The
Toscana Saporita Cooking School offers one of the most
outstanding cooking instruction/vacation opportunities
in all of Italy. Toscana Saporita is based in a majestic
15th century villa in the Lucca region of Tuscany. The
villa features excellent accommodations along with outstanding
cooking facilities. Lessons, averaging 3 hours per day,
are taught by Anne Bianchi and Sandra Lotti, who are acclaimed
for their numerous Italian cookbooks and their mastery
of all types of Tuscan cuisine.
This villa is located near Lucca on a 70 acre hilltop estate. The classes take place in the professional kitchen on the ground floor of the 15th century villa. |
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- 6 nights accommodations
- All meals with wine
- Cooking lessons
- Round trip transfer at predetermined time
- Tours to the nearby villages with guide
- Private transfers available at an additional cost
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- Spring and Fall: $2550.00
per person. (The fee for a non-cooking
guest is $2050.00.)
- Prices are based on double occupancy.
Single occupancy is $400.00 extra.
- Deposit: A $500.00 non-refundable deposit will hold your reservation. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
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2010
April 11 - 17
April 18 - 24
April 25 - May 1
May 2 - 8
May 9 - 15
May 16 - 22
May 23 - 29
May 30 - June 5
June 5 - 12
June 13 - 19
June 20 - 26
June 27 - July 3
July 4 - 10
September 5 - 11
September 12 - 18
September 19 - 25
September 26 - Oct.2
October 3 - 9
October 10 - 16
October 17 - 23
October 24 - 30
October 31 - Nov 6
Price: $2690.00 per person
Day 1 :
(Sunday) Arrival at
the villa. You are
welcomed with lunch
and the remainder of
the day is yours. A
four course dinner
will be prepared for
you.
Day 2-6: Each
morning cooking lessons
are held in the villa
kitchen followed by
an extended lunch featuring
the foods prepared
that morning. Lunch
consists of 3 courses
with delicious local
wines. Guests will
learn to prepare:
- fresh pasta
- soups
- fish and meat dishes
- risotto
- ravioli
- desserts
Afternoon tours are accompanied
by a professional guide
who will take you throughout
the region including
wineries for tastings. Upon
your return to the villa
you will experience a
fantastic formal dinner
prepared by your instructors
featuring outstanding
local wines.
Day 7 :
Departure. |