Tour Details/Dates/Prices Casa Italiano Price $2,245 CAD*

Optional:Extended Stay in Rome
Saturday
Breakfast
Check Out + Transfer to Rome Hotel
A day in beautiful historic Rome – the city itself gives unparalleled opportunities for amazing first-hand gastronomic experiences.
Spend the evening at your Rome Hotel and return on Sunday.

Custom Designed Gourmet Safari
If you’d like to spend more time in the kitchen we can easily arrange it for you. There is also a plethora of other activities in the area if you’d like to spend less time in the kitchen or if your partner doesn’t like to cook: from a game of golf at a great course, to visiting historic Etruscan sites, to fishing in the sea, to a spa visit at a place dating back 3,000 years where the Popes used to visit.

Little Extras
• Aprons are provided for your use
• Recipes are always changing, so it’s best to take your own notes (bring your notepad)

Tour Length: 7 days/6 nights

Tour Begins: Rome, Italy TOUR CONCLUDES: Rome, Italy

Tour Dates:
Culinary vacations are available all year-round upon request (there might be some changes according to the season depending on Festivals, Feasts etc, but the program is usually the same year- round). All dates are subject to availability.
Olive oil pressing occurs early November if you’re interested in experiencing how the delicious olive oil is produced from olives (grown right on the estate).

Tour Price for 2009:

Please contact us for 2009 prices, thank you.

Tour Price for 2008:
$2,245 CAD*
*Double Occupancy per Person. Prices in Canadian Dollars (excluding airfare).

Please note:
Cooking weeks or days can be customized with more sightseeing, less cooking for non-cooking partners.
If you would like to purchase airfare please let us know and we’ll arrange it for you right away. Airfare prices to Rome can range from $890 CAD to $1,424 CAD, check with us for the most current prices.
All dates and prices are subject to availability.
Prices may be affected by international exchange rate fluctuations.
Interested, or questions just contact us.

Payment:
Form of Payment.
We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners, cheque or money orders in CAD $.
Place a Deposit on Your Dream.
A deposit of $700 CAD per person is required at time of booking to secure your culinary vacation dates.
Please note: Your deposit is non-refundable due to the fact that our travel partners will be in receipt of monies, however in most instances the deposit can be applied to future travel.

Balance due.
Balance is due no later than 60 days before departure.

Number of Participants:
Minimum: 2 (possibly 1)
Maximum: 4

Travel Accessories:
Local Weather
Currency Conversion
Local time

Questions? Just email or call
E-mail: jackie@gourmetsafari.com
Phone: 416.238.9987 (local Toronto) or 1.800.839.5795 (toll free in North America)


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My Safari Notes. (my personal experience)
Italy welcomed us with open arms. The drive from Roma to Tuscania is absolutely breathtaking, so it took us a little longer than planned as we took photos and appreciated the beautiful countryside. Laura & Giorgio welcomed us to their home – a beautiful farmhouse situated overlooking valleys, a natural reserve & the village of Tuscania. When we arrived at the farmhouse a roaring fire was burning, which was toasty warm and lit up the room. We shared local wine and a tasty homemade cake while sitting in front of the fireplace and soaking up the heat. We immediately felt right at home…so relaxing. Our hosts invited us for dinner at a charming little pizzeria in Tuscania. We arrived in the village and we were immediately transformed, as it dates back around 3,000 years. We savoured antipasti with wine and several traditional thin-crusted Italian pizzas, with even more wine! The pizza was excellent, probably the best that I’ve ever tasted (we had several slices left over, but left them on the table as taking leftovers home is not something that is done in Italy). The dinner was delicious, as well as the conversation about life in Italy. The evening was topped off with a walking tour of Tuscania, taking us back in time. The narrow, winding cobblestone roads, ancient walls, towers and churches were lit up and looked spectacular at night. We could see the twinkling lights of our farmhouse in a distance across the valley. We returned and strolled to our room – we could hear the neighbourhood dogs barking across the valleys, the stars were amazing and it was a dreamy still night. Our room was very comfortable with all of the amenities and we had a great nights sleep in the double bed (2 singles together).

The next morning we awoke to a beautiful setting as the sun peeked through the clouds. We had a typical breakfast of coffee, toast, cakes, orange juice and homemade preserves. Laura makes the preserves from her garden produce and they are amazing – we tried carrot, pumpkin, quince and cucumber – I can now understand why Laura has started a little preserve business and why people would buy her preserves…yummy. The breakfast was served in a large room with individual tables draped with large checked tablecloths – very homey and decorated with antiques and other kitchenware. The kitchen is quite spacious and has all of the equipment that you could need. It’s well laid out and is a great place to learn to cook delicious Italian meals.

We then took a walking tour of the grounds – what a view, I immediately felt a feeling of peacefulness and serenity – you really are away from it all. We were now able to see the farmhouse – it’s a rustic dark terra cotta colour with vines growing on the outside. Everything was very lush and green with lavender and rosemary growing profusely – paradise – I will never smell rosemary again without thinking of this beautiful spot. We visited the 6 comfortable rooms, each with all the facilities and individual terraces to look out over the landscape facing the valley.

We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were made to feel very welcome – Laura and Giorgio are very hospitable and you feel it. It’s a piece of paradiso.

Jackie DeKnock – Gourmet Safari Creator

Safari Notes - Lasting Impressions

Dan Duran, Toronto, Ontario, January 2005

What a place to wake up to - the sunrise in the morning is spectacular.  I was reluctant to leave because I felt that I hadn’t seen enough, Giorgio and Laura are a wealth of knowledge about the area.

Ava E., Manila, Phillippines, October 2005

Before Departure:

“Dear Jackie,

We are in the Philippines and I must say I am very impressed with your speedy responses and quality of response…I am extremely satisfied with your service…I will keep in touch.  My very best regards Ava”

Upon Return: Dear jackie , I arrived today, tired and jet lagged but completely relaxed. Laura and Giorgio were excellent hosts, they made me feel so at home. as for Florence /Sienna / Luca / Pisa / Assissi / Rome I have seen quite a bit of Italy, it was wonderful...both Laura and Giorgio had only good things to say about you. it was a pleasure planning all of this with you, it turned out very well.  Thank you again , and all the best Ava p.s. - I took a lot of photos of Tuscania I will send them... ciao

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