This Full Day Program is a complete Culinary Immersion in Venice’s lifestyle. The Full Day Program is addressed to those who would like to take a deeper step by discovering one of the most ancient markets in the world accompanied with Marika’s guidance.
The experience includes: Rialto Market tour to select the freshest vegetables, fish and seafood “Bacaro Tour” to taste Venetian appetizers & Wines Private water-taxi transfer from Rialto to Villa Ines Hands-on class with a Professional Chef fundamentals of Italian traditions and Cuisine Dinner served with DOC pairing wines Dessert, Espresso and other beverages Printed recipes of the menu Acquolina Attendance Certificate
Join Marika for a journey to the Vegetable Islands of Venice, where the salty waters of the lagoon and Adriatic create intensely flavored, organic vegetables like nowhere else. We’ll meet Carlo & Monica, the farmers, and harvest the seasonal bounty together: Spring: Purple baby artichokes, white asparagus, fresh herbs Summer: Giant, juicy tomatoes, sweet peppers, crunchy cucumbers, zucchini, eggplants Autumn: Vibrant radicchio, pumpkins, broccoli, and leeks.
After gathering what’s in season, we’ll enjoy a “Cicchetti & Wine” tasting en plein air to refresh and inspire us. Surrounded by nature, flavors and stories. We’ll then return to the kitchen of Villa Ines to create a true vegetable extravaganza – a vibrant feast celebrating the freshest, most flavorful produce that Venice has to offer.
The Oyster, Mussels Experience at la Bilancia Tour of Pellestrina Island – Mussel & Oyster Farm – Tasting Lunch with Private Chefs Experience a Day in Pellestrina with Fishermen & Special Tasting Lunch paired with doc wine Starting from Lido Island, you’ll board a private boat to explore the untouched beauty of Pellestrina – a fisherman’s island known for its vibrant houses, slow rhythms, and timeless rituals.
The experience includes: Meet Mussel Farmer, celebrated by Forbes as one of Italy’s top 100 products. Discover La Bilancia, an old Venetian fishing structure surrounded by a serene oyster farm and breathtaking lagoon views. Enjoy a tasting menu with Mussels , Oyster and typical Venetian dish and savor a lunch featuring the freshest seafood prepare in front of your eyes. This is a rare glimpse into a world untouched by tourism – an experience you’ll cherish forever.
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