Italian Cooking Short Breaks in Tuscany
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Italian Cooking Short Breaks in Tuscany

Our short break cookery courses in Tuscany run March to May, and September to October. Our 4 day/3 night breaks to Tuscany give you the chance to discover the speciality dishes of the region and learn more about its rich cultural heritage. Be taken away by the stunning beauty of Tuscany’s rolling hills and medieval towns. Spend a day exploring Tuscany’s capital, Florence, wandering through food markets before having lunch at a local trattoria.



The whole experience was fab. So well organised. All of the people from Flavours and the other guests were so friendly. I actually felt I learnt a lot more than expected.

Your Holiday Price Includes:

  • 3 cookery lessons with our local Italian chef to learn Tuscan dishes.
  • Villas surrounded by rolling hills and olive groves.
  • Day trip exploring Florence, one of Italy’s most historic and beautiful towns, with lunch included.
  • Private wine tasting at an excellent local vineyard.
  • All meals including wines.
  • Private transport throughout stay.
  • Group airport transfers*
  • No single supplement

* Group airport transfers help keep travel simple, ensuring everyone arrives and departs together. If you're unable to join the group transfer, we can arrange a separate transfer and will do our best to keep any added cost minimal.

Not Included

  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance

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Short Break in Tuscany - Itinerary

Day 1

Benvenuti! Group transport to villa and first cookery lesson.

Benvenuti! Welcome to Tuscany! You will arrive at the villa where you can settle in, meet your chef and host, enjoy welcome drinks and a light lunch. Later this afternoon, you will be in the kitchen for your first cooking lesson with the chef, enjoying the results for dinner.

Serving Prosecco

Day 2

Enjoy your second cookery class and then off to a private wine tasting.

This morning, enjoy your second cooking lesson with your chef, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit a local winery for a private wine tasting. After this, you’ll return to the villa where you will have time to relax at the villa. Dinner is prepared by your chef.

Cooking Lesson

Day 3

Explore stunning Florence including lunch at an excellent trattoria.

Following breakfast, you will visit Florence and have a guided tour of the morning food market. This world famous city, considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, needs no introduction and certainly lives up to its reputation. After your market tour, spend the day exploring the many galleries and museums (buy your tickets in advance to avoid the queues), or shopping at leisure. Lunch will be at our favourite trattoria in central Florence. Return to the villa late afternoon, dinner is prepared for you at the villa.

Day 4

Transfer to airport. Arrivederci!

After breakfast, you will have your final cooking lesson and enjoy your results for lunch. You will enjoy a leisurely afternoon before the transfer back to Pisa Airport for your flight home. Arrivederci!

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* Please note the itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather.

Villa Accommodation

Our villas in Tuscany have been hand-picked for their secluded locations, stunning views and traditional features, making them the perfect location for a relaxing Italian cookery course. Wander around the grounds of the villa, relax by the pool, and enjoy a refreshing glass of Prosecco as you dine al fresco. Our villas are situated near Florence, where you can visit a local food market and wander the old streets of the city. View our photo gallery to see more of our cooking venues.

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

Travel Information

London Gatwick (LGW)

*** For 22-25 November ONLY

Easyjet
Outbound 09.05 – 12.20
Return 17.15 – 18.30

***

*** For 13-16 March ONLY

Easyjet
Outbound 08.00 – 11.15
Return 17.15 – 18.30

***

*** For April dates / 2-5 May / 19-22 September / 3-6 October / 10-13 October onwards

Easyjet
Outbound 07.00 – 10.10
Return 20.10 – 21.25

***

*** For 6-9 May / 23-26 September / 7-10 October

Easyjet
Outbound 07.55 – 11.10
Return 20.00 – 21.15

***

Flight information last updated: 25/11/2025

London Heathrow (LHR)

*** For April dates / May dates / 19-22 September

British Airways
Outbound 07.00 – 10.00
Return 20:10 – 21:25

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*** For 23-26 September / 7-10 October / 14-17 October / 21-24 October

British Airways
Outbound 07.55 – 11.10
Return 20:00 – 21:15

***

*** For 3-6 October / 10-13 October / 17-20 October

British Airways
Outbound 07.00 – 10.10
Return 20:10 – 21:25

***

Flight information last updated: 25/11/2025

Please contact Flavours Head Office for any other dates

Stansted (STN)

*** For 22-25 November ONLY

Ryanair
Outbound 07.00 – 10.20
Return 15.40 – 17.00

***

*** For 13-16 March ONLY

Ryanair
Outbound 08.00 – 11.20
Return 17.50 – 19.10

***

*** For April dates / 2-5 May / 19-22 September / 3-6 October

Ryanair
Outbound 07.50 – 10.55
Return 18.55 – 20.15

***

*** For 6-9 May / 7-10 October

Ryanair
Outbound 05.55 – 09.10
Return 21.35 – 22.50

***

Flight information last updated: 25/11/2025

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 *please contact Flavours Head Office to confirm*.
  • On the final day of your holiday, you will be collected and dropped off at Pisa International Airport by *please contact Flavours Head Office to confirm*
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