Mediterranean Europe
P
aolo Santioli has been a walk leader This new walk through Venice and the
with The Wayfarers for 12 years lead- Veneto was inspired by the 500th anniver-
ing walks throughout Italy, Switzer- sary of the birth of the great Italian architect,
land and Spain. He has designed our new Palladio, and I have tried to ensure that
Venice and the Veneto walk. Here he describes throughout our trip we will see many of his
his fresh approach to one of Italy’s most greatest buildings and discover the amazing
famous regions: wealth and opulent lifestyle of the rich
Venetians.
‘It is always fantastic to be out in the country-
side and to be around people who also have a It is always an inspiration to arrive in Venice
love for the outdoors. and on this tour we will take our own private
boat and discover a side of the city that is off
Being in the fresh air, meeting new people, the beaten tourist track. I also have a few sur-
exercising and, of course, enjoying great food prises in store, including introducing
and wine, is what makes being a walk leader so Wayfarers to some traditional Italian folk
great for me. music and folklore.’
Paolo Santioli on the trail
T
he medieval town of Vicenza is our starting point Walk Highlights
for this varied Walk through the celebrated Veneto
Palladio Villas, Vicenza, Venice,
region of Italy.
Marostica
Grappa, Prosecco, Montello
The opulence of the Venetian empire is contrasted with the
trenches and tunnels of the First World War as we journey Women Only Walk
across alpine meadows, and through mountain villages
September 27-October 3
and woods. We take a private boat tour of Venice, witness
choral singing in a local church and visit the town of
• Arrival: Vicenza
Marostica, still surrounded by its ancient walls.
Hotel Europa Residence, Departure: Venice
Albergo al Sole, Hotel Bonvecchiati
• July 5-11, September 13-19,
In the mountain resort of Asiago we test the famous
Mountain and forest trails, paved
September 27-October 3
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cheese, sample grappa at the Nardini distillery and cross
walks in Vicenza and Venice. 7-10
• 7 days, 6 nights
the wooden Palladian bridge, Ponte degli Alpini. miles per day. •
US$ 3,995 (US$ 495 Single Supplement)
W= Women Only Trip
“T
his was my first all-
women’s group and
although I value my
friendships at home, it was
wonderful to be among new friends
with whom I learned, laughed and
shared the treasure of experiencing
a new country. I do not have a
sister, but the sisterhood and bond-
ing that occurred during our week
on the Dalmatian Coast was not
just valuable, I will treasure it for-
ever. Next year we are all meeting
in Sicily!’ Cathy Smith, Croatia Walk,
Privately Chartered Women Only
Group – 2008.
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