Cooking Packages


Tuscan Cooking

Simple. Robust. Natural. The roots of Tuscan cooking lie in the ancient Etruscan land. Breads and pasta. Tuscan cooking is lavish in its use of raw materials but always direct and simple in its preparation. Tuscan cooking is characterized by having simple food, not covered in heavy sauces. Velia Travel has created unique cooking packages, which allows you to experience first hand the specialty cuisines of Tuscany.


The Tuscan Kitchen

A typical cooking package would be as follows:

TUSCANY: WINES AND CUISINES OF THE OLD VILLAGES

Transfer from and to the airport of Florence.

Welcome drink with presentation of the weekly program.

3 half-day cooking lessons (how to learn typical Tuscan dishes)

1 full-day excursion in the Chianti Area, including a visit to the farm “Il Castellino” located in the little town of Rignano sull’Arno, to admire the ancient estate in the midst of the splendid Tuscan countryside. The tour carries on with a visit to the “Volpaia Castle”, walking around the ancient medieval village and shopping in the local shops where it is possible to find typical products (Chianti wine, Vin Santo, honey, and olive oil). The excursion concludes with lunch in a restaurant inside the ancient village.

1 half-day excursion in the medieval town of Montecatini Alto, located a few kilometers from Montecatini Terme, including wine and cooking taste in the characteristic Medieval Square.

1 full-day excursion in Siena, walking through its street, its alleys and squares to discover the extraordinary and unique atmosphere of the ancient town famous for its “Palio” and well known for its gastronomic specialties (Panforte and Ricciarelli). The tour carries on with a visit to San Gimignano, the Etruscan town well-known for its beautiful ancient towers, its medieval churches and its large number of archaelogical finds and tombs.

1 final examination and delivery of cooking course certificate of attendance issued by the President of the Chefs Provincial Association.

1 Gala dinner with music.


Tuscan Cuisine

From Saturday to Saturday (7 days – 6 nights)

Valid Only for 10 to 20 people.

Extras:

	Golf with 30% of discount on green fees
	Wellness – fitness - beauty farm inside the hotel
	Excursion to Florence (distance 40 Km) by train or bus
	Excursion to Lucca (distance 25 Km) by train or bus

Departure Date:	Individual Fare: (Including Air)

High Season: March to October	$1,848

Low Season: November to February	$1,499

Our prices will vary with time of the year, size of the party, and accommodations preferred. Prices are reasonable and very competitive.

Please contact us at 800-385-0928 or via Email for our latest pricing.