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The Veneto Travel Guide

For centuries the Venetian Republic ruled most of the northeastern region called the Veneto, but many of those inland cities had been around for centuries when the city of Venice was officially founded with the election of its first doge in A.D. 726. As ancient Roman strongholds, these cities had already lived through a glorious period. Verona has even been called "Little Rome" for its wealth of Roman sites and magnificent ancient amphitheater. Read More

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Italy: Veneto's Prosecco, Prawns, Villas & Vistas Biking Adventure
Austin Lehman Adventures
from $3498, 8 days
From the timeless canals of Venice to the rolling foothills of the Dolomites, the Veneto - once the sanctuary of wealthy Venetian nobles - is a spectacular land of verdant pastures, robust vineyards, opulent villas and fortified towns. ......
Bohemia and Beyond
Intrepid Travel
from $1925, 15 days
Take the long road through Bohemia on your way from Germany to Italy. From Checkpoint Charlie to Gothic cathedrals, magical hilltop castles to...
Italy: Venice: A Getaway a la Carte
Country Walkers
from $3498, 5 days
The rolling hills and plains adorned with Palladian structures reach from the Dolomite mountains to Venice, a city comprised of more than a hundred...
Dolomites Hut Hike: Self-Guided
Distant Journeys
from $1775, 11 days
From soaring rock towers to grassy alpine meadows the Italian Dolomites offers some of the most dramatic, exciting and challenging hiking areas in...
Follow the Giro d'Italia
Ciclismo Classico
from $4495, 8 days
You've dreamed of pedaling these spectacular courses. Now you will, just before the pros arrive. Then take to the sidelines along with thousands of...

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Attractions

Adrenalin Center & Adventure Park

32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo
Cortina, Italy

Description: An adventure park in which guests can traverse mountain bridges, go from tree to tree on zip lines,... Read More

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Cable Car at Passo Falzarego

About 16 miles west of Cortina

Description: Take a cable car at Passa Falzarego to Val Badia, one of the most evocative places in the Dolomites. The passage affords stunning views of the mountains and operates from late May to early November.... Read More

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Lagazoul Tunnels

16 miles west of Cortina, up the Passo Falzarego cable car

Description: A series of tunnels dug into the mountain cliffs during World War I battles.... Read More

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