SMALL GROUP & PRIVATE TOURS ALL YEAR ROUND
Cooking Class in Tuscany
fall in love with the tuscan traditions!
Departure 9:00 am
Duration 7.5 hours
Offered in english
Small group tour
All year round
Florence and Tuscany
Family and kids friendly
OVERVIEW
This tour is designed to bring you in touch with the enchanting tuscan countryside, food and wine. We'll visit a villa in the heart of the Chianti region, on the edge of a stunning medieval castle uplooking the tuscan countryside, where you will create authentic tuscan antipasti, learn about extravirgin olive oil, roll your own home-made pasta and relish our typical tuscan dessert.
After creating your own lunch, take pride (and a fork) to indulge in the feast that you have prepared. Tuscan cuisine is an experience full of celebration and satisfaction, that you can enjoy with your family or with your partner. Fun and passion will be the real ingredients of this fantastic cooking class!
On our way back to Florence we'll stop and have a walk into the medieval town of San Gimignano, featuring thirteen authentic 12th century towers, where we'll visit the famous Dondoli gelato maker and taste his world champion gelato. Do not miss "Crema di Santa Fina" with saffron and vanilla, "Venere Nera" with blackberry and lavander, and "Rosemary Baby" with raspberry and rosemary!
Creating your own traditional tuscan lunch!
This tour is prepared to bring you in touch with the enchanting tuscan countryside, food and wine. We'll visit a villa in the heart of the Chianti region, on the edge of a stunning medieval castle uplooking the tuscan countryside, where you will create authentic tuscan antipasti, learn about extravirgin olive oil, roll your own home-made pasta and relish our typical tuscan dessert.
After creating your own lunch, take pride (and a fork) to indulge in the feast that you have prepared. Tuscan cuisine is an experience full of celebration and satisfaction, that you can enjoy with your family or with your partner. Fun and passion will be the real ingredients of this fantastic cooking class!
On our way back to Florence we'll stop and have a walk into the medieval town of San Gimignano, featuring thirteen authentic 12th century towers, where we'll visit the famous Dondoli gelato maker and taste his world champion gelato. Do not miss "Crema di Santa Fina" with saffron and vanilla, "Venere Nera" with blackberry and lavander, and "Rosemary Baby" with raspberry and rosemary!
Comfortable roundtrip transportation by AC 8-seater minvan
Informative english speaking tour guide
Three hours cooking class with an expert italian chef
Authentic three courses tuscan wine pairing lunch
Guided visit to the medieval town of San Gimignano
Stop at the Michelangelo square in Florence
Pick up/drop off at hotel in Florence or outside
DEPARTURE 9:00 am
Via Curtatone 9, outside cafe Gamberini, just a five min walk from S.M.Novella train station in Florence
RETURN 5:00 pm
Returns to original departure point
DURATION
7 to 8 hours
Note:
Private pick up at your accomodation in Florence or Tuscany available upon request at an extra charge. Please contact us before booking.
9:00 am
Meeting point and check in will be on Via Curtatone n.9, outside cafe Gamberini, a few minutes walk from the main Florence train station. Departure by 9:30am. In our comfortable air-conditioned 8-seats minivan you will be taken to the heart of the Chianti region where some of the most famous wines are produced.
11:00 am
Cooking class begins. Under the guidance of our chef you will get your apron and learn some of the secrets to cook fabulous italian recipes. Fun for kids and adults is guaranteed!
1:45 pm
It's time for lunch. It's time to try out what you just prepared! Fresh pasta, delicious sauces and other tasty recipes will be paired with fine Chianti wines.
02:30 pm
Guided visit to the medieval town of San Gimignano. Our guides will inotrduce to the history and the most important monuments of the castle. We'll stop at the 1300 Museum, at the world champion Dondoli gelato and we'll enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view from the Rocca di Montestaffoli.
05:00 pm
After a wonderful day in Tuscany we'll be back to Florence. We'll drop you off at the same spot we met in the morning. In case you joined us directly at the first farm, we'll drop you off back to your car.
Note:
All scheduled times are an approximation and can vary slightly based on situations out of our control (traffic, weather, etc.)
Online booking is required
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals available upon request
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Regular transportation is provided by 8-seater minivan. For private tours 4-seater car is available.
Wheelchairs and other lugguage may be stored in the trunk of the vehicle.
Depending on the farm we visit for the cooking class the use of the toilet with wheelchair could be difficult. Our guides will do their best to help.
We reach the main square of San Gimignano by car. The city tour will be personalized to include an accessible area. This area covers Piazza della Cisterna with the world famous gelato place Dondoli, Piazza del Duomo, one of the main panoramic view of the city and the main street, from Porta San Giovanni to Porta San Matteo.
Tour also includes a stop at the Michelangelo square in Florence. Accessibility to all this area is very good.
Accessibility to our regular Cooking Class in Tuscany is quite good but we still suggest a private tour for a more comfortable and personable experience: email us!
No age restrictions
No experience required
OUR BEST RATES:
ADULTS [+26 yo]
€180 / person
all inclusive
STUDENTS [12-25 yo]
€170 / person
all inclusive
CHILDREN [6-11 yo]
€120 / person
all inclusive
INFANTS [0-5 yo]
€50 / person
all inclusive
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
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