Tour Details/Dates/Prices Florence Cuisine & Culture Price $2,260 CAD*

Optional:
Extended Stay in Florence – return on Sunday…or stay longer!

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: spend a few days exploring Florence – the city has so much to offer for those interested in history, the architecture, the arts and of course shopping, or if the countryside is more appealing go hiking, walking or even driving around the beautiful area and explore the numerous wine estates.
OR
If your partner doesn’t want to cook, arrangements can be made for them to join lunch on any of the 3 cooking days for € 40 per person (approximately $60 CAD) each time and/or join any of the 2 sightseeing days for € 160 per person (approximately $240 CAD) each time.

Little Extras.
• A personalized apron (ie with your name printed)
• Recipe book
• Diploma when you leave (congratulations)

Tour Length: 7 days/6 nights

Tour Begins: Florence, Italy TOUR CONCLUDES: Florence, Italy

Tour Dates:
Culinary vacations are available all year round* upon request and are subject to availability. It’s best to come during May, June, the first 2 weeks of July, 2nd half of September, October and November.
*Except these times: early December to early January, end February to early March, mid-July to mid-September, when it’s just too hot!.

Tour Price for 2009:

Please contact us for 2009 prices, thank you.

Tour Prices for 2008:
Low Season
$2,260*
Early January to end-March/early November to early December

High Season
$2,530*
Early April to end-June/early September to end-October

*Double Occupancy per Person. Prices in Canadian Dollars (excluding airfare).

Please note:
If you would like to purchase airfare please let us know and we’ll arrange it for you right away. Airfare prices to Florence can range from $1,186 CAD to $1,651 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
Maximum: 10

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)
The sun came out for our visit today as we drove to the countryside location of the cookery classes. What an incredible setting – the drive took us past olive trees growing in profusion, to the country farmhouse overlooking the valley. Gloria and Anna greeted us warmly, we sat down outside to share a coffee and homemade biscuits and to take in the ‘scenery.’ It’s breathtaking, it’s almost as though you are part of a painting - it’s that perfect of a country scene. Gloria and Anna went on to explain that meals are served outdoors when weather permits – there are 3 locations beside the farmhouse to choose from depending on the temperature. The farmhouse is impressive, it’s a 14th century home filled with Tuscan antiques that Anna’s family has collected. The classes take place in the spacious and airy kitchen upstairs, it’s well-equipped and maintained. Attention to every detail is very important to both Gloria and Anna, in fact each meal is served with a themed table setting dependant on the season and the meal. Your hosts are hospitable and warm, you immediately feel very comfortable and very special.

The Villa Azalee is a charming small boutique hotel that treats its guests with TLC. We were warmly greeted and shown around the beautiful spot. It’s in a great location – very close to everything that you could want to see in Florence. The rooms are comfortable, charming and tastefully decorated, each with its own unique style. The hotel service goes one step further than most and welcomes you to the salon for refreshments every afternoon. You feel like you’re sitting in your own living room.

We unfortunately did not have the time to visit Gloria’s apartment, but we saw many photos and it looks very well-equipped with ample space to teach food enthusiasts comfortably.

It was an incredible experience and is a perfect combination for those that want a taste of Florence’s country life and city life.

Jackie DeKnock – Gourmet Safari Creator

Safari Notes – Lasting Impressions

Dan Duran, Toronto, Ontario, January 2005

Elegant and charming, these two share their knowledge of Florence effortlessly – from lemon houses to great recipes this is a good one.