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Singles &
Friends - 4 Day Italian Cooking
Class Vacations in Florence,
Italy
Best Single Travel offers Italian
Cooking Vacations in a region, whichneeds no introduction, a Renaissance gem and
one of the most beautiful corners of Italy, there is a reason
why Florence is one of the most visited cities in
Europe!
Luckily the villa is tucked away in the countryside on its own
private estate close to the medieval town of San Miniato, which is well known
for truffles and other Tuscan delicacies that you will be sure to sample.
Florence is small enough to explore on foot with a compact historical center.
The best way to get a feel for the city is to get lost in the tangle of
ancient streets, taking in the stunning façades of its art-studded churches
and museums as you find them.
The Villa where cooking vacations are held
was once in the hands of the Napoleonic dynasty and handed down through generations
of noble Tuscan families. This classic country home is the perfect place to cook up
a storm! the villa comes complete with a private pool and it’s own ancient olive
grove with stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
A classic example of
16th century Tuscan architecture, the vaulted brick ceilings and
stone walls make you feel very much part of the history of this special place.
However, the recent restoration has ensured that 21st century
luxury is never far away! The poolside terrace is the perfect spot to linger with
an aperitvo under the Tuscan sun!
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Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrive Pisa
airport, met by the host and transfer to Villa Maria, which is situated midway
between the delightful towns of Lucca and Florence. Welcome drinks and
dinner.
Day 2
Enjoy a hands-on
cookery lesson with our local chef followed by lunch and time to relax by the
villa’s pool. Afternoon visit to a local wine producer for private wine tasting.
Dinner at the villa.
Day 3
After breakfast
we have our second cooking lesson followed by lunch. In the afternoon there is a
visit to Florence, the world famous Renaissance city. The city needs no
introduction and certainly lives up to its reputation. The evening dinner will
be at a trattoria in central Florence.
Day 4
The third and
final cooking lesson takes place in the morning followed by lunch and afternoon
departure back to the airport.
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Dates and Rates:
Included in price:
- 2 hands-on cookery lessons
- A day in Bologna for sight-seeing and shopping
- A wander around an authentic Italian food market
| Dates |
Rate |
| March 5 - March 8, 2010 |
$1700 |
| March 12 - March 15, 2010 |
$1700 |
| March 19 - March 22, 2010 |
$1700 |
| April 9 - April 12, 2010 |
$1700 |
| April 16 - April 19 2010 |
$1700 |
| April 23 - April 26 2010 |
$1700 |
Cancellation and Change
Policy
If you cancel 60 days prior to arrival
date you will receive your deposit less an administration charge of $500. If you
cancel between 60 and 45 days you will unfortunately forfeit your deposit.
Cancellation less than 30 days prior to arrival date 100% of the amount is
forfeited. If you want to change your date 60 days prior to arrival date there is
no charge to change the land portion, assuming there is availability. The charge to
change the airline ticket is whatever the airline is charging at the present time.
We strongly recommend that you take travel insurance to cover in case you need to
cancel.
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