ABANO TERME GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Labyrinths, One Afternoon: Dante’s Hell, Purgatory and Paradise Reimagined in Abano Terme
A four-hour guided tour through three distinct mazes around Colli Euganei — a historic boxwood labyrinth, a disorienting mirror spiral and a fragrant lavender maze — useful for travelers who want a structured, interpretive outdoor experience.
Three Labyrinths, One Afternoon: Dante’s Hell, Purgatory and Paradise Reimagined in Abano Terme.
The Lavender Experience threads the symbolic arc of Dante’s journey through three crafted mazes set in the rolling Colli Euganei near Abano Terme: an austere, centuries-old boxwood labyrinth, a mirror-built spiral that confounds direction, and a fragrant lavender labyrinth that closes the day in quiet contemplation.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Centuries-old boxwood walls at the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio
Begin in the Monumental Garden’s historic boxwood maze — six thousand evergreen shrubs planted in the 1660s and arranged to teach the uneasy truth that the shortest path is not always the right one, with multiple dead ends representing the deadly vices.
Mirror labyrinth at the Castle of San Pelagio
The second stage places you inside a mirror labyrinth whose uninterrupted spiral evokes purgatory: a single exit exists, but the visual game of reflections forces you to rethink orientation and the strategy needed to retrace your steps.
A lavender maze for a quiet, scented finale
The final labyrinth is a lavender maze inspired by the Chartres model where the countryside’s scent and silence — and a nearby equine presence following natural methods — usher visitors into a calm, ‘paradisal’ conclusion to the circuit.
What the day feels like
What the afternoon feels like
Over roughly four hours, the guided Lavender Experience alternates playful navigation and quiet reflection: winding through high boxwood walls, testing orientation amid mirrors, then surrendering to the scent and rhythm of a lavender labyrinth — a designed passage that invites introspection as much as exploration.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who it doesn't.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided experience runs about 4 hours; the meeting area is in the Colli Euganei near Abano Terme.
After booking the operator will send the exact farm address, meeting-point details and contact information.
This Lavender Experience is run by Farm Experiences & Tours and is organized around the three themed labyrinth stages.
Tours are organized for parties of 2 to 20 people; confirm your party size when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Lavender Experience last?
The guided experience lasts approximately 4 hours.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting location is in the Colli Euganei; the operator will supply exact details after booking.
What mazes are included in the tour?
The tour visits three labyrinths: the historic boxwood maze of the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio, a mirror labyrinth at the Castle of San Pelagio, and a lavender maze inspired by the Chartres model.
How many people can join a single tour?
Tours are arranged for parties of 2 to 20 participants.
When will I receive the exact meeting address and contact details?
After booking the operator will send all farm location information and contact details to participants.
Who operates the Lavender Experience?
The experience is operated by Farm Experiences & Tours.