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Chianti

Pasta and Italian Recipes in the Countryside: Experience the real taste of Italy by diving into Tuscan and Apulian cooking secrets! This unique food experience takes place in a beautiful, historic villa where you'll learn to make authentic Italian dishes. It's perfect for food lovers who want a hands-on cooking class in a charming setting. The adventure begins with traditional Italian coffee. Then, explore the villa and its vineyard, picking fresh herbs from the garden. Learn about wine and olive oil production before stepping into the kitchen. Under expert guidance, participants will create a full menu using grandma's recipes, including homemade pasta, enhanced with family-made Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Apulia. After the cooking class, relax and enjoy the self-made meal with stunning views, paired with homemade wine. This experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with Italian culinary traditions in an unforgettable setting.

Pasta and Italian Recipes in the Countryside: Experience the real taste of Italy by diving into Tuscan and Apulian cooking secrets! This unique food experience takes place in a beautiful, historic villa where you'll learn to make authentic Italian dishes. It's perfect for food lovers who want a hands-on cooking class in a charming setting. The adventure begins with traditional Italian coffee. Then, explore the villa and its vineyard, picking fresh herbs from the garden. Learn about wine and olive oil production before stepping into the kitchen. Under expert guidance, participants will create a full menu using grandma's recipes, including homemade pasta, enhanced with family-made Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Apulia. After the cooking class, relax and enjoy the self-made meal with stunning views, paired with homemade wine. This experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with Italian culinary traditions in an unforgettable setting.

Bologna

Discover Bologna on a cultural and food tour that explores the city's rich heritage, bohemian spirit, and LGBTQIA+ community connections. The adventure begins at Cassero, a historical landmark central to the LGBTQIA+ community. The tour visits Piazzetta Magnani, home to the vibrant 'Mercato Lumiere'. Here, local farmers sell fresh, seasonal goods at fair prices. A guided food tour through the Pratello area is next, a lively district known for its authentic food spots and charming streets. The experience ends at a local's home to enjoy a generous aperitivo featuring tasty Bolognese treats and drinks. This tour offers a welcoming and inclusive way to enjoy Bologna's food and culture.

Discover Bologna on a cultural and food tour that explores the city's rich heritage, bohemian spirit, and LGBTQIA+ community connections. The adventure begins at Cassero, a historical landmark central to the LGBTQIA+ community. The tour visits Piazzetta Magnani, home to the vibrant 'Mercato Lumiere'. Here, local farmers sell fresh, seasonal goods at fair prices. A guided food tour through the Pratello area is next, a lively district known for its authentic food spots and charming streets. The experience ends at a local's home to enjoy a generous aperitivo featuring tasty Bolognese treats and drinks. This tour offers a welcoming and inclusive way to enjoy Bologna's food and culture.

Umbria

Umbria: Wine Tasting Tour with Regional Pairings near Perugia offers a delightful journey into the heart of Umbrian winemaking. This food and drink tour takes place in Pila, just outside Perugia, in a charming, historic cellar—either the ancient tower or the elegant Sala Marcella, where centuries of winemaking tradition surround visitors. The experience begins with a guided tour through the winery’s stone walls, where the host shares the history and stories behind the estate and its wines. Guests will then enjoy a guided tasting of six wines, including two whites, two reds, one sparkling, and a sweet dessert wine—each reflecting the authentic soul of the Umbrian land. To enhance the tasting, each wine is paired with traditional Umbrian delicacies. The tour concludes with a tasting of the estate’s grappa and brandy, completing a full sensory experience. This immersive tour offers an unforgettable taste of Umbrian hospitality, heritage, and flavor, perfect for both seasoned wine lovers and curious travelers.

Umbria: Wine Tasting Tour with Regional Pairings near Perugia offers a delightful journey into the heart of Umbrian winemaking. This food and drink tour takes place in Pila, just outside Perugia, in a charming, historic cellar—either the ancient tower or the elegant Sala Marcella, where centuries of winemaking tradition surround visitors. The experience begins with a guided tour through the winery’s stone walls, where the host shares the history and stories behind the estate and its wines. Guests will then enjoy a guided tasting of six wines, including two whites, two reds, one sparkling, and a sweet dessert wine—each reflecting the authentic soul of the Umbrian land. To enhance the tasting, each wine is paired with traditional Umbrian delicacies. The tour concludes with a tasting of the estate’s grappa and brandy, completing a full sensory experience. This immersive tour offers an unforgettable taste of Umbrian hospitality, heritage, and flavor, perfect for both seasoned wine lovers and curious travelers.

Florence

Truffle Hunting in San Gimignano offers a unique adventure. Join an expert and trained dog to seek truffles in a private oak forest. Learn about truffle varieties, enjoy wine tasting paired with Tuscan products, and savor a gourmet truffle lunch. This unforgettable culinary experience blends nature and gastronomy.

Truffle Hunting in San Gimignano offers a unique adventure. Join an expert and trained dog to seek truffles in a private oak forest. Learn about truffle varieties, enjoy wine tasting paired with Tuscan products, and savor a gourmet truffle lunch. This unforgettable culinary experience blends nature and gastronomy.

Perugia

Gold tasting in the Oil Mill in Umbria: Tour a 1962 olive mill with Marco, learning about local olive pressing for three olive oil types. A guided degustation engages smell and taste, revealing quality and surprising food pairings beyond bread. Includes mill tour, tasting, and purchase options. Located in Perugia, Italy.

Gold tasting in the Oil Mill in Umbria: Tour a 1962 olive mill with Marco, learning about local olive pressing for three olive oil types. A guided degustation engages smell and taste, revealing quality and surprising food pairings beyond bread. Includes mill tour, tasting, and purchase options. Located in Perugia, Italy.

Livorno

The 'Livorno Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine' immerses you in Livorno’s culture and cuisine. Explore markets, learn Tuscan specialties, and cook a classic Livornese dish like Cacciucco. Enjoy your meal with wine in a local home. Perfect for food lovers and cultural explorers!

The 'Livorno Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine' immerses you in Livorno’s culture and cuisine. Explore markets, learn Tuscan specialties, and cook a classic Livornese dish like Cacciucco. Enjoy your meal with wine in a local home. Perfect for food lovers and cultural explorers!

Siena

Chianti: Tuscan Vineyard Old Jeep Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch invites everyone to discover Tuscan winemaking on a sensory-rich wine safari. Riding in a vintage Jeep, travelers explore the scenic Poggio ai Laghi vineyards. This tour offers an intimate look into the world of Chianti wine production. Guests taste Poggio ai Laghi premium wines, oils, and vinegars, guided by a wine expert who explains the winemaking process from grape to bottle. The experience is enhanced with traditional Tuscan appetizers and a delicious lunch featuring local specialties. The combination of stunning landscapes, exquisite flavors, and expert knowledge makes this tour unforgettable. Lunch includes appetizers like Tuscan salami and bruschetta, followed by penne pasta, sliced beef with roasted potatoes, and cantuccini with Vin Santo for dessert. This culinary journey perfectly complements the wine tasting, providing a complete immersion into Tuscan culture.

Chianti: Tuscan Vineyard Old Jeep Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch invites everyone to discover Tuscan winemaking on a sensory-rich wine safari. Riding in a vintage Jeep, travelers explore the scenic Poggio ai Laghi vineyards. This tour offers an intimate look into the world of Chianti wine production. Guests taste Poggio ai Laghi premium wines, oils, and vinegars, guided by a wine expert who explains the winemaking process from grape to bottle. The experience is enhanced with traditional Tuscan appetizers and a delicious lunch featuring local specialties. The combination of stunning landscapes, exquisite flavors, and expert knowledge makes this tour unforgettable. Lunch includes appetizers like Tuscan salami and bruschetta, followed by penne pasta, sliced beef with roasted potatoes, and cantuccini with Vin Santo for dessert. This culinary journey perfectly complements the wine tasting, providing a complete immersion into Tuscan culture.

Emilia-Romagna

Private Superior Tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Wine offers a flavorful journey into the heart of Italian tradition. This experience invites you to discover a family farm through its exquisite wines, authentic extra virgin olive oils, and delicious local products. It's a sensory exploration, perfect for food and wine enthusiasts eager to connect with the land. During the tasting, experts will guide you, sharing their passion for the land and its fruits. The tour celebrates authenticity and tradition, making it an ideal experience for those seeking a genuine taste of the region's culinary heritage. The experience includes bottled water to refresh your palate between tastings, allowing you to fully appreciate the nuances of each wine and olive oil. This private tour ensures a personalized and intimate experience, allowing for deeper engagement with the flavors and stories behind them.

Private Superior Tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Wine offers a flavorful journey into the heart of Italian tradition. This experience invites you to discover a family farm through its exquisite wines, authentic extra virgin olive oils, and delicious local products. It's a sensory exploration, perfect for food and wine enthusiasts eager to connect with the land. During the tasting, experts will guide you, sharing their passion for the land and its fruits. The tour celebrates authenticity and tradition, making it an ideal experience for those seeking a genuine taste of the region's culinary heritage. The experience includes bottled water to refresh your palate between tastings, allowing you to fully appreciate the nuances of each wine and olive oil. This private tour ensures a personalized and intimate experience, allowing for deeper engagement with the flavors and stories behind them.

Perugia

Delve into authentic Italian gastronomy with a small group market tour and dining experience at a Cesarina's home in Perugia. Explore local markets, savor seasonal produce, and uncover secret ingredients. Enjoy a 3-course meal, make new friends, and immerse yourself in Italian culture. Share your passion for Italian cuisine.

Delve into authentic Italian gastronomy with a small group market tour and dining experience at a Cesarina's home in Perugia. Explore local markets, savor seasonal produce, and uncover secret ingredients. Enjoy a 3-course meal, make new friends, and immerse yourself in Italian culture. Share your passion for Italian cuisine.

Florence

Fresh Pasta and Typical Dinner at Home offers a unique culinary journey into the heart of Italian and Tuscan flavors. Hosted by Valentina, a local chef and sommelier, this experience brings the essence of Italian cooking directly to the comfort of a traveler's holiday home. It's more than just a meal; it's an immersive lesson in Italian gastronomy. Participants will uncover the secrets to crafting authentic Italian dishes, witnessing firsthand the preparation techniques and gaining insights into local, organic ingredients and regional wines. Valentina sources all ingredients from trusted local producers, ensuring the freshest and most flavorful components for the meal. The experience culminates in a relaxing dinner with loved ones, enjoying the prepared dishes paired with excellent wines, all within the privacy of a holiday home. This experience includes alcoholic beverages, a full lunch and dinner, and the use of specific equipment for homemade pasta. Valentina takes care of everything, from shopping for ingredients to the final kitchen clean-up, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the joy of Italian cuisine without any hassle.

Fresh Pasta and Typical Dinner at Home offers a unique culinary journey into the heart of Italian and Tuscan flavors. Hosted by Valentina, a local chef and sommelier, this experience brings the essence of Italian cooking directly to the comfort of a traveler's holiday home. It's more than just a meal; it's an immersive lesson in Italian gastronomy. Participants will uncover the secrets to crafting authentic Italian dishes, witnessing firsthand the preparation techniques and gaining insights into local, organic ingredients and regional wines. Valentina sources all ingredients from trusted local producers, ensuring the freshest and most flavorful components for the meal. The experience culminates in a relaxing dinner with loved ones, enjoying the prepared dishes paired with excellent wines, all within the privacy of a holiday home. This experience includes alcoholic beverages, a full lunch and dinner, and the use of specific equipment for homemade pasta. Valentina takes care of everything, from shopping for ingredients to the final kitchen clean-up, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the joy of Italian cuisine without any hassle.

Perugia

TASTING Selection of 3 wines in Montefalco at Bocale winery offers an immersive experience into artisanal winemaking. Witness organic farming practices, taste traditionally crafted wines made with indigenous yeasts, and enjoy snacks amidst the scenic vineyards. Discover the natural flavors of Umbria.

TASTING Selection of 3 wines in Montefalco at Bocale winery offers an immersive experience into artisanal winemaking. Witness organic farming practices, taste traditionally crafted wines made with indigenous yeasts, and enjoy snacks amidst the scenic vineyards. Discover the natural flavors of Umbria.

San Gimignano

The Orange Gold of San Gimignano saffron cooking class offers an authentic Tuscan culinary adventure. Learn to cook traditional dishes using prized San Gimignano Saffron DOP at a family-owned estate. The experience includes hands-on pasta making, gourmet meals with wine and olive oil pairings, and immersion in seasonal flavors.

The Orange Gold of San Gimignano saffron cooking class offers an authentic Tuscan culinary adventure. Learn to cook traditional dishes using prized San Gimignano Saffron DOP at a family-owned estate. The experience includes hands-on pasta making, gourmet meals with wine and olive oil pairings, and immersion in seasonal flavors.

San Gimignano

Experience a Vegan Tuscan cooking class, crafting traditional plant-based dishes with local ingredients. Enjoy hands-on cooking, from chopping to plating, complemented by wine and olive oil tasting from a family estate. Located near San Gimignano, relish breathtaking views in a warm, rustic atmosphere. A memorable culinary journey awaits.

Experience a Vegan Tuscan cooking class, crafting traditional plant-based dishes with local ingredients. Enjoy hands-on cooking, from chopping to plating, complemented by wine and olive oil tasting from a family estate. Located near San Gimignano, relish breathtaking views in a warm, rustic atmosphere. A memorable culinary journey awaits.

Perugia

Spoleto Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class immerses you in Umbrian culture. Explore medieval streets, visit markets, and then learn to cook regional specialties like strangozzi pasta in a local home. Enjoy your homemade meal with Umbrian wine. This farm-to-table experience is perfect for food lovers seeking authentic flavors.

Spoleto Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class immerses you in Umbrian culture. Explore medieval streets, visit markets, and then learn to cook regional specialties like strangozzi pasta in a local home. Enjoy your homemade meal with Umbrian wine. This farm-to-table experience is perfect for food lovers seeking authentic flavors.

San Gimignano

The Orange Gold of San Gimignano: Dive into saffron DOP cooking. Learn traditional recipes in a family kitchen near San Gimignano's vineyards. Prepare saffron-infused pasta, meat, and desserts. Enjoy your creations with organic wines and olive oils in a relaxed setting. An intimate exploration of local flavors. Includes lunch and drinks.

The Orange Gold of San Gimignano: Dive into saffron DOP cooking. Learn traditional recipes in a family kitchen near San Gimignano's vineyards. Prepare saffron-infused pasta, meat, and desserts. Enjoy your creations with organic wines and olive oils in a relaxed setting. An intimate exploration of local flavors. Includes lunch and drinks.

Parma

Visit Modena Balsamic Vinegar producer for an immersive journey into crafting Italy's prized condiment. Explore cellars, learn traditions, and savor diverse balsamic varieties. Experience the patience and dedication required to achieve perfection in this unique gastronomic treasure. Private transportation and air-conditioned vehicle provided in Parma,Belize,Belize.

Visit Modena Balsamic Vinegar producer for an immersive journey into crafting Italy's prized condiment. Explore cellars, learn traditions, and savor diverse balsamic varieties. Experience the patience and dedication required to achieve perfection in this unique gastronomic treasure. Private transportation and air-conditioned vehicle provided in Parma,Belize,Belize.

San Gimignano

Experience a private wine and olive oil tasting with a vegetarian meal at a family-run farmhouse near San Gimignano. Savor organic wines, premium olive oils, and farm-to-table cuisine amidst stunning Tuscan scenery. Learn about biodynamic farming practices in this personalized, rustic escape. Perfect for food and wine enthusiasts seeking an authentic culinary experience.

Experience a private wine and olive oil tasting with a vegetarian meal at a family-run farmhouse near San Gimignano. Savor organic wines, premium olive oils, and farm-to-table cuisine amidst stunning Tuscan scenery. Learn about biodynamic farming practices in this personalized, rustic escape. Perfect for food and wine enthusiasts seeking an authentic culinary experience.

Florence

The Carmignano Wine Tour with a Somm Small Group invites wine lovers to discover Tuscany's hidden gem. This intimate tour explores the historic Carmignano wine region, a treasure dating back to the Medici era. Away from crowded tourist spots, guests see how tradition meets innovation, from biodynamic vineyards to modern cellars producing exquisite Tuscan wines. During the experience, visitors connect with passionate winemakers and immerse themselves in the region's history. They'll uncover untouched landscapes and experience farm-to-table hospitality. The tour includes lunch and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring comfort throughout the day. This adventure offers a glimpse into the heart of Italian winemaking, ideal for both experienced connoisseurs and those seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience. Key stops include a Biodynamic Winery near Carmignano and a Modern Carmignano Winery, showcasing the diversity of winemaking in the area.

The Carmignano Wine Tour with a Somm Small Group invites wine lovers to discover Tuscany's hidden gem. This intimate tour explores the historic Carmignano wine region, a treasure dating back to the Medici era. Away from crowded tourist spots, guests see how tradition meets innovation, from biodynamic vineyards to modern cellars producing exquisite Tuscan wines. During the experience, visitors connect with passionate winemakers and immerse themselves in the region's history. They'll uncover untouched landscapes and experience farm-to-table hospitality. The tour includes lunch and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring comfort throughout the day. This adventure offers a glimpse into the heart of Italian winemaking, ideal for both experienced connoisseurs and those seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience. Key stops include a Biodynamic Winery near Carmignano and a Modern Carmignano Winery, showcasing the diversity of winemaking in the area.

Modena

Acetaia la Vedetta Tasting Tour immerses you in Traditional Balsamic Vinegar production. Explore vineyards, understand the DOP process, and savor pairings like Parmesan and caramelized onions. This experience, rooted in nature, offers a gastronomic journey through Modena's culinary heritage with wine. A memorable blend of education and tasting.

Acetaia la Vedetta Tasting Tour immerses you in Traditional Balsamic Vinegar production. Explore vineyards, understand the DOP process, and savor pairings like Parmesan and caramelized onions. This experience, rooted in nature, offers a gastronomic journey through Modena's culinary heritage with wine. A memorable blend of education and tasting.

Cinque Terre

Cesarine: Trofie, Pesto, Tiramisu Class by the Sea in Cinque Terre offers a tasty trip into the heart of Riomaggiore. People will get to learn how to make some yummy Italian foods. This class is all about the special flavors of the Cinque Terre area. Guests get to make trofie pasta with pesto, which is a local favorite. They will also learn how to make tiramisu, a famous Italian dessert. This is a hands-on class, so everyone gets to help make the food. All the things needed to cook are provided. It is not just a cooking class, it's a way to learn about the culture and tastes of Riomaggiore and Cinque Terre. This experience allows guests to share a small group experience where they can enjoy beverages like water, wine, and coffee. This cooking class is a fun and tasty way to learn about Italian food and culture in a beautiful place.

Cesarine: Trofie, Pesto, Tiramisu Class by the Sea in Cinque Terre offers a tasty trip into the heart of Riomaggiore. People will get to learn how to make some yummy Italian foods. This class is all about the special flavors of the Cinque Terre area. Guests get to make trofie pasta with pesto, which is a local favorite. They will also learn how to make tiramisu, a famous Italian dessert. This is a hands-on class, so everyone gets to help make the food. All the things needed to cook are provided. It is not just a cooking class, it's a way to learn about the culture and tastes of Riomaggiore and Cinque Terre. This experience allows guests to share a small group experience where they can enjoy beverages like water, wine, and coffee. This cooking class is a fun and tasty way to learn about Italian food and culture in a beautiful place.