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A Venice, Dolomites and South Tyrolean Culinary Adventure

The Tyrolean Alps of Italy (4 Days) plus the Magical City of Venice(3 Days)

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7 days | 6 nights

Experience Five Days in the Italian Alps,
Plus Three Days in the Magical City of Venice!

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The South Tyrol is home to Italy's German speaking communities, an area renowned for mountains and lake scenery where Mediterranean charm and Teutonic cheer meet to create an entirely unique culture. This is the South Tyrol, formerly part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and one of the five regions in Italy granted home rule. In this world of sparkling rivers and green mountains, pasta and dumplings happily share the same table, the cellars are full with beer and wine, and yodeling is as popular as opera. Here amid the majesty of the mountains and clean air, enjoy a magical culinary exploration of local artisanal products and cookery lessons in a former 12th century refuge 4430 feet above sea level on the Nonsberg plateau. Relax, recharge, enjoy the mountain and lake trails, and savor those unforgettable night skies, before you head to Italy's most magical city, Venice, staying in the heart of the city close to St. Mark's Square. In Venice the culinary scene is a captivating blend of tradition and innovation, deeply rooted in the city's rich history and unique geographical position. Renowned for its seafood delicacies sourced from the surrounding lagoon, Venetian cuisine celebrates fresh ingredients and subtle flavors. Venetian cicchetti, small savory bites typically enjoyed with a glass of local wine, offer a taste of the city's vibrant street food culture. From charming canal-side trattorias to elegant Michelin-starred restaurants, Venice offers a culinary journey that delights the senses and reflects the city's timeless allure.
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VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
Please note: Tour inclusions can change depending upon seasonality and weather conditions.
6 Nights Premier Boutique Hotels
6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Round-Trip Venice Airport Transfers
Waterbus Transfers within Venice
Ground Transportation During Tour
Speck Curing Smokehouse Visit
Schlutzkrapfen (Mountain Ravioli) Class
Merano Burggräfler Winery Tour & Tasting
San Felice Lake Picnic & Guided Tour
Alpine Cheese Maker & Bakery Visit
Canederli (Dumplings) Class
South Tyrol Farewell Dinner
Bolzano Street Food Tour & Tastings
Doges Palace Secret Itinerary Tour
Venetian Tapas Lunch
While our tours are designed as soft adventure experiences, walking, climbing stairs, and in rare cases mild hiking may be required. If you have mobility issues, you should speak with one of our culinary travel specialists to determine if this tour is appropriate for your situation.
AVAILABLE DATES
This tour runs on specific departure dates to take advantage of special activities throughout the season. Please click on the orange "Check Pricing & Dates" button above to view available departures.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note: Actual itineraries are subject to change due to seasonality.
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Day 1
Venice Airport Transfers to South Tyrol | Welcome Dinner
You will be greeted at Venice International Airport for road transfer to the nearby station to catch the train through the Dolomite Mountains on your way to Bolzano. Your host will meet and escort you to Senale on the Nonsberg plateau. After you have settled in, meet for a "Bordy", a welcome herbal drink prepared to the recipe of Hildegard von Bingen. Enjoy a briefing of the tour followed by a welcome dinner, where you will enjoy a five-course meal in the Cervo Restaurant.
Day 2
Zum Hirschen Breakfast Buffet
Enjoy a special Zum Hirschen breakfast daily with a choice of cereals, fresh fruit juices, selection of home-made jams, natural yogurt from the dairy farm, freshly-made cakes, fruit bowl and sumptuous produce from local farms such as eggs, bacon, cheeses and the traditional bread: the Paarlbrot.
San Felice Lake Hike and Picnic Lunch
Following your delicious mountain breakfast, meet your trekking guide for a moderate walk through the beautiful mountain pastures to San Felice Lake (approximately 1 hour) enjoying the stunning mountain scenery and an Alpine picnic of locally produced specialties.
Schlutzkrapfen Cooking Class with Dinner
This afternoon, take some time to relax in the sauna or lounge on the sun terrace. Later in the day you will enjoy a cooking class where you will prepare the wonderful Schlutzkrapfen (mountain ravioli). This is one of the classic South Tyrolean pasta dishes, a semi-circular ravioli that is stuffed with an array of local fillings. Enjoy these wonderful creations as your evening meal, having worked up a good appetite in the clean mountain air.
Day 3
Zum Hirschen Breakfast Buffet
Enjoy a special Zum Hirschen breakfast daily with a choice of cereals, fresh fruit juices, selection of home-made jams, natural yogurt from the dairy farm, freshly-made cakes, fruit bowl and sumptuous produce from local farms such as eggs, bacon, cheeses and the traditional bread: the Paarlbrot.
Farmhouse Bakery | Cheese Making | Lunch with Wine Tasting | Dinner
Today you will meet your host for a walk through the forest to the nearby Roatnockerhof farmhouse. Agriculture has always been the mainstay of the economy in Alta Val di Non. The father and son team at the organic Roatnockerhof farm prepare the traditional mountain breads daily and delicious raw milk cheeses. This is a step back in time as you witness the threshing and sorting of grains by a 19th century machine which is still used to achieve the best quality grains for baking their breads. It used to be essential for the inhabitants of the Alps to prepare non-perishable food supplies for the long winter months. The sour dough dry breads made of rye, wheat and spelt as well as cumin, bread clover, fennel and sometimes aniseed are often eaten together with cheese, locally smoked sausages and ham. A glass of local red wine or elder berry juice make the perfect accompaniment. This afternoon your driver will bring you to the modern Merano Burggräfler Winery with 360° views over the Merano and Vinschgau wine area. Enjoying 300 days of sunshine a year, this landscape produces delicious full-bodied red wines with plenty of character and lively, fresh-fruity white wines. Dinner this evening is at Cervo Restaurant.
Day 4
Zum Hirschen Breakfast Buffet
Enjoy a special Zum Hirschen breakfast daily with a choice of cereals, fresh fruit juices, selection of home-made jams, natural yogurt from the dairy farm, freshly-made cakes, fruit bowl and sumptuous produce from local farms such as eggs, bacon, cheeses and the traditional bread: the Paarlbrot.
Canederli Cooking Class | Lunch | Speck Smokehouse Visit | Dinner
Following your delicious mountain breakfast enjoy your free time to further explore the trails around Senale. This afternoon enjoy another cooking class preparing canederli – bread dumplings. These fluffy quenelles often stuffed with tangy Tyrolean Graukäse cheese and smoky, home-cured speck and doused in lashings of butter are simply delicious! The locals never cut them with a knife but tease them apart on the prongs of a fork. What's more is they can even be prepared as sweet versions stuffed with fruits or creams and even chocolate and nougat. Take a break from cooking to visit Widumhof farm nearby for another food pilgrimage – this time the curing and smoking of the local mountain Speck. This salted, air dried and smoked ham is the Emperor of South Tyrolean cookery. The best local speck is produced here by former chef Eugen Kofler Speck together with wonderful hams, smoked meats (beef, pork, game), and different sausage products (fresh, cooked, smoked, dried). This evening enjoy a celebratory dinner of South Tyrolean cuisine.
Day 5
Zum Hirschen Breakfast Buffet
Enjoy a special Zum Hirschen breakfast daily with a choice of cereals, fresh fruit juices, selection of home-made jams, natural yogurt from the dairy farm, freshly-made cakes, fruit bowl and sumptuous produce from local farms such as eggs, bacon, cheeses and the traditional bread: the Paarlbrot.
Bolzano Street Food and Cultural Tour | Train to Venice
Check out from the hotel this morning and drive to Bolzano, the capital city of South Tyrol, 86 miles from Venice and 62 miles from Innsbruck. Arriving in Bolzano you will enjoy a street food and cultural tour. During this walk you will have the chance to see, hear, taste, touch and smell the history and culture of this intriguing Northern Italian city through its diverse and unique street food; a mix of Mediterranean and Austrian. As you discover the fascinating history of the city you can also taste the best sausage in town, local breads, traditional sweets and cakes as well as beer from the oldest tavern in town. After free time for lunch (on your own) you'll take the train to Venice Santa Lucia station, where you will be transferred by local waterbus along the Grand Canal to your accommodations close to St. Mark's Square for your stay in this most magical city "in the sea." After checking into your hotel, dinner this evening is on your own.
Day 6
Venetian Breakfast Buffet
Start your day with a smile as you enjoy a scrumptious breakfast offering a large selection of fresh, local produce and seasonal ingredients in the plush setting of the hotel's restaurant. We have reserved a table with a view for you, overlooking a typical Venetian canal where the gondolas silently sail by, in a magical atmosphere. This is a great way to start your day, where your senses are aroused by a rich buffet of croissants, hot bread and homemade cakes, mixed cold cuts, mozzarella cheese with tomatoes and other tasty dishes.
Doges Palace Tour | Venetian Tapas Lunch
After breakfast, discover the fascinating heart of Venice, the Doge's Palace. It is hard to imagine its humble beginnings when the first Doge, the leader of Venice, was appointed in 697 AD. By 828 AD the city had been powerful enough to defend itself from the Emperor Charlemagne and steal the remains of the apostle St. Mark from Muslim Alexandria. Venice had laid down a challenge to Rome, taking another apostle St. Mark to rival St. Peter. Today you will discover the heart of the historic power in Venice – The Doges Palace. This private tour includes the archives and administrative rooms not open to the public, where you can discover insights into the administration of the city state. Follow in the footsteps of Casanova as you visit the cells from which the famous lothario, Giacomo Casanova escaped, and walk over (yes "over") the magnificent ceiling of the Grand Council Chamber. Later you can explore the public rooms with a chance to see the Grand Council Chamber decorated with Tintoretto's immense painting of Paradise, the largest oil painting in the world. Lunch today will be in a traditional Venetian inn close to the Rialto bridge. Bacari (the Venetian word for inn) are the perfect place to sample cicchetti, traditional Venetian tapas enjoyed by local merchants. (Your afternoon and evening are free to explore on your own).
Day 7
Venetian Breakfast Buffet
Start your day with a smile as you enjoy a scrumptious breakfast offering a large selection of fresh, local produce and seasonal ingredients in the plush setting of the hotel's restaurant. We have reserved a table with a view for you, overlooking a typical Venetian canal where the gondolas silently sail by, in a magical atmosphere. This is a great way to start your day, where your senses are aroused by a rich buffet of croissants, hot bread and homemade cakes, mixed cold cuts, mozzarella cheese with tomatoes and other tasty dishes.
Check-Out and Departure
We have arranged for storage of your luggage until you are ready to depart for the airport by waterbus.
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