palladio&friends the anniversary tour itinerary (1508-2008) With the patronage of District 2060 of Rotary International.

Palladio&Friends the anniversary tour itinerary

8 days programme

On the occasion of the five hundredth anniversary of ’s birth a group of Rotarians from would like to oer the members of Rotary International the opportunity to visit the Palladian sites in an exclusive way. You will have the chance to discover all the major sights of the region, including , while enjoying the comfort of private transport. You will visit palaces, villas and monuments guided by experts. Where possible, you will be welcomed by the householders. You will often lunch and dine in a villa that, even if not designed by Palladio, is worth visiting. A tour leader will escort you all the owing to circumstances beyond our control.

the assistance of qualified people all the transfers all the entrance fees full board accommodation the transfer from and to the airport of Marco Polo in Venice the flight to the airport of Marco Polo in Venice the travelling expenses by car/train to Abano Terme any extra expenses in the hotel On demand, we can provide: a basic health insurance (€20.00 each)

Dates from April (second half) to October 2010 included, August escluded. 1 sunday arrival in Abano Terme welcome dinner

2 monday Venezia / San Francesco della Vigna (face) San Pietro in Castello (face) Palazzo Ducale (rooms) San Giorgio Maggiore Chiesa delle Zitelle Chiesa del Redentore

lunch in Venezia dinner in a characteristic restaurant

3 tuesday Franzolo di Valdelago / Piombino Dese / Villa Marcello Piazzola sul /

lunch in villa dinner in villa

4 wednesday Maser / e Tempietto / Ponte degli Alpini Lonedo di / -Malinverni

lunch in a characteristic restaurant dinner in villa

5 thursday / Vicenza / Villa a Cricoli (close to public) Villa Capra-La Rotonda -Costozza / Villa da

lunch in villa dinner in a characteristic restaurant

6 friday Bagnolo di / Villa Pisani Poiana Maggiore / Villa Poiana (outside) Finale di / Villa Saraceno (outside) / Villa Fracanzan-Piovene Montagnana / Villa Pisani (outside)

lunch in villa dinner in a characteristic restaurant

7 saturday Vicenza / Teatro Olimpico Palazzo Barbaran Da Porto

Loggia del Capitanio Basilica Palladiana / Villa di Montruglio (Pigafetta-Camerini)

lunch in a characteristic reataurant dinner in villa

8 sunday departure REGISTRATION FORM

Deadline: 30 days in advance, at least. Payment information will be sent you after the receipt of the registration form. This form is for ONE registration only. For additional registrations, please photocopy this form. If you are registering by fax, please do not send any hard copy.

Mail or fax this registration form to: Palladio & Friends – Organizing secretar e-mail: [email protected] fax +39.(0)444.325775 •

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Special Needs It is important for us that you enjoy the Anniversary Tour Itinerary. If, due to a disability, you have any special needs, please let us know and we will do our best to assist you