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.

PACKAGE DETAILS 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   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.

Dates

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

Itinerary

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