9-Day Foodie Adventure in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Already superstars on the world’s food and wine scene, Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia are home to some of Italy’s most coveted products, ranging from sweet prosecco to superb hams and cheeses.
On this Italian food tour, explore agricultural hotspots like Verona’s wine country of Valpolicella and Treviso’s vineyard-laden Valdobbiadene.
There’s more to enchant you beyond food and wine; gaze at Renaissance architecture and marvel at famed artwork in the creative capitals of Verona and Venice. Let the unbeaten paths of northeast Italy seduce your soul and your palate as you discover romantic Verona and Padua, unravel the Italian way of life in Treviso and Trieste and fall in love with quintessential Venice.
On this Italian food tour, explore agricultural hotspots like Verona’s wine country of Valpolicella and Treviso’s vineyard-laden Valdobbiadene.
There’s more to enchant you beyond food and wine; gaze at Renaissance architecture and marvel at famed artwork in the creative capitals of Verona and Venice. Let the unbeaten paths of northeast Italy seduce your soul and your palate as you discover romantic Verona and Padua, unravel the Italian way of life in Treviso and Trieste and fall in love with quintessential Venice.
Itinerary
Day 1
Be Swept Away by Verona
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Pick up your car at Verona airport. Begin the Italian food tour of your dreams in Romeo and Juliet’s stunning Verona. Enjoy a day to yourself to explore the city and its landmarks, from Juliet’s famous
balcony to historic bridges connecting the banks of the Adige River (Italy’s second-longest) and the first century AD amphitheatre.
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Des Arts★4 star
Activities
VeronaOptional Activity
Transportations
Self-Driving from Valerio Catullo Airport to Verona
Destinations
Verona
Day 2
Cooking Class in Valpolicella
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Take an exclusive cooking class at a renowned wine estate in the Valpolicella wine country. At the open-air Roman amphitheatre in Verona, during the summer season you may wish to attend to an opera performance. This is a unique opportunity and a spectacular experience to sit in an ancient Roman theatre.
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Des Arts★4 star
Activities
Valpolicella Cooking Class
Transportations
Self-Driving from Verona to Valpolicella
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Verona
San Pietro In Cariano
Day 3
Tour the City of Padua
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Spend the next day on your way to Padua exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vicenza, the architectural stomping ground of Palladio. Also on the way to Padua, visit a local cheese producer then explore the city away from its touristy areas, with a guided tour taking in off-the-radar sights such as a bustling Italian street market.
Accommodation
Hotel Grand’Italia★4 star
Activities
Vicenza
Ponte di Barbarano Cheese FactoryOptional Activity
Half-Day Tour of Padua
Transportations
Self-Driving from Verona to Padua
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Verona
Vicenza
Ponte di Barbarano
Padua
Day 4
A Wine Vacation in Treviso
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Explore an hidden gem of this region away from the usual crowd. With hills covered in yards spend some time discovering the italian sparkling wine Prosecco. Take off to Treviso, the so called "little Venice", to stroll its canal-rich neighborhoods past frescoed homes and Renaissance-era squares.
Accommodation
Hotel Grand’Italia★4 star
Activities
Treviso
Valdobbiadene Prosecco Tasting
Transportations
Self-Driving from Padua to Villa Sandi
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Padua
Treviso
Valdobbiadene
Day 5
The Enchanting Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Head to Trieste and take a day trip to the enchanting Friuli Venezia Giulia region, with tiny medieval towns dotting its gentle hills. There, get a taste of local food and wine with a visit to a ham producer in San Daniele and a winery in the Collio region, all of today's tastings are included.
Accommodation
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione★4 star
Activities
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Day Trip
Transportations
Self-Driving from Padua to Trieste
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Padua
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Trieste
Day 6
A Day in Trieste
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Spend a day in the beautiful Trieste, a private guided tour will take you to discover this beautiful city. Indulge in one of the many historical bars, and try one of the many coffee specialities for which this town is famous.
Accommodation
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione★4 star
Activities
Trieste
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Trieste
Day 7
Explore the Magnificent Venice
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Travel to the famed floating city of Venice. Drop off your car then get to know the city's landmarks on a guided walking tour. Discover the renowned highlights, from the majestic Grand Canal and the 17th-century limestone Bridge of Sighs to the splendid Saint Mark’s Square and the Gothic-style Doge’s Palace. Later on, live it up in the lively atmosphere of typical Venetian wine bars called bacari, with your own personal guide.
Accommodation
Palace Bonvecchiati★4 star
Activities
Venice Walking Food Tour
Transportations
Self-Driving from Trieste to Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Trieste
Venice
Day 8
Relax in Venice
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Spend the day getting to know the city in your own way. While Venice is not famed for its cuisine, you'll fall in love with all that you sample here, between quaint cafes and art museums, sample some cichetti to really get to the heart and soul of Venetian life. No time in Venice is complete without navigating the city by boat, to really experience it, head out to Morano and Burano to learn about Venetian craftsmanship in a style that hasn't changed for centuries.
Accommodation
Palace Bonvecchiati★4 star
Activities
VeniceOptional Activity
Destinations
Venice
Day 9
Departure from Venice
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Take your car to Venice airport in time for your flight. Depending on when your flight is, you may want to explore the city a little more before you leave.
Transportations
Self-Driving from Venice to Venice Marco Polo Airport
Destinations
Venice
Included in Price
- 8 nights accommodation
- 7 activities
- 6 breakfasts
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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