Italy Culinary Classes: Cooking Vacations on the Amalfi Coast

Ravello Cooking Holiday - NEW
Ravello, Amalfi Coast

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The town of Ravello is a “terrace” overlooking the sea and hills of the Amalfi Coast. It is a unique town where art and culture merge with natural beauty in an extraordinary setting. The renowned Festival of Ravello is held annually in Villa Rufolo and is dedicated to Richard Wagner, who found inspiration there for his last masterpiece, the Parsifal.

Situated in the historic center between the Clarisse nunnery and S. Francis Convent, your four-star hotel is located in a peaceful oasis. The villa used to belong to the family of Marquis de Cinque, a Roman noble. The structure, while preserving the elegant aesthetic of a historical mansion, has undergone noteworthy re-decorations which have brought it to its current-day splendor. In all of the halls, staircases and public areas of the building, it is still possible to admire the antique marble floors and hand-painted Vietrese School majolica tiles. The hotel is equipped with modern technologies and the rooms have been renewed with comforts.

About the Cooking Lessons: After many years as the head chef and owner of a restaurant, Chef Vincenzino decided to run a cooking school from his home, giving him the opportunity to enjoy the company of people who love food, and “eat it with the heart and not just the mouth!” You will start with a visit to the little shops located in the historic alley of Ravello, strolling through the pedestrian road that crosses the village. Along with Vincenzino, who speaks English, you will meet with the owners of the small shops and be shown how the local people choose their fish, special homemade pasta, vegetables, and local wines. Together, you will decide what to buy and cook for your lesson. Then it is on to Vincenzino’s home, gloriously situated on a cliff top 350 meters above sea level. You will proceed with the hands-on preparation of your lunch, from appetizers to dessert, with wine and coffee included.

Ravello Cooking Holiday - NEW Itinerary

Day 1

  • Arrival at four-star hotel in Ravello.
  • Welcome drink, time to relax.

Day 2

  • Breakfast.
  • Spend a very personal day with Chef Vincenzino. Start with a visit to the food shops located in the historic alley of Ravello and strolling through the pedestrian road that crosses the village. Along with Vincenzino, meet the owners of the shops and be shown how the local people choose their fish, special homemade pasta, vegetables, and local and national wines. With Vincenzino, decide what to buy and cook for your lesson.
  • Head to Vincenzino’s home, which is gloriously situated on a clifftop 350 meters above sea level. Begin your hands-on cooking class, in which you’ll prepare your lunch, including starters and dessert.
  • Lunch will be served on the terrace so you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Mediterranean.
  • Free afternoon. We suggest exploring the streets of Ravello.
  • Dinner on your own.

Day 3

  • Breakfast. Departure from the hotel by private car.
  • Escorted by an expert guide on site, you will visit the remains of the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Visiting Pompeii is like stepping back into antiquity, with its astoundingly preserved houses, Forum, theaters, temples, Amphitheater, and luxurious villas. One example is the famous Villa of Mysteries, which holds one of the most important collections of pictorial and decorative work of ancient Rome. Walking on the original cobble stones through the well-preserved rows of shops, you can get easily imagine the daily life of ancient Romans taking place around you.
  • Free afternoon. We suggest a nice visit to the town of Amalfi, only 10 minutes by local bus from Ravello.

Day 4

  • Breakfast. Departure for your next destination.

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