Immerse yourself in a cooking class at a local home, learning the secrets of the most famous dishes of regional cuisine. Afterwards, you will taste the fruits of your labor accompanied by local wines. Throughout your lesson, your cook will reveal the tricks of the trade for three authentic local recipes. You can have fun putting your cooking skills to the test, with a workstation equipped with utensils as well as all the ingredients to make the dishes. At the conclusion of your activity, you will be free to taste everything you have prepared, as accompanied by a selection of local wines. Instead of loading your suitcase with souvenirs, this is your chance to take home Italian cooking skills which will stay with you for life.

Enjoy a private tour and explore a lesser-known jewel of the Veneto region, the beautiful city of Vicenza. With a dedicated guide, enter the unique Olympic Theater, the first enclosed theater in the world. Constructed by architect Andrea Palladio between 1580 and 1585, it boasts interiors made of wood, stucco and plaster, and is now included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.     Next, walk through the Vicenza historic center to see its most important sites, such as Chiericati Palace, the "Ca’ d’Oro," Piazzetta Santo Stefano, Sesso-Zen-Fontana Palace, Negri-De Salvi Palace, Thiene Palace, Contra’ Porti, Porto-Festa, Porto-Colleoni, and the Porto-Breganze e Barbaran-Porto Palaces.   Visit the beautiful Piazza dei Signori to marvel at the great Basilica Palladiana, one of Andrea Palladio’s masterpieces. Since 1994, this basilica, together with other Palladian buildings in and around Vicenza, has been part of the City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Your experience begins at the Venice Santa Lucia Train Station. To begin your tour, you will travel from Venice to Vicenza for 1 hour with a fast train ticket. Once there, you will enjoy one of the best Italian cities throughout a 3-hour tour with a local guide. You can discover the historic centre of city, seeing and discovering the history of the city's most prominent landmarks. You will encounter Piazza dei Signori, Basilica Palladiana, Palazzo Chiericati, Loggia Valmarana, the Roman Ruins and the neoclassic park, among other attractions. At the conclusion of your tour your guide will take you back to the train station from where you will return to Venice.

Il Torrione (literally “The Big Tower”) is one of those very rare places where several completely different historical periods in art and architecture coexist. It was acquired by the Fondazione Coppola in 2017 and was then restored and transformed into the headquarters of the foundation. This 12th century tower soars to a height of 41.60 meters, from which visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Vicenza encompassing the Basilica Palladiana, the cathedral, the city’s bell towers and its more modern buildings. The foundation has made a threefold commitment: first of all the purchase of the Torrione, which was then donated to the Municipality of Vicenza in exchange for a 30-year concession for it to be dedicated to contemporary art; secondly a complex process of restoration supervised by the company UP3 Architetti Associati and the local Superintendency of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities; and lastly the creation of an exhibition space with a modern lighting system and panels, specially designed for displaying various different types of artworks to the best advantage. The visitor experience is enhanced by the sophisticated plan of the architects Paolo De Biasi and Francesco Durante for the exhibition areas throughout the entire building. The artworks on every floor are illuminated by an innovative LED system that can be adjusted according to their specific aesthetic requirements. With a minimal visual and structural impact, which is however highly versatile and flexible, the panels and lights also enhance the internal areas of the tower.

Book the exclusive guided tour led by Valmarana family and enjoy a final glass of wine: the owners will introduce you to the magnificent residence and the unique cycle of frescoes (dated 1757) where you can admire and compare the style of Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo. The tour will offer you the unique opportunity to compare the pastel tones of the great heroes painted by Tiepolo father, with the earthy colors and the country scenes of Tiepolo son. You will explore the Palazzina (owner's house) and see the 5 rooms featuring frescoes by Giambattista Tiepolo accompanied by an owner who lives in the villa. Let yourself be amazed by some of the greatest works of classical and Italian literature translated into frescoed images. The visit will continue in the Foresteria (guest house), where you will admire the frescoes by Giandomenico Tiepolo and discover a residence with objects, furniture, photos, which have belonged to the Valmarana counts since its inception. To finish off beautifully, you can enjoy a relaxing walk to the back garden or take a break at the café overlooking the valley of silence.

Vicenza is located in the Veneto region of Italy. It's a medium-sized town, with a population of 110,000. There has been a settlement here right back into the depths of history; remains of the Roman town can still be seen. Later, after the barbarian invasions which repeatedly devastated this part of Italy, it became a significant town, ruled at different times by various greater powers. For several centuries it was governed by Venice; then Napoleon, then the Austrians. In 1866 it became part of the new Kingdom of Italy. Vicenza was a prosperous town under Venetian rule, and its pride was demonstrated in fine architecture, much of which still survives. Its 'unique appearance,' largely owing to the work of influential sixteenth-century architect Andrea Palladio, has led to the town's designation as a unesco World Heritage Site: City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto. After Palladio, Vicenza is most famous for its trade in precious metals, it's also known as the 'City of gold'. It's a lovely town to visit; with a beautiful, compact town centre and attractive villas and viewpoints in the hills a short walk away. after a free lunch, your guide will take you to the beatiful city center of Bassano Del Grappa Bassano del Grappa is a medium-sized town (population 40,000) located in the Veneto region of northern Italy, in the province of Vicenza (Provincia di Vicenza). The town is situated at the point where the flat Veneto plains reach the hills leading up to the Alps; it takes its name from the nearby Monte Grappa. The four things for which Bassano del Grappa is best known are its covered bridge over the Brenta, the strong grappa liqueur produced in the area, the military history of Monte Grappa and locally-produced ceramics. Like so many of the Veneto's historic towns, this is a prosperous place and is studded with smart clothes and furnishings shops. The architecture reflects Bassano's location: typical Veneto-style arcaded streets and piazzas are interspersed with alpine wooden balconies, and some of the hostelries have a decidedly Austrian flavour. The historic centre of Bassano is pretty and very compact: there are several sights to see and the town makes a good day-trip destination. It is connected by direct regional trains to Padua and Venice. It would also make an unusual base for a couple of days exploring this area between the mountains and the Veneto plain. the tour includes visit of the Poli Museum of Grappa and tasting of locally produced Gin and liquors.