Prosecco

Day +1: En Route from U.S.

Day +2: Arrive in Verona, Italy | Prosecco
Begin your Italian escapade with a visit to Villa Valmarana ai Nani in Vicenza. This splendid property is renowned for its exquisite frescoes by the famous 18th-century painter Giambattista Tiepolo and his son, Giandomenico Tiepolo. The villa is surrounded by lush gardens offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The gardens are designed in a classical Italian style featuring manicured lawns, geometric flower beds and statues. The highlight of the garden is a series of 17 stone dwarf statues ("nani" in Italian) that give the villa its name. According to local legend, these statues represent the dwarf servants of a noble family and add a whimsical touch to the garden's elegance.

Check in to the property in Prosecco and enjoy some time at leisure before gathering for dinner.
Overnight: Hotel Villa Michelangelo (L,D)

Day +3: Prosecco
Prosecco is synonymous with its sparkling wine, and a visit to the region wouldn't be complete without touring its stellar vineyards.

After breakfast set out for tours and tastings at two unique wineries. Learn about the cultivation of Glera grapes, the traditional and modern methods of winemaking and the unique characteristics that make Prosecco so special. Guided tasting sessions provide the opportunity to savor different Prosecco varietals.

There will be time to explore independently before dinner this evening.
Overnight: Hotel Villa Michelangelo (B,L,D)

Day +4: Prosecco | Verona | Main Program Begins
After breakfast depart for Verona to join guests arriving for the main program. (B)

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Pre-tour space is limited. We recommend reserving early for best availability.

This pre-tour is not escorted by an Orbridge Travel Director. Included sightseeing is accompanied by a local guide.

Tour days tend to be long, flow at a consistent pace and may include long periods of travel. Guests should be prepared to walk longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing, for example on city walks, sightseeing stops or excursions, on sometimes uneven surfaces including cobblestones or unpaved pathways and trails. Some destinations may have variations in altitude and/or temperature. Daily pace and timing may vary significantly between longer and shorter travel days, with additional activities possibly occurring in the early morning or evening. Guests are expected to board transportation without assistance. Elevators are not always available at accommodations or sites visited.

• 2 nights hotel accommodations
• 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
• 2 vineyard tours and tastings
• Transportation for included tours
• Luggage porterage
• Gratuities to local guide, drivers, porters and wait staff for included meals
• Airport transfers for guests arriving during the suggested times