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www.centralholidays.comDAY 1
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VENICE
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RIVAROTTA PASIANO PORDENONE
Arrive in Venice
and transfer to your hotel in Rivarotta Pasiano Pordenone. Once a
Benedictine convent dating back to 1000, Villa Luppis was first
extended in 1200 by Camaldolese monks. Immersed in a five hectares
private park, this elegant country residence is the ideal starting point
to discover the Veneto region. Richly decorated in both natural and
man-made treasures, its varied landscape ranges from the Venetian
lagoon near the Adriatic Sea to rolling hills dotted with world renowned
vineyards, and stretching up into the magnificent Dolomites mountain
range. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink followed by a gourmet dinner at
the hotel. (D)
DAY 2
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TREVISO
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RIVAROTTA
PASIANO PORDENONE
Start your day with a visit of the lovely city of
Treviso. Featuring breathtaking vistas in the foothills of the Alps,
overlooking the surrounding valleys, Treviso has become popular with
wine aficionados and travelers who wish to explore Italy's distinctive
and only "authentic" Prosecco region firsthand. Once considered “the
Garden of Venice”, Treviso is a peaceful and idyllic town full of romantic
canals, elegant bridges and arcaded streets. Free time for lunch on
your own. In the afternoon you will be enjoying a wine tasting session
at a local winery, once the prestigious residence of the Doge
Giustiniani. Tonight enjoy a gala dinner accompanied by live music at
your hotel. (B,D)
DAY 3
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The day is yours to relax
by the pool or to enjoy some retail therapy. The McArthur Glen designer
outlet village is just 15 minutes away from your hotel (transportation
will be provided). Take advantage of an additional 10% discount while
shopping famous Italian and international brands such as Armani,
Valentino, Gucci and many more. Tonight enjoy a wine tasting session
held by the hotel's sommelier in the original 13th century ice cellar. Its
shelves, stairwells and platforms were built to easily store and access
the extensive collection of bottles, with the whites being kept below the
reds, where the temperature is lower. End the day with a gourmet
dinner at the hotel's restaurant of your choice. (B,D)
DAY 4
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VENICE
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RIVAROTTA
PASIANO PORDENONE
Your visit of the Veneto region wouldn't be
complete without a guided tour of Venice, the city of magnificent
marble palaces on a lagoon. Just like its world-famous Carnevale,
Venice thrives on mystery and awe, from the secret passageways that
riddle Gothic Palazzo Ducale, to the esoteric powers of the Basilica di
Santa Maria della Salute, and to Saint Mark's Basilica, recognized as
one of the most refined and accomplished works of Byzantine
craftsmanship in the world. This afternoon visit a local winery. See the
barrel-stocked cellars and learn about the Veneto’s wine history and its
typical grape varieties before enjoying a wine tasting session
accompanied by homemade appetizers served up with expert insights
from your winery host. Dinner at the hotel. (B,D)
DAY 5
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This morning, join the
Villa’s chef for a hands-on cooking class featuring traditional northern
dishes, and then sit down to lunch. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening,
you will be driven to the lovely nearby town of Oderzo. Enjoy a "spritz"
aperitif, a longtime staple of local bars, before having dinner at a local
restaurant. (B,L,D)
PRICED FROM
First class hotels:
$2,019
From price is per person, double occupancy, and based on following hotels:
Rivarotta Pasiano Pordenone: Villa Luppis
Villa Luppis
Visit San Daniele prosciuttificio
DAY 6
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SPILIMBERGO
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SAN DANIELE DEL FRIULI
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This
morning you will visit the Mosaic School in Spilimbergo. Established in
1922, it currently has a student population of about 100, with students
coming from about 20 countries. Next stop will be in San Daniele del
Friuli for a visit of a Prosciuttificio (ham factory). San Daniele ham is the
pride of the area, and is well known all over the world by gourmets who
appreciate its sweet and refined taste, the delicate flavor and the
perfect balance between its winning taste and genuine nutritional
properties. The thighs are obtained from pigs that are bred and reared
exclusively in ten regions of central-northern Italy and fed according to
a strict diet outlined by disciplinary regulations before being
slaughtered. Enjoy lunch in the prosciuttificio restaurant, before
heading to Villa Manin. The centennial history, the grandiosity and the
charm of the whole ensemble with its unbreakable tie between the
building and the historical garden, contribute to making this residence
the most significant example of the culture of the Venetian villa in the
region. Here you will visit the Armory, a museum housing a splendid
collection of weapons and armors from different parts of the world.
Tonight enjoy a delicious barbecue-style dinner at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 7
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VENICE TO USA (OR
EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Morning transfer to the airport for your return
flight home. (B)
(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner
INCLUDED FEATURES
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First class hotel accommodation for 6 nights (superior room)
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14 included meals consisting of:
- 6 buffet breakfasts
- 1 lunch at hotel
- 1 lunch at prosciuttificio (ham factory)
- 5 dinners at hotel
- 1 dinner at local restaurant
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Assistance of a professional local representative
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Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows:
- Guided tour of Treviso
- Two visits of local wineries followed by wine tasting sessions
- Round trip transportation to the Designer Outlet Village,
including 10% additional discount shopping card
- Wine tasting at hotel
- Guided tour of Venice
- Cooking class at hotel
- Spritz aperitif in Oderzo
- Visit of the Mosaic School in Spilimbergo
- Visit of a San Daniele prosciuttificio (ham factory)
- Visit of Villa Manin’s Museum
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Round trip transfers from Venice airport to hotel
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Baggage handling
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Document holder and luggage tags
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Hotel taxes and service charges