VENICE BRENTA RIVER FASHION & STYLE TOUR

Red Carpet Enterprises Created in association with the Dal Corso Family for a unique real Venetian experience

The Brenta River is the natural begin of the Canal Grande in Venice…

Welcome in Palazzo Franceschi Your home away from home, and the dream come true…

Day 1

There is a truly enchanted place just a few kilometers from Venice: the Riviera del Brenta with its sumptuous Palladian Villas, raised as summer residences by Venetian aristocratic families, witness to their past wealth and sophisticated civilization.

Amidst these masterpieces, Villa Franceschi, a 16th century manor-house transformed years ago by Dal Corso family into a charming boutique-hotel, renowned for its exquisite hospitality and fine dining. A true gem for connoisseurs.

An exciting itinerary designed by the Dal Corso & Red Carpet Enterprises, to let you discover and experience the essence of “Venice best-kept secrets”.

At your arrival in Palazzo Franceschi there will be an exclusive welcome cocktail at the Casanova bar, to discover our hospitality and a special dinner on the Restaurant Villa Margherita, where you can relax tasting the local cuisine.

DAY 2

The fabulous world of Fashion Daily tour of “Brenta’s Shoes manufacturing district” & designer outlet

An exclusive daily tour of the fabulous world of shoes, to discover the Shoes manufacturing district and much more. First stop of this tour is the site of ACRIB, River Brenta’s footwear association and design school with a private visit of a factory (www.acrib.it). Second step of the tour is the exclusive private visit to Salmaso Shoes manufacturing district, production site of all shoes by this iconic luxury brand. Villa Foscarini Rossi Shoes’ Museum (www.villafoscarini.it) will be the last leg of this fascinating excursion: an elegant period Villa featuring an amazing collection of shoes, designed by the world’s most celebrated fashion stylists (Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Fendi, to name a few) from the 1960’s up today, including some precious pieces dating back to the 18th century. The owner, Mrs. Cristina Rossi, will lead us through this amazing, one-of-a kind place. The part of our tasting tour includes a stop for light buffet vegetarian lunch on the Restaurant Villa Margherita and, where you can relax tasting the local cuisine. In the afternoon you will find your favourite designer brands at 35%-70% off, in the beautiful McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, inspired by Venetian and Treviso palazzos, with over 120 boutiques: from iconic fashion brands like Prada, Gucci, Armani, Fendi, Jil Sander and Paul Smith to sporting labels, like Nike and X-Bionic, and high-street favourites, like Guess and Desigual……..and others more. Dinner in Palazzo Franceschi with special tenor singer Mr. Luca Foffano and overnight.

DAY 3

Wonderful Venice lagoon An exclusive day excursion to Venice islands

An exclusive boat tour of Murano, Burano and Torcello, to discover the wonders of the natural environment unique in the world and the soul of the historical and artistic Serenissima. First stop of this tour is the Murano Island, during which you will discover the secrets and wonders of the ancient art of glass blowing, known and admired throughout the world for centuries. Inside an historic “furnace” a master glassmaker will do for you one piece using the ancient techniques. Then you will have the opportunity to visit the famous Glass Museum. Second step of the tour is the visit to the Burano Island, famous for its colorful houses that are reflected in the green waters of the canals and processing laces. The part of our tasting tour includes a stop for lunch in a typical trattoria of Venice, where you can relax tasting the local cuisine. Torcello, the main center of the Venetian lagoon before the birth of the Republic of Venice, will be the last leg of this fascinating excursion in the lagoon of Venice by boat. This mystical island combines intense spirituality in numerous testimonies of great historical and artistic importance, such as the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the legendary Devil's Bridge and the throne of Attila.

DAY 4

Exclusive Guided Tour of Vicenza An exclusive guided tour of Vicenza

An exclusive private tour of Vicenza to discover the traditional atmosphere of a typical medieval city, showing you the priceless treasures kept in its picturesque old town, accompanied by an expert private guide. The first leg of our journey will be the famous Scrovegni’s Chapel, one of the major attractions of Padua, with the famous cycle of Giotto’s frescoes. Continuing we will make a stop at Caffè Pedrocchi, a meeting point in the nineteenth century of students and intellectuals who developed revolutionary ideas for Italian independence. Along the Cavour street, we will reach Palazzo Bo, the ancient university of Padua, where he taught even Galileo Galilei. Our guided tour will continue with the Palazzo della Ragione, the secret emblem of Padua, the Cathedral of Padua, Prato della Valle, one of the biggest squares in Europe and the Basilica of Santa Giustina, which houses the tombs of Santa Giustina and Evangelist Luke. The last site of interest on our itinerary will be the St. Anthony Basilica, where you will admire some beautiful Altichiero’s frescoes.

DAY 5

Brenta Riviera Villas Tour An exclusive guided tour of Brenta Riviera

A unique private guided tour of the Brenta Riviera Villas to discover the elegance and richness of forgotten era. The route that we offer takes into account some of the finest villas open to the public to give you all the magic and charm of these princely mansions decorated by the best artists of the Venetian Republic. The first stop will be one of the finest Palladian villa: Villa Foscari, called the Malcontenta in Mira, built for one of the most important families of the Venetian Republic by the famous architect Andrea Palladio. Our tour will continue with Villa Widmann in Mira, one of the most fascinating and best preserved villas of the Brenta Riviera. The tour will end with the jewel of the Brenta Riviera Villas: Villa Pisani will introduce you into the magic atmosphere of a real palace! At the Villa Pisani in Stra the guided tour passes through an endless series of exhibitions and atmospheres before concluding with the most famous destination of the Villa Pisani, a maze in the lush garden. The proposed route is still only indicative and may be customized according to your interests with any villas are not included, but you want to visit.

DAY 6

Exclusive Guided Tour of Padua An exclusive guided tour of Brenta Riviera

An exclusive private tour of Padua to discover the traditional atmosphere of a typical medieval city, showing you the priceless treasures kept in its picturesque old town, accompanied by an expert private guide. The first leg of our journey will be the famous Scrovegni’s Chapel, one of the major attractions of Padua, with the famous cycle of Giotto’s frescoes. Continuing we will make a stop at Caffè Pedrocchi, a meeting point in the nineteenth century of students and intellectuals who developed revolutionary ideas for Italian independence. Along the Cavour street, we will reach Palazzo Bo, the ancient university of Padua, where he taught even Galileo Galilei. Our guided tour will continue with the Palazzo della Ragione, the secret emblem of Padua, the Cathedral of Padua, Prato della Valle, one of the biggest squares in Europe and the Basilica of Santa Giustina, which houses the tombs of Santa Giustina and Evangelist Luke. The last site of interest on our itinerary will be the St. Anthony Basilica, where you will admire some beautiful Altichiero’s frescoes.

DAY 7

Coming Home Arrivederci from all Dal Corso Family

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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