Things to do in Abano Terme, Veneto: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

We are in the inland of Venice, in the middle of the natural Park of Colli Euganei and we propose you to visit one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Arquà Petrarca is the most interesting Euganean hilly center from the architectural and urban point of view. One of the best preserved medieval villages, it is considered the second most lovely village in Italy. The great Italian poet Francesco Petrarca lived here during the 14th century. Accompanied by our guide, you can visit the medieval village and taste the “Brodo di giuggiole”, the famous local liquor. To reach our agency you can take the train from the following cities in Veneto. Get off at the train stop Terme Euganee Abano Montegrotto which is located in Montegrotto Terme. The station is 5 minutes walking from our agency. -Train from Padua (10min.) -Train from Venice (40min.) -Train from Bologna (1h20min.) -Train from Treviso (55min.) -Train from Vicenza (1h.) -Train from Verona (1h55min.) -Train from Ferrara (50min.)

Inclusions: guide, Private transportation, Brodo di giuggiole, a famous local liquor

Exclusions: Single-way train ticket from Venice and Padua per person

The Euganean Hills are one of the most beautiful hilly areas of northern Italy, a Natural park surrounded by ancient canals. Collect your bike at our shop at Montegrotto terme and follow the itinerary we have created for you to discover the highlights of the Euganean Hills. Start your experience with the visit of the Villa dei Vescovi, recently restored and opened to the public. After your relaxing time in the Villa, reach by bike the Praglia Abbey, the most important Benedictine monastery in the Euganean Hills. In their shop you will find wine, honey and cosmetics. To reach our agency you can take the train from the following cities in Veneto. Get off at the train stop Terme Euganee Abano Montegrotto which is located in Montegrotto Terme. The station is 5 minutes walking from our agency. -Train from Padua (10min.) -Train from Venice (40min.) -Train from Bologna (1h20min.) -Train from Treviso (55min.) -Train from Vicenza (1h.) -Train from Verona (1h55min.) -Train from Ferrara (50min.)

Inclusions: Touring bike rental including helmet, bag and padlock, Entrance to the Villa dei Vescovi, Guided tour of Praglia Abbey with a monk, Route map with detailed description, Telephone assistance

Exclusions: € 10 Ebike available on request, € 60 guide by bike, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Single-way train ticket from Venice and Padua per person

We are in the inland of Venice, in the middle of the natural Park of Colli Euganei Arquà Petrarca is the most interesting Euganean hilly center from the architectural and urban point of view. One of the best preserved medieval villages, it is considered the second most lovely village in Italy The great Italian poet Francesco Petrarca lived here during the 14th century and his house and tomb were destination for literary pilgrimage for centuries Accompanied by our guide, you can visit the medieval village and taste the “Brodo di giuggiole”, the famous local liquor To reach our agency you can take the train from the following cities in Veneto. Get off at the train stop Terme Euganee Abano Montegrotto which is located in Montegrotto Terme. The station is 5 minutes walking from our agency. -Train from Padua (10min.) -Train from Venice (40min.) -Train from Bologna (1h20min.) -Train from Treviso (55min.) -Train from Vicenza (1h.) -Train from Verona (1h55min.) -Train from Ferrara (50min.)

Inclusions: Guide, tasting and transfer included., Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch, Single-way train ticket from Venice and Padua per person

The producer will tell you how in the past the milling was done with the help of donkeys, today replaced by modern machinery, you will smell the oil mill and taste the oil produced by them which has particular organoleptic characteristics thanks to the temperature range of the area . To reach our agency you can take the train from the following cities in Veneto. Get off at the Terme Euganee Abano Montegrotto stop located in Montegrotto Terme. From the station there are 5 minutes on foot to our agency. - Train from Padua (10min.) - Train from Venice (40min.) - Train from Bologna (1h20min.) - Train from Treviso (55min.) - Train from Vicenza (1h.) - Train from Verona (1h.55min.) - Train from Ferrara (50min.)

Inclusions: visit and tasting of crostini with oil and pate in the oil mill., Private transportation, Tourist guide

Exclusions: One-way train ticket from Venice and Padua per person

Padua is known for its countless cultural and architectural attractions, but this city also tells the story of man's journey in scientific research and knowledge, thanks to its important university reality. We will start from the Euganean Spas with a private minivan to reach Prato della Valle, one of the largest and most beautiful squares in Europe. Accompanied by our tour guide, we will move on foot to immerse ourselves in those places of Padua where studies, research and ancient knowledge echo. To reach our agency you can take the train from the following cities of Veneto. Get off at the Terme Euganee Abano Montegrotto stop located in Montegrotto Terme. From the station there are 5 minutes walk to our agency. - Train from Venice (40min.) - Train from Bologna (1h20min.) - Train from Treviso (55min.) - Train from Vicenza (1h.) - Train from Verona (1h.55min.) - Train from Ferrara (50min.)

Inclusions: Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea, Tourist guide, Entrance to Palazzo Bo and guided tour

Exclusions: One-way train ticket from Venice per person

The Euganean Hills are one of the most beautiful hilly areas in northern Italy, a natural park surrounded by ancient waterways, near the city of Padua, in the hinterland of Venice. The Praglia Abbey is the most important Benedictine monastery of the Euganean Hills built during the Renaissance. Here the monks pray, work and restore old books. In their shop you will find the wine, honey and cosmetics they produce. To reach our agency you can take the train from the following cities in Veneto. Get off at the Terme Euganee Abano Montegrotto stop located in Montegrotto Terme. From the station there are 5 minutes on foot to our agency. - Train from Padua (10min.) - Train from Venice (40min.) - Train from Bologna (1h20min.) - Train from Treviso (55min.) - Train from Vicenza (1h.) - Train from Verona (1h.55min.) - Train from Ferrara (50min.)

Inclusions: Private transportation, Tourist guide, Guided tour of the Abbey of Praglia with a monk

Exclusions: One-way train ticket from Venice and Padua per person

You will leave by boat from the Catajo Castle, like the nobles of the past who took the waterways from Venice or Padua to reach their villas here in the Euganean Hills. From here also started the volcanic stone to pave the Piazza San Marco, cereals and wine barrels towards the rich Venetian markets. The excursion takes place with a traditional Venetian wooden boat called the caorlina. Finally, you will have a guided tour of the Castello del Catajo, the most visited private villa in the Veneto region. To reach our agency you can take the train from the following cities in Veneto. Get off at the Terme Euganee Abano Montegrotto stop located in Montegrotto Terme. From the station there are 5 minutes on foot to our agency. - Train from Padua (10min.) - Train from Venice (40min.) - Train from Bologna (1h20min.) - Train from Treviso (55min.) - Train from Vicenza (1h.) - Train from Verona (1h.55min.) - Train from Ferrara (50min.)

Inclusions: Tourist guide, Entrance and guided visit to the Catajo Castle, Boat excursion with rowers and guide, Technical organization

Exclusions: One-way train ticket from Venice and Padua per person

We are in the heart of Veneto, south of Padua and close to the historic Euganean Spas, in the Euganean Hills Regional Park. Arquà Petrarca is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and is among the most interesting Euganean villages from an architectural and urban planning point of view. Here Francesco Petrarca lived the last years of his life and his tomb and his memorial house are preserved here. Accompanied by our guide, you will take a walk in the pretty medieval village and then visit the Poet's House and taste the Giuggiole broth. To reach our agency you can take the train from the following cities of Veneto. Get off at the Terme Euganee Abano Montegrotto stop located in Montegrotto Terme. From the station there are 5 minutes on foot to our agency. - Train from Padua (10min.) - Train from Venice (40min.) - Train from Bologna (1h20min.) - Train from Treviso (55min.) - Train from Vicenza (1h.) - Train from Verona (1h.55min.) - Train from Ferrara (50min.)

Inclusions: Private transportation, Tourist accompaniment, Tasting of Jujube Broth

Exclusions: One-way train ticket from Venice and Padua per person

Discover the architectural beauties of the Euganean Hills in one day with a guided bicycle tour that runs along the cycle paths in the area You will discover the Castle of Catajo with a guided tour Always continue riding your bike through literary landscapes to reach your second stop. So let yourself be pampered by the beauty of the village of Valsanzibio and the monumental Gardens of Villa Barbarigo You will rest at the prestigious Villa dei Vescovi, a noble residence inspired by classic themes. To reach our agency you can take the train from the following cities of Veneto. Get off at the Terme Euganee Abano Montegrotto stop located in Montegrotto Terme. From the station there are 5 minutes on foot to our agency. - Train from Padua (10min.) - Train from Venice (40min.) - Train from Bologna (1h20min.) - Train from Treviso (55min.) - Train from Vicenza (1h.) - Train from Verona (1h.55min.) - Train from Ferrara (50min.)

Inclusions: Guide by bike, Bicycle touring bike rental, Entrance with guided visits to the 3 Venetian Villas (Catajo, Valsanzibio, Villa dei Vescovi), Insurance, Technical organization

Exclusions: Transportation to the meeting point, Lunch, Entrance to the Valsanzibio Gardens (€ 11 extra), One-way train ticket from Venice and Padua per person

We begin the tour with a visit to the Minerva Library, to discover stories of ancient books, prints and drawings in the antiques market, for collectors and enthusiasts. Then we move to the Antica Salumeria Franchin Enrico with its over a hundred-year history made up of traditions and continuous updating. We will reach Prato della Valle where a sensory journey with spices awaits us at Drogheria Preti in an extremely colorful and ancient-looking space. Finally we return to the historic center for a visit to the Zaggia Jewelery workshop, in the Galleria Duomo, to discover the secrets of the goldsmith's trade and then finish with a delicious conclusion at the Racca Pastry Shop founded in 1933 and which under the guidance of the Zaghetto family 1992 developed the Couture Racca Chocolate artisan chocolate line.

Inclusions: Entrance to the shops, Tourist guide, Traditional Italian life with your local guide, Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency

Exclusions: Anything not expressly indicated , Tasting