A Christmas Holiday in the Veneto
Stories and Traditions of Feast
8 days 7 nights
Sunday, 14th December: WELCOMING DINNER.
Arrival of the Guests (with their own flight) in Vicenza, and meeting with the hostess that will accompany them for the whole duration of the trip and with us of "Associazione Cuore Triveneto": we are waiting for you for a typical welcoming dinner in Vicenza. Overnight accomadations in hotel.
Menu
Salame, sopressa and traditional cheeses of the Veneto
Rice and potatoes
Roast Quails with mushrooms
Typical dessert "Bussolà alla Vicentina"
Monday, 15th December: VICENZA - BASSANO DEL GRAPPA - BREGANZE.
After breakfast, departure by reserved coach for the visit of the centre of Vicenza, the famous city of the great architect, Andrea Palladio. Free lunch.
The afternoon is dedicated to the visit of Bassano del Grappa and its very sweet Christmas Market, amid lights and Christmas carols. On the Ponte degli Alpini the Guests will taste the famous Tajadèla, a liqueur made with grappa and local herbs. The dinner will take place in Breganze -a small town famous for its excellent quality wine- at the hostirical restaurant "Al Cappello". Overnight accomodations in hotel.
Menu
Vezzena cheese with grilled polenta
Tagliatelle soup with meat gravy
Boiled capon with mustard and cooked vegetables
Dessert "Macafame"
Tuesday, 16th Decenber: VICENZA - THIENE - ASIAGO - MAROSTICA.
After breakfast, departure for Thiene, in the Pedemontana Vicentina, to have a walk in the town centre and to taste its delicious "Treccia d'Oro", a typical cake. The trip will continue towards the mountains for an excursion at the Plateau of Asiago to visit the World War One sites and the Temple Ossuary dedicated to the the fallen soldiers. Traditional mountain lunch in a "malga", a typical hut at high altitude.
Menu
Single dish with
Polenta, venison, mountain mushrooms, speck, seasoned cheeses
Apple Pie
On the way back, a stop is planned in the town of Marostica, to see the famous "Piazza degli Scacchi". Dinner and overnight accomodations in hotel.
Wednesday, 17th December: VICENZA - PADOVA - MONTAGNANA and COLLI EUGANEI.
After breakfast, departure by reserved coach for the visit of the city of Padova: Palazzo della Ragione (one of the oldest Law Courts in Europe), the famous University and the Basilica of St. Antonio. Here we will also visit the famous center where "Il messaggero di Sant'Antonio" -a review famous all over the world and an important supporter of "Associazione Cuore Triveneto"- is printed. Free lunch.
In the afternoon, relaxing excursion among the Colli Euganei and visit of the very ancient Benedictine Abbey of Praglia. Visit and dinner in Montagnana, one of the most beautiful fenced city of the Veneto.
Menu
Risotto a l'onda with peas and liver
Chicken "padovana" with vegetables "in tecia"
Dessert "Crostata di Pere con Vin Santo"
Return to the hotel for overnight accomodations.
Thursday, 18th December: THE DAY OF THE PARTY.
After breakfast, the Guests will spend the entire day with their relatives and friends and with "Cuore Triveneto" association. We will discover the most beatiful towns of the Veneto, as our grandparents remember in their tales, where the atmophere of Christmas remains the same as in the old times. Overnight accomodations in hotel.
Friday, 19th December: VICENZA - VENEZIA.
After breakfast, departure by reserved coach for Venice: guided sightseeing of the city, with special attention to Piazza S. Marco (St.Mark Square) and Ponte dei Sospiri. Cicheto and Ombra for snack, in perfect Venetian style. In the afternoon, a trip along the Riviera del Brenta will give the possibility to admire ancient and noble villas. Free lunch, dinner and overnight accomodations in hotel.
Menu
Gnocchi al ragù
Roast Guinea-fowl with peas
Dessert "Tirami su"
Saturday, 20th December: VICENZA - TREVISO -CHRISTMAS DINNER.
Itinerary among the Hills of Prosecco, starting with the guided sightseeing of Treviso and tasting the "Prosecco"wine at Villa Sandi, one of the most fascinating estate in Italy. Free lunch.
The Christmas dinner will be our most beautiful greeting, and our Merry Christmas: in the big courtyard of "La Corte del Belo" restaurant, a fire will be lit, like in the past time, in the long winter evening, and we will cook some chestnuts. The "Coro degli Alpini" and the sweetest Christmas melody called "Nina", once sung by shepherds, will accompany our evening.
Menu
Mixed salumi with polenta
Tortellini soup
Roast rabbit with potatoes
Chestnuts and sweet potatoes
Vin brulè with cloves and apple fritter
Dessert "Pandoro di Verona"
Overnight accomodation in hotel.
Sunday, 21st December: DEPARTURE AND GREETINGS.
Breakfast in hotel, time for greetings, departure according to everyone's selected flight.
Price per person: Euro 770
Minimum 20 people
Participation costs include:
- Reserved Coach from 2° to 7° day.
- Hostess until the end of the journey.
- Hotel 3*sup in the surroundings of Vicenza.
- Half board, selected, traditional and rich menu. Drinks included.
- Tourist guide in Vicenza, Padova, Venezia, Treviso.
- Tasting according to the program.
- Gift "Sporta Veneta", with typical products.
Not included:
- Admittance tickets, meals not mentioned in the program and anything else not expressely indicated in "Participation costs include".
Extra charge:
- Single room Euro 150 (for all the period)
- Hotel 4* Euro 140 (for all the period)
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