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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.
*Please note - solo travellers welcome to join a group with no supplement.
The charming region of Tuscany, renowned for its delicious food and fine wines, will be the setting of this 4-day Tuscan cooking and culture holiday. Tucked away on a wonderfully authentic Italian farm, nestled in the surrounding hills and valleys just 6km from the historic city of Arezzo, you’ll be able to unwind and relax as you drink in the slower Italian lifestyle.
In a rural, relaxed atmosphere you’ll learn timeless recipes, create your own beautiful pastas and local specialties, and sample organic extra virgin olive oil produced right there on the farm. You’ll also enjoy tasting wonderful local wines, including Chianti and Vino Santo dessert wine, all local to the region.
You will be perfecting Tuscan specialities including fresh pastas, accompanying seasonal sauces, traditional cookies with local almonds and chestnut honey, panna cotta and so much more by learning the local secrets and techniques that make Italian cuisine so special.
As well as experiencing all things food and wine, you’ll also get to visit local towns with a rich history and an addictively slow lifestyle in Arezzo and Cortona, where you’ll visit wineries, local food markets, and truly immerse yourself in Italian culture.
During this memorable Italian cooking and culture holiday, your host and Chef Fabrizio will be on hand to ensure every element of your holiday runs smoothly, to ensure you return feeling relaxed and satisfied with mouth-watering Italian cooking, as well as a great collection of new recipes and techniques to replicate for friends and family.
Stay in a traditional Italian farm and sample their organic produce
Learn the secrets of real, authentic Italian cooking with the best quality ingredients
Visit some of the local historic towns and get to know the Tuscany lifestyle
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
Meet at the Arezzo train station or at the villa, and enjoy a typically Italian welcome with a garden aperitif buffet and Prosecco wine tasting.
In the late afternoon, dive in to your first cookery lesson which will cover the basics of Italian cuisine, during which you will prepare your evening meal of 3 authentic courses and a side dish.
Accommodation
Your Villa
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
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
Today is your last morning and after breakfast, check-out and you’ll be transferred back to Arezzo station for your journey home.
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...
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.
Read moreS Miller
Monday 14th May, 2018
Very relaxing and enjoyable few days. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Very relaxing and enjoyable few days. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Read moreK 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 ...
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.
Read moreNearest airports:
Florence (80km, 1 hour)
Perugia (110km, 90 minutes)
Pisa (150km, 2 hours)
Rome (250 km, 2 hours 30 minutes)
By train:
The nearest train station is Arezzo which is 5km away from the villa.
A return transfer service to and from Arezzo train station is included in the price, and pick ups are anytime after 12pm. Please be sure to provide your arrival and departure details at least 7 days before you arrive.
For more information, please visit www.trenitalia.com
