A Tale On The Palladian Unesco Heritage

The Director of the Business Network created by the owners of the Unesco Palladian villas will take you into a virtuous tale about Vicenza in its Golden Age, offering you an unparalleled perspective from which to start your visit to the city of Palladio. This story tells of a community that was independent in spirit and devoted to commerce by vocation. A compelling story of international political alliances born from the great ferment of the Reformation, of families whose nobility was not only a rank, linked to the silk trade that made the Serenissima a socio-cultural center of such relevance that even Rome feared it. A plot whose texture is represented by the rich Unesco heritage that the genius of Palladio left to the city, becoming a model of timeless modernity. A story that you will hear in the exceptional context of Palazzo Valmarana Braga, one of the architect's most beautiful creations today privately owned, and in its immediate surroundings.

Entry to Roman Baths and the Pump Rooms (if option selected) Bath Walking Tour Entry to Mysterious Stonehenge (if option selected) Luxury air–conditioned vehicle

Book this unique tour to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site and renowned ancient town in Vietnam. Explore on foot to absorb its beauty and delve into its trading port history. With a local guide, discover hidden gems, temples, ancient houses, and untold stories. Unveil the significance of the town's yellow buildings and its multicultural influences. Immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance where East and West once intersected. This interactive journey offers deep insights, preservation tales from the Vietnam War, and a memorable exploration of Hoi An's rich heritage. Don't miss the chance to experience this captivating destination firsthand.

The Palladian Villas Owners Network invite you to immerse yourself in our Unesco Heritage, with an itinerary to discover at least 7 places of historical interest that Palladio's brilliance has made so unique that they deserve universal recognition. In Vicenza in the 16th century, a very wealthy city in its heyday, a genius architect completely changed the face of the city and the way of conceiving architecture, becoming a timeless model. An itinerant tale in art and history, in which Vicenza offers itself to your eyes as a unique Renaissance gem in every glimpse. The only tour in the city to include the famous villa La Rotonda (on request even outside visiting hours), and Palazzo Valmarana Braga, a private heritage jewel of the Palladian Unesco Vicenza. Besides, purchasing the tour you can optionally use a Palladian E-Bike for free, a relaxing and pleasant way to optimize visit times, with a mileage of 15 km. The tour ends with a small exclusive surprise, only for our customers.

The most complete guided and narrated tour to discover Vicenza, a city of many priceless UNESCO World Heritage beauties, captivating stories and troubling events, and of a humble stonemason who will go down in history by forever redefining Architecture and its canons. You will enjoy it aboard a comfortable and fun Palladian E-Bike, to reach even the wonders out of town inaccessible on foot, and not really miss anything in the City of Palladio. Your Cicero Palladiano will lead you into the history of an unexpectedly ancient community, independent in spirit and merchant by vocation. A plot that will tell of international political alliances born from the ferment of the Reformation, of nobles not only in rank, and of the parable of a genius of the artist who became a model of modernity. From squares to palaces, from villas to bridges over the water to historic villages: every glimpse or panorama, every illustrious person will become part of an intertwining that you cannot help but love.

The UNESCO registered Lavaux region is a site to behold. Dating back more than 1000 years, the region is renowned for not only its panoramic views of Lake Geneva but also its sought after wines. In this easy and fascinating afternoon walking tour**, you will discover the many stories, cultures and history of this region and sample wines from local winemakers. Hosted by Marc, a UNESCO World Heritage Guide, wine educator/sommelier and journalist. He will share many stories unknown stories from amongst the vines. He will also share the art of wine-tasting and appreciation, whilst you uncover the enigma of Swiss wine and leave with many tales to tell of this beautiful region. **For private/tailored or group tour enquiries up to 24 people, please reach out directly to Drink Moi.

For a sampling overview of Vicenza's suburban Palladian Villas and the fascinating history of the great Architect. A splendid self-guided E-Bike ride among bucolic landscapes and works of genius that marked the history of our Golden Age. Every place in Vicenza has seen the works of this brilliant architect come to life. In the streets of the center, cobblestones recall the steps of a young stonemason who came from Padua to build the new face of the city and its fortunate countryside. Just outside the urban area, among the stones and dust of courtyards in the making, Giangiorgio Trissino coined the most famous name in modern architecture: Palladio, who, like an angel with golden wings, came to shape the forms of a new culture. In addition to the Unesco heritage sites listed in the tour details, you will also be able to pass by and admire the Oasis of the Sources of the Bacchiglione River and the beautiful Villa da Porto Pedrotti and Villa da Porto Casarotto.

Experience two of England's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day with our fun, Oxford-educated guides who work to ensure there are NO boring tours! With strictly intimate groups limited to 8, the morning will be spent exploring the Bath, the jewel in the crown of Georgian England. From its Roman history to its famous literary connections, perfectly complemented with Palladian-style architecture. The afternoon is then spent visiting one of the most visually memorable and mysterious neolithic sites Europe has to offer: Stonehenge. Collection and drop off at central Oxford or Oxford Train Station is included.

Our E-Bike tour explores the surroundings of Vicenza passing through 11 Villas, 7 of which are Unesco Palladian Heritage. The experience includes a special navigation system and an itinerant vocal narration: the guiding voice will be the spirit of Andrea Palladio, who retraces his history through the evolution of his villas (entrances excluded). The Network of the owners of the Palladian Villas invites you to immerse yourself in an original, active and healthy way in the history and landscapes of the Unesco Heritage that made our architect the most influential in history. In the depths of the Vicenza countryside, sumptuous residences follow one another as far as the eye can see in a widespread eco-museum, admiring the gaze of every traveler at the forms in which the teachings of the Ancients have shaped the country house of the nobleman, which from a medieval castle gradually becomes the villa Palladian, thanks to the genius of a modest, prodigious stonemason.

Explore the Veneto region's Palladian architecture and the beautiful city of Bassano del Grappa on this full-day trip from Verona. See the genius of Italian architect, Andrea Palladio, with visits to some of his structures – including the Olympic Theater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in the history of Bassano del Grappa and its breathtaking vistas.

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Hungary’s cultural treasures! Begin in Hollókő, a UNESCO World Heritage village where traditional Palóc architecture and timeless charm transport you to another era. Then, step into the historic city of Eger, famed for its role in one of history’s most incredible victories. Explore Eger Castle, where in 1552, fewer than 2,000 heroic Hungarians defended the city against an Ottoman army of 50,000—a tale of resilience that echoes through its walls. Marvel at the grandeur of Eger Basilica and the opulent Archiepiscopal Palace, then delve into the Lyceum’s Archdiocesan Library, home to priceless manuscripts. Here, check out a working ancient camera obscura of the city in the building's astronomical observatory! End the day at the Valley of Beautiful Women, where wine lovers can indulge in the region’s finest vintages. This private tour blends history, culture, and wine, offering a truly immersive experience in Hungary’s rich heritage.

This tour is perfect for the travelers who do not have much time to explore the beauty of India. By this tour we are going to cover the most beautiful building or a symbol of love Taj Mahal and the residence for the Mughal Emperor Agra Fort which was bulid by Akbar and we are also going to cover the famous hindu temple Shri Bankey Bihari Ji which is dedicated to Lord Krishna. For this tour driver is going to pick you up from your Hotel/Airport and drive to Agra via Express way, tour guide will meet you at Agra for sightseeing.

Take a private tour of Fatehpur Sikri with a licensed tour guide. Your tour guide will buy a ticket in advance. Skip the long lines that may occur for the Fatehpursikri by purchasing them beforehand. Please advise your Agra / Delhi hotel and contact details. If you are arriving the same day to Fatehpursikri, your tour guide will meet you near Fatehpursikri. Fatehpursikri is open from sunrise to sunset daily.

A journey through an extraordinary private story together with the Director of the network company of the owners of the Palladio Villas, to discover a Unesco Heritage Site of eternal Beauty, a fundamental link in a chain that reaches from Athens, passing through Rome, here to London and then to Washington. Anyone belonging the western civilization carries this history, and this places with him, and here is able to re-discover this part of its identity. To find out, the Palladians – that are the owners of the Villas of the Palladian Unesco Heritage – have created with extreme care this journey through time which from Venice, the Dominant, takes you in one day to the inland of the Serenissima, to that jewel of architecture that is Vicenza . An itinerary assisted by us and by the spirit of Andrea Palladio, for the entire duration of the tour, starting from Venice, to delve into the heart of a dream from 500 years ago. Still alive today, even inside the heart of any woman or man in the West. Even if you don't know it yet.

Experience the majesty and magnificence of Royal Denmark on this full-day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Castles of Frederiksborg & Kronborg with your private guide, with tickets included. On this fairytale Royal day trip from Copenhagen, spend the morning at the picturesque UNESCO-listed Frederiksborg Castle. Uniquely set on three islands on Castle Lake, it is the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia. The castle was originally built in the early 1600s by King Christian IV. On exiting the castle, wander the majestic Baroque manicured and styled gardens and grounds. Next, you’ll head to Kronborg Castle, the spectacular setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet! It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Your guide will take you on an intimate tour of this magnificent palace that for 400 years served as the royal headquarters for the collection of the Sound Dues. After a magical day immersed in Denmark’s royal history, enjoy the scenic coastal train ride back to Copenhagen.

Experience the magic of Banská Štiavnica, where centuries of history come alive in one of Central Europe's most enchanting settings, just 2 hours away from Budapest. Located in Slovakia and once the Hungarian Kingdom's oldest and most important mining town, this UNESCO World Heritage gem offers an unforgettable journey through time: from medieval streets and Renaissance architecture to dramatic castles and deep underground adventures. Begin in the picturesque old town, where colorful burgher houses and historic squares transport you to a bygone era. The majestic Old Castle provides breathtaking views of red-tiled roofs nestled among volcanic hills, while the white-walled New Castle tells tales of battles against Ottoman invaders. Descend into the fascinating underworld of the Mining Museum to explore authentic 17th-century tunnels. Crown your day by climbing the stunning baroque Calvary that offers panoramic vistas of this captivating Slovak jewel.

This tour is a tour using public transportation. Nara is ideal for those who wish to see not only numerous historical structures but also to touch, feed wild deers roaming freely around in the Nara Park. There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794). Visiting 4 UNESCO heritages (3 temples and 1 shrine) in this tour in addition to one Japanese garden. See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.

Our organized trip to Alberobello with departure from Bari last half a day (about 5 hours) The walking tour among the Trulli of Alberobello has a duration of 1 hour and a half. The walking tour is made of numerous ups and downs with or without steps to reach all the corners of this incredible soulful city. All participants in the organized trip will have the opportunity to enter a trullo, welcomed by the owners who will be happy to let you taste the local extra virgin olive oil.

Discover 2 World Heritage Sites by Unesco in one day – Full Day Tour from Madrid A visit to the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is the best way to explore the history of Spain and especially the reign of Felipe II. El Escorial, built between 1563 and 1586 to commemorate the victory of the Spanish troops in the battle of San Quintín in 1557, is a multifunctional complex that is also a pantheon, basilica, convent, school, library and palace, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. Segovia, on the other hand, is a place of romance, a living legacy of the past and an atmospheric medieval world with a heritage that begins with the Romans of 80 BC. The ancient aqueduct, the medieval fairy-tale castle, last Gothic cathedral built in Europe, Romanesque churches, and mystical monasteries reveal Segovia's rich cultural heritage declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1985. These two unusually secret gems are a must-see that you should visit!

Get immersed in the enchanting world of Renaissance architecture in Vicenza, a UNESCO World Heritage Ensemble characterized by a vibrant culture of which you can have a feel at the atmospheric Lords' Square, the rich history etching the Castle Portal- the remains of the 14th-century city walls, Bissara Tower – one of the tallest medieval bell towers in Italy, and the mysterious Tower of Torment from the 12th century, as well as numerous architectural gems left by Andrea Palladio, one of the world’s most influential architects who resided in Vicenza most of his life, including Olympic Theatre – the first permanent indoor theatre in Europe and the most emblematic icon of the city, Palladian Basilica.