Experience Venice as you savor wine, cicchetti and hands-on cooking in a city of timeless beauty and unforgettable flavors.
Starting from $1,444 per person.
Flavors of Venice Tour | Vacation Packages for 2025 – 2026
4 Days/3 Nights
Starting from
$1444
per person*
Unforgettable Italian Journeys, Designed for You
Curated by passionate Italy experts, this sample itinerary is just the beginning of your Italian adventure. Every journey we design is unique, crafted around your interests, pace, and dreams so you can experience Italy’s beauty and culture like a true insider. Let us transform your vision into a one-of-a-kind travel experience, filled with authentic moments and lasting memories
Day 1
VENICE
Step into the Magic of Canals and Venetian Charm
- Independent arrival at your hotel in Venice
- Check in and enjoy a welcome drink at the hotel
- Free evening to relax or start exploring Venice at your own pace
- Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Venice
Day 2
VENICE, WINE AND CICCHETTI TASTING
Historic Landmarks and Local Flavors
- Breakfast at the hotel
- ~2‑hour guided walking tour of Venice’s highlights
- See St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace (exterior visits as per program)
- Lunch on your own
- Afternoon Venetian wine tasting in a traditional osteria with a professional sommelier
- Optional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) and Veneto cheese pairing (food not included)
- Evening at leisure; dinner on your own and overnight in Venice
Day 3
VENICE, COOKING CLASS
Venetian Bites, Canal Sights
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Cooking experience in a historic Venetian palazzo near the Rialto Market
- Meet an expert chef and learn about traditional Venetian and Italian dishes
- Discover recipes such as sarde in saor, baccalà mantecato, and Zaeti cookies
- Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch in an authentic Venetian home
- Free afternoon (suggested: gondola ride at sunset)
- Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Venice
Day 4
VENICE
Arrivederci! Memories and Flavors
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out and end of services
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Day 1
VENICE
Step into the Magic of Canals and Venetian Charm
Arrive on your own in Venice, Italy’s iconic “Floating City,” and check in to your centrally located hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink as you settle into the magical atmosphere of canals, bridges, and historic palaces. The rest of the evening is at leisure: wander through narrow calli, cross romantic bridges, or simply relax and soak in the unique charm of this enchanting lagoon city. Dinner is on your own, giving you the chance to try a local trattoria or wine bar before returning to your hotel for the night.
Day 2
VENICE, WINE AND CICCHETTI TASTING
Historic Landmarks and Local Flavors
After breakfast, meet your local guide for an engaging walking tour through Venice’s historic center. Discover the city’s most famous landmarks, including St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, as you learn about Venice’s rich history and timeless architecture. Following free time for lunch, your afternoon is dedicated to Venice’s wine culture. In a carefully selected traditional osteria, a professional wine taster will guide you through a tasting of typical Venetian and Veneto wines, explaining their history, characteristics, and ideal food pairings. You may choose to enhance the experience with a selection of local cheeses and classic Venetian cicchetti (small appetizers) for a true bacaro‑style tasting (food not included). The rest of the evening is free to continue exploring Venice by night. Dinner is on your own, and you’ll spend another night at your hotel.
Day 3
VENICE, COOKING CLASS
Venetian Bites, Canal Sights
After breakfast, immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Venice with a memorable cooking experience in a local palazzo near the famous Rialto Market. Meet an expert chef who will introduce you to the flavors and ingredients of classic Venetian and Italian cuisine—from seasonal lagoon vegetables to iconic dishes like sarde in saor (fried sardines marinated with onions), baccalà mantecato (creamed salted cod), and traditional Zaeti cookies made with cornmeal and raisins. As the chef prepares each dish, you’ll learn about the origins of the recipes, the aromas of the ingredients, and why these specialties remain beloved centuries after their creation. The irresistible lunch, cooked in front of you, will be served in the elegant dining room of this authentic Venetian home. In the afternoon, we suggest ending your day with a romantic gondola ride at sunset, admiring Venice from the water as the city lights begin to glow. Dinner is on your own, followed by an overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 4
VENICE
Arrivederci! Memories and Flavors
Enjoy your final breakfast in Venice before checking out of your hotel. With unforgettable memories of walking tours, wine tastings, and hands‑on Venetian cooking experiences, your culinary and cultural stay in Venice comes to an end—arrivederci!
This Package Includes:
– 3 nights accommodation in 3 Star Hotel on Venice Island or similar;
– Daily breakfast;
– Welcome Drink;
– 2 hours guided tour of Venice historical center;
– Guided wine tasting in a local osteria or wine bar;
– 3 hours cooking class followed by lunch;
– Vat Taxes and service Charges.
This Package Does Not Include:
– All Land & Air prices: Additional U.S. & Foreign Departure Taxes and Surcharges Fee(s) assessed by the Airlines.
– Hospitality city tax which varies by city and hotel category. Where applicable, it must be paid locally at the hotel.
– Transportation, Entrance Fees to Monuments or Museums, Tips, Extras.
– Beverages during meals.
– All which is not listed under PACKAGE INCLUDES.
Terms and Conditions:
Fly and Drive independent tour package.
Available all year around on request.
Minimum number of participants: 2 people.