Asolo, Bassano del Grappa and Villa Barbaro
Enjoy a relaxing day in the countryside seeing the highlights of the towns in the Northern Veneto area, including Asolo and Bassano del Grappa.
Asolo is a tiny walled town lined with charming homes and has local artisans, including a weaver making exquisite silks on ancient looms, where you can see the works in progress. A stop for lunch can be made in the garden of the Locanda Cipriani hotel. Proceed to Bassano del Grappa at the base of the Mount Grappa famed for its bridge designed by famous architect Andrea Palladio, and the various gastronomic delights including the Italian after-dinner drink grappa. Stop in the Poli distillery Museum for a variety of grappa-inspired products and its museum tracing the history of this important liqueur. For guests with an interest in Grappa a guided tour of the Distillery can be arranged. Finish the day with a stop at the magnificent Villa Barbaro, designed by Palladio, to tour the interior rooms frescoed by Paolo Veronese.
