Cortona | Savour and learn about traditional Tuscan cuisine in a 16th-century residence, surrounded by vineyards and fields of sunflowers. The Relais Il Falconiere is ideally located for short trips to the art cities of Tuscany. Chefs: Richard Titi, Silvia Regi
Gaiole, Chianti | Think of sumptuous gourmet meals, a cooking lesson in Lorenza de’ Medici’s villa kitchen, or privately guided wine tours and tastings. Choose your programme for 2 to 16 participants: food only, wine only, or food and wine (and why not?).
Vorno, near Lucca | South of Lucca, Villa Lucia is set on seven acres. This elegant property offers a magnificent open-plan kitchen and dining room, which houses an ancient wine press and tasting room. Chef: Giancarlo Talerico
Near Lucca and Pisa | Join Ursula Ferrigno in the kitchen for hands-on preparation of the delicious foods of Italy, such as traditional wood-oven baking and pasta. And then there are intoxicating excursions around embracing Tuscany.
Chef: Ursula Ferrigno