Inspired Cooking Journey Veneto Food & Vine Experience with italian mama
TheRegion: The Veneto is located in the north-eastern Italy. It extends from Venice, its regional capital, to the Dolomite mountains. The Veneto is a region is one of Italy’s custodians of natural, artistic, and traditional treasures.
WhereYou’llStay: Vittorio Veneto is a city created in 1886 by the merging of two towns, Ceneda and Serravalle. Serravalle is a hidden, medieval gem, nestled in the foothills of the Dolomites, 40 minutes drive from Venice and north of Treviso.
YourAccommodation:Guests will be staying at a boutique hotel in a charming neighborhood, thePalazzo Galletti B&B Boutique Hotel. This historic, 14th century Palazzo offers three beautifully restored, elegant and modern rooms with en-suite bathroom, fridge, air conditioning, heating, dining area and free Wi-Fi internet. You will be able to relax in the magnificent romantic garden, experience the finest and tastiest organic Italian cuisine and meet with other guests in our stylish and comfortable living room and library. There is a large studio where critiques can be held, or paintings finished in case of bad weather.
Activities: Activities will include culinary excursions, cooking classes, walking tours of the Prosecco vineyards and several wine tastings. Guided tours of Conegliano, Treviso, Bassano del Grappa, Asolo and Possagno, including the local restaurants, and markets. An Italian mama will guide you through the preparation of many Italian gourmet recipes, including antipastos, pasta, risotto, frittata, second courses and deserts. You'll go home with a delicious repertoire...! The one-day tour of the Dolomites, Auronzo, Misurina lake and Cortina d'Ampezzo is optional.
Itinerary Day 1. Saturday
Arrival. Check-in at Palazzo Galletti B&B Boutique Hotel in Vittorio Veneto;
Walking guided tour of the historic centre of Serravalle (part 1);
Lunch at Palazzo Galletti;
Walking guided tour of the historic centre of Serravalle (part 2), including the visit of the Museum and the church of San Lorenzo.
Welcome Gourmet Dinner at Palazzo Galletti.
Day 2. Sunday
Chauffeur guided culinary excursion & guided tour along the Prosecco Road, including:
The Cistercians, abbey of Santa Maria in Follina which dates back to the 13th century;
Wine tasting & lunch at “Santantoni Prosecco” wineyard;
Short walking tour of the Prosecco hills;
Tour of Asolo, Possagno, and Bassano del Grappa and its covered wooden bridge, and Palladian Villas;
Dinner at Palazzo Galletti.
Day 3. Monday
Visit the local market, buying the ingredients for a hands-on “Italian Mama" cooking class followed by a tasting meal of the dishes prepared
Guided tour & Landscape Photo Tour, including the “Caglieron Grotto”, “Cansiglio forest”, Alpago, “Santa Croce” lake;
Relaxing evening;
Dinner at Palazzo Galletti.
Day 4. Tuesday
Guided tour in Treviso, including:
The famous local market;
Lunch at the typical historic restaurant in Treviso and guided tour of the historic centre;
Dinner at Palazzo Galletti.
Day 5. Wednesday
cooking class followed by a tasting meal of the dishes prepared;
Learn how to prepare finger food like you have never tasted before;
Aperitivo & Dinner at Palazzo Galletti;
Day 6. Thursday
Independent day in Venice or relaxing at Palazzo Galletti;
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 7. Friday
Chauffeur Guided tour of the Dolomites, including:
Auronzo di Cadore;
Misurina lake;
Cortina d’Ampezzo (optional);
Pic-nic lunch;
Dinner at Palazzo Galletti.
Day 8. Saturday
After breakfast at Palazzo Galletti and Check-out we drive you to the airport for your onward travel departure to your destination (complimentary Van Transfer).
What is included
6 nights stay (in double occupancy bedroom/ private ensuite bathroom) at Palazzo Galletti B&B Boutique Hotel or in the nearby B&B on a first come, first choice basis;
Breakfast daily;
Italian cooking lessons;
Apron and Recipe book
All meals, fine Italian wines, aperitifs, coffee/tea and snacks, and other beverages included;
A guided tour of Serravalle in Vittorio Veneto;
One-day culinary excursion & guided tour to Prosecco Road, including Asolo, Bassano del Grappa, Possagno, and the visit of the temple of Antonio Canova and Palladian Villas;
One full-day trip & guided tour to the Dolomites stunning landscapes including Cortina d’Ampezzo, Misurina, and Auronzo (optional, additional cost 160 € per person);
One-day trip & guided tour of Conegliano & Treviso;
One-day trip & guided tour to Prosecco Road, Bassano del Grappa and Possagno, including the visit of the temple of Antonio Canova and Palladian Villas;
Venice airport group transfer and local transportation with a comfortable van; Other travel departure transport not included