La Strada del Prosecco, or the Prosecco Road
Two hours north of Venice lies the town of Conegliano, its bombastic stucco buildings a statement of Italy’s Garibaldi-powered confidence. The village of Valdobbiadene (val-dob-YAH-dinnay) nearby is very different, its winding streets lined with rickety old houses perched along a steep hillside. Between these two very distinct towns lies one of Italy’s still-unsung delights: La Strada del Prosecco, or the Prosecco Road.
Lining this winding loop are more than three dozen vineyards, or cantine, mostly family-run small holdings producing delicious versions of the Veneto region’s best-known sparkling wine Prosecco. Famous accross Italy Prosecco is only produced within this small area on the steep Prosecco hills. Some of the family run vineyards still pick the grapes by hand to produce the best quality of Prosecco. Made in small quantities and therefore not available outside of the region here at The Italian School we have good friendships with the artisan producers of these Proseccos. Tastings are only available by appointment only and are available as part of our famous Prosecco Tour.
Lining this winding loop are more than three dozen vineyards, or cantine, mostly family-run small holdings producing delicious versions of the Veneto region’s best-known sparkling wine Prosecco. Famous accross Italy Prosecco is only produced within this small area on the steep Prosecco hills. Some of the family run vineyards still pick the grapes by hand to produce the best quality of Prosecco. Made in small quantities and therefore not available outside of the region here at The Italian School we have good friendships with the artisan producers of these Proseccos. Tastings are only available by appointment only and are available as part of our famous Prosecco Tour.
The Accommodation
Set within idyllic green countryside the beautiful Spa Hotel offers panoramic views and an outdoor pool. The modern property features a restaurant, a wellness centre and contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi. Spacious and bright the rooms have a modern design and flat screen TV and a fully equipped bathroom.
The Restaurant
The large and luminous breakfast room offers a rich buffet of healthy and nutritious food, homemade cakes, whole grain and biological cereals, seeds, fresh fruit and dried fruit, a wide range of ham, cold meats and cheese.
In the afternoon the breakfast room becomes a comfortable living room where you can have a healthy snack and drink a tea in front of the fireplace, while reading a book or surfing the
web with the free wireless internet access.
Within the Hotel's restaurant the cuisine is inspired by tradition and simplicity. The Chef of the house Ennio carefully selects the healthiest meats and ingredients and suggests food combinations which enhance the senses. The right food and wine pairing is combined perfectly by the refined excellence of the wine, which comes directly from the large selection of national and international labels of our prestigious cellar. The restaurant menu offers and suggests dishes from the Gift Diet thanks to expert nutritionists like Dr. Luca Speciani committed to promoting a healthy and balanced approach to life.
The Restaurant
The large and luminous breakfast room offers a rich buffet of healthy and nutritious food, homemade cakes, whole grain and biological cereals, seeds, fresh fruit and dried fruit, a wide range of ham, cold meats and cheese.
In the afternoon the breakfast room becomes a comfortable living room where you can have a healthy snack and drink a tea in front of the fireplace, while reading a book or surfing the
web with the free wireless internet access.
Within the Hotel's restaurant the cuisine is inspired by tradition and simplicity. The Chef of the house Ennio carefully selects the healthiest meats and ingredients and suggests food combinations which enhance the senses. The right food and wine pairing is combined perfectly by the refined excellence of the wine, which comes directly from the large selection of national and international labels of our prestigious cellar. The restaurant menu offers and suggests dishes from the Gift Diet thanks to expert nutritionists like Dr. Luca Speciani committed to promoting a healthy and balanced approach to life.
The Wellness Centre and Spa
The wellness centre and Spa focuses on the mind and body for complete relaxation. The focal point of the wellness centre is to move away from the stress of daily routines and to rediscover yourself. The wellness centre promotes harmony between the body and nature. The respect for tradition and for all the types of practices that have been shown to have beneficial effects on your well being are at the centre of this Spa experience. The use of hot and cold therapies, the benefits of water and the aromas of natural essential oils extracts are perfect to clear the mind. While the use of ancient techniques work to release the energy from the heart.
The wellness centre and Spa focuses on the mind and body for complete relaxation. The focal point of the wellness centre is to move away from the stress of daily routines and to rediscover yourself. The wellness centre promotes harmony between the body and nature. The respect for tradition and for all the types of practices that have been shown to have beneficial effects on your well being are at the centre of this Spa experience. The use of hot and cold therapies, the benefits of water and the aromas of natural essential oils extracts are perfect to clear the mind. While the use of ancient techniques work to release the energy from the heart.
What's included:
- 3 nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel in a beautiful location
- Half day Luxury Spa access
- Outdoor swimming pool use
- All meals included - buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Comprehensive tour of The Prosecco Road
- 3 vineyard tours with Prosecco tasting
- Tasting of 9 types of the finest DOCG Prosecco
- Visit to the Panoramic views of the area
- Expert English Speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Tour Transport
- Tour of award winning family run cheese producers
- Finest cheese and Salami tasting
- A traditional 3 course lunch with wine on day of tour
- Luxury return airport transfers
- Maximum 8 People per tour
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Prosecco weekend Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Veneto!
Arrivals at the hotel. You will be met at the airport by our luxury chauffeur driven transfer service. Once at our hotel you will have the evening to relax and enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Day 2 - Prosecco Road Tour & Artisan Cheese tasting
After breakfast you will be collected by our tour guide and taken on a full day guided tour along the Prosecco Road. You will visit the first family run vineyard where wine expert Cristina will show you around her family's Prosecco making process. She will allow you to taste the wonderful small production Prosecco's that are produced within their vineyard. The interesting Prosecco tasting of 3 types of Prosecco DOCG will be served along with the finest salami from the family's production and fresh bread.
For lunch you will be taken to an award winning family run cheese producer where you will experience a tour of the cheese making process and an unforgettable cheese tasting experience. Master cheese maker and teacher Carlo will show you his passion and dedication for the fresh cheese making process.
Producing traditional cheeses through artisan crafting which are now largely disappearing, Carlo and his family produce the highest quality of cheeses. In his award winning family run cheese shop in the Prosecco Hills of Veneto Carlo runs cheese making courses and tasting sessions to promote the work that his family has been doing for generations. After an unforgetable sensory cheese tasting session a delicious traditional lunch with wine will be provided within Carlo's restaurant.
After lunch a further 2 visits to another two family run vineyards will take place with tasting of 6 types of Prosecco DOCG. Each vineyard has carefully been selected to showcase the unique and best quality Prosecco that the region has to offer.
The tour will conclude with a visit to the panoramic views of the beautiful Prosecco Hills. Here you will be given the opportunity to admire the breathtaking scenery and to take some photographs.
Your evening is free to relax in the hotel and enjoy your dinner prepared by our chef Ennio in the hotels wonderful restaurant.
Day 3 - Spa Day and a bike ride to the lake
After breakfast you have the morning free to relax in the Hotel's superb wellness centre & Spa. You will enjoy the facilities of the Steam bath with orange fragrance, Finnish sauna, Hydromassage, Aromatic shower with colour effects, relaxing room with music and chromotherapy and the reading room with wood stove, which is the ideal place to taste the complimentary tea blends, herbal teas and fresh fruit
A nutritious lunch will then be available in the Hotels restaurant. The Chef of the house Ennio carefully selects the healthiest meats and food combinations which enhance the senses for a fully holistic experience. After lunch you could choose to swim in the outdoor swimming pool or explore the beautiful countryside.
Bikes can be hired from the hotel to visit the nearby lake and take in the breathtaking scenery.
In the evening dinner will be again be served in the hotel's restaurant providing another fine gastronomic experience.
Day 4 - Time to say goodbye
Breakfast at the hotel and airport transfers.
Arrivals at the hotel. You will be met at the airport by our luxury chauffeur driven transfer service. Once at our hotel you will have the evening to relax and enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Day 2 - Prosecco Road Tour & Artisan Cheese tasting
After breakfast you will be collected by our tour guide and taken on a full day guided tour along the Prosecco Road. You will visit the first family run vineyard where wine expert Cristina will show you around her family's Prosecco making process. She will allow you to taste the wonderful small production Prosecco's that are produced within their vineyard. The interesting Prosecco tasting of 3 types of Prosecco DOCG will be served along with the finest salami from the family's production and fresh bread.
For lunch you will be taken to an award winning family run cheese producer where you will experience a tour of the cheese making process and an unforgettable cheese tasting experience. Master cheese maker and teacher Carlo will show you his passion and dedication for the fresh cheese making process.
Producing traditional cheeses through artisan crafting which are now largely disappearing, Carlo and his family produce the highest quality of cheeses. In his award winning family run cheese shop in the Prosecco Hills of Veneto Carlo runs cheese making courses and tasting sessions to promote the work that his family has been doing for generations. After an unforgetable sensory cheese tasting session a delicious traditional lunch with wine will be provided within Carlo's restaurant.
After lunch a further 2 visits to another two family run vineyards will take place with tasting of 6 types of Prosecco DOCG. Each vineyard has carefully been selected to showcase the unique and best quality Prosecco that the region has to offer.
The tour will conclude with a visit to the panoramic views of the beautiful Prosecco Hills. Here you will be given the opportunity to admire the breathtaking scenery and to take some photographs.
Your evening is free to relax in the hotel and enjoy your dinner prepared by our chef Ennio in the hotels wonderful restaurant.
Day 3 - Spa Day and a bike ride to the lake
After breakfast you have the morning free to relax in the Hotel's superb wellness centre & Spa. You will enjoy the facilities of the Steam bath with orange fragrance, Finnish sauna, Hydromassage, Aromatic shower with colour effects, relaxing room with music and chromotherapy and the reading room with wood stove, which is the ideal place to taste the complimentary tea blends, herbal teas and fresh fruit
A nutritious lunch will then be available in the Hotels restaurant. The Chef of the house Ennio carefully selects the healthiest meats and food combinations which enhance the senses for a fully holistic experience. After lunch you could choose to swim in the outdoor swimming pool or explore the beautiful countryside.
Bikes can be hired from the hotel to visit the nearby lake and take in the breathtaking scenery.
In the evening dinner will be again be served in the hotel's restaurant providing another fine gastronomic experience.
Day 4 - Time to say goodbye
Breakfast at the hotel and airport transfers.
The breathtaking view of the Hotel and grounds , Veneto
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Cheshire
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United Kingdom
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