Family Cooking in Tuscany
6 NIGHT TRIP
Embrace the art of Tuscan cooking in the heart of Chianti. Join a warm local family for hands-on lessons in traditional recipes—from fresh pasta to savory sauces—while savoring the relaxed countryside lifestyle. Ideal for food-loving families or friends looking to slow down, connect, and taste Tuscany together.
Learn authentic Tuscan recipes in daily hands-on cooking classes
Discover regional ingredients, wines, and traditions
Explore Greve in Chianti and visit local wineries
Taste your way through Florence on a guided food tour
Enjoy family-style meals and warm Italian hospitality
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN THE CHIANTI AREA – A Taste of Tuscany Begins
Arrive independently in Greve in Chianti and check into Podere Le Rose, your cozy countryside retreat. In the evening, meet your hosts—the welcoming de’ Mari family—and your fellow guests. Enjoy a home-cooked welcome dinner and settle into the rhythms of Tuscan life. Overnight stay.
DAY 2: COOKING CLASS – FRESH PASTA & FAMILY RECIPES
Start your day with breakfast, followed by your first hands-on cooking class focused on making traditional fresh pasta. Learn to prepare 4–5 pasta dishes using time-honored techniques. Then, gather for lunch to enjoy your creations. The afternoon is free to relax or explore. Light dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3: COOKING CLASS – MEAT DISHES & WINE PAIRING
After breakfast, dive into your next culinary session, this time centered on Tuscan meat dishes and wine pairings. Discover how to enhance flavors with the right local wines. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of the Chianti countryside with visits and tastings at local wineries. Return to the podere for a light dinner. Overnight stay.
DAY 4: COOKING CLASS – SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES
Fuel up with breakfast before heading into the kitchen for a seafood-focused class. Learn to prepare regional second courses featuring fresh, local ingredients. Share lunch with your group. The afternoon is yours to unwind or take in the scenery. Light dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 5: COOKING CLASS – SAUCES & APPETIZERS
Today’s class focuses on perfecting appetizers and essential sauces that form the backbone of Tuscan cuisine. After lunch, join a guided excursion to the hilltop village of Greve in Chianti. Stroll its quaint streets, visit local shops, and soak in the charm of Chianti Classico country. Light dinner back at the podere. Overnight stay.
DAY 6: FINAL COOKING CLASS & FLORENCE FOOD TOUR
Enjoy breakfast, then participate in your final cooking session—a celebration of all you’ve learned. Put your skills to the test as you prepare a full Tuscan meal. After lunch, transfer to Florence and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, join a walking food tour through the heart of the city, sampling everything from salumi and cheeses to olive oil, balsamic, and regional sweets. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 7: DEPARTURE – Until Next Time, Tuscany
After breakfast, transfer to the airport by private car. Say arrivederci to Tuscany, bringing home cherished memories, new friends, and a collection of delicious recipes. Buon viaggio!
NOTE: This itinerary is subject to changes based on service availability at the time of travel.
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