Gourmet Tour and cooking class to discover the Umbria region

Authentic Italian Cooking classes ands culinary tours: Chocolate Museum and Deruta Ceramic Tour!    

ONE FULL COOKING DAY: Cooking Class , Chocolate Tour and Deruta Ceramic

In  this "Full cooking day "we give you the opportunity to discovered 2 important Umbrias treasures: the Chocolate and the Deruta ceramic.
Perugia, the capital of Umbria, is known like the city of Chocolate because it is home to both Italy best-known chocolate maker and its most famous chocolate festival.
In November 1907, a group of four men in Perugia founded the Perugina Confectionary Society� and opened their doors in the historic center of town. The Perugina chocolate company, as it is known today, grew steadily, but it wasn't until 1922 that Perugina started producing the treat it's now known best for - Baci. Today Perugina was famous the world over, and Perugia was the obvious location for a chocolate festival. Today, EuroChocolate has grown into one of the biggest chocolate festivals in all of Europe, attracting almost one million visitors to Perugia every October.
Deruta ceramics are a milestone in the history of Italian pottery. They gained worldwide fame during the Renaissance. Now it is the highlight of world renowned Art Museums,  among them V&A London and NGA Washington.   Deruta dinnerware and decorative pottery are still deservedly popular and many ceramicists keep the tradition alive.

Reservations are on request for any day, year round, based upon availability, for a minimum of two people.

Program of Full cooking Day in Umbria: Cooking Class, Chocolate Museum and Deruta Ceramic Tour.

• 10:00 Arrive in the country farm "la volpe e l'uva" in Perugia. Begin instruction, highlighting the history of Umbria cooking and presenting the day's menu. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves for hands-on preparation of a glorious meal.
• 13:00 Enjoy the fruits of your work! Eat the foods that you just created complemented by our wine and extra virgin olive oil.
• 14.30: At first you will visit the Perugia’s chocolate factory and the Chocolate Museum to learn about chocolate production. The "House of Chocolate" includes a chance to see the Perugina chocolate factory in operation, as well as a visit to the Museo Storico (Historic Museum). The museum explains the process of converting cocoa into chocolate, and introduces the history of the Perugina chocolate company.
  Than you will visit a Ceramic Laboratory in Deruta where the majolicas are completely handmade. Deruta ceramics are a milestone in the history of Italian pottery. They gained worldwide fame during the Renaissance thanks to their creative and qualitative excellence. Their high quality producs keeps the tradition alive and evokes the classic decorations of the various periods of Deruta. The production cycle is completely carried-out within the company and rigorously worked by hand in all its phases

We can organize transfer from your hotel and villa rental, if needed.

If you are interested in a cooking class without tours please visit the page one day cooking class

Details of the Cooking Program

1 FULL COOKING DAY: COOKING CLASS, DERUTA CERAMIC AND CHOCOLATE TOUR
Trip lenght		1 days
Departure Dates:		Any day! Contact us for details.
Destinations		Italy, Umbria
Activities		Culinary, Cultural exploration
Included in the price:		1 cooking class, 1 lunches from cooking class,1 half day excursion with minibus and driver

PRICES 2013

250 EURO per person, based on two people travelling together. 180 EURO per person, based on three people travelling together. 160 EURO per person, based on four people travelling together 150 EURO per person, based on five people travelling together 140 EURO per person, based on six people travelling together Inclusions: cookery class of approximately 4 hours, Four course meal from the cooking lesson; Umbrian wines during meals, liquors for after dinner/lunch; Certificate of participation; Folder with all the recipes; Apron of Let's cook in Umbria. Chocolate and Deruta ceramic Tour

GROUP

Group discount These trips are priced assuming up to six travellers. Special offers are availble for bigger group: If your group is composed by more than 6 people send me your request and we will send you the best price!

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