The Black Truffle Season

Cooking Classes and Tours  in Italy from 21th to 25th February 2027

Details of the Black Truffle Season Cooking Package

Trip Length: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Departure Dates: From 21 to 27 February 2027
Destinations: Italy, Umbria (Perugia, Montefalco, Spoleto)
Activities: Culinary,  Cultural exploration

Day by Day Itinerary of the Tour

• Day 1 – Arrive
  Arrival at the country farm “La volpe e l’uva” (Perugia, Central Italy, Umbria, near Tuscany). Check-in your apartment starting from 2pm.

• Day 2 – Cooking + Wine Tour 
  Morning. Hands-on cooking lesson starts around 10:00 am. You will prepare a four course lunch. For lunch you will eat your creations accompanied by our wines.
  Afternoon. Step back in time with a guided tour of Bevagna, one of Umbria’s most charming medieval towns. Explore its beautifully preserved squares, Roman ruins, and artisan workshops as your guide brings to life the town’s rich history and timeless atmosphere. After the cultural stroll, continue to the nearby Montefalco area, homeland of the prestigious Sagrantino wine. Visit a local winery nestled among rolling vineyards, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the estate followed by a tasting of Sagrantino and other regional wines, paired with local delicacies.

• Day 3 – Cooking + Truffle Hunting 
  Morning. Hands-on cooking lesson starts around 10:00 am. You will prepare a four course lunch. For lunch you will eat your creations 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, Visit in the truffle laboratory and Truffle Tastings.

• Day 4 – Cooking + Spoleto tour
  Morning. Hands-on cooking lesson starts around 10:00 am. You will prepare a four course lunch. For lunch you will eat your creations accompanied by our wines.
  Afternoon. Spoleto, nestled in the heart of Umbria, is not only renowned for its medieval charm and breathtaking landscapes but also as a prime destination for black truffle enthusiasts. A guided tour through this picturesque town and its surrounding hills offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage of truffle hunting. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to local producers, sample exquisite truffle-infused products, and experience the deep connection between Spoleto’s culinary traditions and the land that produces this coveted delicacy. A true feast for the senses, this tour immerses you in the flavors, culture, and natural beauty of the region, all while celebrating the black truffle that has made Spoleto famous.

• Day 5 – Departure

More about the COOKING CLASSES
Read what MEALS are included in the Cooking Program
More about your ACCOMMODATION in the farm

PRICES

The prices are for single travelers  (single occupancy) and for groups from 2 to 8 people ( double occupancy).  If your group is composed by more than 8 people send me your request and we will send you the best price!
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. Non-participating guests are welcome on the excursion and can use all the facilities at the farmhouse and join all the meals, just not the actual cooking classes.

• Solo participating guest, single occupancy 1650 euro
• Group from 2  to 4 people Participating guest, double  occupancy in 1 apartment ( 2 people) and in 2 apartments (3 and 4 people) 1500 euro
• Group from 5 to 8 people Participating guest, double occupancy in 3 apartments 1400 euro

Please write me to ask the rate for Non-participating guest

If you are a group of people and you want to have single occupancy ( 1 person in 1 apartments) the single supplement is 150 euro.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation in the apartment of the farmhouse
• breakfasts (in your apartment you will find coffee, milk, biscuits, jams, butter and sugar)
• 3 cooking classes of approximately 4 hours,
• 3 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.
• 3 Tours as indicated in the itinerary.

Extra: Guide in the truffle hunting (directly payment):
60 euro per person ( from 2 to 6 people traveling together)
50 euro per person (from 7 to 8 people traveling together)