Small group Culinary Holiday of Italy
A full immersion in the flavors and colors of Umbria: the sweetness of the chocolate, the scent of truffles and the colors of the beautiful Deruta ceramics.
The Umbrian cuisine and the treasures of the region in our unique 3-Days holiday.
Reservations are on request for any day, year round, based upon availability, for a minimum of two people. If you are a Solo Traveller check the page Solo Travellers and contact us to discuss the date you can join a booked group.
Details of the Cooking Holiday
Trip Length: 4 Days/ 3 Nights
Departure Dates: Any day! Contact us for details.
Destinations: Italy, Umbria (Perugia, Deruta, Valtiberina)
Activities: Culinary, Cultural exploration
Day by Day Itinerary of the Holiday
- 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 – Cooking + Chocolate and Deruta Ceramic Tours (Perugia)
Morning. 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.
Afternoon. You will visit an artisan chocolate laboratory where you will experience the world of chocolate with all your senses: from its creation and cultural significance to the unlimited tasting of chocolate.
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 products 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.
- Day 3- Cooking + Truffle Hunting
Morning. 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.
Afternoon. Your guide will drive you in the Educational itineraries on the Truffle track, they are fascinating and unique experiences to discover the mysterious world of the Truffle. The guided visit is run by experts, who will take you through the entire itinerary from the digging up of the Truffle to its processing and use in cooking, teaching you how to distinguish and taste its different varieties.
It includes: Demonstration of Truffle hunting with dog and Tasting of truffle dishes and local wine.
More about the COOKING CLASSES
Read what MEALS are included in the Cooking Program
More about your ACCOMMODATION in the farm
If you are interested in a culinary holidays without tours (only accommodation and cooking classes) please visit the page Cooking Vacations.
