Visit the medieval Arquà Petrarca village in the heart of the Euganean Hills. Arquà is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and was the house of Francesco Petrarca (also known as Francis Petrarch), one of the first European humanists and most famous Italian poets of the early Renaissance. After visiting the Casa del Petrarca, the house of the humanist, you will be welcomed in a historic shop by a producer of preserves and liqueurs typical of the Euganean area, who will let you taste the famous Giuggiole broth. The last step of your trip will be a family-run oil mill, where you will have the chance to discover the secrets of extra virgin olive oil.
We will discover one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy.
Francesco Petrarca (also known as Francis Petrarch), one of the most famous Italian poets of the early Renaissance, made Arquà Petrarca his home. In this marvellous medieval village, we will visit his house, the Casa del Petrarca, and enjoy the view from his windows. We will be amazed by the beauty and sinuosity of the Euganean Hills, by which the poet was inspired.
This house is considered a pearl surrounded by this pretty medieval village, where the time seems to have stopped. Inside the rooms, we will admire the frescos of the 15th century dedicated to the life and work of Petrarch, which were commissioned by one of the subsequent owners, who all tried not to modify the house in order to keep the house as the poet left it.
As well as for literature enthusiasts, Arquà is also the perfect destination for food lovers, since it has been through the time a cradle of centuries-old food and wine tradition.
We will continue our experiential tour with the visit of a little traditional shop of Venetian delights: here we will taste the famous Brodo di Giuggiole (lit. Jujubes broth), Arquà Petrarca’s typical liquor, accompanied by the wise tales of the owner and producer.
Finally, we will visit a reknown olive oil mill, where the owners will teach us the secrets of the process of olive oil production and guide us in a tasting of the Extra Virgin Olive Oils of the Euganean Hills.
Rates available:
Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 4 paying adults.
EXPLANATIONS DURING THE TOUR: only touristic guides can and are allowed to explain the monuments, the city and the museums. Accompaniers just help you in case you need it or take you to the most beautiful places chosen for your tour.
MEETINGS: In case the meeting point with the guide/accompanist is in the place of the tour it is necessary to give an active telephone number, which will be given to the guide/accompanist. In case you can’t find the guide/accompanist please call the number +39 333 994 52 88. If you don’t contact us, the agency cannot be retained as responsible.
OPENING TIMES OF THE MONUMENTS: Some monuments are not always open. If you are interested in visiting a special monument, tell us in the moment of request of quotation. In case you don’t asked us, the agency cannot be retained as responsible.
TRANSFER SERVICES: The transfer service for the client, if done with the Minivan of the agency, is included as a transfer service for free and carried out for courtesy only in order to full fill the necessities of the tour. For fares purchased that include train tickets: In case of public transportation strikes please contact us for alternative arrangements or cancellations. In the absence of alternatives we will cancel and refund the tour in advance. The value of train tickets already purchased will be retained at the will not be refunded.
WEATHER: The tour takes place even in case of bad weather. If the tour is cancelled it is to protect your safety. The tours to Venice take place even in case of high water.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN DURING THE TOURS: Tours could be held in multiple languages at the same time.
RESPECT FOR TIMETABLES AND GROUPS: With the confirmation of the tour, you accept the timetable indicated in the program. In order to have an above-board tour, it will not be possible to change the timetable except it is a decision of the tour leader.
TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION: Lovivo Tour Experience by E3 srl, Viale delle Terme, 107 / B 35031 Abano Terme (Padua), T. +39 049 2969340 F. +39 049 2969349, e-mail info@lovivo.it www.lovivo.it,EUROP ASSISTANCE Insurance Policy n. 9040153, Guarantee Fund: IL SALVAGENTE s.c. a r.l. n. 2020 / 1- 3114, Authorization of the Province of Padua 1226 of reg. of 18.08.2016.
