Venetian Hills: Culture, Landscapes & Flavors from Padua

Highlights

• Medieval Village of Arquà Petrarca
• Olive Oil & Local Wine Tasting
• Euganean Hills Landscapes

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Arqua Petrarca

   2h

   Visit the village of Arquà Petrarca in the heart of the Euganean Hills. Arquà is the second most beautiful village in Italy and was home to the great Italian poet Francesco Petrarca. After visiting Petrarca's house, we will visit a producer of preserves and liqueurs typical of the Euganean Hills and taste the famous Brodo di Giuggiole (jujube broth).

2. 2

   Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei

   1h

   We will visit a renowned oil mill where the owners will tell us the history of their family farm and explain the production process of extra virgin olive oil, which we will then taste during a guided tasting session.

3. 3

   Arqua Petrarca

   2h

   We will visit a local family-run winery and relax while tasting a selection of four glasses of volcanic wines paired with a light lunch of bread, cold cuts, and local cheeses for a comprehensive experience of the food and wine culture of the Euganean Hills.

4. 4

   Garden of Villa Barbarigo

   2h

   Finally, we will visit one of the castles or villas in the Euganean Hills (Catajo Castle, Monselice Castle, Villa dei Vescovi, Villa Selvatico, or Giardino di Valsanzibio).

Before you go

Location

Italy