Cooking Extravaganza in the Countryside at Relais Parco Fiorito
2 day Tours
What's Included
Two nights stay at the 16th century convent, Relais Parco Fiorito in a comfortable double bedroom with private bath, satellite television and panoramic views.
One day of cooking classes, conducted in English.
All class materials, instructions, recipes, and Chefs apron and cookbook, GOOD CIAO.
Breakfast, lunch, and one feast that you help create. All wines included with dinner.
ExtraTours with transportation. A city tour of Cortona, a tour of an Olive Mill with an oil tasting, or a wine tour of a neighboring hill town. Along the way, visit famous sites, meet amazing artisans, and discover hidden gems of Tuscan that the normal tourist can only dream about...
Most importantly you will learn the secrets of the Tuscan Kitchen from Chef Russo, in small intimate groups, as well as his Mammas recipe for Ragu.
Details
Tuesday Afternoon
Arrive at the Parco Fiorito. Check in and enjoy the superb views from your room or take a hike or a hydromassage in the SPA area of the Relais. Relax, tonight chef Russo will cook in your honor.
Wednesday
After a hearty breakfast, the day begins with lessons on the importance of ingredients by a visit to some of the area's best producers. Spring or summer sessions visit a chianina cow farm & producer, or an artinsal shop in Pienza for a balsamic vinegar tasting, for example. Fall classes are more likely to stop at vineyards or an extra virgin olive oil fattoria. Lunch, depending on the day trip schedule is either taken picnic style or at a local trattoria. Visit the hilltown of Cortona and see it's Etruscan treasures.
Afternoons are reserved for hands-on instruction in the kitchen as you perfect each recipe. Copies of every recipe are available in English to take home. The courses focus on: creative antipasti, first courses of hand made pasta, succulent main dishes and out of this world desserts. Each session revolves around the freshest seasonal products available at the moment of your arrival.
The evening meal is a feast you helped create, accompanied by fine wines. During the Thursday night Gala Dinner, take your bows as you are applauded for what you have made by all the guests in the Hotel.
Thursday Morning
Breakfast & departure. Transportation to Terontola Train Station. Wherever you are going, you can easily get there from her. Rome 2 hours by train, and Florence 1 hour and 20 minutes.
3 Day Tours
What's Included
Three nights stay at the 16th century convent, Relais Parco Fiorito in a comfortable double bedroom with private bath, satellite television and panoramic views.
Two days of cooking classes, conducted in English
All class materials, instructions, recipes, and Chefs apron and cookbook, GOOD CIAO.
Breakfast and one feast that you help create every evening. All wines included with dinner.
ExtraTours with transportation. A city tour of Cortona, a tour of an Olive Mill, and a wine tour of a neighboring hill town. Along the way, visit famous sites, meet amazing artisans, and discover hidden gems of Tuscan that the normal tourist can only dream about...
Most importantly you will learn the secrets of the Tuscan Kitchen from Chef Russo, in small intimate groups, as well as his Mammas recipe for Ragu.
Details
Tuesday Afternoon
Arrive at the Parco Fiorito. Check in and enjoy the superb views from your room or take a hike or a hydromassage in the SPA area of the Relais. Relax, tonight chef Russo will cook in your honor.
Wednesday &Thursday
After a hearty breakfast, the day begins with lessons on the importance of ingredients by visiting the area's best producers. Spring or summer sessions visit a pecorino cheese producer, or an artinsal shop in Pienza for a balsamic vinegar tasting, for example. Fall classes are more likely to stop at vineyards or an extra virgin olive oil fattoria. Lunch, depending on the day trip schedule is either taken picnic style or at a local trattoria.
Afternoons are reserved for hands-on instruction in the kitchen as you perfect each recipe. Copies of every recipe are available in English to take home. The courses focus on: creative antipasti, first courses of hand made pasta, succulent main dishes and out of this world desserts. Each session revolves around the freshest seasonal products available at the moment of your arrival.
The evening meal is a feast you helped create, accompanied by fine wines. During the Thursday night Gala Dinner, take your bows as you are applauded for what you have made by all the guests in the Hotel.
Friday Morning
Breakfast & departure. Transportation to Terontola Train Station. Wherever you are going, you can easily get there from her. Rome 2 hours by train, and Florence 1 hour and 20 minutes.
4 Day Tour
What's Included
Four nights stay at the 16th century convent, Relais Parco Fiorito in a comfortable double bedroom with private bath, satellite television and panoramic views.
Three days of cooking classes, conducted in English
All class materials, instructions, recipes, and Chefs apron and cookbook, GOOD CIAO.
Breakfast and one feast that you help create every evening. All wines included with dinner.
ExtraTours with transportation. A city tour of Cortona, a tour of an Olive Mill, and a wine tour of a neighboring hill town. Along the way, visit famous sites, meet amazing artisans, and discover hidden gems of Tuscan that the normal tourist can only dream about...
Most importantly you will learn the secrets of the Tuscan Kitchen from Chef Russo, in small intimate groups, as well as his Mammas recipe for Ragu.
Details
Tuesday Afternoon
Arrive at the Parco Fiorito. Check in and enjoy the superb views from your room or take a hike or a hydromassage in the SPA area of the Relais. Relax, tonight chef Russo will cook in your honor.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
After a hearty breakfast, the day begins with lessons on the importance of ingredients by visiting the area's best producers. Spring or summer sessions visit a pecorino cheese producer, or an artinsal shop in Pienza for a balsamic vinegar tasting, for example. Fall classes are more likely to stop at vineyards or an extra virgin olive oil fattoria. Lunch, depending on the day trip schedule is either taken picnic style or at a local trattoria.
Afternoons are reserved for hands-on instruction in the kitchen as you perfect each recipe. Copies of every recipe are available in English to take home. The courses focus on: creative antipasti, first courses of hand made pasta, succulent main dishes and out of this world desserts. Each session revolves around the freshest seasonal products available at the moment of your arrival.
The evening meal is a feast you helped create, accompanied by fine wines. During the Friday night Gala Dinner, take your bows as you are applauded for what you have made by all the guests in the Hotel.
Saturday Morning
Breakfast & departure. Transportation to Terontola Train Station. Wherever you are going, you can easily get there from her. Rome 2 hours by train, and Florence 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Prices do not include meals or entrance fees into museums, if applicable.
Transportation is included. Pick- up at your Hotel or in a familiar meeting place.
Reservations will be held with a credit card, and paid in Euro at the time of tour.
You will not be charged for cancellation if made 30 days in advance
Prices
2 day tour
- € 1,050.00 per person (single occupancy)
- € 850.00 per person (double occupancy)
Tuesday afternoon to Thursday morning year round.
Alternate dates may be arranged.
3 day tour
- € 1,450.00 per person (single occupancy)
- € 1,150.00 per person (double occupancy)
Tuesday afternoon to Friday morning year round.
Alternate dates may be arranged.
4 day tour
- € 1,750.00 per person (single occupancy)
- € 1,450.00 per person (double occupancy)
Tuesday afternoon to Saturday morning year round.
Alternate dates may be arranged.
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