Cooking Among the Olive Trees in the Spectacular Southern Tuscany

A true garden to kitchen cooking experience in Tuscany

PRIVATE CORTONA

Flavors of Fall in Tuscany: Cooking, Truffle Hunting, Chocolate, Olive Oil and Wine Therapy on private 100% Tuscan owned organic estate with weekly departures in October and November 2024

Tour Code TUR-00919

Duration 7 days

Group Type Private

Departs From Cortona

Meeting Point Villa

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Overview

This is an exclusive experience for food and wine lovers that we offer during the olive harvest and truffle festivals, which take place all over Tuscany during November. During this time, the flavors of fall in Tuscany are at their finest. Experience daily cooking and wine tastings and incredible in-depth knowledge about the best ways to use the local ingredients here in Italy or at home.

For those interested in hands-on cooking, getting into the olive orchards, hunting truffles, and learning about the traditions of Tuscan cuisine, this is truly a great opportunity to stay with a local Tuscan family, pick local vegetables directly from the garden, which will be used in a variety of dishes, and experience a stay-in-luxury-villa in Tuscany.

Our package includes the following unbeatable features:

Seven nights stay ( with exclusive use of the villa - min. four pax) with arrival on Saturdays or Sundays
Each room has en-suite bathroom
Daily Cleaning at the villa
Exciting half-a-day harvest on the Estate (special rake and gloves provided)
Picnic Lunch among the olive trees with a breathtaking view of the valley (beverage included)
Visit of the Olive mill
Truffle Hunting
Various Wine Tastings
Truffle hunt and local festival

Tasting menu:

Bruschetta with new olive oil and garlic mousse
Octopus salad with olives
Stuffed Ravioli with Olive oil and black cabbage with a Burrata soup
Breast-lacquered duck with green olives
Tartelet with olive oil and custard

Weekly prices per person based on four pax: 1450 Euro

Weekly price per person based on six pax: 1200 Euro

Weekly price per person based on eight pax: 950 Euro

This package offers excellent value for money and provides those interested in Tuscan cuisine the opportunity to learn about the production of olive oil.

Itinerary

Independent Arrival in Tuscany at the Estate - Welcome Dinner & Orientation of the Week Ahead

Where We Visit: Castiglion Fiorentino | Meeting Location: Villa

The vineyard and olive groves lie in the center of the narrow Chio Valley, with our independent villas dotting the surrounding hillsides. Renting a car to come here will ensure the most significant amount of freedom and flexibility, though we can happily arrange private transfers if you prefer.

In the afternoon, we will be waiting to welcome you at the reception, where you will meet our team, who will show you around the property, let you know what to expect over the week, and introduce you to the other participants.

Once you have settled in, we will gather at the former olive mill for a warm Tuscan welcome dinner. The dinner will include a variety of local delicacies like wild boar, ribollita, pappa al pomodoro, lardo di colonnata, and, of course, the local wine made right here on the estate.

Overnight at the estate.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Cooking class
Pic-Nic in the Olive Groves
Specialized and Personal Service
Stay in Luxury Villa in Tuscany
Tasting Menu
Tastings of local products
Wine and Olive Oil Tastings

What's Not Included

Gratuities of any type
International fights
Meals not mentioned in the program
Optional excursions during your tour
Travel Insurance

Pricing & Availability

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