Contessa Lelia Passi, Palace Tiepolo Passi
I call it home... but apparently my palazzo, along the Grand Canal, between the Rialto Bridge and San Marco Square, exudes an atmosphere that genuinely reflects the traditions of Venetian hospitality – warmth and amiability; so much so that guests often do not want to depart! Originally built in the sixteenth century, it has belonged to my family for centuries. I have dedicated my life to my greatest passions, which are music, cooking... and receiving guests. I love to cook; menus always begin with a shopping trip to the Rialto for fresh ingredients... and then... a little unrestrained creativity!
“ ” 5. THE PROSECCO ROUTE
Hike “Strada del Vino” through the vineyards near Follina, home to a 12th-century abbey and some of the region’s finest Prosecco – a sparkling white wine native to the Veneto and the accompaniment to most meals. Savor homestyle cooking at an osteria well off-the-beaten path and enjoy wine tasting in the Valdobbiadene Valley before returning to Asolo to dine at your leisure. Meals BL
Find yourself someplace new!
Hike the Prosecco route through the vineyards of Follina and taste wines along the way
Visit a boatyard; see how gondolas are made and talk to the artisans
An authentic multi-course Venetian dinner expertly paired with Veneto wines
Take a cooking class in Veneto cuisine and share your creation
Have a prosecco tasting in the Valdobbiadene Valley
Walk in the footsteps of Dante and Galileo as you explore the arcaded streets of Padua
Visit a private palazzo in Venice and have tea with the owner
Picnic on the grounds of Palladio’s magnificent Villa Barbaro
A good walk along the Prosecco Route, then wine tasting... 20 See video
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6. PADUA TO VENICE
Breathe the Renaissance within the arcaded streets of Padua. Walk in the steps of giants... Dante... Copernicus.. Galileo... exploring its narrow lanes and sprawling piazzas in the company of a local guide. In this walled university town of serpentine rivers and canals, revolutions in art, science and medicine upended medieval Europe. Witness the 14th-century “new wave” in Giotto’s stunning frescoes at the Scrovegni Chapel, considered one of the most important masterpieces of Western art. Indulge in Veneto cuisine at a local osteria, ensconced in the energy and aromas of open-air markets and cafés in this city of eternal youth. Arrive in Venice mid-afternoon for a walking tour, accompanied by a local guide
who interprets the historical complexities of a city striving for its ecological balance... through less-visited alleyways and piazzas, to Campo San Polo and Basilica Dei Frari, site of the Venice Carnival and the Venice Film Festival... and through the eye-opening marble halls of Scuola Grand di San Rocco, (a place often compared to the Sistine Chapel for its lavishly frescoed walls, floors and ceilings) illustrated by Tintoretto. You’re invited to a private palazzo where you’ll meet the owner, a contessa, whose family has lived there for generations. Discover your own sumptuous digs at a hotel in the historic center of the city, a former palace on the waterfront, elegantly appointed, with breathtaking views of the Lagoon. Meals BL
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