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The Islands of Venice
Milk Street on the Road: The Islands of Venice
Sep 28 - 05, 2025 (Sold Out!)
Where
The Islands of Venice
Group Size
10-12 Travelers
Duration
8 Days, 7 Nights
Price
From 6,500 USD / person
Beyond the bustle of touristy central Venice is a series of small islands dotting the Venetian lagoon. This is where Venice’s wine is made, vegetables are grown, fish is caught and bread is baked. These islands – Vignole, Sant’Erasmo, Lido, Pellestrina, Mazzorbo and more – make up the Venice that most people never experience, but you can. On this exclusive-to-Milk Street and seasonally changing 8-day trip, you’ll visit seven different islands, meet the artisans who safeguard Venice’s local culinary traditions, and cook with local vegetables, fish, seafood, fruits and wines. Based on Lido, Friend of Milk Street Marika Contaldo Seguso will be your leader and cooking instructor and her longtime collaborator Lucia Marcolin will be your daily guide. Marika has spent her career building a community on these islands and has crafted this very special culinary journey for us through the history, culture and modern-day splendors of Venice.
This trip – refreshingly run without a single bus or car ride – changes seasonally, and our April departures are a celebration of spring produce, and in particular of the famous baby purple artichokes of Sant’Erasmo island. We’ll get them fresh from the fields to turn into risottos, carpaccios, cicchetti and more. In the fall, our focus switches to eggplant, zucchini, greens and, if we are lucky, mushrooms. We transform them into heartier fall risottos, frito misto, pasta sauces and more. Regardless of the season, this trip is a revelation, showing us a side of Venice rarely seen by visitors.
Your itinerary
Day 1
Arrive & Meet the Group

Day 2
Tour Venice via Cicchetti & Make a Venetian Feast

Day 3
Visit the Lagoon’s Farms & Cook with their Produce

Day 4
See Velvet made on 18th-Century Looms & Take a Private Boat for a Feast

Day 5
Taste an Almost-Extinct Wine and a Very Popular Cookie

Day 6
Explore Lido & Make Pasta alla Veneziana

Day 7
Experience Venice’s Most Famous Art & Celebrate the Week

Day 8
Say Goodbyes and Depart

Meet the Crew
We are firm believers in the power of local knowledge. Our guides and the culinary masters and other artisans who are part of our trips all deeply reflect that. Meet some of our local heroes:

Marika Contaldo Seguso

Lucia Marcolin

Carmelina Palmisano

Carlo Zangrando

Gianluca Seguso
Where you'll stay
Villa Ines
This week’s focus on deeply local experiences and places is also well reflected in our choice of accommodation. We always select boutique and independent places, ones inspired by international standards while staying loyal to the area’s local heritage – that’s the balance we seek for more than a good night’s rest.
Discover the hidden gem of Venice at Villa Ines, a tranquil sanctuary away from the bustling crowds. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, this boutique hotel offers stylish accommodations and personalized service. Adorned with original artworks and stylish furnishings, each room is a masterpiece of design and comfort. Unwind in the tranquil garden courtyard or explore the nearby art galleries. With its intimate ambiance and authentic Venetian charm, Villa Ines provides a unique and memorable retreat in the heart of the city.




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Know before you go
PRICING AND ACCOMMODATION
The total cost of this trip is $6,750 in 2026 ($6,500 for the last spots of 2025). For travelers wishing to have single accommodations during the trip, an additional $1,500 supplement will be due at the time of the final payment. A $500 non-refundable deposit per traveler is required to secure space on the trip. The balance is due 90 days prior to the start of the trip.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Travelers should be reasonably fit and feel comfortable walking one to three miles each day and remaining on their feet for long periods of time. Travelers should feel comfortable on boats, as it will be our only mode of transportation throughout the trip.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
For flights in and out of Venice International airport, we suggest you arrive by 3 p.m. on Day 1 and depart any time on Day 8. We are happy to book you extra nights at the group’s hotel; just email us to arrange that after booking your spot on the trip. We’ll also provide suggestions for things to do and see in the area on your own if you choose to extend your visit.
INCLUSIONS
• All accommodation throughout the trip in stylish, boutique hotels. – Private airport pick up in your private boat • Professional guides throughout the entire experience. • All meals and drinks included in the above activities. • Admission to all proposed activities, locations, and events. • Private coach for visits inside and outside the center city • A hungry group of Culinary Backstreets and Milk Street travelers, excited to explore all that Mexico has to offer!
EXCLUSIONS
• Private individual departure airport transfers • Airfare and transportation to/from the start and end destination • Meals beyond those specified in the itinerary above • Alcoholic beverages other than those served at the table • Accommodations outside those noted, including pre- or post-trip hotel nights • Activities, tours & entry fees not included above • Personal purchases and incidentals at hotels
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
We encourage an adventurous palate! We try our best to accommodate dietary restrictions, though ingredients cannot always be substituted or omitted from particular dishes. This trip may be challenging if you adhere to a gluten-free diet. If you have other food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to find out if this is the right trip for you.
NOTES ON ITINERARY
Itineraries and daily schedules are subject to change. We expect to do everything listed in the itinerary, though the order may be rearranged based on weather or other local conditions.
SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY
We have reinforced our commitment to sustainability and safety with new guidelines to assure maximum safety of our guests on our trips while maintaining the quality of the experience. All of our experiences are designed to have minimal impact on the community and environment. For more details on our precautions, read here.
CANCELLATION POLICY
<p>You may cancel 90 days before the start of the trip and receive a full refund minus a $500 per-person service fee. If you cancel on or after 60 days before the start of the trip there is a 50% cancellation fee. On or after 45 days there is a 75% cancellation and fee and on or after 30 days there is a 100% cancellation fee. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance as we are not able to make exceptions to this policy in cases of family/medical emergency or cases of the trip being canceled (see our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-[#781e2a] underline" href="https://foxlabs-development.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/foxlabs-development/images_imported/Traveler+T%26C.pdf">Terms and Conditions</a> for full details).</p>