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5 Day Italian Cooking Vacation in Venice, Province of Rovigo
Maria’s Cookery Course, San Martino di Venezze, Rovigo, Italy
Authentic Culinary Holiday in Venice, Italy
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The cooking vacations at the Tenuta Castel Venezze will allow you to immerse yourself in the culture and lifestyle of Veneto and learn to cook authentic Italian dishes in an informal and friendly environment. The classes are small enough to accommodate cooks of all levels and are ideal for small groups of family and friends. It is also possible to bring along a non-participating partner, who can spend the day enjoying the surroundings, sightseeing or playing golf. Then, join the group at dinner time.
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Stefano
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Highlights
- 3 hands-on cooking lessons
- Learn how to prepare traditional Italian recipes
- Immerse yourself in the culture and lifestyle of Veneto
- 4 dinners and 3 lunches in our restaurant Locanda Venezze.
- 5-day / 4-nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
3 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
17:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor shower
Villa Castel Venezze is a medieval property in the heart of a beautiful green park in the Venetian countryside. The accommodation, a prestigious villa owned by noblemen, was restored in the 16th century after the destruction of the ancient castle. It offers an oasis of peace and tranquility to enjoy the real Venetian life and food. There is a biological swimming pool, disinfected only by mineral salts, and a prominent parking place.
Stay overnight in charming rooms with original ancient furniture, air conditioning, private en-suite bathroom. You will enjoy the excellent care to detail that Maria Giustiniani, the owner, has given to her villa, the restaurant, and, most important, to her guests. Under her watchful eyes, Maria’s Tenuta has been transformed into one of Veneto's finest accommodations, keeping its original, old style and charm.
Program
Day 1 - Arrival
Around 6 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. at Maria's Cookery Course's restaurant Locanda Venezze and your first introduction to local places to familiarize yourself with your new surroundings.
Day 2
- 10:30 You will have your first hands-on cooking lesson, followed by lunch
- Today, you will start making dishes using techniques and recipes handed down through generations of local women - typical appetizers, pasta, tagliatelle, and tortellini
- Lunch follows, including D.O.C. Italian wine
- Dinner at the villa
Day 3 - Cooking lesson
- Breakfast
- Hands-on cooking lesson during which you will learn how to make and cook other traditional Italian recipes, from appetizers to desserts
- Lunch at the villa, accompanied by Italian wine
- Free time, during the rest of the day, Maria's Cookery Course's staff will be available to set up another activity; they have many contacts with the local operators and will grant valuable services
- You will be back at about 18:00
- Dinner at the villa
Day 4
Third cooking lesson program. The program, this time, will change according to the season, and Fabio, the chef, will pick up a seasonal menu for cooking together in the afternoon free time to relax after a long work in the kitchen. Afternoon free time to explore the surrounding sights of Polesine.
They have many contacts with the local operators and will grant valuable services. Dinner at the Villa.
Day 5 - Departure
Breakfast and check-out - (Transfer is not included)
Instructors
Stefano Zamboni
Hello everyone, my name is Stefano Zamboni and I have been a professional Venetian chef for over 25 years. My passion for cooking was already in my blood when I was just 12 years old helping my parents (professional chefs). The passion soon involved me to the point that on weekends I worked as an apprentice pastry chef. This somewhat upset my study plans to the point that I went to work under my uncle (a chef with a famous CV). As the years grew, I also cultivated another desire: to travel. And so with the support of a family friend, I began my long and unfinished journey around the world. My
Location
The hands-on Italian cooking lessons take place in the beautiful Villa Castel Venezze, a 16th-century family property which is situated in the north side of Italy in the Veneto region, near Venice.
Distances
- Bologna - 1 hour
- Treviso - 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Venice - 1 hour
- Verona - 1 hour
Food
All meals are comprised in this package.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Gluten Free
- Whole food
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
In the summer, the garden is fantastic and green, and you can relax in the swimming pool or enjoy a glass of good wine under the roof terrace. From May to September, you can also enjoy the ecological swimming pool. Additionally, during your stay in the Veneto area, you can participate in one of the tours organized by Maria's Cookery Course.
Cheese factory visit and tasting
Visit a farm in Anguillara, a small village near Tenuta Castel Veneze, and learn how to make the best traditional homemade cheeses. You will experience the different cheeses: exclusively cow's milk and sheep's milk or a mixture between the two types of milk. They may vary depending on the recipe or style being made.
Italian cheeses are different from region to region; they may be fresh, mature or semi-mature. The type of processing also varies. Some cheeses are made with acid coagulation of the milk, while others are produced with rennet coagulation. Of course, the most common case is that which provides for a coagulation mixed.
During this tour, you will learn the entire production process of different types of cheese. You can also visit the dairy and taste the best cheeses from their products. Some experts will lead you through the farm and explain the process as you move along. First-class tasting sessions are prepared for you.
The sessions are a combination of delicious meat products, homemade wine, and an unforgettable country atmosphere. The suggested schedule may be substituted at any time based on group size and tasting room availability. The tour is available only on Monday and Friday.
Tour program:
- 15:00 departure from Tenuta Castel Venezze
- 15:30 arrival to Morandi, visit to the cheese factory with our guide, and the cells of cheese ripening
- 16:30 cheese tasting
- 17:30 go back to Tenuta Castel Venezze
Prociutto di Montagnana DOP, visit and tasting
Visit a farm in Montagnana, a small medieval town near Rovigo, and learn how to make the best traditional homemade prosciutto. You will experience the different kinds of processes: exclusively pork meat. They may vary depending on the recipe or style being made.
You will be shown the production process during this tour, from fresh pork meat to the final product. Some experts will lead you through the farm and explain the process as you move along. First-class tasting sessions, a combination of delicious meat products, homemade wine, and an unforgettable country atmosphere, are prepared for you. The schedule may be substituted at any time based on group size and tasting room availability. The tour is available only on Wednesdays.
Tour program:
- 15:30 departure from Tenuta Castel Venezze
- 16:10 arrival, visit to the farm with a guide, and to the salami production area
- 16.40 tasting
- 17.30 go back to Tenuta Castel Venezze
Wine tasting at Villa Widmann - Borletti in Bagnoli
During your stay in Tenuta Castel Venezze for your cookery course, you will have the chance to be part of the wine-tasting tour program, which allows you to discover the Bagnoli DOC area. During this excursion, you will have the chance to see the old aristocratic villa Widmann Borletti and the cellars Il Dominio di Bagnoli that date back to the 14th century.
This winery produces the Friularo grape, which is a native grape and has been used to produce an exceptional passito red wine that is dried till January in a particular room upstairs in the cellar after a late harvest. Along the way, your guide will share compelling wine-related information and introduce you to winemakers.
Tour program:
15:00 departure from Tenuta Castel Venezze
16:30 wine tasting in the cellar
17:30 go back to Tenuta Castel Venezze
The wine tours are not included in the packages, but upon request, the staff will be at your disposal to arrange a taxi driver and a meeting with the best wineries in the region.
What's included
- 3 cooking lessons
- 5-day / 4-night accommodation at Villa Tenuta Castel Venezze
- All meals mentioned
What's not included
- Airfare
- Local transportation
- Suggested tours
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
78 km
Transfer not provided
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport
58 km
Transfer not provided
Driving directions from Treviso
Within 5 minutes of the Treviso Airport (TSF), there is a motorway road with an exit just 10 to 15 minutes from Maria's Cookery Course.
Arrival by airplane
You can book your flight to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). You can also arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), Treviso Airport (TSF), Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN).
Arrival by train
To get to Rovigo, the best transport is by train. It starts every hour from Venice and stops at Rovigo Railway Station; the ride is about 1 hour, and a round trip costs approximately 15 EUR per person. Maria's Cookery Course's staff might arrange your pick-up at Rovigo's train station; the taxi ride is 25 to 30 EUR.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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