■ The 'Il mio Vino' taste laboratory: at the 'Salvan' or 'Pianzio' Vineyards: two hours to visit the vineyards and learn more about the various types of grape in the company of a vine dresser. The wine sampling will give each visitor the chance to choose the combination of qualities and quantities and create his or her own Bordolese blend

■ A Day at the Villa. (in collaboration with the FAI Italian National Heritage Fund) Villa dei Vescovi: this noble residence from the Cinquecento has reached modern times virtually intact and conserves its ancient relationship of harmony with the surrounding hillsides. Slowly absorbing the Villa’s atmosphere makes for an unforgettable experience: a reflection on the way the work of Man can sometimes complement the beauty the work of Nature

■ 1 Gourmet dinner with piano bar at the AbanoRitz (Thursdays). White Gloves Restaurant

■ 1 A typical dinner at 'Al Sasso' trattoria presents the culinary traditions of the Euganean Hills enhanced by gastronomic research and experimentation. There are many specialties to be sampled along our partner, the 'Strada del Vino'

■ 1 Tibetan Sound massage: Tibetan bells for deeper inner peace

■ RitzVITAL: our two communicating thermal water semi-Olympic swimming pools are open everyday from 8.00 am to 11.00 pm: indoor pool with an AquaFit corner and an outdoor pool with a whirlpool tank and hydromassage corner. Aquagym and Fit and Fun appointments throughout the week. Detox sauna, Turkish bath and Technogym equipped gym. Trim Trail in the Hotel’s private park and free bicycles to discover the countryside

■ SPAKIT: use of soft bathrobe, sandals, and plush pool towel

■ RitzLIFE: Our herbal tea nook is available for tea-time at 5 pm. Entertainment, music, and gourmet events throughout the week. Women welcome: a welcome rose for women on Sunday. Complimentary Tynant water Sport Bottle in every room

■ Nordic Walking and Easy Bike excursions in the warmer months

■ Free WIFI access in the hotel

treatments package per person € 200,00

Stay in either a Double or a Single room. Bed & Breakfast