Description

Tuscany is renowned for its renowned culture and breathtaking landscapes, and there is no better way to explore the beauty of the region than by booking this 8-day, all-inclusive cooking and wine tour. This exclusive retreat is crafted to give you a taste of Italy like no other, offering you a chance to explore and relish in the flavours of the country.

Experience the pleasure of Italian cuisine at its finest, by taking in cooking classes by expert chefs and learning new techniques and recipes with local produce. Followed by a ritual unlike any other - eating meals prepared with the hands of your fellow travellers, creating a unique atmosphere that is sure to stay etched in your memories.

The tour also extends to visiting renowned wineries and cellars, where you can sample amazing wines, tasting a variety of flavours exclusive to the region. With experienced wine experts to guide you, you can discover what makes Italian wines so unique and treasured.

This splendid vacation promises a journey to a land of beauty and flavour that you are sure to never forget. With the perfect blends of succulent food and exceptional wines, this is one special trip that will definitely enlighten your palate.

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$ 1806.16

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Location

La Mezzaluna Residence, Via Nazionale, 3, Mologno, Barga LU, Italy

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What's included

Food

During this culinary vacation, guests will be provided with tasty daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as with wine and soft drinks. You may also do mixed classes with gluten free guests. Kindly send your request to your host.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Soda
Alcoholic beverages

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Instructors

Rita Lucherini

During Rita's informative years, she gradually immersed herself in the culture, customs, and traditions of her parents and grandparents, and, in particular, their culinary cultures. Rita studied the ancient secrets and techniques of the traditional Tuscan cooking and kept alive certain recipes that lost. She has been in Barga for almost 30 years running her bed and breakfast apartments together with her children, and she has now opened her cooking school.

$ 1806.16

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Cancelation Policy

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

Book with flexible conditions

Need to cancel your trip due to COVID-19? Cancel up to 7 days prior to the arrival date and you can reschedule your booking free of charge, or receive store credit for your non-refundable deposit to use at another time.

How to get there

Location

This retreat will take place in and around the region of Tuscany, Italy.

Barga

At the border of the Garfagnana region, Barga has been recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and has gained recognition by both the Bandiera Aranicone Touring Club (Orange flag touring club), and by the Citt Slow (Slow city) movement. The adopted home of Giovanni Pascoli, Barga, is a medieval village of rare beauty; from its Duomo, to the ancient aqueduct and the museum, which was once home to Giovanni Pascoli.

Castelnuovo Garfagnana

As a medieval center besides the Serchio river, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana historical heart is encircled by a big ancient fortress. It is rich in local artisans and restorers, and it is a place where you can taste the true traditional dishes of Garfagnana. Not to be missed is the path of Ariosto: a beautiful walk leading to the Fortezza di Montalfonso, where views are spectacular.

Lucca

The large circular wall which borders the town is still accessible today. You can walk or cycle there. Once inside the walls, you can visit innumerable churches, surrounded by piazzas, courts, medieval towers, buildings and gardens. Among them is La Cattedrale di San Martino, which is particularly worth a visit. At the heart of the town is via Fillungo, offering numerous shops and small boutiques, rich with typical produce from the area: il buccellato (a sweet Tuscan bread), cured meats, and honey. Finally, theres the Piazza dellAnfiteatro, a famous circular piazza that in ancient times was a marketplace.

Pisa

Pisa is famous all over the world for its Leaning Tower, as well as for the magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli.

Distances

Barga village, 4 kilometers
Lucca city, 36 kilometers
Pisa - 1 hour drive

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How to get there

Recommended Airports

PSA

Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)

42 km

Transfer included

Driving directions from Pisa

Take the motorway (green signs) A12 route north, direction to Genova.

Join the A11 route, direction to Firenze (first exit).

Exit at Lucca Est.

Follow the signs for Castelnuovo Garfagnana.

Continue to the circular road. City walls are on your right.

Keep following Castelnuovo up the Serchio Valley, for about 35 kilometers.

When you come to the sign Welcome to Gallicano, turn right in direction to Barga.

After 1 kilometer, you will arrive in Mologno.

Continue up to the crossroads, turn left and you will see the sign La Mezzaluna or La Luna del West, after about 100 meters.

Arrival by airplane

Please arrive at Pisa International Airport (PSA). La Mezzaluna will pick you up. The pick-up is included in the price.

Arrival by train

Take the train from either Pisa International Airport (PSA), or Pisa Centrale. Pisa Centrale is a 5-minute taxi ride from the airport, so it is often easier to do this. The train route you need is Pisa - Lucca - Barga - Gallicano. Some trains are direct, but in some cases you will have to change at Lucca.

Airport: Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)
Airport transfer included: Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

8 Day All Inclusive Cooking and Wine Tours in Tuscany, Province of Lucca

Description

Gallery

Location

What's included

What's included

Food

The following meals are included:

The following drinks are included:

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Instructors

Rita Lucherini

Cancelation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Book with flexible conditions

How to get there

Location

Barga

Castelnuovo Garfagnana

Lucca

Pisa

Distances

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Driving directions from Pisa

Arrival by airplane

Arrival by train

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