Let's cook in Umbria: Enjoy the natural environmen of the Umbria region!    

TWO DAYS COOKING TOURS IN THE NATURAL UMBRIA - small group culinary tour of Italy

Welcome to Umbria! The Italian region of Umbria is one of the smallest in the country. Located in the mountainous regions of central Italy, by the valley of the Tiber River, this tiny sector of Italy thrives in historic tales of medieval flavour. Rich in history and in nature, Umbria offers the Trasimeno lake and Mount Subasio. Reservations are on request for any day, year round, based upon availability, for a minimum of two people.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY OF THE TOUR

• Day 1 - Arrive in Perugia
  Arrival at the country farm "La volpe e l'uva" (Perugia, Central Italy, Umbria, near Tuscany). Check-in your apartment at 4:00pm.
• Day 2 - Subasio Mountain (Assisi, Collepino, Spello)
  Hands-on cooking class starts around 10:00am. You will prepare a four course lunch that you will eat at the end of the class, accompanied by our wines.
  The tour take place from 15.00 to 19.00.The Park of Mount Subasio is formed by the mountain system of the same name that delimits towards north-east and dominates the Valle Umbra from its 1290 m of height.
  The Subasio is the 'Monte de Assisi' because Assisi and its mountain live a sort of symbiosis lasting since antiquity. The entire historical centre of Assisi lies within the Park. The roads crossing the Park are essentially those which link the historic centres of Assisi and Spello. Leaving Assisi from Porta Perlici, you get to the Park’s headquarter at Ca’ Piombino, continuing you climb up to Costa di Trex from where you reach Spello, crossing the fortified village Collepino. Professional guide in the excursion.
• Day 3- Trasimeno lake
  Hands-on cooking class starts around 10:00am. You will prepare a four course lunch that you will eat at the end of the class, accompanied by our wines.
  The excursion take place from 15.00. Lake Trasimeno is in an idyllic setting surrounded by green rolling hills. The Etruscans were the first civilization to settle around the lake bringing with them their sophisticated culture. In 217BC Hannibal, the Carthaginian general, resoundingly defeated the Roman army on the northern shore of Tuoro sul Trasimeno. During the Middle Ages it came to be known as “Lake Perugia”: as a matter of fact the city of Perugia took control of the small villages dotted around the lake and the lake’s islands in the 12th century, turning them into prosperous towns engaged in the lucrative business of fishing and wheat growing. The charm of the lake was much exploited by painters of the Renaissance, “Il Perugino” in particular. Today it is a favourite resort for both the locals and tourists who enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the lake and its surroundings. Professional guide in the excursion.
• Day 4 - Departure

If you are interested in a culinary holidays without tours (only accommodation and cooking classes) please visit the page Cooking vacations

Details of the Cooking Program

2 DAYS IN THE NATURAL UMBRIA (ITALY)
Trip lenght		2 days
Departure Dates:		Any day! Contact us for details.
Destinations		Italy, Umbria (Perugia - Assisi - Collepino- Spello - Trasimeno lake)
Activities		Culinary, Cultural exploration
Included in the price:		Accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 cooking classes, 2 lunches from cooking classes, 2 half day excursions with car and driver, professional guide in the excursions.

PRICES 2013

685 EURO per person, double occupancy, based on two people travelling together. 540 EURO per person, triple occupancy, based on three people travelling together.

GROUP 4/6 People

Type of accommodation Price per person (euro) Number of partecipants in the group In 2 bilo-apartments 555.00 3 people travelling together. In 2 bilo-apartments 485.00 4 people travelling together. In 3 bilo-apartments 455.00 5 people travlelling together. In 3 bilo-apartments 435.00 6 people travelling together. Inclusions: Accommodations in the apartment of the farmhouse "la volpe e l'uva"in Perugia (40mq, lounge with cooking area and double sofa bed double bedroom and bathroom), included bed linen, towels, final cleaning. Extra heating on consumption. 3 breakfasts (in your apartment you will find coffee, milk, biscuits, jams, butter and sugar) 2 cooking classes of approximately 4 hours, 2 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. 2 Tours as indicated in the itinerary Group discount These trips are priced assuming up to six travellers. Special offers are available 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! No cooking guests It is also possible to bring along a non-participating partner who can spend the morning enjoying the surroundings, and could then join the group at lunchtime.

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