PRIVATE ESCAPE 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Stroll between vineyards
of Prosecco and Venice
La Vénétie ne se limite pas à Venise. Loin de là ! Les collines du Prosecco classées par l’UNESCO abritent petits villages, châteaux médiévaux, vignes en terrasses – les ciglioni. C’est là que sont produits les frizzante et spumante aux bulles délicates qui s’invitent sur de nombreuses tables étoilées.
Puis, en se rapprochant de la Sérénissime, les palais palladiens et Trévise prennent le relais. La découverte se fait culturelle et gastronomique pour le plus grand plaisir des épicuriens.
Enfin Venise et ses îles… l'univers de Chiara Pavan. Nous vous invitons à prendre les chemins de traverse de la Cheffe étoilée pour explorer la cité des Doges à travers ses petits artisans et des producteurs responsables.
"Venice has always been considered the ideal city for a honeymoon, but this is a serious mistake.To live in Venice, or simply to visit it, is to fall in love with it and there is no room left in your heart for anything else" - Peggy Guggenheim
The Hedonist invites you to go further than Saint Mark's Square and reach Mazzorbo, Torcello, Burano… islands where the inhabitants are reviving ancient Venetian traditions. As in Venissa, the stronghold of Chiara Pavan where the owner of the premises revived the centuries-old Dorona di Venezia vineyard, which had almost disappeared. Or with the fishermen of Burano who want to get to know the lagoon other than on a gondola! And even the market gardeners of Sant'Erasmo who saved unique vegetables like the small purple artichoke from the disappearance.
A trip to Veneto concocted by a Chef aware of the fragility of the Serenissima and who fights for its preservation through her inventive and responsible cuisine.
Veneto
by Chiara Pavan
La Cheffe étoilée vous convie à un voyage dans " sa " Venise. Dans son engagement pour sauver la lagune et ses îles et parce qu’elle en connaît tous ses artisans et producteurs, elle partage en exclusivité ses bonnes adresses, ses lieux secrets qui sont une source d’inspiration inépuisable pour sa cuisine responsable. L’Hedonist vous propose une flânerie gourmande dans les collines du Prosecco classées par l’Unesco et Trévise, "la petite Venise".
Italian bubbles
Not far from Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, cradle and beating heart of Prosecco, we invite you to visit two cellars to testfrizzantiAndspumantiincluding the legendary Cartizze vintage. Tastings to convince you that the fruity but slightly acidic notes of prosecco cannot be reduced to an Aperol spritz!
Cheese Tasting
Organic goat's milk cheeses, cow's milk delicacies matured in wine lees, buffalo with truffles, soft or mature cheeses... Taste cheeses in the oldest house in the region, created in 1898.
honest picnic
In the heart of the vineyards,Osteria Senz' Oste- literally the "tavern without a host", offers cold meats, cheeses, breads and prosecco in self-service. We help ourselves and “we pay on honor”… No waiter, no crystal glass: the atmosphere is good-natured. The tables on the hillside have a breathtaking view of the Prosecco vines. Do not miss !
Cooking lessons
at the farm
When a London fashionista and an Italian Chef meet...the result is a charming farmhouse and cooking school, nestled in the forest. The couple shares their communicative passion for Venetian cuisine with ingredients that come from their vegetable garden. A moment out of time.
The Canova gypsotheque
The Hedonist has an amazing discovery in store for you in the village of Possagno: the gypsotheque (plaster collection) of Antonio Canova, considered the last great Italian sculptor. The modern wing of the museum, designed by the genius architect Carlo Scarpa, brings together terracotta sketches and plaster casts of rare beauty.
United Colors of Trevisa
Opposite Treviso Cathedral stands the former city prison converted into an exhibition space for Luciano Benetton's collection of modern art (Treviso is the headquarters of the Benetton Group). The heavy doors and gates of origin give a special atmosphere to the visit.
In the footsteps
by Carlos Scarpa
The brilliant Venetian architect and designer of the 1960s left his mark on Venice with his works which combine old and new, smooth and rough, stone and metal. The Ca' Foscari University, the Fondazione Querini Stampalia or the Negozio Olivetti allow you to discover another little-known facet of the Serenissima.
The last
squerarioli
In the 16th century, more than 10,000 gondolas sailed on the lagoon. Today there are barely 500 … which are made by squerarioli. There are only four left in Venice who, in the secrecy of their workshop, create gondolas designed to measure for each gondolier. Roberto will tell you all the steps and the 400 hours of work necessary for the boat to be launched.
Bacari, cicchetti and spritz
The tour of the bacari - traditional bars - is a ritual for Venetians. A glass of spritz in one hand, a small plate in the other, you will sit on a bridge or under a porch to enjoycicchettilike tuna crostini, marinated artichokes, beef meatballs, grilled calamari. The congratulations!
nomadic opera
Of course there is La Fenice. But L'Hedonist has chosen to give opera lovers a different experience where the spectator finds himself at the heart of the most beautiful works of the Italian repertoire, in a magnificent 17th century palace.
Art at Giudecca
A former industrial district, the Giudecca was discreet away from the crowds. With the launch ofGiudecca Art District, the seventh sestiere of Venice has been propelled into another dimension. Art galleries, artists' studios but also magnificent Palladian churches and the famous Casa dei Tre Oci. La Giudecca is definitely "the place to be"!
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The new wave
from Murano
Roberto Beltrami is Murano's youngest master glassmaker - yet he was not born in Venice and does not come from a long line of glassmakers. In his studioWave Murano Glass, he revolutionizes immutable techniques such as "battuto" or cold engraving to create pieces adored by Chiara Pavan.
All the gold in the world
In an artisanal workshop, 24-carat gold is at the center of the game. For a hundred years the tradition has persisted of working and transforming gold into sheets thinner than a hair, to adorn works of art but also the bottles of Venissa! The cozy atmosphere contributes to the charm of the visit.
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The library
colours
Exclusive appointment with the last master glassmaker in Venice, manufacturer of smalts and gold leaf mosaic for more than 130 years. Here everything is still done by hand… with the oldest artisanal mosaic kiln in the world. The color library has more than 3500 shades, including about 40 for skin colors!
Venice,
another Venice
Staying in Venissa means experiencing the lagoon in a wilder, more natural way. Far from the tumult of the Serenissima. This haven of peace, located 30 minutes from Saint Mark's Square, was born from the crazy bet of the Bisol family. After reviving the Dorona vineyard, they respectfully built a "Venissa way of life" made of sharing with small producers, eco-responsible experiences and gastronomy. Mazzorbo est become the refuge of Chiara Pavan who interprets in her dishes all the love she has for the environment.
In vino Venissa
An exceptional discovery of the estate to better understand the wine traditions of the Venetian lagoon as well as the revival of viticulture in Venissa. Accompanied by the sommelier of the starred restaurant, you will taste six white and red wines, including two wines from the Venissa Vintage cuvée.
Fisherman's Lagoon
An unusual experience: discovering the lagoon with those who know it best, the fishermen. Through their stories, their secret places you will understand the unique link that unites the Venetians with "their" lagoon and its natural resources.
OJUR 1
. Arrival in Venice, pickup of the rental car at Marco Polo airport
. Road to Susegana located in the Prosecco region and free visit to the castle of San Salvatore (tickets included)
. For lunch, stop at the Osteria Senz'Oste which is a unique experience in the region (to be paid on site)
. Private tasting in a Valdobbiadene winery, selected by the Chef
. Continuation to your hotel. On the road, recommended stop in the medieval village of Follina
. The Hedonist would be delighted to book your gourmet dinner at one of its secret addresses (to be paid on site)
DAY 2
. Morning at your own pace in the hills of Prosecco and its famousciglioniprotected by Unesco
. Private visit of one of the most famous cheese dairy in Veneto created in 1898 then tasting workshop
. Drive to Conegliano for a private prosecco tasting at a biodynamic smallholding
. At the end of the afternoon, go for a cooking class. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will learn how to cook the Venetian specialties that you will enjoy for dinner
DAY 3
. Your private guide will meet you in the village of Possagno for a visit to the Canova gypsotheque; then continuation to the Villa di Maser, a superb example of Palladian style
. Always with your guide, discover Treviso nicknamed "little Venice"
. Road to Marco Polo airport and return of the rental car
. Navigation by vaporetto to the hotel (possibility of private water taxi with supplement)
. For dinner, the Hedonist will recommend one of his favorite restaurants in Venice (to be paid on site)
DAY 4
. Meet with your private guide for a discovery of the Venice of the architect Carlos Scarpa. . Along the way, stop at the panoramic terrace of the Fondaco Dei Tedeschi
. The afternoon is all yours! Venice is discovered at its own pace according to its desires or its centers of interest. L'Hedonist will be delighted to organize more traditional visits for you (with supplement) or to share its beautiful address book of confidential shops.
. In the evening, we offer you an exceptional moment: a "nomadic opera" in a 17th century palazzo (optional, to be reserved at the time of confirmation)
DAY 5
. With your private guide,meeting, in his studio, with one of the last squerarioli (gondola builder) of Venice
. Stroll through the brand new Giudecca Art District (GAD) then visit the Palladian Redentore Church
. Free afternoon. Venice is discovered at its own pace according to its desires or its centers of interest. L'Hedonist will be delighted to organize more classic visits for you (with supplement) or to share its beautiful address book of confidential shops.
. For dinner, we have prepared a selection of the bestbacarito enjoy deliciouscicchettiaccompanied by spritz! (to be paid on site)
DAY 6
. Behind-the-scenes discovery of the craftsmen who make Venice famous accompanied by your private guide
. Crossing by private water taxi to Murano. For lunch, we suggest the restaurantAcqua Stanca Murano(to be paid on site) one of our good addresses on the island
. Visit (without guide) of the workshop of the youngest master glassmaker in Murano.
. Continuation by private water taxi and installation at the hotel
. At the end of the afternoon, accompanied by the sommelier of theVenice, walk in the vineyard of Dorona then tasting of Mazzorbo wines
.Free time until dinner to discover at your leisure the small island of Burano and its colorful houses
. 9-course gourmet dinner atVenicewhere Chiara Pavan officiates, a Michelin star (drinks to be paid on site)
DAY 7
. Morning on the lagoon with one of the last 20 moecanti (crab fishers) of Burano
. End of the cruise in Torcello, where your private guide awaits you for a visit to Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, Santa Fosca Church and the Devil's Bridge. no need to climb to the top of the campanile for a breathtaking view of the lagoon (to be paid on site)
. For lunch, L'Hedonist recommends theVilla 600(to be paid on site)
. Transfer by private water taxi to Marco Polo airport with a stop at the hotel to collect your luggage
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