Itinerary
La Cucina Italiana.
Prices $4,390 CAD* (5 nights)
Prices $6,685 CAD* (9 nights)
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Your Menu & all the delectable
details.
A Day in your Food Adventure.
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10 days in La Cucina Italiana
- a food lover’s paradise.
Unpack and relax,
you stay here for a week. And we have a wide range
of cultural explorations; your experience will
be a journey of tastes. We feature a ‘Sample
Itinerary’ which offers a suggested culinary
program. Modifications to the program are easy
enough as we’re flexible. Each outing is
of course subject to weather, availability and
whether or not it compliments your interests.
Rest assured that an exceptional week is planned
to highlight the very best of the region. You
will enjoy fabulous wine tastings, informative
guided tours, markets and delicious gourmet food.
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10-day Itinerary
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Day 1
Depart Monday.
Day 2 (overnight)
Tuesday
Arrival day
Arrive Sunday morning at Pisa Airport in Italy.
You’ll be met at the airport & provided
with a transfer from the airport to your Villa, where
you’ll be warmly welcomed by your hosts.
A buffet lunch
7:30 Aperitifs
8:30 Dinner with introduction, and orientation
(L/D)
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Day 3
(overnight)
Wednesday
Breakfast is a continental breakfast served daily,
including a wonderful selection of pastries, breads,
cereals, fresh fruit, etc...
9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Cooking classes
11:30 a.m. Visit to Pasta Factory
Olive Oil Tasting
Lunch at Gattaiola
9:00 p.m. Dinner at Villa
(B/L/D)
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Day 4 (overnight)
Thursday
Breakfast
9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Cooking classes
12:30 p.m. Lunch at Villa
3:00 p.m. Departure for excursion to visit Lucca
(guide)
8:00 p.m. Dinner at Buca Santantonio in Lucca
(B/L/D)
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Day 5 (overnight)
Friday
Breakfast
9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Cooking classes
12:30 p.m. Lunch at Monastero (Castelfalfi)
3:30 p.m. Visit to San Gimignano
9:00 p.m. Dinner at Villa
(B/L/D)
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Day 6 (overnight)
Saturday
Breakfast
9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Cooking classes
11:30 a.m. Depart to Le Cinque Terre for a day of serious, but scenic
athletic walking.
Picnic lunch baskets from the Villa
Tasting of local white wines
9:00 p.m. Dinner at the Villa
(B/L/D)
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Day 7 (overnight)
Sunday
Breakfast
Day of rest and relaxation
1:00 p.m. Tuscan lunch at the Villa
The Great Bocce Tournament for the afternoon
8:30 p.m. Dinner at Villa
(B/L/D)
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Day 8(overnight)
Monday
Breakfast
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cooking classes
11:00 a.m. Excursion to Villa Capezzana
Lunch and wine tasting with (Contessa Bonacossi)
9:00 p.m. Dinner at Villa
(B/L/D)
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Day 9(overnight)
Tuesday
Breakfast
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cooking classes
12:30 p.m. Lunch at Villa
2:30 p.m. Depart for visit to Siena and shops
Dinner, Pizza in Piazza Del Campo in Siena
Late return to Villa
(B/L/D)
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Day 10(overnight)
Wednesday
Breakfast
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cooking class
11:00 a.m. Excursion to Florence
Lunch and wine tasting at Villa S. Michele
Free afternoon
7:00 p.m. Back to Villa
9:00 p.m. Farewell dinner at Villa
(B/L/D)
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Dessert |
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Day 11
Thursday
Breakfast
You depart today for the airport, transfer provided
Breakfast – Adios + Check Out + Transfer
to Pisa Airport + Return flight.
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Buon Viaggio e Buon Appetito!
Gourmet Safari Testimonial – write one
& tell us about your experience, send it over & we’ll give you a $50 CAD Gift Certificate to
give to that person who has absolutely everything (or
for your next Gourmet Safari).
Your La Cucina Italiana
Gourmet Safari At A Glance.
• Transfers from Pisa International Airport are
included
• 9 nights accommodation at the charming Villa
– superior accommodation
• Gourmet breakfasts each morning
• Hands-on cooking classes, each culminating in
a sumptuous meal, generally lunch or dinner
• Adventure excursions to local markets and vineyards
listed in the itinerary
• All meals listed in the itinerary
• Safari Kit, with local restaurant, recommendations,
local fare information and wine/vineyard suggestions
Program Does Not Include:
Prices do not include alcohol, wine, phone calls, fax calls, internet, laundry, transfers to and from the airport, or gratuities.
Notes:
Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
Tour and Tour Information are subject to change.
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