• Santuario della Madonna di Monte Berico - The Sanctuary of Monte Berico has its roots in two apparitions of the Madonna to Vincenza Pasini, who was delivering food to her husband working on the hill. The first apparition occurred on March 7, 1426, and the second on August 1, 1428. Our Lady promised to end the plague and requested a church be built in her honor at that location. Consequently, in 1428, within a few months, the first late Gothic church and a small cenoby were constructed to accommodate a religious community dedicated to welcoming pilgrims.
• Basilica Palladiana - The Basilica Palladiana, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, stands as the emblem of Vicenza. It was the center of Vicenza’s political and economic life, originally appearing as a Gothic structure in medieval times, with a vast hall on the upper floor and bustling workshops on the ground floor. After the collapse of the 15th-century loggias designed by Tommaso Formenton, the City Council in the 16th century considered renovating the building. Renowned architects of the era, including Giulio Romano, Sebastiano Serlio, Jacopo Sansovino, and Michele Sanmicheli, were consulted. Despite these prestigious opinions, in March 1546, the Council approved the design of a relatively unknown local architect, Andrea Palladio, who was just thirty-eight years old at the time.
• Corso Palladio - A walking tour of the city of Vicenza

• Entrance to the Basilica Palladiana or Santa Corona Church
• Visit to the Sanctuary of Monte Berico
• Experience traditional Italian life with local tour leader
• Guided walk through Vicenza
• Tour leader included
• Return transfer to departure point
• Insurance and technical organization by certified travel agency

• everything not expressly indicated
• Admission to additional monuments

DEPARTURE FROM PADUA OR ABANO / MONTEGROTTO TERME
Vicenza’s golden era commenced in 1540 when the Venetian nobility decided to revamp the city and its countryside, enlisting Andrea di Pietro della Gondola, famously known as Palladio, one of the era’s most esteemed architects, for this challenging endeavor.
‘The city of Vicenza and Palladio’s villas in the Veneto region’ have been designated as a UNESCO Site, encompassing 23 palaces in Vicenza and 24 villas in the surrounding area.
The tour will begin at the central Piazza dei Signori, featuring its graceful monuments, and will include a leisurely walk around the city, highlighting Corso Palladio, the city’s main thoroughfare. The tour will include a visit to the Basilica Palladiana, a masterpiece by Andrea Palladio (if closed, the Church of Santa Corona will be visited instead).
The tour will conclude with a visit to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Monte Berico, where a stunning view of the city of Vicenza can be enjoyed from the square in front.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.