Tuscany Gourmet Cooking Holiday

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The gourmet cooking holidays take place at Molino di Bordone, among the Tuscan and Umbrian hills, only minutes from the beautiful Etruscan walled town of Cortona. This is an ideal setting for a tasty week of culinary adventure, gourmet food & fine wines. Cookery demonstrations and lessons are by traditional and professional chefs. The culinary holiday...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    The gourmet cooking holidays take place at Molino di Bordone, among the Tuscan and Umbrian hills, only minutes from the beautiful Etruscan walled town of Cortona. This is an ideal setting for a tasty week of culinary adventure, gourmet food & fine wines. Cookery demonstrations and lessons are by traditional and professional chefs. The culinary holiday Caspin offers you is an experience covering many aspects of family and refined cuisine. Seasonality and quality of ingredients are paramount and you use the freshest ingredients available from local producers, weekly markets and organic gardens. Skilled chefs provide you with the knowledge to recreate with confidence when you return home. A delightful selection of excursions compliments the program to medieval hill towns, ancient abbeys & Etruscan sites, Renaissance frescoes, classical concerts, vineyards & wineries, olive oils, pecorino cheese & wine tastings. On top of the quality tuition by exclusive chefs, visits to wineries and the experience of making world famous pecorino cheese. You will get to meet and travel with likeminded people, and of course you will receive our custom culinary book to take home, with all our favourite recipes.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 10 people
Age range36 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityCortona
End CityCortona

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Tuscany

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture

Trip includes

    • All accommodation
    • All meals – except one lunch
    • Wine, water & coffee with meals
    • All transport within the tour
    • Everything except postcards, stamps and phone calls
    • No hidden extras!!

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Itinerary

Travel Map

DAY 1 : Cortona

Meet at Terontola station, Cortona, easily reached from Rome or Florence. Relax and settle into your accommodation in Cortona which will become your home for the week. Join us for a welcome cocktail party while the chef prepares a Tuscan Feast as we introduce you to the week’s activities.

DAY 2 : Exploring Cortona

Visit Cortona’s 12th century Franciscan hermitage, a spiritual and tranquil place just outside the Etruscan city walls; then enter Cortona through one of the ancient city gates to explore its medieval streets, monuments and bustling piazzas. A guided tour of the Etrus...

DAY 3 : Montepulciano, Vino Nobile Wine country

Visit the wine country of Montepulciano and taste Vino Nobile at a winery before entering the historic town’s 16th century gates to stroll along the main street lined with magnificent buildings and ancient wine cellars. Visit a small, family run cheese-making farm and...

DAY 4 : Montalcino, Brunello wine country

Travel to the walled hill-town of Montalcino, famous for Brunello, one of Italy’s finest wines. From the battlements of the Rocca castle look down upon magnificent views of the UNESCO world heritage Val D’Orcia and Monte Amiata. Cheese and wine tasting in the Enoteca ...

DAY 5 : Siena & Chianti wine country

Travel through the idyllic countryside of Chianti Classico and taste wine at Castello di Brolio whose family created the blend for this world famous wine. In the afternoon we are accompanied by a Sienese art historian on a walking tour of the heart of Siena. We visit ...

DAY 6 : Farmers market excursion

Tour to the local fresh produce market. Free time to relax. Optional afternoon tour to a local Thermal Springs Spa (entry not included). The day concludes with Cooking Lesson 4

DAY 7 : Departure

Drop off (9.00-10.00) at Terontola station for onward travel.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,399
Price per day$486
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Caspin Journeys offers small group tours in Italy, England and Spain. For many years they have been escorting travelers who seek that unique experience that blends a hassle-free holiday with the flexibility and independence that reflects traveler's personal wishes.

Their insider knowledge of these regions guarantees that guests on any group tours of Italy, England or Spain will enjoy all the major highlights along with a selection of off-the-beaten-path and behind-the-scenes experiences that reveal the authentic flavours.

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Accommodation

,Molino di Bordone Molino di Bordone is an elegant, 17th century stone farmhouse Villa with self catering apartments to rent; ideally located for exploring Tuscany and Umbria.  Authentically restored, furnished with country charm and decorated with the utmost attention to detail. Pino ad Caroline Nobile restored it from a ruin that had been empty for over 30 years ! Drawn by the peacefulness of the place, the 360 degree views and the surrounding vineyards and olive groves they are often to be found at home to welcome you.
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Age Requirements
36 years and up
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Trip ID
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