Celebrity chef, Stefano de Pieri has teamed up again with Avanti Italy to introduce a brand new tour for 2014 – VENETO & SICILY, 4th – 18th October 2014.
Exclusive to Avanti Italy, celebrity cook Stefano de Pieri will be hosting two tours this year; the first from 10-24 May to Tuscany and the stunning Amalfi Coast. The second 2 week food and culture tour will include Stefano’s home region, Veneto and the amazing island of Sicily, and will take place from Saturday 4th until Saturday 18th October 2014. This once in a lifetime opportunity is available to only 12 people.
After demand and feedback from guests from the 2012 Tuscany & Amalfi Coast tour, it was decided to introduce this new tour. In fact 5 guests from the 2012 tour have already secured their places on the this new unique experience.
Stefano and his co-host (and partner) Donata Carrazza are excited about hosting this new tour to Italy and welcome you to join them on a very special tour to a place that they hold very dear to their hearts.
FEATURES AND INCLUSIONS:
- Celebrity cook, Stefano de Pieri as your personal host throughout the tour
- Fully escorted excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing visits as described in the itinerary
- All entrance fees/tickets to listed visits
- Local, professional guides for all excursions
- Private transfers throughout the tour
- 7 nights serviced luxury villa accommodation at Casa Valmarino, Veneto
- 7 nights serviced luxury villa accommodation at Villa Brucoli, Sicily
- House keeper and cleaning included at both villas
- Welcome refreshment at Casa Valmarino, Veneto
- All meals as outlined in the itinerary including 14 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 13 dinners
- 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 7 dinners prepared by Stefano
- All wine, prosecco, cheese and other food tastings as per itinerary
- Private boat tour of Sile River and Venice islands
- Cooking lesson in villa with Sicilian chef, Carlo Sichel
- Fully stocked pantry with food and wine at both villas
- Internal flight from Venice to Catania on Saturday 11th October
- Group transfers:
- Venice Train Station to villa in Cison di Valmarino on arrival
- Bucoli to Catania airport on departure