11 days
Wine & Food of Northern Italy

Day 7: Verona - Villa Luppis

After breakfast check out from your hotel and depart with your private English-speaking driver to Friuli. On the way you will visit the beautiful hill country of Veneto in northeastern Italy. Framed by the Dolomites, it is a place where peace, tranquillity and natural beauty will provide you with memories that will last a lifetime.

During the tour you will visit Asolo, the pearl of Veneto, perched on lush-green hills. Along with its delightful gardens and palatial villas, the spectacular views of the surrounding countryside have inspired poets and writers over the centuries.

You will also see Villa Barbaro (Maser), one of Palladio's most celebrated works with fine frescoes by Veronese.

Next, the Medieval Marostica, with its imposing castle and giant chess-board permanently laid-out in the town square, where the famous living game of chess is played.

And lastly the Prosecco wine road, where you'll celebrate your day in the Veneto with a refreshing glass of Prosecco in a local vineyard.

Continue to your beautiful accommodations at the Villa Luppis.
Dinner at the hotel is included.

4-Star Hotel: VillaLuppis (or similar star rating hotel).

Day 8: Cooking lesson and  Wine tasting

Today you will participate in a cooking lesson featuring the innovative as well as traditional delicacies of the Friuli and Veneto regions with the chef of the highly acclaimed restaurant at the Villa. 

Day 9: Venice

This morning after checking out of your hotel your private English-speaking driver will meet you to drive you to Venice.  In Venice you will be transferred by private boat to your hotel.  The balance of the day will be at your leisure.

 

4-Star Hotel: Metropole Suisse Como

(or similar star rating hotel)

Day 10: Venice

This morning, your private English-speaking guide will meet you at the hotel for your private walking tour of the city. The charm of Venice lies both in its unique civil engineering achievements, and in the harmony of Eastern and Western artistic styles that have flourished here over the centuries. Your tour highlights some of the major sites that define the look and history of Venice and includes visits to Doges' Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica and St. Mark’s Square.

Day 11: Arrivederci Italia

Our representatives will pick you up upon check-out from the hotel this morning for your private transfer to the Venice Airport, where you will catch your departing flight.