Step into Venice during the iconic Venice Film Festival — when the city is at its most electric — where every canal holds centuries of cinema and every plate unveils a culinary masterpiece. Guided by your local host, immerse yourself in Venetian culture through its food, artisans, and time-honored rituals. From dawn visits to the Rialto Market to private chef-led cooking experiences, this luxury culinary journey reveals Venice beyond the crowds. Between festival aperitivo moments, serenaded gondola rides, and intimate chef’s table feasts, this journey offers insider access to Venice at its most captivating — a city to be savored slowly, one bite, one film moment, and one story at a time.
• Arrive in Venice by private water taxi via the Grand Canal.
• Afternoon at leisure to unwind and settle in.
• Welcome dinner at our host's favorite restaurant.
• Morning visit to the historical Rialto Market with your chef.
• Cooking class followed by a relaxed lunch with wine.
• Afternoon private walking tour of Venice's main historic landmarks.
• Enjoy a Bellini at the iconic Harry’s Bar.
• Dinner at leisure.
• Private breakfast atop Scala Contarini Del Bovolo.
• Visit the island of Murano for a private glassblowing demonstration and workshop.
• Lunch at a charming canal-side restaurant.
• Afternoon at leisure to shop or relax.
• Dinner at another favorite trattoria of ours.
• Embark on a floating cooking class aboard a private boat.
• Prepare and enjoy a seasonal Venetian menu on deck.
• Afternoon at leisure.
• Light and relaxed dinner at a local trattoria handpicked by your host.
• Late morning private gondola ride with live serenade.
• Gourmet canal-side lunch.
• Afternoon gelato-making workshop with a local artisan gelatiere.
• Evening Chef’s Table farewell dinner with wine pairing.
After a leisurely breakfast, your private transfer awaits to take you to the airport or train station. From here, continue your journey beyond Venice — perhaps into the dramatic Dolomites, or across the Adriatic to Croatia for a week of coastal discovery. Wherever your travels lead next, Art In Voyage will be delighted to curate a seamless and personalized extension for you — entirely beyond the ordinary.
“Our last two adventures with the team in Rome/Venice/Pearls of the Adriatic were true memory makers! Mikael, Lauren, Nichole, Carly, Crystal, and Kevin crafted each and every minute of our trips with ease and expertise… In this age of “Can I speak to a Human?” AIV answered our calls and correspondence immediately: which is so important when traveling across the globe. We highly recommend traveling with Art In Voyage and also, want to thank each and every member of the Art In Voyage team for their incredible attention to every detail!”
Our day-to-day itinerary may, from time to time and prior to departure, need to be altered or slightly modified to address possible unforeseen logistical and weather challenges. In such rare instances, Art In Voyage guarantees delivery of the content of the itinerary yet, in a different order.
All listed retreats (hotels, villas, and barges) are, at times, subject to changes. In such rare instances, similar or higher standards will be upheld.
Travel insurance, once purchased, goes into effect upon payment of the premium. You have 15 days from that date to cancel it (providing no claims have been filed or initiated during that period). Beyond 15 days, it becomes non-refundable/non-changeable/non-transferrable.
In case of a cancelation at more than 60 days prior to departure, your deposit will be returned minus a $1,250 per person administrative fee.
In case of a cancelation within the penalty period: Find a replacement at least 30 days prior to departure and your journey will be fully refunded, minus a $1,250 per person administrative fee.
