THE FLY & DRIVE PROGRAM TO DISCOVER MAGIC NORTH EST CORNER OF ITALY
Do not want or can’t travel with a group ? Choose our Fly & Drive Program
We will arrange your flight from wherever you are to Venice Marco Polo Airport
We will meet you at the airport, help you with the car rental pick up
Give you maps, itineraries, vouchers with your Hotel accommodation,
vouchers with the meals arrangement, wine tasting, visits… etc
All of your travel requirements will be arranged and paid for, previously.
Of course, we always recommend you spend 2 days in Venice, this too, will be arranged
You only need to tell us either what you want to do if you know it,
otherwise what your interests are and we will construct your itinerary.
Example:
PROGRAM 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS AT CASTEL BRANDO
Day 1
FLIGHT TO VENICE
PICK UP CAR AND DRIVE TO CASTEL BRANDO
ARRIVAL AT CASTEL BRANDO
CHECK IN AND DINNER
OVERNIGHT IN DOUBLE ACCOMMODATION
Day 2
BREAKFAST
VISIT OF THE CASTLE AND WALK THROUGH QUAINT AND ENCHANTING CISON DI VALMARINO
WINE TASTING AT VIGNE MATTE WINERIE
AFTERNOON GUIDED VISIT OF “MAGIC” FOLLINA’S ABBEY
DINNER
OVERNIGHT
Day 3
BREAKFAST
DRIVE THE PROSECCO COUNTRY
LUNCH AT TENUTA DELLA VILLA SANDI
STOP TO ADMIRE THE PALADIAN VILLA MASER
AFTERNOON AT BEAUTIFUL ASOLO
BACK TO CASTEL BRANDO
DINNER
OVERNIGHT
Day 4
BREAKFAST
DRIVE BACK TO AIRPORT
MAGIC & WINE
Squeezed between the towering mountains of the dolomites and the canals of Venice lie the elegant Prosecco country of the Veneto region and the charming and ever changing landscape of the Friuli region with the Collio’s finest wines of all Italy.
Experience incredible variety and excellence on wines, scents and flavours of an ever so changing tradition in cuisine from the venetian dishes to THE surprising, delicious friulian regional cuisine that is more Mittel Europa than pasta & pizza!!!
Enjoy quaint and elegant towns like Pordenone, Cividale del Friuli, Vittorio Veneto,
Asolo… let yourself be overwhelmed by the monumental Austro-
OVERNIGHT IN MAGIC VENICE...
Hotel American***
18th century residence of a venetian merchand, tastefully furnished in venetian décor.
The hotel on San Vito canal is conveniently located between the Accademia Gallery
and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection,walking distance to..
Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge.
A FEW NIGHTS at …
Castel Brando
At the foot of Monte Castello, in Valmarino, there is an ancient castel.
Built by romans as a defensive fortress, now with 2000 years of history.
It known for “Sansovino” restaurant -
three museum and a wonderful Beauty Center.
TASTING PROSECCO AT...
Vigne Matte
It’s a winery on a hill covered with vineyards in the picturesque village of Rolle.
The Prosecco they produce is so good that you will “lose your mind”.
The place is an authentic corner of paradise and it is described as the heart of Vigne Matte’s firm.
Discover…
Asolo
Little Venice on a hill, “the pearl of the Veneto” born with the Queen Cornaro
exile and refuge to artists like Eleonora Duse, writers like Robert Browning.
visit...
Villa di Maser
It’s one of the greatest masterpieces of Andrea Palladio
in a Renaissance style and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is situated in the middle of a flourishing estate whose historic winery
produces wines of great quality.
Have lunch at...
Valdobbiadene
The estate of Villa Sandi is a refined restored colonial house,
surrounded by hillsides clad with Prosecco DOC vineyards.
You will taste the famous Villa Sandi Wines
and experience the Treviso countryside cuisine.
Hotel Calvi
Quaint hotel, paradise of serenity and beauty,
offering retreats to explore your talent with classes
on oil, acrilic, pastel, porcelain painting,
tought by the best art professor of our region.
EXPLORE FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA
Stay at…
Fossa Mala Hotel
Restored Venetian villa in Fiume Veneto, just a short drive from the centre of Pordenone.
The first six hectares soon grew to the current 30 hectare The Roncadin family produces
important & incomparable wines that “generate strong emotions”.
Visit…
Villa Manin Pordenone
Elegant city on the Noncello River, enjoy a walk through the town center
admiring the frescoed facades of ancient buildings, and the beautiful town hall built in 1291.
It was the residence of the last doge of Republic of Venice : Ludovico Manin.
A neo classic style building where Napoleon signed the end of the
Serenissima Republic of Venice.
Stay at the foot hill of the Prealps
Gorgazzo
Situated a few kilometers from Villa Policreti,
The Gorgazzo is a 90meter underwater cavern
of a deep blue cold waters.
Lago of Barcis
Situated in the heart of a the Valcellina valley, Barcis is a charming tourist resort,
the ideal place for a holiday in close contact with nature.
The lake front offers picnic areas and scenic routes for a leisurely walk.
Travel toward the Slovenian border to the famous Collio…
Stop at..
S. Daniele del Friuli
Hill town famous for its excellent cured ham. .
Have lunch at Cividale del Friuli… and experience the “frico”
Stay at..
Castel Spessa
Dates from the 13th century. A long line of nobles lords and
illustrious personages shaped the castle’s history. Casanova stayed here.
Tavernetta al Castello
The Tavernetta al Castello was built on the foundation of an ancient tavern.
Here, in the heart of the Collio zone,
each day and each night will be an unforgettable experience.
Or..
Castel Formentini
The castle dates from the 17th century.
It is finely finished with original pieces and prints dating from 18 th and 19 th century.
Every rooms bears the name of one of the prestigious wines of the Collio.
Cividale del Friuli
The city was chosen as first capital of the newly formed Lombard Kingdom (568)
the Lombards were defeated by the Franks, (774),
following the last Lombard resistance under Hrodgaud of Friuli (776)
Forum Julii changed its name to Civitas Austriae, Charlemagne's Italian "City of the East”.
In 1420 Cividale was annexed to the Republic of Venice.
The town is split in two by the Natisone River, which is spanned by the impressive Devil's Bridge.
Aquileia
Aquileia (in Friuli-
one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Early Roman Empire,
was destroyed by Attila in the 5th century.
Trieste
Trieste is located at the head of the Gulf of Trieste and was part of the Habsburg Monarchy from 1382 until 1918.
Trieste became the fourth largest city of the Austro-
Castello di Miramare
The Miramare Castle is a 19th century castle on the Gulf of Trieste near Trieste, northeastern Italy.
It was built from 1856 to 1860 for Austrian Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian and his wife,
Charlotte of Belgium, later Emperor Maximilian I and Empress Carlota of Mexico, to a design by Carl Junker.
The castle's grounds include an extensive cliff and seashore park of 22 hectares (54 acres) designed by the Archduke.
The grounds were completely re-
“Venitien painters brought up in the City, or like Titian, arriving there from the mountains of the Veneto, from a landscape in which the light is constantly changing, the contrasts dramatic and the colour strong started to form a more ambitious and coloristic sense of form less permanent and defined than was the case with the artists of tuscany”...
EXPERIENCE YOUR ARTISTIC PASSION, EXPLORE YOUR TALENT
JOIN THE ARTISTIC RETREATS IN THE SPLENDID DECOR OF THE HOTEL CALVI.
PAINTING CLASSES ARE PROGRAMMED FOR BIGINNERS TO MORE ADVANCED PAINTERS
Sabrina Pedron is our painting professor
Teaching Painting/decoration with various technics of Oil, Acrylics, Porcelain (third fire) Pastel ..etc.. in Italy and abroad.
See : true colors Sabrina Pedron
OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES 3 DAYS OF PAINTING AND 4 DAYS TOURING THE VENITIEN COUNTRY SIDE :
TRADITIONS, GASTRONOMY (SCENTS AND FLAVOURS)
SPLENDID ANCIENT AND REFINED TOWNS, PALLADIAN'S VILLAS.....
Welcome buffet at your arrival
7 NIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN DOUBLE ROOMS
Buffet breakfast with freshly baked croissants, breads,
pastries and a selection of cold meats, cheeses and more...
During the classes, light lunch is served.
Dinners can be arranged at the Hotel or can be booked at the many
excellent restaurants of Serravalle
Some of the painting materials and equipment is provided but we suggest you bring your own paintbrushes.
Euro 473.00 (city tax included) Single person using a double room
Euro 385.00 Double occupancy
Painting class Euro 120.00 a day per person
OPTIONS
DAY TOURS
Discover the beauty and serenity of the North Eastern Corner of Italy
Tours to choose in accordance with the weather
These tours can be modified to fit the requirements of our clients
Some tours can be offered without any tour leader or guide to minimize the cost.
The tours are proposed with private bus transportation from the Hotel Calvi
1/ DISCOVER the Pearl of the Veneto Region :
ASOLO
Depart from the Calvi at 0900
Travel the hills of the splendid Prosecco Country
Visit the Canova Museum in Possagno (entry fee included)
Lunch at the Locanda della Villa Sandi where you will enjoy
the beauty of the setting, wine tasting,
lunch in an unforgettable decor.... also possibility to purchase
an exclusive production of ceramic products.
After lunch travel and admire the beauty of the Paladian Villa Maser
Travel to Asolo and stroll through the quaint Asolo streets for some shopping.
Return to Hotel Calvi for dinner.
Euro 85.00
Includes bus transportation
Escort for the duration
Entry to the museum
Lunch with drinks
2/ EXPERIENCE ELEGANCE of the town of PORDENONE in the Friuli Region
and the Magestic Villa Manin summer residence
of the last Dodge of the Republic of Venice
Depart from the Calvi at 0900
Travel to Pordenone
Stroll along the Corso Vittorio Emanuele admiring the frescoed facades
and elegant caffes and shops.
Travel to Villa Manin to admire the Neo Classic Villa
Lunch at the Villa
Return to the Calvi travelling the mountain road “la Pedemontana”
Euro 75.00
Includes bus transportation
Escort for the duration
Lunch
3/ “BORGHI D'ITALIA” and CASTLE BRANDO
DISCOVER two of the most characteristic Italian Villages
listed and published on the “BORGHI D'TALIA” magazine
Depart the Calvi at 0900
Travel to Cison di Valmarino and stroll the quaint village,
take lots of pictures !!! Have an aperitif at the amazing Caffè Roma.
Lunch at the splendid Castel Brando
Afternoon visit of the Abbazia of Follina and its quaint village.
Return for dinner at the Calvi
Euro 70.00
Includes
Bus transportation
Escort for the duration
Lunch at the Castle with drinks
4/ PALADIAN TOWN of VICENZA
Depart the Calvi at 0800
Travel via Bassano del Grappa and Marostica,
and short stop to admire the walled in city with its famous
square that hosts the “Chess game Spectacle”
Lunch with drinks
Arrival in Vicenza and visit of the beautiful square and Palazzo della Regione.
Visit of the Paladian Teatro Olympico (entry included)
Return for Dinner at the Calvi
Euro 90.00
Includes
Transportation
Escort for the duration
Entry fee to the theatre
Lunch with drinks
5/ CORTINA & THE MAGESTIC DOLOMITES
Departs from the Calvi at 0900
Travel our beautiful valleys all the way to the Dolomites.
Walk through the famous and elegant town of Cortina.
Free lunch
return to the Calvi for Dinner
Euro 50.00
Includes
Bus transportation
Escort for the duration
6/ TRIESTE and CASTELLO DI MIRAMARE
Depart from the Calvi at 0900
Drive to the further Eastern corner of Italy
Drive the beautiful descent along the Adriatic sea
and stop at the Castle of Miramare (entry fee included)
Visit of the Castle
Drive to the center of the beautiful town of Trieste
with its splendid Austrohungarian architecture
Get a light lunch on Piazza Unita d'Italia
Return to the Calvi for Dinner
Euro 60.00
Includes
Bus transportation
escort for the duration
Entry to the Castle
7/ EXTENTION OF YOUR TRIP WITH 2 EXTRA DAYS IN VENICE
Departure from the calvi by bus
Private water taxi service to a centrally located 4 star hotel in Venice
2 nights in double room accommodation
Breakfast
From the Hotel you can book your dinner (near to the Hotel)
and also a Vivaldi Concert (around Euro 26.00)
Private water taxi transportation to the airport on your departure date.
Price per person in double accommodation Euro 360.00
Week days Sunday through thursday
8/ TRANSFER
From Venice Airport to Hotel Calvi
Euro 230.00
For a minimum of 12 passengers
9/ FLIGHT
Individual flights for group flights for a group booking :
For the groups
The requirement is to have a minimum of 10 passengers.
There is no fare discount for groups but the possibility to book today, firm up the price and then issue the tickets as late as 45 days prior to departure of the group.
