Food technology school trips to Lido di Jesolo
What better place to explore Italian cuisine than between Lido di Jesolo & Venice? Our school trips can combine visits to a local cheese factory, agriturismo, and/or a pasticerria with the added bonus of exploring the stunning islands of Venice – offering a well-rounded experience for student groups.
Because our itinerary combines plenty of food inspired activities with a good dose of culture, architecture, and history, not only will your group return inspired by the local cuisine, but they will also come home having discovered one of the most unique and famous cities in the world.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
Day
1
- Depart the UK and arrive in Italy
- Stop at cheese factory
- Lunch own arrangements
- Evening meal at accommodation
Day
2
- Breakfast at accommodation
- Biscuit making at Agriturismo Lunardelli
- Lunch at Lunardelli
- Visit Treviso
- Pasticerria delle Rose for a pastry demo
- Evening meal at accommodation
Day
3
- Breakfast at Accommodation
- Day trip to Venice
- Boat to St Mark’s
- Visit St Mark’s Musuems & Bell Tower
- Lunch own arrangements
- Visit Islands of Murano & Burano – 4-hour boat trip
- Watch glass blowing demo on Murano
- Pizza evening at accommodation
Day
4
- Breakfast at accommodation
- Travel back to the UK
A Food Technology school trip to Lido di Jesolo and Venice offers students a fascinating insight into Italian food culture, regional ingredients and culinary traditions. From bustling food markets and fresh seafood to artisan food production and the world-famous Venetian hospitality industry, this destination brings Food Technology learning to life while providing a memorable cultural experience.
Food Technology
The Veneto region is renowned for its diverse food heritage, making it an excellent destination for Food Technology students.
Students can:
- Investigate the journey of food from producer to consumer.
- Explore traditional Italian food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Learn about regional ingredients and seasonal food production.
- Develop an understanding of food provenance and traceability.
- Examine how food traditions influence consumer choices.
- Experience authentic Italian cuisine and culinary customs firsthand.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Italy's emphasis on fresh, balanced meals provides an ideal opportunity to explore nutrition in a real-world context.
Students can:
- Examine the principles of the Mediterranean diet.
- Explore the nutritional value of fresh ingredients including seafood, vegetables, grains and olive oil.
- Compare dietary habits in Italy and the UK.
- Understand the role of seasonal produce in healthy meal planning.
- Investigate relationships between diet, lifestyle and wellbeing.
- Develop awareness of balanced and sustainable food choices.
Hospitality & Catering
As one of Italy's most visited tourist destinations, Venice offers valuable insights into hospitality and food service industries.
Students can:
- Explore how restaurants and cafés cater for international visitors.
- Understand customer service within the tourism and hospitality sectors.
- Investigate menu planning and food presentation.
- Examine career opportunities in hospitality, catering and tourism.
- Learn about the challenges of managing food businesses in popular tourist destinations.
- Understand the importance of food quality and customer experience.
Business Studies & Enterprise
Food businesses play a significant role in the economy of Venice and the Veneto region.
Students can:
- Explore how traditional food brands are marketed to tourists.
- Investigate small business operations and entrepreneurship.
- Examine pricing strategies and consumer behaviour.
- Understand the role of local food products in regional economic development.
- Learn how heritage and authenticity contribute to brand value.
- Explore the impact of tourism on food production and consumption.
Geography
The unique geography of Venice and the surrounding region directly influences local food production and culinary traditions.
Students can:
- Investigate the relationship between environment and food production.
- Explore the importance of coastal resources and fishing industries.
- Examine sustainable food sourcing practices.
- Understand how tourism influences local communities and economies.
- Study regional agricultural products and supply chains.
- Explore the impact of climate and geography on food availability.
Cultural Enrichment
Food provides an engaging way to understand Italian culture, traditions and identity.
Students can:
- Discover the role food plays in Italian family and community life.
- Experience traditional Venetian and Veneto cuisine.
- Explore local markets and regional food specialties.
- Understand how history has shaped culinary traditions.
- Develop appreciation for international food cultures.
- Gain confidence through cultural immersion and travel experiences.
Features
ACCOMMODATION
Located just a three-minute walk from its own private beach, there’s little wonder that Hotel da Bepi is such a popular option among our school groups. The hotel also offers traditional Italian dining, so you can give your students a culinary experience before they’ve even left the hotel!
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Safety deposit box
Located just a three-minute walk from its own private beach, there’s little wonder that Hotel da Bepi is such a popular option among our school groups. The hotel also offers traditional Italian dining, so you can give your students a culinary experience before they’ve even left the hotel!
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Safety deposit box
Excursions
Cheese Factory
Visit an Italian cheese factory and treat your students to a lesson on the intricacies of the dairy industry and how this popular delicacy is made. With samples readily available, groups will leave with the first-hand knowledge of why Italian cheese is so popular, and with an understanding of the end-to-end process of food production.
Pasticerria delle Rose
Located just a ten-minute walk from Hotel da Bepi, this local pasticceria offers school groups the opportunity to visit an authentic Italian bakery, where they'll see first-hand how professionals decorate cakes. After the demonstration, students will be able to take away a sweet treat for dessert in the evening.
Afternoon in Treviso
Sitting on two converging rivers, the city of Treviso is brimming with beautiful canals and bridges, giving it a similar feel to nearby Venice. It’s a great place to stroll around and unwind, exploring the beautiful architecture, as well as the local shops and markets.
Biscuit Making and Lunch – Agriturismo Lunardelli
Enjoy a food workshop in an authentic agriturismo (homestay farm) on this unique excursion, where groups will visit Agriturismo Lunardelli – a family run business and small wine producer. On arrival, your group will be met and given history about the vineyard and the family, before taking part in a biscuit making session followed by a delicious lunch.
Island Cruise to Murano & Burano
On this experience-filled island cruise, students can take part in a glass blowing demonstration at a local glass factory at Murano, explore the colourful streets of Burano and visit Torcello’s beautiful Church of Santa Maria Assunta – famous for its Byzantine Mosaics.
St Marks Square
Once called ‘the drawing room of the world’ by French dramatist Musset, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) has been the centre of religious and political life in the Venetian republic for almost an entire millennium. An excellent spot for students to absorb Venice’s social culture, the square also serves as a great central meeting place between museum visitsm cafe stops and souvenir shopping.
St Mark's Basilica
Set in the heart of Venice, Basilica di San Marco is a monument made unique by both its wealth of history and the magnificence of its façade and interior. Its distinguishing Byzantine character appears particularly on the great mosaics illustrating St. Marco's tales, as well as the scenes of the Old and New Testament. Visits to the Basilica di San Marco last approximately 10 minutes, and visitors are kindly requested to respect the sacred nature of the place. Please ensure appropriate clothing is worn for the visit.
Museums of St Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square is dominated by four museums: the Doge's Palace, Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum), and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana. Students can explore Venice’s regional heritage here, and uncover treasures from the Gothic, Renaissance, Mannerist, Greek and Roman periods in the city.
Doge's Palace Venice
Students can explore the Gothic-style Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs – two of the most photographed sights in Venice – on this incredible excursion. The former residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Venetian Republic, the palace houses a huge historical collection where students can learn more about the Renaissance period in Italy.
Cheese Factory
Visit an Italian cheese factory and treat your students to a lesson on the intricacies of the dairy industry and how this popular delicacy is made. With samples readily available, groups will leave with the first-hand knowledge of why Italian cheese is so popular, and with an understanding of the end-to-end process of food production.
Pasticerria delle Rose
Located just a ten-minute walk from Hotel da Bepi, this local pasticceria offers school groups the opportunity to visit an authentic Italian bakery, where they'll see first-hand how professionals decorate cakes. After the demonstration, students will be able to take away a sweet treat for dessert in the evening.
Afternoon in Treviso
Sitting on two converging rivers, the city of Treviso is brimming with beautiful canals and bridges, giving it a similar feel to nearby Venice. It’s a great place to stroll around and unwind, exploring the beautiful architecture, as well as the local shops and markets.
Biscuit Making and Lunch – Agriturismo Lunardelli
Enjoy a food workshop in an authentic agriturismo (homestay farm) on this unique excursion, where groups will visit Agriturismo Lunardelli – a family run business and small wine producer. On arrival, your group will be met and given history about the vineyard and the family, before taking part in a biscuit making session followed by a delicious lunch.
Island Cruise to Murano & Burano
On this experience-filled island cruise, students can take part in a glass blowing demonstration at a local glass factory at Murano, explore the colourful streets of Burano and visit Torcello’s beautiful Church of Santa Maria Assunta – famous for its Byzantine Mosaics.
St Marks Square
Once called ‘the drawing room of the world’ by French dramatist Musset, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) has been the centre of religious and political life in the Venetian republic for almost an entire millennium. An excellent spot for students to absorb Venice’s social culture, the square also serves as a great central meeting place between museum visitsm cafe stops and souvenir shopping.
St Mark's Basilica
Set in the heart of Venice, Basilica di San Marco is a monument made unique by both its wealth of history and the magnificence of its façade and interior. Its distinguishing Byzantine character appears particularly on the great mosaics illustrating St. Marco's tales, as well as the scenes of the Old and New Testament. Visits to the Basilica di San Marco last approximately 10 minutes, and visitors are kindly requested to respect the sacred nature of the place. Please ensure appropriate clothing is worn for the visit.
Museums of St Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square is dominated by four museums: the Doge's Palace, Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum), and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana. Students can explore Venice’s regional heritage here, and uncover treasures from the Gothic, Renaissance, Mannerist, Greek and Roman periods in the city.
Doge's Palace Venice
Students can explore the Gothic-style Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs – two of the most photographed sights in Venice – on this incredible excursion. The former residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Venetian Republic, the palace houses a huge historical collection where students can learn more about the Renaissance period in Italy.
Trip details
All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:
- Return travel by air or coach (air packages include overseas airport transfer. Coach to UK airport from school is available as an optional extra)
- All security charges, airport and local taxes
- 1 free staff place for every 10 full paying passengers by air, OR 1 free staff place for every 8 full paying passengers by coach
- Half-board accommodation
- Excursions
- Full use of your coach in resort (this applies to coach groups only and is subject to EU drivers hours regulations)
- 24-hour emergency service support
- All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
- Lunches
- Meals en-route. While travelling to and from your destination you need to consider meals. These are not included in the package prices
- Air passenger duty. Any paying passengers over the age of 16 at time of travel will be charged a small tax fee
- Tourist tax
- Damage deposit
Prices are subject to change based on intended dates of travel and final numbers, the Equity team are here to offer you advice and guidance from start to finish, ensuring your school trip runs smoothly and is a great success.
Travel by: Air
Nearest airport: Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
Transfer time from airport: 1.5hrs
Best times to travel: April, May, June, July, October
Suggested tour length: 5 days, 4 nights / 4 days, 3 nights (if travelling by coach, please allow additional time for travel).
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FAQs for Food Technology School Trips to Lido di Jesolo & Venice
Why choose Lido di Jesolo and Venice for a Food Technology school trip?
Lido di Jesolo and Venice combine authentic Italian food culture, traditional cuisine, hospitality, tourism and regional food production. Students can explore food provenance, nutrition and culinary traditions while experiencing one of Europe's most iconic destinations.
How does a trip to Venice support the Food Technology curriculum?
Students can investigate food production, food provenance, consumer choice, nutrition, hospitality and food preparation through real-world experiences. The destination offers valuable context for topics studied within GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition and Food Technology courses.
What food-related experiences are available in Venice?
Students may explore traditional markets, sample regional dishes, learn about local ingredients, discover Venetian food traditions and observe the hospitality industry in action. Many itineraries also include opportunities to experience authentic Italian cuisine and food culture.
What is unique about Venetian cuisine?
Venetian cuisine reflects the city's maritime history and trading heritage. Students can discover the importance of fresh seafood, rice dishes, local vegetables and traditional recipes that have evolved over centuries of cultural exchange.
How does the trip support learning about food provenance?
Students gain a deeper understanding of where ingredients come from, how they are produced and why regional identity matters in food production. Local markets and traditional businesses provide excellent examples of food provenance in practice.
Can students learn about the Mediterranean diet during the trip?
Yes. Italy is one of the best destinations for exploring the Mediterranean diet. Students can examine how fresh ingredients, balanced meals and traditional cooking methods contribute to healthy eating and wellbeing.
How does Venice support hospitality and catering education?
As a world-famous tourist destination, Venice provides excellent insight into hospitality operations, food service, menu development, customer experience and tourism management, helping students understand careers within the sector.
What careers can students learn about on a Food Technology trip to Venice?
Students can explore careers in food science, hospitality, catering, nutrition, culinary arts, tourism, restaurant management, food production and entrepreneurship.
Is the trip suitable for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students?
Absolutely. Students can apply classroom learning to real-life situations while deepening their understanding of nutrition, food provenance, food science, food choice and hospitality.
Why is Lido di Jesolo a good base for school groups?
Lido di Jesolo offers a safe and welcoming resort environment with easy access to Venice and the wider Veneto region. It combines educational opportunities with a relaxed coastal setting that is well suited to school groups.
