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One of JoeBanana's driver will meet you at port of venice or at your accomodation, to start this beautiful tour of Padova and Verona.

After 30 minutes of drive we'll reach Padova An ancient and legendary city.

Padova still preserves intact numerous signs of its prestigious past. The animated historic center, with its vivacious squares, open galleries, splendid palaces, boasts artistic and architectural treasures of matchless beauty: the Basilica di S. Antonio with its Roman-Gothic style; the Cappella degli Scrovegni, the masterpiece by Giotto with its marvelous frescos; the enclosed wall from the 1500's, one of the most extensive in Italy; the very old University frequented by Dante and Petrarca; with its Roman-Gothic style; the Cappella degli Scrovegni, the masterpiece by Giotto with its marvelous frescos; the enclosed wall from the 1500's, one of the most extensive in Italy; the very old University frequented by Dante and Petrarca; the Teatro Anatomico, the teaching post of Galileo and the famous Orto Botanico. As for the cuisine, it specializes in risotto and chicken dishes, accompanied by excellent wine from the Euganei hills.

Right after the tour of Padua,we drive to reach Verona more west side.

Verona still four seasons and many different ways in which fascinating welcomes its guests.

Verona was founded by the Euganeans and grew in importance during the imperial Roman period; successively, it submitted to the Barbarians and was the seat of duchies, first the Lombard and then the Frankish.

Verona 's important geographic position has always facilitated commerce, attracting surrounding populations and transforming Verona into a meeting point and melting pot for various ethnic groups.

Its historical centre boasts many magnificient Roman ruins, second only to those of the "Caput Mundi": Rome . Infact, the monument for which Verona is famous in the entire world is its Roman Arena . It dates back to the 1st century A.D. to hold various events and wrestling matches and where every summer takes place spectacular open-air operas and concerts.

The Arena must be not confused with the Roman Theatre , which stood in front of the Ponte Postumio, spreading its ample arch of stepped seating on the side of the hill behind, is still used today for summer theatrical events. Other important remains of a very prosperous age are the Stone Bridge , the Gavi Arch and the monumental gates (Porta Borsari and the Porta Leona).

Verona has also many Churches which, because of the works of art collected in them, are true museums of paintings and sculpture as well as being architectural monuments.

Like most of the italian cities, Verona is rich in Palazzos both Medieval and Renaissance. From the 1500 onwards Verona has been involved in intense building renovations, carried out mainly by private citizens.

These buildings with other monuments embellished the city's Piazzas and the main streets: Piazza dei Signori, Piazza delle Erbe Via Mazzini, Piazza Bra. The name of Verona is also known throughout the world because of Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. The places where, according to the tradition, the two young lovers lived and died are visited by thousands of tourists and lovers every year. Only a few paces from Piazza Erbe, at number 27 of Via Cappello, there is the Juliet's House (La Casa di Giulietta), once owned by the Dal Cappello, or Capulet, family.

A small marble balcony records the most famous verses of Shakespeare's tragedy, in which Romeo declares his love for Juliet as she stands on the balcony. Again according to the legend, this was the house where the beautiful Juliet the most famous of all Shakespeare's heroines, lived. It probably dates back to the 13th century, and has a brick façade with large trilobate windows.

Padova & Verona

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NOTES:

"The proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours. For different pick up / drop off locations or customized itineraries we invite you to contact JoeBananalimos and he'll help you to design your own tour. "

GENERAL INFORMATION

Available: all year round

Tour duration: 9 hours

Pick up - drop off location: at your ship in Venice Port or at your accommodation

Pick up time (suggested): 8.00am (according to your ship schedule)

INCLUDED

Luxury air conditioned vehicle

English speaking driver

All taxes, parking, tolls, gasoline and driver maintenance

NOT INCLUDED

Meals and drinks

Entrance fees, if required - unless otherwise specified.