Day 3 - Wednesday
Breakfast.
Morning: Visit a cheese factory and guided excursion of Cividale, a little gem in the eastern foothills of Friuli, known for its delicious Gubana (an exquisite type of strudel filled with apples, pine seeds and raisins), top wines and lovely atmosphere that you can breathe strolling around the narrow cobble stone streets leading to the charming main square. Lunch in a typical restaurant of the area followed by a visit of a local winery.
Afternoon: Return to the castle for your cooking class # 2. Preparation of a three-course meal followed by dinner of your efforts.
Overnight.

Day 4 - Thursday
Breakfast:
Morning: Guided excursion to San Daniele, well known all over the world for the incomparable taste of its exquisite prosciutto, which is said to be the most delicate in all of Italy. Prosciutto-based lunch in a typical local restaurant followed by a visit to a prosciutto factory.
Afternoon: Return to the castle for your cooking class # 3. Preparation of a three-course meal followed by dinner of your efforts.
Overnight.

Day 5 - Friday
Breakfast.
Morning: Departure to Aquileia for a guided visit of this Roman jewel, the most important archaeological site in northern Italy. You'll see the forum, remains of public baths and private houses, Roman roads with visible chariot tracks and the ancient Basilica which hosts stunning Byzantine frescoes and one of the largest and most spectacular early-Christian mosaic floors of the West! Lunch in a typical agriturismo of the area with appetizers and samplings of local delicacies and wine.
Afternoon: return to the castle for your cooking class # 4 followed by dinner of your efforts.
Overnight .

Day 6 - Saturday
Full-day excursion to either Venice, Slovenia or Austria, giving you the possibility of tasting the gastronomic specialties of these neighboring areas, which have for many centuries influenced the cuisine of Friuli-Venezia Giulia (free lunch).
VENICE: Venice doesn't need any presentation, being a fascinating city known all over the world. In the company of your guide, you'll explore the classical and secret Venice. You'll visit St. Mark's square and the Basilica, the Doge's palace, the Rialto Bridge with its characteristic food market and enchanting views over the Grand Canal. After lunch (not included), free time to experience your own Venice, maybe taking the vaporetto to Murano or a romantic gondola ride, visiting souvenir shops or just sitting at one of the famous cafés in St. Marks' square listening to the violins serenading in a magical atmosphere. Return to the castle in the late afternoon.
SLOVENIA: located only 20 minutes away from the estate, Slovenia is a small country renowned for its beautiful coast and charming little port towns, stunning caves, characteristic alpine lakes and a wonderful middle European capital. Our day in Slovenia includes a visit to the spectacular Postojna cave complex, which can be explored partly on foot and partly by electric train, and a visit to Ljubljana, Slovenia's attractive medieval and cosmopolitan capital. We'll visit the cathedral, the Triple Bridge, the famous open market and the medieval historic center before heading back to the castle in the late afternoon.
AUSTRIA: the Austrian border is only one-hour drive from the estate, so let's take a chance to spend a fantastic day in Carinthia, visiting the enchanting medieval town of Villach full of shops, lovely courtyards and outdoor cafés where you can savor the exquisite Austrian cakes. After lunch (not included) a short drive will take us to the charming lakeside town of Velden, Carinthia's most elegant holiday resort. We'll have some time to stroll along the splendid promenade and eventually take a boat for a delightful cruise on the calm waters of Lake Wörth, against a backdrop of snowy peaks. Return to the castle in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight.

Day 7 - Sunday
Breakfast
Hotel check-out and Arrivederci!

TOUR INFORMATION
(7 days / 6 nights)

Type of class: hands-on

Group size: max. 8 participants

Tour price: please inquire
for current prices.

Tour dates:

7 - 13 February - (special "Venice Carnival")
7 - 13 March
4 - 10 April
2 - 8 May
4 - 10 July
3 - 9 October
7 - 13 November
12 - 18 December - (Special "Preparing for Christmas")