RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES FOR THE EPI-CURIOUS
Browse these gastronomic experiences. You’ll discover the distinctive traits and flavours of Venetian cuisine on a gourmet walk through the city, pop the cork on the secrets of Prosecco while visiting prestigious wine producers, get a taste of Italy’s finest olive oil... and so much more!
After a long journey and the hassle of unpacking, what better way to begin your stay than with a welcome toast and a friendly tête-à-tête with a local? Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby and spend two hours with you, introducing you to the Venetian way of life and the…
Bite your way through Venice’s streets on this private food tour. You will unveil the yummy side of the city and get to see where locals eat, drink and purchase food. Away from the dreaded menu turistico, your local epicurean will show you where to find mouth-watering treats and…
“A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness” (Elsa Schiaparelli). Join a Venetian enchantress on an enticing cooking class. Under her guidance you will pick up culinary spells and take a peek at the secrets behind one of the world’s most entrancing cuisines. Born…
What better way to soak up the Venetian way of life than an exhilarating rowing lesson complete with breaks for wine and tasty cicchetti? A hands-on introduction to navigating the canals, exquisite bites and the local elixir are the prime ingredients of this truly Venetian experience…
Unlock the tantalizing secrets of chocolate on an evening workshop. A mâitre chocolatier will open her confectionery and reveal the delights of the most scrumptious of arts after doors have closed to the public. Located between Rialto and St. Mark’s Square - near the Corte…
Fall in love with Veneto’s delights on this full-day excursion to the Valpolicella region and Verona. Guests will enjoy tasting fine red wines and discover the country’s capital of romance. The Latin etymology Val polis cellae, meaning “the valley with many cellars”, attests…
Discover how Veneto’s precious liquid gold and delicious elixirs are created on visits to two highly esteemed estates. Meet your private driver at your accommodation in Verona and relax on the ride to Valpolicella. The Latin etymology Val polis cellae, meaning “the valley…
Fizz up your vacation on this full-day trip to the Prosecco wine region. Wine lovers will pop the cork on the secrets of Italy’s most famous sparkling wine and enjoy a tasty meal at a local restaurant. You begin your day with a relaxing ride from Piazzale Roma in Venice to a…
In the 1500s a craze spread across northern Italy among the noblesse, eager to have country manors designed by the “starchitect” of the moment, Andrea Palladio. Palladio, who lived and worked in Vicenza, had studied in Rome where he was profoundly influenced by the planning…