Venetian Hills

Flavours of Venice

Destination
Venetian Hills
Dates From
01/01/2025
Duration
7 Nights
8 Days
Price From
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BOUTIQUE SMALL GROUP TOUR

Venice, like every region in Italy, boasts its own unique culinary specialities. As one of our many Italian tours from Australia, this experience offers an incredible opportunity to explore the rich food traditions of Venice and the Veneto region. Given the city’s proximity to the sea, seafood dishes are abundant, making it a haven for seafood lovers.

In addition to the famous seafood dishes, Venice also features a variety of inland fresh fish recipes. Traditional methods like marinating or preserving freshwater fish in saltwater have been passed down through generations and are still widely practiced today.

For your luxury Italy holiday, you’ll stay in a stunning Venetian manor house near the charming town of Treviso. This 16th-century villa is steeped in history and features sumptuously decorated rooms. Guests can unwind by the villa’s pool or stroll through its meticulously manicured sculpture garden, offering the perfect setting for al fresco dining and relaxation.

 

Highlights & Inclusions

  • Five hands-on cookery lessons with our local Italian chef
  • Accommodation in a private, en-suite Venetian villa, set in tranquil and peaceful surroundings
  • All meals and wine included, with two special meals at local restaurants
  • Enjoy a Prosecco tasting in Conegliano, the birthplace of Prosecco
  • Day trips to explore the beautiful cities of Venice and Treviso
  • Private transport organized by your Italian travel team for you throughout your stay
  • Group airport transfers included (provided you are able to meet them. Please enquire about transfer times.)
  • No single supplement charge

Itinerary

Day 1: Benvenuti! Arrival in Venice & group transfer to villa

Welcome to the Veneto! Upon your arrival at Marco Polo Airport, our transfer will greet you and transport you to your villa. After settling in, meet your host and enjoy some welcome drinks. Dinner will be served at the villa, prepared by your chef – the perfect start to your Italian holiday!

Day 2: First cooking lesson and afternoon relaxation

Following breakfast, enjoy your first hands-on cookery lesson with the chef, followed by lunch. The afternoon is yours to relax and unwind before dinner at the villa.

Day 3: Cooking lesson and Prosecco tasting

After breakfast, you’ll return to the kitchen for another cooking lesson, and you’ll savor your dishes for lunch. In the afternoon, travel to a nearby vineyard for a Prosecco tasting before returning to the villa for dinner.

Day 4: Explore Treviso's fish market and town

In the morning, visit the picturesque town of Treviso, known for its canals, cobbled streets, and as the birthplace of Tiramisu. Wander through the local fish market before heading back to the villa for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy your fourth cooking lesson, followed by dinner at the villa.

Day 5: Discover the beauty of Venice on a day trip

After breakfast, the group will be transferred to Venice, where you’ll have a full day to explore the city at your leisure. Stroll through the winding passageways or take a boat ride along the canals, discovering Venice’s iconic sights, like Basilica di San Marco and the bustling Rialto food market. Enjoy lunch at a local Bacaro before returning to the villa for dinner.

Day 6: Cooking lesson and a visit to Treviso

Start your day with another hands-on cooking lesson, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, explore Treviso’s historic town center and later, enjoy dinner at our favorite local trattoria.

Day 7: Final cooking lesson and farewell dinner

After breakfast, you’ll have your final cooking lesson, followed by lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the villa before gathering for a special farewell dinner, prepared by your chef.

Day 8: Transfer to Marco Polo Airport. Arrivederci!

After breakfast, take some time to pack before our transfer takes you back to Marco Polo Airport for your flight home. Safe travels and we hope you have enjoyed one of the many incredible tours to Italy from Australia that we offer.

DATES & PRICES

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Exclusions

Airfare and luggage charges
Meals other than those indicated, beverages in addition to the reasonable amount provided during meals
Travel insurance
Passport and other documentation fees
Items of a personal nature i.e. laundry, phone calls, mini bar etc, tipping and shopping
Single supplement (if required and if available)
Optional excursions/sightseeing
City Tax: some City Councils may introduce a tourist tax that has to be paid directly at the hotel

* Please note, price is subject to fluctuation and availability is subject to change until booked and confirmed. *