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Lavender Labyrinth Adventures with Farm Experiences & Tours in Italy - Venice

Lavender Labyrinth Adventures with Farm Experiences & Tours in Italy

Abano Termeeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

4 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels as walking is steady but not strenuous.

Overview

Navigate historic mazes inspired by Dante’s journey and find serenity amidst lavender fields near Abano Terme. Farm Experiences & Tours weaves culture, nature, and reflection into one immersive adventure.

Abano Terme, Veneto

Lavender Experience

Starting at €119 | 4 Hours | Parties of 2 to 20 | Colli Euganei

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Embark on a unique journey through three enchanting labyrinths inspired by Dante’s journey of hell, purgatory, and paradise. Navigate the historic boxwood maze, experience disorientation in a mirror labyrinth, and find tranquility in a fragrant lavender maze, all while reflecting on life's deeper meanings amidst stunning Veneto landscapes.

Rates

** Adult ** €109 Ages 18 & Older

** Child ** €79 Ages 03 to 17

** Younh Child ** Free Under 03 years old

Minimum party of 2 required to book


Duration

4 Hours


Location

Colli Euganei


About

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 will visit. The three stages of the tour are, in fact, reminiscent of the three stages of Dante’s famous journey: hell, purgatory and paradise.

The Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio. The first stop will be the centuries-old Labyrinth of the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio, consisting of 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 purgatory.

The labyrinth of the Castle of San Pelagio: Here, you will walk through the mirror labyrinth, symbol of disorientation: you risk losing your sense of direction 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.

A Lavender Maze. The last labyrinth will take you to a heavenly place, immersed in the green Veneto countryside where horses live following 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 aware that the tortuous path of life is worth living in order to achieve your dreams and goals.

The experience includes:

  • Entrance to the labyrinth of the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio
  • Entrance to the labyrinth of the San Pelagio Castle
  • Entrance to the lavender labyrinth
  • Round trip transfer to the place of departure
  • Traditional Italian life with your local guide
  • Insurance and technical organisation by certified travel agency

NOTE

After booking we will send all the details of the reservation, as well as the location of the farm and the contact of the farmer.

If you wish to propose another day or time for the experience, send us a message and we will do our best to reschedule, or we can include one more experience for all day.

Adventure Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes

The labyrinth paths vary in surface and terrain; supportive footwear will help you enjoy the experience fully.

Bring a small bottle of water

Staying hydrated during the four-hour tour, especially in warmer months, keeps energy up for maze navigation.

Prepare for light sensory disorientation

The mirror labyrinth can be visually confusing; take your time to avoid dizziness or discomfort.

Use sunscreen during summer visits

Parts of the tour occur outdoors under direct sunlight, so sun protection is recommended.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • European European hedgehogs
  • Common wood pigeons

History

The boxwood labyrinth at Valsanzibio dates back to the 1660s, reflecting Baroque garden design and moral allegory of its era.

Conservation

Farm Experiences & Tours promotes sustainable tourism by supporting local agricultural practices and preserving historical gardens.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Provides stability and comfort on garden paths and maze surfaces.

Sun protection (hat and sunscreen)

Essential

Protects your skin during sunny outdoor sections, especially in summer.

summer specific

Light rain jacket

Keeps you dry during occasional showers common in transitional seasons.

spring|fall specific

Reusable water bottle

Essential

Staying hydrated enhances comfort during the four-hour maze tour.