From Venice: Padua, Villa Pisani & Villa Widmann Day Tour

Departure from Venice or Mestre – Discover the Veneto Meet your tour leader at your selected departure point in Venice Tronchetto or Mestre and board an air-conditioned coach or minivan. Leave the canals of Venice behind for a journey into the rich history and artistic heritage of the Veneto.

Padua – A Guided Walk Through History Arrive in Padua for a guided walk through one of Northern Italy’s most historic cities. Discover the expansive Prato della Valle, see the Basilica of Saint Anthony from outside, and experience the lively atmosphere around Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta. Your route also introduces the city’s celebrated university heritage.

(OPTIONAL - ONLY WITH TICKET OPTION) Scrovegni Chapel – An Optional Artistic Masterpiece If you selected the option including the Scrovegni Chapel, enter to admire Giotto’s extraordinary fourteenth-century frescoes. This visit is optional and included only in the relevant booking option; guests without it follow the standard tour arrangements.

Free Time in Padua – Local Flavours and City Life Enjoy time at your own pace in Padua’s historic center. Choose a local trattoria for lunch, enjoy an espresso, or explore the shops and streets before continuing into the countryside. Food and drinks are at your own expense.

Villa Pisani – Grandeur on the Brenta Riviera Follow the historic Brenta Riviera to Villa Pisani in Stra, an imposing residence of the Venetian nobility. Discover its richly decorated rooms, admire the grand ballroom with its ceiling fresco by Giambattista Tiepolo, and explore the gardens and their celebrated hedge maze.

Villa Widmann – An Intimate Venetian Residence Continue to Villa Widmann Rezzonico Foscari in Mira. Step inside this eighteenth-century villa to discover its frescoed main hall and period furnishings, then enjoy the elegant gardens and tranquil grounds. Your guide brings to life the world of Venetian noble families and their countryside retreats.

Return to Mestre and Venice After a day combining Padua’s cultural landmarks with the grand villas of the Brenta Riviera, relax during the return drive to the drop-off point corresponding to your selected departure option.