Walking in the Venetian Hills

This walking holiday is based in the wonderfully unspoilt Euganean Hills, tucked in a quiet corner below the beautiful medieval city of Padua, west across the plain from Venice.

Walking in the Venetian Hills

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Trip Fee

$ 1.835

Single Room Difference

$ 159

Date

31 August - 08 September 2025

Trip Information

This walking holiday is based in the wonderfully unspoilt Euganean Hills, tucked in a quiet corner below the beautiful medieval city of Padua, west across the plain from Venice. Once volcanic islands, these hills have a striking conical appearance; they are cloaked in an astonishing variety of plant life including holm oak, maple, orchids, heather and poppies and have been recognised as a National Park. The lower slopes give way to colourful meadows and immaculately groomed vineyards so it's little wonder the region produces such a fine variety of wines! Starting in the tiny hamlet of Cortela, nestled amongst vines, you head across poppy fields and through forests to Valnogaredo. You discover the jumbled cobbled streets of medieval Arqua Petrarca, where the famous 14th century Italian poet, Petrarch, made his home, before continuing through fertile fruit orchards to Galzignano. A convenient stone's throw from the Italian Baroque gardens of Valsanzibio, there's time to explore its magnificent maze before a series of outstanding views leads you to panoramically perched Teolo.

Activity Areas

Self-Guided Walking
Walking & Trekking

Region & Country & City

Europe: Italy, Veneto

Included in the Price

— All continental breakfast and 6 evening meals — All accommodation — Route notes and maps — Luggage transfers between hotels

Not Included In The Price

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement) — Solo traveller supplements (where only one person is travelling on a departure date) — Visas or vaccinations — Arrival & departure transfers (available on request and at a supplement)

Accommodation Information

— 8 Nights, hotel-to-hotel — Route notes and maps provided — Luggage transfers between hotels

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Cortela

Arrive at Gabriella and Alessandro's farmhouse in time for dinner in their cosy dining room. You stay at the Agriturismo ll Feudo (breakfast and evening meal)

Day 2 Cortela to Arqua Petrarca

You start the day walking through vineyards and woodlands, before climbing Monte Gemola to arrive at Villa Beatrice. Onto Monte Fasolo, the highest point of the walk rewards with stunning views, before a descent enjoying glorious views of Arqua Petrarca. You stay at the Hotel Villa del Poeta (breakfast and evening meal)

Day 3 At Arqua Petrarca

Explore Arqua Petrarca, still as it was when Petrarch came here in 1370. Visit his well-preserved house and walk up geranium-decked streets to sumptuous 15th century villas. You stay at the Hotel Villa del Poeta (breakfast and evening meal)

Day 4 Arqua Petrarca to Galzignano

Today's walk undulates through shady woodland before dropping down to the fabulous Villa Barbarigo at Valsanzibio. You stay at the Sporting Hotel Galzignano (breakfast and evening meal)

Day 5 At Galzignano

Catch the local bus (35 mins excl Sundays) to Padua, the region's second art city. View the Cappella degli Scrovegni (Giotto frescoes), admire Donatello's Gattamelata statue or savour a cappuccino in the largest square in Italy! You may wish to treat yourself to a spa/massage at Montegrotto - great for aching muscles! You stay at the Sporting Hotel Galzignano (breakfast and evening meal)

Day 6 Galzignano to Teolo

Ascending through olive groves you reach Monte Rua hermitage, a popular lunch stop. A woodland path leads towards Rocca Pendice, an imposing volcanic stone massif. You skirt round it to enjoy breathtaking views across the chain of hills as you descend to Teolo, the only 'alpine' village here. You stay at Villa Lussana (breakfast only)

Day 7 At Teolo

Supposedly the birthplace of the Roman historian Livy, Teolo is alive with history, and many of the buildings from its Serenissima heyday remain. There are lovely walks available including a circular one up Monte della Madonna with its panoramic views (walking notes provided). For a longer day out, take the bus/train to Venice and see St Mark's Square, the Doges' Palace and the Peggy Guggenheim Museum. You stay at Villa Lussana (breakfast only)

Day 8 Teolo to Cortela

Walking through rows of lush green vines you reach the highest point of the holiday, on the flanks of Monte Venda (601m). The plain is mapped out before you, with views towards the Berici Hills near Vicenza. Then it's on through oak and chestnut forests, and down through vineyards and olive groves, back to Gabriella and Alessandro's welcoming farmhouse. You stay at the Agriturismo ll Feudo (breakfast and evening meal)

Day 9 Leave Cortela

The tour ends after breakfast in Cortela.

Travel Dates

31 August - 08 September 2025 $ 1.835

02 - 10 September 2025 $ 2.000

04 - 12 September 2025 $ 2.000

06 - 14 September 2025 $ 2.000

08 - 16 September 2025 $ 2.000

10 - 18 September 2025 $ 2.000

12 - 20 September 2025 $ 2.000

14 - 22 September 2025 $ 2.000

16 - 24 September 2025 $ 2.000

18 - 26 September 2025 $ 2.000

19 - 27 September 2025 $ 2.040

20 - 28 September 2025 $ 2.000

22 - 30 September 2025 $ 2.000

24 September - 02 October 2025 $ 2.000

26 September - 04 October 2025 $ 2.000

28 September - 06 October 2025 $ 2.000

30 September - 08 October 2025 $ 2.000

02 - 10 October 2025 $ 1.835

04 - 12 October 2025 $ 1.835

06 - 14 October 2025 $ 1.835

08 - 16 October 2025 $ 1.835

10 - 18 October 2025 $ 1.835

12 - 20 October 2025 $ 1.835

14 - 22 October 2025 $ 1.835

16 - 24 October 2025 $ 1.835

18 - 26 October 2025 $ 1.835

07 - 15 April 2026 $ 1.925

09 - 17 April 2026 $ 1.925

11 - 19 April 2026 $ 1.925

13 - 21 April 2026 $ 1.925

15 - 23 April 2026 $ 1.925

17 - 25 April 2026 $ 1.925

19 - 27 April 2026 $ 1.925

21 - 29 April 2026 $ 1.925

23 April - 01 May 2026 $ 1.925

25 April - 03 May 2026 $ 1.925

27 April - 05 May 2026 $ 1.925

29 April - 07 May 2026 $ 1.925

01 - 09 May 2026 $ 2.105

03 - 11 May 2026 $ 2.105

05 - 13 May 2026 $ 2.105

07 - 15 May 2026 $ 2.105

09 - 17 May 2026 $ 2.105

11 - 19 May 2026 $ 2.105

13 - 21 May 2026 $ 2.105

15 - 23 May 2026 $ 2.105

17 - 25 May 2026 $ 2.105

19 - 27 May 2026 $ 2.105

21 - 29 May 2026 $ 2.105

23 - 31 May 2026 $ 2.105

25 May - 02 June 2026 $ 2.105

27 May - 04 June 2026 $ 2.105

29 May - 06 June 2026 $ 2.105

31 May - 08 June 2026 $ 2.105

02 - 10 June 2026 $ 2.105

04 - 12 June 2026 $ 2.105

06 - 14 June 2026 $ 2.105

08 - 16 June 2026 $ 2.105

10 - 18 June 2026 $ 2.105

12 - 20 June 2026 $ 2.105

14 - 22 June 2026 $ 2.105

16 - 24 June 2026 $ 2.105

18 - 26 June 2026 $ 2.105

20 - 28 June 2026 $ 2.105

22 - 30 June 2026 $ 2.105

24 June - 02 July 2026 $ 2.105

26 June - 04 July 2026 $ 2.105

28 June - 06 July 2026 $ 2.105

30 June - 08 July 2026 $ 2.105

02 - 10 July 2026 $ 1.925

04 - 12 July 2026 $ 1.925

06 - 14 July 2026 $ 1.925

08 - 16 July 2026 $ 1.925

10 - 18 July 2026 $ 1.925

12 - 20 July 2026 $ 1.925

14 - 22 July 2026 $ 1.925

16 - 24 July 2026 $ 1.925

18 - 26 July 2026 $ 1.925

20 - 28 July 2026 $ 1.925

22 - 30 July 2026 $ 1.925

24 July - 01 August 2026 $ 1.925

26 July - 03 August 2026 $ 1.925

28 July - 05 August 2026 $ 1.925

30 July - 07 August 2026 $ 1.925

01 - 09 August 2026 $ 1.925

03 - 11 August 2026 $ 1.925

05 - 13 August 2026 $ 1.925

07 - 15 August 2026 $ 1.925

09 - 17 August 2026 $ 1.925

11 - 19 August 2026 $ 1.925

13 - 21 August 2026 $ 1.925

15 - 23 August 2026 $ 1.925

17 - 25 August 2026 $ 1.925

19 - 27 August 2026 $ 1.925

21 - 29 August 2026 $ 1.925

23 - 31 August 2026 $ 1.925

25 August - 02 September 2026 $ 1.925

27 August - 04 September 2026 $ 1.925

29 August - 06 September 2026 $ 1.925

31 August - 08 September 2026 $ 1.925

02 - 10 September 2026 $ 2.105

04 - 12 September 2026 $ 2.105

06 - 14 September 2026 $ 2.105

08 - 16 September 2026 $ 2.105

10 - 18 September 2026 $ 2.105

12 - 20 September 2026 $ 2.105

14 - 22 September 2026 $ 2.105

16 - 24 September 2026 $ 2.105

18 - 26 September 2026 $ 2.105

20 - 28 September 2026 $ 2.105

22 - 30 September 2026 $ 2.105

24 September - 02 October 2026 $ 2.105

26 September - 04 October 2026 $ 2.105

28 September - 06 October 2026 $ 2.105

30 September - 08 October 2026 $ 2.105

02 - 10 October 2026 $ 2.015

04 - 12 October 2026 $ 2.015

06 - 14 October 2026 $ 2.015

08 - 16 October 2026 $ 2.015

10 - 18 October 2026 $ 2.015

12 - 20 October 2026 $ 2.015

14 - 22 October 2026 $ 2.015

16 - 24 October 2026 $ 2.015

18 - 26 October 2026 $ 2.015

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