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A tour of labyrinths. This tour will take you to three of the most beautiful labyrinths in the Veneto region: the labyrinth in the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio, the labyrinth in the Castle of San Pelagio, and the largest lavender labyrinth in Italy.
You can enjoy your tour as a playful, leisurely experience among the intricate hedges and grassy corridors, or as an introspective experience, reflecting on the symbolism of the places you visit. The three stages of the tour are, in fact, reminiscent of the three stages of Dante's famous journey: hell, purgatory and paradise.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Minivan transfer from Terme Euganee Abano Montegrotto station or your hotel included. The times in the booking are indicative and may be subject to slight variations. The agency will contact you a few days before the tour to confirm the meeting or pick-up time. You must provide a valid contact (phone number with Whatsapp or email).
Itinerary
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The Labyrinth of the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio. The first stop will be the centuries-old labyrinth in the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio, created with six thousand evergreen boxwood shrubs planted between 1664-1669. Designed by architect Luigi Bernini on the instructions of San Gregorio Barbarigo, this labyrinth represents the arduous path of human perfectibility. You will proceed between the high boxwood walls, searching for the way out. There will be many shortcuts that will mislead you, leading you into one of six dead ends, symbolising the deadly vices of Gluttony, Lust, Avarice, Sloth, Wrath and Envy, or into the vicious circle representing Pride. The lesson this labyrinth will leave you with is that the right path is never the seemingly shortest one. Once out of this ‘hellish’ labyrinth, you will be ready to face limbo.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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The Castle of San Pelagio. When you arrive at the Castle of San Pelagio, you will walk through the labyrinth of mirrors, a symbol of disorientation: you risk losing your bearings and, through a visual game that creates a sense of estrangement, even yourself. The labyrinth, with no dead ends, represents purgatory, a spiral with only one exit. Once you understand the key to liberation - retracing your steps - you will be ready for paradise.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Lavender labyrinth. The last labyrinth will take you to a heavenly place in the green Venetian countryside where horses live by the natural method. In this place of peace and silence, you will walk through a lavender labyrinth inspired by the one created at Notre Dame de Chartes by the Knights Templar. Inebriated by the scent of this officinal plant and free of all worries, you will end your journey knowing that the sometimes tortuous path of life is worth living in order to achieve your dreams and goals.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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