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About the location: Venice,
of course, hardly needs an introduction. And this one-of-a-kind city is the location for the Hotel Gritti Palace, a
one-of-a-kind, world class hotel that has been host to famous people for decades. Situated on the Grand Canal, with
an incomparable view of the water, the hotel was once the Renaissance residence of the Venetian doge Andrea Gritti.
It is one of the world’s most celebrated hotels - famous for excellent service, luxurious guestrooms and public
rooms, and a stunning dining terrace overlooking the Canal Grande. The hotel is a splendid little Palazzo that preserves
within its walls stories of illustrious visitors such as the British Royal family, the Duke of Windsor, Princes of
Monaco and numerous Hollywood stars. Named to the Conde Nast Traveler’s 2002 Gold list and Conde Nast
Traveler’s 2001 Readers Choice Awards List, this special haven is, as they say, “to die for!”
About the cooking lessons:
The special cooking demonstration school is located in the hotel and is run by the Club Del Doge Executive Chef, Daniele
Turco.
Chef Turco leads the themed cluinary lessons and is accompanied by the the expertise of visiting celebrity Chefs.
The courses are centered on different themes, tastes and aromas, in which both classical
and non-classical forms of Venetian and Mediterranean Cuisine are addressed. Your Venetian experience
is enhanced with excursions to the Rialto Markets, indigenous dining in authentic local osterias, food shopping and food
history lessons with Program Director, Rolando Beramendi, mask-making and masquerade dinners...
and time for personal forays into the Venetian calli, campi and local legends.
The menu of the day is developed in the presence of the participants and a tasting at lunchtime follows. The wines chosen for the
dishes are introduced by a sommelier. At the end of each single course, you will receive a certificate of participation.
Hotel Gritti Palace School of Fine Cooking
Venice, Veneto
Itinerary
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One - Monday
- Transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport or Santa Lucia Railway Station to
and check in to your room at the Hotel Gritti Palace.
- Enjoy an Aperitivo in the Sala del Doge, followed by an overview of the week's activities.
- Dinner at the Club del Doge, prepared by Executive Chef Daniele Turco.
- Overnight.
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Two - Tuesday
- Breakfast.
- Meet in the Cooking School classroom for a discussion of the dinner plan with Chef Turco.
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Departure for the Rialto market, where you will shop for your ingredients.
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Lunch at a local restaurant by the Rialto Market featuring the fresh fish and local specialties enjoyed by the Venetians.
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Free time to explore Venice.
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Meet around 5:00 pm for your first culinary workshop (demonstration).
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Drinks and dinner in the Cooking School Classroom will follow.
- Overnight.
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Three - Wednesday
- Breakfast.
- Meet in the Cooking School Classroom for a presentation on Venetian gastronomy by Chef Turco.
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Depart around 9 am for a walking tour of Venice to include food shops and the food history of Venice.
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Lunch out during your tour, featuring cicchetti and simple Venetian fare.
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Free time to explore Venice.
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Meet around 5 pm in the Cooking School Classroom for your demonstration lesson with a visiting Celebrity Chef.
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Dinner and drinks in the Classroom to follow.
- Overnight.
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Four - Thursday
- Breakfast.
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Make your own Venetian mask! Select your costume for a special dinner at the Palazzetto Pisani on Day Five.
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Lunch at a local Osteria.
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Free time in the afternoon.
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Meet around 6 pm in the Cooking School Classroom for a wine tasting lesson with a visiting winemaker.
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Drinks and Dinner in the Cooking School Classroom.
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Overbight.
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Five - Friday
- Breakfast.
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Free morning to explore Venice. Perhaps visit one of the world-class museums or monuments, or spend time shopping.
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Lunch on your own (please ask the front desk for suggestions or help with reservations).
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Around 6 pm meet for a presentation on "Venetian Life: Then and Now" by a guest speaker.
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Dress in your masquerade costumes and meet for an aperitivo before departing for dinner. Your gondola will take you to
the Palazzetto Pisani on the Grand Canal for a Venetian
Farewell Feast fit for a Doge!
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Return to the Hotel Gritti Palace and overnight.
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Six - Saturday
- Breakfast and transfer to the Marco Polo Airport or the Santa Lucia Railway Station. Arrivederci!
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Price Per Person
5,500 Euro per person double occupancy (Grand deluxe or Venetian double)
6,350 Euro per person double occupancy (Grand Canal double)
1050 Euro single supplement in Grande deluxe or Venetian double
1250 Euro single supplement in Grand Canal double
Suite rates available on request
Euro rates to be converted to US$ by The International Kitchen at time of booking according to current exchange rate.
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Tour Dates
Unavailable 2007-2008.
Maximum 16 participants.
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Included in the Program:
- Five (5) nights accommodation based on double occupancy
- Daily buffet breakfast
- All dinners (including masquerade dinner at Palazzetto Pisani) and 3 lunches
- 2 demonstration cooking courses, one with a visiting celebrity Chef
- Wine tasting lesson with visiting winemaker
- Visit to the Rialto Market with the Chef
- Escorted Gastronomic and cultural walking tour
- Seminars and activities as per itinerary
- Roundtrip transfers from rail station or airport
- Service and VAT
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