THE EUGANEAN HILLS
THE EUGANEAN HILLS
Join us as we explore the Euganean Hills of North East Italy where you will have the opportunity to relax in 5 star luxury. Not only will you be pampered but we will also nourish your mind by exploring the culture of this fabulous area. The Euganean Hills comprise of a beautiful regional park of about 20,000 acres with hot springs that have been revered since the heyday of ancient Rome.
Here you will also find picturesque towns, tranquil monasteries and fabulous Venetian villas surrounded by vineyards.
If it’s a charming medieval village that you would like to wander through, Arqua Petrarca will enchant you. High in the hills and designated one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, it contains the home of the famous poet Petrarch, who retired there in the 14th century.
We will also visit the beautiful gardens of Villa Barbarigo and spend time in medieval Montagnana famous for its intact city walls. Only a handful of cities in Europe can pride themselves of this! Here you will also be a spectator of an historical festival which goes back to the Middle Ages and not many tourists get to see. No holiday on the Euganean Hills would be complete without a wine tasting as many of the hills are covered by vineyards. Most of the wealthy owners of the villas here have become wine makers and the wines they produce are delicious and prestigious.
Made up of more than eighty extinct volcanic peaks, The Euganean Hills are tranquil and beautiful with slopes filled with oak and chestnut trees. If you wish to have a restorative holiday, join us in this beautiful and stunning tour. Your 5 star hotel will be in Abano, which is world famous for its thermal spas attracting visitors from all over Europe. Its fango therapy sessions, followed by massage are acknowledged to be a cure for arthritis and many other ills. As well as relax and pamper your body, part of each day on this holiday will be dedicated to an excursion to nearby places of interest.
We will guide you to the Abbazia di Praglia which is an oasis of peace and you will experience true tranquillity whilst discovering the hidden gems of this stunning abbey.