This tour will take us, together with a local guide, to discover the real Padua. We will take a walk through the city to discover its most important monuments and most representative views. We will see Prato della Valle, the Basilica di Sant'Antonio known as 'The Saint', the destination of millions of pilgrims, and we will stroll through the porticoed streets of the historic centre. Walking along the cobbled streets and under the medieval porticoes we will reach the beating heart of the city. We will see the old ghetto, which with its narrow streets and bars has become a meeting place for young students. We will continue to the squares, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta, animated by market stalls and the bustle of people. Palazzo della Ragione, the ancient residence of the noble family that ruled Padua in the 14th century, overlooks these spaces and enriches them with beauty thanks also to the ancient covered market 'Sotto il salone' where we will conclude the tour with a 'Paduan-style' tasting.</p><p>Prices available:</p><p>Transport excluded: you will find your guide in Padua at the fountain in the centre of Prato della Valle. Duration 2h.</p><p>From Terme Euganee: includes pick-up by car/minivan from your hotel to Abano Montegrotto Terme. You will find your guide on board. Duration approx. 4 hrs transport included.</p><p>By train from Venice: includes, for round trip, train ticket from Venice to Padua. The train journey is independent. You will find your guide on your arrival at the Padua train station. Duration about 5 hours transport included.</p>
€ 50
Oil and wine from the Euganean Hills
Among vines and olive trees. Discovering the excellent products of the Euganean Hills.
<p>In the heart of Veneto, discover the excellence of olive growing and wine production in the Euganean Hills.</p><p>Vineyards and olive groves have long been cultivated in our area, and from these products true delicacies are produced: the wine and oil of the Euganean Hills.</p><p>Olive oil is certainly a source of pride for this area: we will visit an oil mill, where the producers will show us the art of olive oil production, and guide us through a tasting of the final product.</p><p>We have then chosen for you, one of the best wineries in this area, where after a visit to the cellar, you will taste the typical wines of the Euganean Hills. Here, the particular volcanic origin of the soil and the favourable climate allow the cultivation of a variety of vines: Serprino, a biotype of the Glera vine, is the 'volcanic' version of Prosecco, but Pinot bianco, Garganega and Chardonnay are also among the most popular whites, not forgetting the presence of Manzoni bianco. The reds include the Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmènere. Between a walk through the vineyards, a visit to the barrel cellar and several wine tastings paired with typical local products, we will listen to the knowledgeable wine growers who will tell us all about the expressions of their best wines.</p><p>Fares available:</p><p>Self-guided tour: transport and accompaniment not provided. You will be given information on how to reach the winery and the oil mill independently. Duration approx. 4 hrs transport included.</p><p>From Terme Euganee: includes pick-up by car/minivan from your hotel in Abano Montegrotto Terme. You will find your guide on board. Duration approx. 4 hrs. transport included.</p><p>From Padua: includes, for round trip, pick up by car/minivan from your hotel to Padua city. You will find your guide on board. Duration approx. 5 hrs transport included.</p><p>From Venice: includes, for round trip, train ticket from Venice to Terme Euganee and pick-up by car/minivan from the Terme Euganee train station. The train journey is independent. You will find your guide in Terme Euganee on board the minivan. Duration approx. 6 hrs including transport.</p>
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€ 45