Tour to the Venetian Villas and the Brenta Riviera from Abano

Tour to the Venetian Villas and the Brenta Riviera from Abano

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About This Tour in Padua

The Riviera del Brenta, a well-known waterway between Padua and Venice, is an interesting panoramic area from historical, natural, artistic and cultural point of view. It is a natural extension of the Venice Grand Canal and is flanked by picturesque Venetian villages and surrounded by an agricultural landscape. The Riviera del Brenta has fascinated many important personalities at all times: Casanova, Galileo Galilei, Byron, Montesquieu and D'Annunzio have visited it, Canaletto, Cimaroli and Tiepolo have painted it and it has been praised in the masterpieces of Goldoni and Goethe . The French and Russian royal families, the Habsburgs, the Savoy and even Napoleon stayed here and the Venetian nobility chose it as the setting for their Venetian villas. Here the Venetians built magnificent residences, enclosed by monumental gardens, frescoed and designed by the most important artists of the time such as Palladio, Tiziano and Tintoretto.

Why Visit Padua?

Padua, Italy offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Padua provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Padua

You can reach Padua, Italy by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Padua easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
  • Accompaniment of the Agency Local Tour Leader
  • Entrance ticket to villa Widmann and Villa Pisani (visit inside autonomous)
  • Minivan tour along the Rivera del Brenta route
  • Roundtrip transportation to the place of departure
  • Traditional Italian life with your local guide

What's Not Included

  • Everyting not indicated

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The gardens of Villa Pisani are currently (September 2025) undergoing renovation and therefore cannot be visited.

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Villa Pisani in Stra is a late Baroque... 1 hour

Villa Pisani in Stra is a late Baroque Venetian villa located along the Riviera del Brenta, near the city of Stra, a few kilometers from Venice. Villa Pisani is the most impressive, the largest and the most visited villa on the Riviera. It was built on a pre-existing building to celebrate the glory of the Pisani family when Alvise Pisani was elected doge in 1735. After the end of the Serenissima, it was owned of Napoleon, in 1814 the Austrians took over. When Venice joined the Kingdom of Italy in 1866, Vittorio Emanuele II stayed there for a short time and two years later it became the property of the state. Since the late 1800s it has been a National Museum. Countless guests and important visitors from all over Europe: Tsar Alexander I of Russia, Gustavo of Sweden, Maria Luigia of Parma and many others. In 1934 Hitler and Mussolini met there.

Visit to Villa Widmann and its park 1 hour

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