Meeting at Foligno train station. Private transfer to your nice agriturismo, a country house in Bevagna hills set among olive groves with splendid views above Bevagna. Walking tour in the historic center of Bevagna.
Welcome dinner at an Italian restaurant to enjoy traditional local dishes.
Monday – Wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting and cooking class on extra virgin olive oil and wine
In the morning drive to visit the famous Arnaldo Caprai winery and taste their Sagrantino wine, considered one of the best red wines of Italy.
Visit an extra virgin olive oil mill in Trevi -the Italian capital of the extra virgin olive oil- to see how extra virgin olive oil is produced and to taste it.
Lunch in Trevi at a typical restaurant and back to our accommodation.
In the afternoon Italian cooking class at our agriturismo based on recipes featuring extra virgin olive oil and wine. Dinner will be based on the fruits of your labor.
Tuesday – Norcia, Castelluccio plan and walking in Foligno
In the morning drive to Norcia, a small town surrounded by ancient walls, with the doors opening themselves to a narrow network of small streets leading to the real heart of the city, the Basilica of San Benedetto, dated 13th century.
Walk around the beautiful historic center of Norcia with Italian food shops and lovely medieval "piazza". In the territory of Norcia one of the most important handicraft activity is the work of the pork meat.
Then you will proceed to the Plain of Castelluccio, a high plain where the best lentils of Italy are produced: "lenticchie di Castelluccio". From there there is a spectacular view, the best month to admire it is June with all of the many colors in bloom. It is an area of great environment value, paradise of the free flight and of the trekking.
Lunch at a very typical trattoria serving traditional food of the area. Back to your accommodations for a rest.
In the late afternoon drive to Foligno. Walking in the charming center of town and free time there to explore adn take photos or shop. Dinner free on your own.
Wednesday – Truffle hunting with the truffle dog, Spoleto and Montefalco
In the morning drive to the mountains through a panoramic road from where you can see all the mountains around, until a typical Italian farming family home.
From there you can admire gorgeous valley and mountains views, so you feel like out of the world. An unforgettable experience! Truffle hunting adventure with the truffle hunter and his truffle dog in the hills.
Lunch with the gregarious family at their farming home.
On the way back stop in Spoleto. Spoleto is another beautiful town, very famous in Italy and all over the world because of the Music Festival in July. There are some spectacular spots to see, like the Duomo, the castle, the roman bridge, narrow roads and a beautiful shopping area.
Then proceed to Montefalco and walk in the charming little town, called the “Terrace of Umbria” for its magnificent and gorgeous views, where the famous “Sagrantino” is produced.
Dinner in Montefalco at a very nice restaurant in the center.
Thursday – Visit Perugia and ceramic laboratory in Deruta
In the morning drive to Perugia, Umbria's capital, which boasts Etruscan and Roman monuments, a lovely historic center with architecture of various periods, art museums and a main street full of shops, cafes and bakeries. Perugia is also famous in Italy for “Perugina” chocolate -the chocolate of Perugia- and especially for the little chocolate called “Baci” -Kisses-.
Walking in the historic center and free time to shop and to have a light lunch on your own.
In the afternoon drive to Deruta to visit a ceramic laboratory. The owner will show us all the process to make and decorate the pottery.
Dinner in the area.
Friday – Admire Giotto in Assisi and cooking class on legumes and cereals followed by farewell dinner
In the morning drive to Assisi and guided visit with a local English speaking guide of the famous Church of San Francesco d’Assisi -decorated with frescoes by the famous Italian painter Giotto- and of the historic center. Free time to explore and shop in Assisi.
Light lunch at a family winery admiring a beautiful view. Back to Bevagna. In the late afternoon Italian cooking class at the agriturismo based on cereals and legumes dishes, traditional of the region. Farewell dinner of your creations.
Saturday - Departure day
Departure from Foligno train station after breakfast at the agriturismo.
Marcello & Raffaella started their family business in 1995. Married since 1980, Marcello and Raffaella have three lovely children, Emanuele, Francesca and Tommaso.
In recognition of their individual achievements, interests, skills and passions, they were destined to collaborate. Raffaella’s Law degree and her inherited family passion for traditional cooking, linked with Marcello’s vast knowledge of Italy and his professional experience in travel & tourism since 1978, enabled this dynamic duo's business to become a dream come true.
Stemming from their love and joy for their native region, which they know as well as the inside of their pockets, their business inaugurated their wine, food and cooking tours in Emilia Romagna, Umbria, Piemonte and Le Marche.
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PRICE PER PERSON
2470 Euro (double room)
150 Euro - Single Supplement
Included in the price of this package:
• 6 nights in lovely B&B in the countryside, breakfast included
• 2 Italian cooking lessons with English assistance
• 2 dinners after the cooking lesson with selected regional wines included
• 7 meals with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee
• Winery visit
• Wine tasting
• Extra virgin olive oil mill visit
• Extra virgin olive oil tasting
• Truffle hunting experience with the truffle dog
• Ceramic laboratory visit
• Guided visit of Assisi with an English-speaking guide
• Private transfers and assistance on arrival and at departure (from and to Foligno train station)
• Local tour director English speaking throughout
• All local taxes
Not included:
• Flight ticket;
• Personal expenses
• Anything not written in the program
