PRIVATE ESCAPE 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
Trip to the Prosecco Hills and Venice
In between vineyards and the Lagoon
Veneto is much more than just Venice! The Unesco-listed Prosecco hills are dotted with charming villages, medieval castles, and terraced vineyards – the ciglioni. This is where frizzante and spumante, with their delicate bubbles, are crafted – often featured on Michelin-starred menus. As you approach La Serenissima, the Palladian villas and the city of Treviso come into view. Finally, you reach Venice and its enchanting islands – the realm of Chiara Pavan.
Less than an hour's drive from Venice Marco Polo Airport, north of Treviso, you’ll find some of Italy's most breathtaking landscapes: the Prosecco Hills. This region, the birthplace of one of the most famous Italian wines, was designated a Unesco World Heritage site in 2019 for its terraced vineyards, shaped by generations of winemakers. The slopes are so steep that agricultural machinery can't be used.
Traveling along the Strada del Prosecco is a journey of cultural, culinary, and wine discovery, perfect for any epicurean. Between Valdobbiadene and Conegliano lies the heart of Prosecco production, especially in the Cartizze hills.
Dozens of producers, from major exporters to small independent winemakers, grow their grapes on narrow terraced vineyards (the ciglioni), creating a stunning green mosaic. Tastings at these estates include tranquillo (still), frizzante (sparkling), and spumante (fully sparkling) varieties.
Charming villages crowned by castles, Palladian villas, vineyards, and visits to winemakers make your stay in the Prosecco Hills truly sparkling.
Passing through Treviso, known as the "little Venice" of Veneto, you’ll arrive in the City of Canals for a unique experience in Venice curated by Chiara Pavan. Hiddenist invites you to venture beyond St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge, exploring hidden gems like Mazzorbo, Torcello, and Burano, where inhabitants uphold age-old Venetian traditions.
Or take Venissa, Chiara Pavan's territory on the island of Mazzorbo, where a timeless atmosphere prevails. Like the market gardeners of Sant’Erasmo who preserved unique vegetables such as the small purple artichoke from disappearing, the owner of Venissa – famous Prosecco producer - revived the centuries-old Dorona di Venezia vineyard, which was nearly lost to time.
This trip through the Veneto region and Venice is designed by an eco-conscious chef committed to preserving the fragile City of Canals with her innovative and sustainable cooking.
"Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go." - Truman Capote
Prosecco Hills and
Chiara Pavan’s Venice
The Michelin-starred Chef invites you to journey in "her" Veneto. Because she has adopted for over a decade since leaving her native Verona. Because she is committed to saving the laguna and its islands and because she knows every artisan and producer, crucial to this fragile ecosystem, she exclusively unveils her favorite restaurants and secret spots, the very places that endlessly inspire her sustainable cuisine. Before your stay in Venice, Hiddenist invites you to a gourmet stroll through the Unesco-listed Prosecco Hills and Treviso, the "little Venice" of Veneto.
DAY 1 - Trip to the Prosecco Hills and Venice
. Journey to the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene in the Prosecco region
. Visit San Salvatore Castle, owned by Princess Isabelle Collalto de Croÿ, blending medieval and Renaissance styles
. For lunch, Hiddenist recommends Osteria Senz’Oste, a charming auberge nestled in the vineyards (pay on site)
. Private tasting at a prestigious winery in Valdobbiadene, chosen by Chef Chiara Pavan. Since 1542, the Bisol family has passionately upheld the art of frizzante and spumante
. Discover the magnificent Cistercian Abbey of Follina
DAY 2 - Trip to the Prosecco Hills and Venice
. Discover one of Veneto's most famous cheese dairies, established in 1898. After a tour of the House, enjoy a tasting workshop featuring cheeses that have earned the prestigious European Cheese Award
. In Conegliano, indulge in a private Prosecco tasting at a small, independent producer known for biodynamic wine production
. Later in the afternoon, experience a culinary workshop at a traditional farmhouse nestled in a small forest. Using ingredients harvested from the farm's garden, you'll prepare Venetian specialties to enjoy for dinner
DAY 3 - Trip to the Prosecco Hills and Venice
. Meet your private expert guide in Possagno to visit the Canova Gipsoteca gallery, showcasing the works of Antonio Canova, considered the last great Italian neoclassical sculptor of the 18th century
. Explore the splendid Villa Maser, one of architect Andrea Palladio's masterpieces built in the 16th century
. Take a stroll through Treviso -"Little Venice," with your guide and visit the Galleria delle Prigioni, a former prison transformed by the Benetton Group into a contemporary art exhibition hall
. Journey to Venice and check into your hotel, located either in the serene Dorsoduro district (Charm trip) or near the Biennale buildings in the Arsenal district (Luxury trip), for a stay in the heart of Venezia
DAY 4 - Trip to the Prosecco Hills and Venice
. Meet your private guide for an exclusive discovery of Venice, tracing the footsteps of the genius architect Carlo Scarpa
. Stop at the panoramic terrace of Fondaco dei Tedeschi, a luxury shopping gallery boasting a 360° view of the Rialto Bridge, bell towers, and the Grand Canal
. Optional evening at a Renaissance palace where nightly performances of classical opera classics are presented in a unique style (with extra charge)
DAY 5 - Trip to the Prosecco Hills and Venice
. With your private guide, meet one of Venice's last squerarioli (gondola craftsmen) who will guide you through the entire gondola building process, which requires 400 hours of work before the boat can sail
. Explore the Giudecca Art District (GAD) and visit the neo-Gothic Casa dei Tre Oci and the impressive Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore, a fine example of Palladian architecture.
. The afternoon is all yours! Hiddenist can also happily organize for you traditional visits (with extra charge)
. For dinner, we have curated a selection of our favorite bacari (wine bars) where you can indulge in delicious cicchetti (to be paid on site)
DAY 6 - Trip to the Prosecco Hills and Venice
. Accompanied by your expert guide, uncover the workshops of artisans who bring renown to Venice: from craftsmen meticulously applying gold leaf to Venissa Bianco bottles, to a traditional weaving atelier, and the city's last mosaic workshop
. Visit the workshop of the Murano’s youngest master glassmaker before crossing by motoscafo to Burano or Mazzorbo for an overnight island experience
. The Venissa’s sommelier will accompany you on a stroll in the Dorona vineyard, then guide you through a tasting of Mazzorbo wines, limited to approximately 3,500 bottles per year. The Venissa Bianco promises a rare treat
. Gastronomic 9-course dinner at Venissa, Chiara Pavan’s restaurant, nestled amidst lush herb gardens (drinks to be paid locally)
DAY 7 - Trip to the Prosecco Hills and Venice
. Morning cruise on the laguna with one of the 20 crab fishermen still left in Burano to explore the lagoon's traditions and the local wildlife, which is highly endangered by pollution
. Visit Torcello, a small island opposite Burano, with your private guide who will show you the basilica adorned with magnificent Byzantine mosaics and the Devil's Bridge.
Please drink responsibly