Our half day excursion will be a trip back in time -to around the middle of the 16th century when many noble Venetian families invested their great wealth earned in Oriental trading companies for building grandiose country villas and farms. Many of these well-to-do Venetians found the Architect Andrea Di Pietro Palladio to be the best interpreter of their dream homes along river front properties. These country villas truly represent a classic point in Venetian architecture, and more so, are an important influence worldwide in modern home designs. You will be astounded by their sturdy yet charming look. You, too, will be dreaming of the same weekend country getaway -just like noble Venetians did four centuries earlier!
Please note:
*All our day trips may be customized to best suit individual requests and special interests.
*We inform our clients that in order to ensure top quality service, our drivers are trained to give informative explanations of the local areas you visit.
Yet strict Italian tourist board regulations prohibit chauffeurs from commenting excessively at official tourist sites outside their vehicles. This is agreement with labor union agreements struck with licensed walking tour guides. They can, of course, speak to you from inside the vehicle anywhere organized tourism is in place.