Cooking Class in Chianti
Chianti 7 Day Culinary Tour
• Breakfasts included
• Bottle of Wine in Villa on arrival
Monday - Arrive by self drive at Villa and check into Villa at 4.00pm. Welcome refreshments and wine tasting are at 6.00pm with your hostess’s for the week followed by dinner at 8.00pm
Tuesday - Breakfast served at the villa. At 10.00am you will experience an olive oil tasting followed by a light lunch at 1.00pm. The rest of the day is free for either sightseeing or just to soak up the sun by the pool. Dinner is at a charming “chiantigiano” restaurant with your hostess who will introduce participants to their typical Tuscan food. Everybody will have a chance to ask questions and get another “insider” view of life in Tuscany.
Wednesday- Breakfast served at the villa. A self drive sightseeing tour around Siena or Factory Shopping is on the agenda for the morning. At 4.00pm your 1st cooking class will start where you will cook until 7.00pm then enjoy a pleasant informal dinner including wine.
Thursday - Breakfast served at the villa. At 10.00 am meet at Montevarchi for a guided shopping tour and then back to the cooking school at 4.00pm for your 2nd class and dinner.
Friday - Breakfast served at the villa. At 11.00am arrive at a 16th century abbey for a wine tasting and a visit to the cellers. At 1.00pm sit down to a wonderful lunch at the abbey and relax for the afternoon.
Saturday - Breakfast served at the villa. Free day, self tour information provided.
Sunday - Breakfast served at the villa. At 10.00am you will visit a local market in a nearby village’s main square which includes flowers, vegetables, cheese, fruit, roasted chicken, shoes, clothes and hardware. Followed by a very special lunch at 1.00pm that will sure to delight.
Monday - Breakfast served at the villa. Check out and depart the villa
