Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan & Umbrian Sun
Rome, Italy
Overview
• 7 Nights private accommodation in a beautiful medieval village home for each night on itinerary. (Each party has their own private home)
• 20 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners) as listed in itinerary.
• Four hands-on cooking classes and associated food costs.
• Culture Discovery Apron & Gift
• Welcome goodies in your home (Wine, mineral water, coffee, cookies, etc.)
• Daily day trips and excursions.
• Wine with all lunches and dinners.
• Transfers to and from Rome Airport or Orte Train Station. Transfers based on our published schedule.
• Transportation all week to all destinations (by bus).
• All entry fees for excursions, tours and tastings.
• English speaking vacation host & guides throughout the duration.
• 20 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners) as listed in itinerary.
• Four hands-on cooking classes and associated food costs.
• Culture Discovery Apron & Gift
• Welcome goodies in your home (Wine, mineral water, coffee, cookies, etc.)
• Daily day trips and excursions.
• Wine with all lunches and dinners.
• Transfers to and from Rome Airport or Orte Train Station. Transfers based on our published schedule.
• Transportation all week to all destinations (by bus).
• All entry fees for excursions, tours and tastings.
• English speaking vacation host & guides throughout the duration.
What's Included
Accommodation as per itinerary
All Meals as per itinerary
Wine tasting
All activities
Tour escort/host
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Round-trip shared transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Gratuities
Airfare
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Day 1:
• Pickup from Rome Airport or Orte Train Station
• Check-in
• Welcome Cocktails
• Dinner at local Trattoria
Day 2:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• 5 Course Hands-On cooking Class in Country Villa (resulting in Lunch)
• Excursion to Villa Farnese
• Dinner in Local Trattoria
Day 3:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• Excursion to Deruta
• Chance to try the potter's wheel in Deruta Ceramics Factory
• Visit to Assisi
• Lunch in Assisi
• Private family dinner with a family in Soriano
Day 4:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• 5 Course Hands-On cooking Class in Country Villa (resulting in Lunch)
• Visit Viterbo and the Ancient Vatican
• Private family dinner in a local's "taverna" in Soriano
Day 5:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• Visit Small, Organic Brunello Winery in Montalcino, Tuscany - Lunch & Wine Tasting with the owners & walk through the vineyards (possible Truffle Hunt)
• Visit charming Pienza, Tuscany with Pecorino Cheese tasting.
• Visit ancient 14th century wine cellar in Montepulciano, Tuscany and Dinner & Wine Tasting in cellar with the owners.
Day 6:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• Visit the dying city of Civita di Bagnoregio.
• Visit small, family run Olive Oil Mill & Winery. Tour Olive Mill & Winery. Lunch with owners including wine tasting & olive oil tasting.
• Limoncello, Biscotti & Gelato Class at villa in Soriano.
• Ricotta Cheese-making at villa in Soriano
• Dinner Party at villa in Soriano
Day 7:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• Visit Orvieto and the Cathedral + Lunch in Orvieto
• Pizza-Making class in Soriano in the ancient wood-fired oven.
• Grappa-Making in the cellar at the villa.
• Farewell Dinner Party with Pizza and more at the Villa
Day 8:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• Departures for Rome Airport or Orte Train Station
• Pickup from Rome Airport or Orte Train Station
• Check-in
• Welcome Cocktails
• Dinner at local Trattoria
Day 2:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• 5 Course Hands-On cooking Class in Country Villa (resulting in Lunch)
• Excursion to Villa Farnese
• Dinner in Local Trattoria
Day 3:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• Excursion to Deruta
• Chance to try the potter's wheel in Deruta Ceramics Factory
• Visit to Assisi
• Lunch in Assisi
• Private family dinner with a family in Soriano
Day 4:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• 5 Course Hands-On cooking Class in Country Villa (resulting in Lunch)
• Visit Viterbo and the Ancient Vatican
• Private family dinner in a local's "taverna" in Soriano
Day 5:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• Visit Small, Organic Brunello Winery in Montalcino, Tuscany - Lunch & Wine Tasting with the owners & walk through the vineyards (possible Truffle Hunt)
• Visit charming Pienza, Tuscany with Pecorino Cheese tasting.
• Visit ancient 14th century wine cellar in Montepulciano, Tuscany and Dinner & Wine Tasting in cellar with the owners.
Day 6:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• Visit the dying city of Civita di Bagnoregio.
• Visit small, family run Olive Oil Mill & Winery. Tour Olive Mill & Winery. Lunch with owners including wine tasting & olive oil tasting.
• Limoncello, Biscotti & Gelato Class at villa in Soriano.
• Ricotta Cheese-making at villa in Soriano
• Dinner Party at villa in Soriano
Day 7:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• Visit Orvieto and the Cathedral + Lunch in Orvieto
• Pizza-Making class in Soriano in the ancient wood-fired oven.
• Grappa-Making in the cellar at the villa.
• Farewell Dinner Party with Pizza and more at the Villa
Day 8:
• Breakfast at local cafe
• Departures for Rome Airport or Orte Train Station
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 18 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Cancellation policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.
