Another under-appreciated jewel of Northern Italy we'll visit is Vicenza, a magical city with narrow, winding streets and pastel buildings. Vicenza is dominated by the architecture of Palladio, renowned for his developments in perspective. Enchanting Venice is the appropriate conclusion to our bicycle vacation. Our delightful, quiet hotel on the Lido is just a short water taxi ride from the incomparable San Marco Square and we've included an extra day of sightseeing without biking so you can enjoy more of Venice's delights. There are only a few challenging hills.
Dinner is a gastronomic delight.
A time to sample tempting, local specialties and tasty wines. Walking under the Tuscan Sun' Tuscany has a wonderful history, a magnificent cultural heritage and splendid cuisine. It was the beloved homeland of Galileo, Dante and Machiavelli. It also was where Michelangelo, Donatello and da Vinci lived and created their artistic masterpieces. In the unspoiled countryside that still rings many of the walled cities, you'll find villas, castles and estates that once belonged to the Tuscan rich and famous.