 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 Summer 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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Spring Festival
2008 - $2,550
April 6-12
April 13-19
April 20-26
April 27-May 3
May 4-10
Summer Abundance
2008 - $2,550
May 11-17
May 18-24
May 25-31
June 1-7
June 8-14
June 15-21
June 22-28
June 29-July 5
July 6-12
August 31-September 6
September 7-13
September 14-20
Autumn Harvest
2008 - $2,550
September 21-27
September
28-October 4
October
5-11
October 12-18
October 19-25
October
26-November 1
November
2-8
November 9-15
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. |
