Italy: Cycling the Dolomite Valleys​

Evidence of a bustling Roman metropolis – as Verona was in the first century B.C – are all over in this city’s streets, amphitheaters, doorways, bridges and ancient city walls. Its most famous monument, the Arena -- so well preserved and used today for unforgettable opera and theatre performances -- is the third largest amphitheater in the world. In the 13th century, when medieval Verona was dominated by the powerful and liberal Scaligeri family, it became an even richer hub of trade and commerce as well as a center of culture and art modeled after Venice. During your independent stay, you might visit the purported houses of Juliet and her famed, fictional suitor, Romeo. Their sad story made famous by William Shakespeare was set here. Explore the Palace of Reason, the lively medieval squares of Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe, or the fine art gallery housed in the Castelvecchio fortress. Verona is a ‘man-sized’ city, easy to stroll and enjoy for its large quiet pedestrian areas and streets, the quiet flow of the river Adige, and its attractive and fashionable population. You’re sure to rub elbows with these friendly Veronese as they linger in a lively café sipping a ‘Spritz’!

Spend another day discovering the city. You may also take a 40-minute train to Padua to explore this beautiful art city. The centerpiece here is undoubtedly the “Scrovegni Chapel” a 14th-century masterpiece reminiscent of a small Sistine Chapel. Its walls are covered with frescoes by Giotto.

Continue your exploration of Verona. If you enjoy natural springs, you might plan a day in the nearby villages of Montegrotto or Abano.  Or journey to Lake Garda, only 30 minutes away from Verona.

Early this morning*, transfer to the Verona airport for your flight home. VBT recommends that you check your transfer time in your “Transfer Reminder.” The transfer is prearranged and prepaid by VBT**.

* Please note: For guests with early-morning departures, breakfast at the hotel may not be available. Please check with the Front Desk to verify the times that breakfast is served.

** Please note: VBT transfer times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests. If you extend your stay beyond the scheduled program dates, return transportation to the airport will be at your own expense.