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About the location: Prepare yourself to be swept away by the magnificent beauty of this property, really a small “borgo” or village in the heart of the Chianti countryside, close to Arezzo and Siena. This is the Pellegrino family’s incredible estate, comprised of the main building, the clusters of apartments, and a veritable castle, in which the family resides. The village lies within 750 acres of vineyards and centuries-old olive trees. This is an area, which has remained miraculously intact and unspoiled, offering an oasis of peace and serenity. The rooms and apartments have been lovingly and carefully restored with elegance and taste and are filled with beautiful antiques and all modern amenities, including air conditioning, satellite TV and internet access. The landscaping throughout is spectacular, with the alluring pool providing a vista of the area.
 About the cooking lessons: We won’t let you laze forever. The cooking lessons will take place on the estate, either in the kitchen of the castle for small groups or in the restaurant kitchen for larger groups. Your lessons are with a wonderful local “nonna,” with over 20 years of teaching experience and known for her wonderful Tuscan recipes. During the week you will go through the preparation of all the courses of a meal.
Cooking at Il Castello
Arezzo, Tuscany
Itinerary
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One - Sunday
- Transfer from Florence train station or airport to Il Castello estate.
- Settle in to your room or apartment and perhaps explore the grounds before meeting for your Tuscan welcome dinner.
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Two - Monday
- After breakfast, your first cooking class.
- Lunch will follow, based on your efforts.
- In the afternoon, an excursion to Montalcino and a visit of a local winery, with tasting.
- Dinner and overnight at Il Castello.
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Three - Tuesday
- After breakfast, your second cooking class.
- Lunch will follow, based on your efforts.
- Afternoon trip to the famous town of Siena. Enjoy a walk through the winding streets to the Piazza del Campo, or do as the Italians and have a gelato while doing some window-shopping.
- Dinner on your own in Siena. (The Pellegrino family would be happy to make some suggestions).
- Transfer back to Il Castello, and overnight.
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Four - Wednesday
- After breakfast, it is time for your third cooking class, followed by lunch based on your efforts.
- In the afternoon you will tour the famous Chianti wine region, including a visit to a local winery for a wine tasting, and will enjoy dinner in the quaint town of Vagliagli.
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Five - Thursday
- Breakfast, then a visit to a nearby dairy for a cheese tasting and light lunch.
- Then it is on to Arrezo, where the Oscar-winning movie “Life Is Beautiful” was filmed with time for some sightseeing, a coffee on the piazza, or buying some world-famous Italian products.
- Dinner in Arezzo on your own (perhaps with some suggestions by the Pellegrino’s).
- Transfer back to Il Castello and overnight.
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Six - Friday
- After breakfast, your final cooking lesson, followed by lunch based on your efforts.
- In the afternoon, a visit to beautiful Pienza, one of the most perfectly preserved Renaiassance towns and famed for its street of cypress trees.
- Tonight, your Farewell dinner.
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Seven - Saturday
- Breakfast, then time to bid farewell to your new friends.
- Transfer back to Florence train station or airport. Arrivederci!
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2008 Price
Per Person
Please inquire
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2008 Tour Dates
Available on request any Sunday to Saturday
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Included in the Program:
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- 4 dinners and all lunches with local wine, water and coffee
- 4 hands on cooking classes
- Excursions as listed in itinerary
- Roundtrip transfer Florence airport or rail station
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