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Tours and day trips from Montecchio Maggiore

Walk Palladio’s Vicenza, tour the Veneto villas, catch an opera in Verona’s Roman Arena, sail on Lake Garda, taste Soave and Prosecco or spend a day in Venice. Every tour here is bookable online through GetYourGuide.

Vicenza and Palladio

Montecchio Maggiore is 20 minutes from Vicenza, the city Andrea Palladio built. Walk its streets with a guide, step into the Teatro Olimpico, tour the Palladian villas of the countryside or cross Palladio’s wooden bridge at Bassano.

Verona, Lake Garda and wine

Verona, the city of Shakespeare’s lovers, is under an hour away. See Juliet’s balcony, catch an opera in the Roman Arena, take a boat on Lake Garda or taste Soave and Valpolicella in the vineyards between.

Venice, Padua and the Prosecco hills

Fast trains from Vicenza reach Venice in under an hour and Padua in a quarter of an hour, so both make easy day trips. Further east, the Prosecco hills are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Booking tours from Montecchio Maggiore: what to know

Montecchio Maggiore is a small town, and its castles and villa are easy to see on your own. Its great advantage is its position: between Verona and Venice, 20 minutes from Vicenza and next to the A4 motorway. Most tours start in the cities, so plan to travel by train or car to the meeting point.

Vicenza and the villas

A walking tour is the best introduction to Palladio’s Vicenza. The villas are scattered across the countryside and some open only on set days, so a villa tour with transport saves a lot of planning. Read our guide to the Palladian villas.

Verona and Lake Garda

Book the Arena opera well ahead for summer. A Verona walking tour links Juliet’s House with the city’s Roman and medieval sights, and boat tours from Sirmione show the best of Lake Garda.

Wine

Soave, Valpolicella, the Berici hills, Gambellara and the Prosecco hills are all within reach. Tastings with transport mean nobody has to drive.

Venice and Padua

Both are easy by train from Vicenza. In Venice, a walking tour and a gondola ride make the most of a short visit; in Padua, the Scrovegni Chapel needs a timed booking.

Cancellation terms

Many tours on GetYourGuide offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time, and some let you reserve now and pay later. Terms vary by tour, so read them before you book.

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Veneto tours FAQ

Do I need a tour to see the castles?

No. You can walk or drive up to the castles on your own. Tours are most useful for Venice, the Palladian villas spread across the countryside, wine tastings and the opera in Verona.

Can I visit Venice in a day from here?

Yes. Trains from Vicenza reach Venice Santa Lucia in about 45 minutes to an hour and a quarter. Start early and stay into the evening, when the day crowds leave. Venice charges an access fee to day visitors on selected peak days, so check before you go.

Are tours in English?

Many tours in Verona, Venice and Vicenza are offered in English. Check the language listed on the booking page before you book.

Do I need to book the Scrovegni Chapel in advance?

Yes. Visits to Giotto’s frescoes in Padua are timed and numbers are limited, so book ahead, especially in spring and summer.

Can I cancel a tour if my plans change?

Many tours on GetYourGuide offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Terms vary by tour, so check them on the booking page.

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