Sheraton Padova

Padua is one of the most important cultural and commercial centre of Veneto: ?the Fair Padua, nursery of arts? as W. Shakespeare said, has 3000 years of history. Birthplace of Paleo-Venetian civilization, one of the most important cities of Roman Empire and a Free City-State in the 12th century. It was the melting pot of an extraordinary economic, cultural and religious fervour that lefts marks that are still indelible today like the University, the Palazzo della Ragione, the Basilica del Santo and the first boundary wall. Giotto, Donatello, Mantegna, Menabuoi and Titian left absolute masterpieces in Padua. The University founded in 1222, famous for anatomy and medicine, had the great adventure in astronomy, physics and mathematics with Galileo Galilei. The provincial area encloses a wide naturalistic, artistic, archaeological and cultural patrimony. From the rich flora of the Euganean hills to the countless mansions and castles that embellish the whole area, monasteries, churches medieval cities like Monselice, Este, Montagnana and Cittadella. Rich in traditions: from folklore, culture and crafts to wine-gastronomy.

Sightseeing Tours:

1. PADUA CITY SIGHT SEEING TOUR (Half Day)
Of the most interesting squares and monuments of Padua. St. Anthony Basilica, Odeo Cornaro, Lodge, the Botanic garden, Piazza delle Erbe, Palazzo della Ragione, the University, Piazza dei Signori, Gran Guardia Lodge, the Cathedral and the Baptistery, Caffe Pedrocchi, St. Rocco Oratory, Altinate door, St.Sophie Church, Civic Museum Eremitani, Scrovegni Chapel, Zuckermann Palace, Eremitani Church, Molino door, Carraresi castle, Specola Tower, St.Michel Oratory, Prato della Valle, St. Giustina Basilica.

2. VENICE and the Island of Murano SIGHT SEEING TOUR CLASSIC (Half Day)
Boarding a private boat navigate through the Venetian Canals and reach Murano island for the visit the most famous glass factories of Venice. From Murano to St. Markus Square and visit by walking the exterior of Doge Palace, St.Mark Basilica, Procuratie. Walk until Rialto Bridge visiting the surrounding area and return by public boat to Bus Terminal Tronchetto.

3. VENICE and the islands of Murano and Burano SIGHT SEEING TOUR DE LUXE (Full Day)
Morning meeting with the tour guide speaking your language and transfer with private bus to Venice Bus Terminal Tronchetto, boarding a private boat, navigate through the Venetian Canals and reach St. Mark Square. Walking visit with description of the exterior of St.Marks Square, Doge Palace, St.Mark Basilica, Procuratie. Walk until Rialto Bridge visiting the neighbouring squares and markets. Lunch in a typical Venetian restaurant. Afternoon transfer with private boat to visit the Island of Murano famous for the production of artistic glass and Burano colourful and famous for his laces. Return to Bus Terminal Tronchetto by private boat.

4. THE OUTLETS (Half Day)
Transfer by private bus to the Outlet market. The best of the top brands of the Italian fashion at price of the stock house.

5. FROM PADUA TO VENICE along the Brenta river and visit enchanting villas of the 15th and 16th century featuring frescoes of famous painters.

6. THE CASTLES AND THE EUGANEAN HILLS WINE ROAD
Exclusive and new guided tours on foot and by bike to discover the landscape, the wines and the typical products of the Euganean Hills.

7. THE TASTE OF VENETO Wine-Gastronomic Tours
Padua province is embraced at East with the province of Treviso with the well know vineyard of the Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, at West with the Euganean Hills and the Moscato Fior d?Arancio a sweet sparkling wine, the province of Vicenza with the vineyards of Gambellara and Breganze and the province of Verona with the famous vineyards of Soave, Bardolino and Valpolicella.
15 different roads to wines allow the visit of the most important vineyards producing famous D.O.C. wines like the Amarone, Bagnoli, Bardolino, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Custoza, Durello, Gambellara, Garganega, Lison Pramaggiore, Lugana, Merlot, Passito, Pinot, Recioto, Sauvignon, Soave, Spumante, Tocai, Valpolicella and, obviously, the refined gourmets can enjoy an unmatched variety of typical dishes from the sea, the country and the hills.

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