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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ITALY’S CULINARY TRADITIONS
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City of Verona
a working cheese farm and taste delicious, fresh Parmigiano-
Reggiano. Next on the day’s activities, head to a Parma ham farm
and sample world-renown prosciutto di Parma. Later tour Parma’s
historic old town centered around the Cathedral, the Baptistery and
the Bishop's Palace. This evening, enjoy the opportunity to delve into
the highly diverse enogastronomy of Parma on your own. From
mushrooms and mountain bread, to dishes featuring berries and
chestnuts, to amazing hams, salamis and cheese, as well as
delicious pasta and rice dishes – Parma food scene is waiting for
you. (B)
DAY 8
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TUE
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PARMA
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VERONA
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PADUA
Depart Parma this morning
and head to Verona, a medieval gem dotted with ornate palazzi and
renowned as the setting for three of Shakespeare plays. It truly
seems impossible to separate Verona from the Romeo and Juliet love
story. Today your tour takes you to see the house believed to be
Juliet's, thought to have inspired the famed balcony scene, and to
see Baroque buildings, Renaissance palaces, and beautiful
churches. In the afternoon Verona's famed enogastronomy shines
with a prosecco tasting experience followed by dinner in a
countryside estate. After dinner transfer to Padua for check in at your
centrally located hotel. (B,D)
DAY 9
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WED
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PADUA
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VENICE
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PADUA
After breakfast, depart on a
full day tour to explore the iconic city of Venice. Delve into the
treasures of Venice on foot exploring such world famous sights as the
Basilica of St. Mark and its renowned piazza, Doge’s Palace, the
Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison. See the spectacular canals and
waterways that make up this unique city-scape. Check out the fish
market near the Rialto and take time to explore on your own with the
afternoon at leisure. Return to Padua and join with your fellow
travelers and friends to share in a special farewell dinner at a local
restaurant. (B,D)
DAY 10
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THU
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PADUA TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Transfer to
Venice Airport for your return flight home. (B)
(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner