Palladio`s VenetoApril 1–8, 2017

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Villa Almerico Capra Valmarana, La Rotonda / Jiuguang Wang and (below) La Rotonda, Vicenza / Graeme Churchard
Palladio’s Veneto April 1–8, 2017
Palladio’s Veneto ‧ April 1–8, 2017
The harmonious balance and perfect
proportions of Andrea Palladio’s
architectural ingenuity have influenced
generations of architects and designers
for centuries. This exclusive, customdesigned tour is set amid the rolling hills
of the Veneto in Northern Italy where the
magnificent Renaissance villas of Palladio
stand. The program offers private access to
many of Palladio’s patrician villas, palazzi,
and important landmarks, which chronicle
Palladio’s life and career as a humanist
architect. Enjoy seven nights in Vicenza,
the “city of Palladio,” and explore the
historic towns of Padua, Mantua, and Asolo
seeing some of Italy’s greatest architectural
achievements and savoring the local cuisine
of the Veneto.
(left) Sala dei Giganti, Room of the Giants, at Palazzo Te
fresco by Giulio Romano / photo by Lux Machina
Italy Highlights
Enjoy private access to
some of Palladio’s most
esteemed villas including
La Rotonda, Foscari (La
Malcontenta), and Cornaro.
(below) Villa Almerico Capra Valmarana “La Rotonda”
and (right) Villa Cornaro / Hans A. Rosbach
Italy Highlights
Be special guests of a
Count and Countess in
their elegant Renaissance
villa while enjoying dinner
under frescoes by Tiepolo.
Palladio’s
Veneto
April 1–8, 2017
La Malcontenta, back of Villa Foscari / Hans A. Rosbach
Saturday, April 1
Monday, April 3
Arrive at Venice Marco Polo
Airport (VCE) and board a
group transfer to the centrally
located Hotel Campo Marzio in
Vicenza. Gather for a welcome
dinner of regional specialties
at a nearby restaurant.
Hotel Campo Marzio (D)
This morning, visit Palazzo
Porto Colleoni Thiene for a
private viewing of a special
collection of documents
once belonging to Palladio.
Pass by Villa Caldogno, then
discover one of Palladio’s
earliest commissions, Villa
Godi, surrounded by lush
gardens and decorated with
lavish frescoes. Enjoy lunch at
the villa’s historic restaurant.
This afternoon, explore the
architecture of Villa Poiana
inspired by ancient Roman
baths. Finish the day at the
patrician Villa Pisani, or
La Rocca, where Vicenzo
Scamozzi’s design was
influenced by Palladio’s iconic
masterpiece Villa La Rotonda.
Hotel Campo Marzio (B, L)
Arrivals
Sunday, April 2
Trissino, Barbaro,
Emo & Cornaro
Begin the Palladian journey
in Cricoli at Villa Trissino, the
home of Andrea Palladio’s
mentor, Gian Giorgio Trissino.
In the town of Maser, see
Palladio’s celebrated Villa
Barbaro and the tempietto, or
church temple, he designed to
function as the villa’s chapel
and local parish church. In
the hilltop village of Asolo,
enjoy spectacular views of
Northern Italy while sipping
regional wines and savoring an
unforgettable gourmet meal.
After lunch, admire Palladio’s
expansive design for Villa Emo,
with frescoes by Giovanni
Battista Zelotti. Visit Villa
Cornaro on a private tour of
the estate before returning to
Vicenza for the evening.
Hotel Campo Marzio (B, L)
Godi & Poiana
Tuesday, April 4
La Rotonda
During a private tour of
the awe-inspiring Villa La
Rotonda, admire breathtaking
views overlooking Vicenza.
Enter the city for a historic
walking tour of Palladio’s
hidden gems including Santa
Maria dei Servi, a church
where a young Palladio
worked as a stonecutter, and
Teatro Olimpico, the master
architect’s final design for
a “perfect Roman theater.”
After lunch with your fellow
travelers, explore the new
Palladio Museum and its
architectural models of
Palladio’s ingenuity. Continue
to the 13th-century Dominican
church of Santa Corona where
Palladio is buried, then see
Basilica Palladiana, his largest
civic project.
Hotel Campo Marzio (B, L)
Wednesday, April 5
Vicenza
Enjoy the day for independent
exploration of Vicenza’s art
museums and city market, or
travel easily by train to nearby
cities such as Verona or Venice.
Hotel Campo Marzio (B)
Thursday, April 6
Padua
This morning, depart for
Padua, the city where Palladio
was born and spent his early
years. See Giotto’s landmark
fresco cycle at the Scrovegni
Chapel, then follow your
local guide on a leisurely
walking tour of the historic city
center. Admire the University
of Padua, which boasts
such legendary alumni as
Copernicus and Galileo; walk
through the markets at Piazza
delle Erbe; and marvel at the
soaring architecture of Basilica
di Sant’Antonio. After free time
for lunch, drive to Villa Foscari,
arguably Palladio’s grandest
villa graced with frescoes of
Ovid’s metamorphosis. Return
to Vicenza for an independent
evening and dinner at leisure.
Hotel Campo Marzio (B)
Friday, April 7
Mantua
Travel south to Mantua, the
“Renaissance dream city”
and see Palazzo Te, the
mannerist masterpiece by
architect and painter Giulio
Romano, including astonishing
ceiling frescoes in the Sala
dei Giganti, or Room of the
Giants. Explore the center of
Mantua and the Basilica di
Sant’Andrea, which houses
the tomb of painter Andrea
Mantegna. Stop for lunch
at one of Mantua’s oldest
(below) Teatro Olimpico / Bradley Griffin
restaurants known for its
cherished northern cuisine.
Take a special guided tour of
the Ducal Palace, a 500-room
estate built for the Gonzaga
family, with its most famous
room, the Camera degli Sposi,
painted by Mantegna. See
also the apartments of Isabella
d’Este including her precious
studio. Continue on to Antonio
Bibbiena’s Teatro Scientifico,
an impressive theater with
a rich history founded in the
spirit of the Enlightenment.
Gather at an elegant villa
overlooking the city of Vicenza
for a lovely farewell dinner
where your hosts—a Count
and Countess—welcome you
for an unforgettable dining
experience under glorious
frescoes by the acclaimed
Venetian painter Tiepolo.
Hotel Campo Marzio (B, L, D)
Saturday, April 8
Departures
Take a group transfer to Venice
Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
for independent departures
returning to the U.S. (B)
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