Italian Cooking Holidays in Tuscany
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Italian Cooking Holidays in Tuscany

Tuscany is the perfect place for a cookery holiday. The region of Tuscany is world famous for its rustic and hearty food, its rich culture and its stunning landscapes. Get lost in these amazing Tuscan towns with the tangle of ancient streets, taking in the medieval architecture of their churches and museums.

Explore Tuscany’s  famous frescos on the piazzas, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding Tuscan countryside from its hilltop position. There is so much to discover on our Italian cooking holidays in Tuscany.

If you’d prefer to go for a short cookery break in Tuscany, have a look at our 4-day cookery break in Tuscany with limited availability.



Great mixture of cooking, visits and time to relax by the pool. The food was delicious and the Tuscan scenery was wonderful.

Your Holiday Price Includes:

  • 5 cookery lessons with our local Italian chef.
  • Villas surrounded by rolling hills and olive groves.
  • Private, en-suite accommodation in one of our Tuscan villas.
  • All meals and wine, including 2 meals at local restaurants.
  • Sample delicious Tuscan wines at a private wine tasting.
  • Day trips exploring some of Tuscany's most historic and beautiful towns, Voltera and San Gimignano.
  • Private transport throughout stay.
  • Group airport transfers*
  • No single supplement

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Cooking Holiday in Tuscany - Itinerary

Day 1

Benvenuti! Welcome to Tuscany

Our Flavours transfer will meet you at Pisa Airport. You will arrive at the villa, where you can settle in, meet your chef and host, and enjoy welcome drinks. Your chef will prepare dinner this evening at the villa.

Serving Prosecco

Day 2

First cooking class with our Italian chef.

After breakfast you have your first cookery lesson with the chef, enjoying the results for lunch. You are free to enjoy the afternoon as you wish. Dinner is prepared for you at the villa.

Cooking Lesson

Day 3

Visit the local area and wander its streets on your day trip

After breakfast, we will make our way to a nearby town where you will have the chance to shop or explore before returning to the villa where you can enjoy the rest of your afternoon. Dinner will be prepared for you at the villa.

Arezzo

Day 4

Visit a local winery and enjoy a private wine tasting

Enjoy your second hands-on cookery lesson this morning after breakfast and then sample your own dishes for lunch. In the afternoon, visit a local winery for a private wine tasting and return to the villa, where dinner will be prepared by your chef.

Tuscany Holiday Winery Visit

Day 5

Visit a local market

After breakfast, you will head to a local market selling a great range of fresh local products. There is no better way to discover the essence of a region than by living how Italians do! After you have had a chance to browse the stalls we will return to the villa for lunch. Later that day you will have your third cooking lesson and then you can enjoy the results for dinner.

Tuscany Dinner by the Pool

Day 6

Visit to Voltera

After breakfast, join your chef in the kitchen to prepare a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll head to Volterra, one of Tuscany’s best-preserved historical towns. Perched on a hilltop and surrounded by Etruscan walls dating back to the 4th century BC, Volterra is rich in Etruscan, Roman, and Renaissance architecture and also boasts a beautiful garden, Parco Archeologico Enrico Fiumi, for you to explore. Later, you’ll enjoy dinner at a local trattoria.

Volterra

Day 7

Final cooking lesson with farewell dinner in great company.

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy your final cooking lesson, followed by lunch. Spend your last afternoon relaxing at the villa, and in the evening, celebrate with a special farewell dinner prepared by your chef.

Farewell Dinner

Day 8

Arrivederci! Private transfer to Pisa Airport.

After breakfast, you’ll have some time to pack before our driver takes you on our group transfer back to Pisa Airport for your flight home. Arrivederci!

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Villa Accommodation

Our villas in Tuscany are all situated amongst that famous Tuscan backdrop with olive groves, vineyards, and woodlands. Excellent craftsmanship went into renovating the villas, taking care to maintain their traditional features. The pool areas are complete with sun loungers and a gazebo, overlooking the rolling Tuscan hills.

Historic Grandeur
Poolside Serenity
Tuscan Elegance
Countryside Charm
Rustic Retreat
Timeless Tuscan Escape
Stonework Beauty
Hilltop Views
Golden Glow

Travel Information

London Gatwick (LGW)
Easyjet
Outbound 06.00 – 09.15
Return 09.50 – 11.05

Stansted (STN)
Ryanair
Outbound 08:45 – 11:50
Return 10:00 – 11:20

Manchester (MAN)
Easyjet
Outbound 10:05 – 13:35
Return 14:10 – 15:40

Birmingham (BHX)
Jet2
Outbound 08:40 – 12:00
Return 10:35 – 12:00

*** only for holiday 3 – 10 May

Jet2
Outbound 08:40 – 12:00
Return 12:50 – 14:15

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Please see our transfer times below:

  • On the first day of your holiday, your transfer driver will meet you in the arrivals hall of Pisa International Airport at 2.00 pm.
  • On the final day of your holiday, you will be collected and dropped off at Pisa International Airport by 8:00 am.
Pisa International Airport Map

No Single Supplement

A room to yourself. We never charge a single room supplement.

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Solo Traveller Friendly

Over 70% of our guests travel solo taking advantage of our no single supplement policy.

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