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Tuscan Cooking and Culture Short Break

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From £806 pp

Italy

4 Days

1-8

Tuscany at its best. Visit unspoiled medieval hamlets, dreamy Tuscan towns, cook and eat delicious, locally produced food, indulge in incredible wines, and unwind on this 3-night holiday.
Fabrizio

Your Local Host:

Fabrizio

Chef Fabrizio was born in the Tuscan wine region of Arezzo in the 70’s and grew up surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Under the influence of his mother and grandmother, Fabrizio fell in love with cooking and the food from his region.

His family are local producers of Chianti and extra virgin olive oil and you’ll have th.. Read More

Experience Itinerary

Arrival & Cooking Lesson

Meet at Arezzo train station where you’ll be transferred free of charge to the farmhouse. Arrive at the farmhouse for an aperitif with your hosts, Chef Fabrizio and the villa host, Marina, and enjoy your first lesson tasting prosecco with a welcome snack buffet. In the late afternoon, around 4-5pm, you will enjoy your first cooking lesson with Chef Fabrizio where you will prepare a delicious 3 or 4 course meal which you will then sit down and eat together.

Accommodation:

Enjoy a cookery holiday set in the heart of Tuscany just 6km outside of the historic Etruscan and Roman city of Arezzo which is nestled within easy reach of the more well-known towns of Siena and Florence.

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the stillness and beauty of the Tuscan countryside. You’ll stay in a former farmhouse, perched on a hillside with panoramic views. This area is not only famous for its food but is also the perfect location in which to enjoy hiking, biking or even horse riding along the countryside trails that surround the farmhouse.

Features
– Beautiful hillside setting only 6km from the centre of Arezzo
– Just 10km from Arezzo train station
– Wonderful gardens to relax in with tables and chairs for dining
– Lovely swimming pool
– BBQ and communal garden
– English and Italian speaking hosts with a wealth of knowledge about the area
– Delicious local food and wine
– Secure off-road parking
– WiFi
– Apartment accommodation, all equipped with lounge and kitchen areas and private bathrooms

Italian villa and outdoor pool in Tuscany

Arezzo Tour & Free Time

After a delicious breakfast at the house, you’ll head to the historic city of Arezzo on a guided tour to see the city’s wonderful sites and picturesque locations. Lunch is at a local family-run restaurant. Spend the afternoon as you wish; relaxing by the pool with a glass of Chianti, exploring the surrounding countryside or reading a book in the gardens. In the evening, return to the house for a delicious pizza or calzone dinner prepared by your Chef and join in the preparation if you wish.

Accommodation:

The Farmhouse

bedroom accommodation on Tuscan cookery holiday

Cooking Lesson & Winery tour

Today after breakfast, don your apron for another cookery lesson followed by lunch where you’ll eat the fruits of your labour together with delicious local wine. In the afternoon, there is a wine tour in a prestigious winery which is famous for its Chianti and Chardonnay. In the evening, sit down to a meal prepared by your Chef at the villa.

Accommodation:

The Farmhouse

stunning outdoor pool in the hills of Tuscany

Departure

Today is your last morning and after breakfast, check-out and you’ll be transferred back to Arezzo station for your journey home.

Reviews (3)

L Powell

Friday 30th August, 2019

My husband and I stayed in a beautiful villa in Arezzo for a wonderful cooking holiday. Fabrizio is a great chef, he taught and cooked delicious Tuscany food for us. He also took us for sightseeing, wine yard etc. He helped to prepare a birthday cake for my husband that made our vacation perfect.

S Miller

Monday 14th May, 2018

Very relaxing and enjoyable few days. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

K Griffiths

Saturday 29th July, 2017

I had a fantastic time with Fabrizio and Marina in Tuscany, they were so welcoming and made you feel part of the family. The cooking lessons were really good fun, I learnt a lot and had a great time in the process, the perfect combination. Overall I thought this was a really well planned and very enjoyable holiday and I would not hesitate recommending this to friends and family.

Location Info

Getting there

Nearest airports:
Florence (80km, 1 hour)
Perugia (110km, 90 minutes)
Pisa (150km, 2 hours)
Rome (250 km, 2 hours 30 minutes)

By train:

What's Included

What's Not Included
  • Accommodation in an apartment based on staying in a twin/double apartment for 3 nights/4 days
  • You can check in any time after 4pm on day 1 and check-out by 11am on day 4
  • Breakfast each day at the house
  • 2 cooking classes (preparation of 3/4 course meal with drinks) on days 1 and 3
  • All lunches and dinners throughout your stay (please note that some meals are taken in local restaurants where soft drinks are included but wine is extra)
  • Tuscan wines during meals taken at the house
  • Prosecco tasting on your arrival evening
  • 1 half-day cultural excursions including transportation
  • A private wine tasting tour with dinner in a local restaurant
  • A return transfer to and from Arezzo train station

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