As part of an upcoming trip to Venice and the Veneto, we're looking to book 2 full-day custom tours for the three of us. They will be for the destinations outside of the major cities. I'm hoping people out there can recommend specific individuals or companies that you know can be trusted to craft a custom plan and provide a high-quality guide fluent in English. Any suggestions appreciated! Thanks,
-- Ethan
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
The Veneto is a big region. Where do you want to go?
Posted by
Portland, OR
282 posts
Ethan, I just sent you the contact information for the private guide we use in Italy. Let me know if you do not receive it.
Posted by
OP
San Francisco, CA, USA
6 posts
Hi Doug -- I have a goodly list of places that I'd like to visit, and I'm hoping that part of the guide's service will be to help us figure out how to choose amongst them to maximize our two tours. I should clarify what I meant by "major cities". I meant within the region. So we'll want to see Padova, Vicenza, and Verona, on our own. (And Venice, of course). We're interested in a guide (in part) to help string together those locations which are made easier with a car. Areas of interest include Lago di Garda, the hilltowns to the north, maybe some villas around Vicenza that are hard to reach, Soave, etc.
Posted by
Portland, OR
282 posts
We loved both Padova and Verona! I would also try a squeeze in Cremona, if possible. A lovely little city with a beautiful doumo and piazza!
Posted by
OP
San Francisco, CA, USA
6 posts
With 4 nights in Venice, and 1 full day each in Padua, Verona, and probably Vicenza, I'd rather fill in the extra couple of days with small towns or countryside. Get some variety, and all.
Posted by
Carbondale, IL, USA
1201 posts
I'm sort of confused, just a quick question to help clarify, please. How long are you going to be staying in Venice? You mentioned four nights, do those four nights in Venice include the days you want to explore the Veneto? thanks
Posted by
OP
San Francisco, CA, USA
6 posts
The 4 nights in Venice do not include the time in the Veneto. We will have 9 nights. The first 4 will be in Venice proper. We will then spend five nights in Padua and/or Vicenza and/or Verona. We will (on our own) visit those 3 towns during those five nights. We'd like to have two of the post-Venice days for full day touring of the Veneto, not including those three towns.