7 nights accommodation in the...
7 nights accommodation in the historic setting of Villa Pandolfini Estate in either the villa or apartments, relax and enjoy the grounds, pool and sample the estates very own wines and extra virgin olive oil
Breakfast baskets provided for your...
Breakfast baskets provided for your villa and Lunch OR Dinner daily
Small group hands on cooking...
Small group hands on cooking classes using only the freshest ingredients
Transport to all included activities...
Transport to all included activities and sightseeing as specified
Ultimate Tuscany Recipe book
Ultimate Tuscany Recipe book
Good Tastes of Tuscany signature...
Good Tastes of Tuscany signature apron
Graduation certificate
Graduation certificate
Breakfast
Breakfast
Lunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dinner
Bottled water
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Not included:
Airport/hotel pick up & drop...
Airport/hotel pick up & drop off, private shuttle can be arranged for an additional charge
Additional meals & drinks
Additional meals & drinks
Price is per person, based...
Price is per person, based on 2 people sharing a room. Single supplement available payable direct on day of arrival for an additional โฌ300 per person
Gratuities
Gratuities
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ยAbout experience
The first full day of your program;ย Breakfast in your villa before heading to the kitchen for your first cooking class. Youโll be greeted by hot mocha coffee & aย professional Italian chef will explain the dayโs menu. To have you looking & feeling every bit the Tuscan culinarian, we will present you with your Ultimate Tuscany Cookbook & signature Good Tastes of Tuscany apron, then youโre ready to start your culinary experience!
Throughout the week you will have 6 5hr classes, where you will learn the secrets of Tuscan cookery & create tantalising 5 course meals. After each class, sit down around the long Tuscan table to enjoy your creations. The divine meals you create will be complemented by the estates own Chianti wine & extra virgin olive oil, made right here onsite.ย Of an evening you may like to take a short stroll into town & try one of the local restaurants, some noted as being the best in Italy or share a glass of wine & a few laughs with your new friends in your villa.
Prior to one of the classes there will be the opportunity to accompany the chef & visit a historic local food market,where you will witness a real part of Florentine gastronomic history. The Florentines have been enjoying this market for centuries & it is the best way to see a variety of fresh produce including meat, fish & vegetables, which have shaped the flavour of traditional Tuscan dishes for generations. To add to this fantastic gastronomic holiday, you will also enjoy wine tasting, Tuscan olive oil tasting & balsamic vinegar tasting during our culinary tour with the chefs. You will also be treated to a tour of the magnificent 14th century Villa Pandolfini, the wine cellars, lush olive groves & the impressive ballroom where once Counts & Countessโ alike would dance & socialise with the Florentine elite.
There are many ways to enjoy your free time, from simply relaxing & enjoying the grounds of the estate & pool or experience life like a local, taking in the breathtaking Tuscan landscape & wandering through the mini market stalls in town. Alternatively, the local train is minutes away where you can explore & visit the charming Tuscan towns of Pisa & Siena or of course Florence, with magnificent museums, Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, one of Italyโs largest churches, shop or simply wander the streets & perhaps indulge in a gelato!
Whether youโre a professional chef, experienced foodie or just starting out on your culinary journey, this intense course will have you feeling confident & ready to impress your family & friends with the authentic & delicious flavours of Tuscany!
Tour leaving from Florence
Florence is a charming city in the United States, known for its history and natural beauty. With museums, historic cemeteries, and walking trails, Florence offers a unique experience for travelers.