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Umbria Cooking Vacations
Discover the food, wine, and people of Umbria, a region bordering Tuscany to the south and rivaling its northern neighbor for its natural beauty and culinary riches. Umbria is a mix of rolling countryside and picturesque villages such as Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto, and Spoleto—towns full of ancient ruins, medieval and renaissance art, and friendly, laid-back inhabitants waiting to welcome you like a family friend. Your Umbrian cooking classes will expose you to a cuisine rich with local flavors, all wrapped in one of the most pristine and least touristy parts of the country. Journey to Umbria on your Italian culinary vacation with The International Kitchen, where you will be invited to explore the allure of everyday Italian life and the beauty of its cultural and culinary heritage.
Please see the full list of our cooking vacations and cooking holidays in Umbria below. Or, continue browsing our site to learn about the other culinary vacations we have available including exquisite French culinary tours.
Vacations in Umbria
Spend six magical nights at the charming Umbrian palace, Palazzo Seneca, which dates back to the sixteenth century. The hotel is located in the heart of Norcia, and has recently been fully restored. During your cooking lessons with the expert chefs at the Palazzo Seneca, you will learn how to perfect ancient Umbrian culinary traditions using fresh ingredients local to the region such as truffles, pecorino, ricotta, and fresh pork, beef and lamb.
6 nights — Available any week on request September through July.
Become an expert in Umbrian cuisine during a full week of culinary immersion in the kitchen of Vespasia Restaurant in Norica. Chef Flavio gives classic Umbrian recipes a modern and delicious touch. He has worked in many prestigious restaurants around Italy, such as ‘Al Palazzo,’ (one Michelin star), ‘I Vechhi Tempi,’ and ‘La Frasca,’ (two Michelin stars), and has had many years of experience as a culinary teacher.
6 nights — Available any week on request September through July.
Featured in Food & Wine Magazine, September 2007.
On this cooking holiday to Umbria, you’ll spend three nights at an incredibly charming and scenic inn with spectacular views of Assisi 7 kilometers away, while learning traditional Umbrian recipes with your host. Includes a visit to gourmet food shops.
3 nights — Available on request
“After a decade of test-driving places to stay, I’m not easily impressed, but I can say that L’Orto now ranks as one of my favorite hotels anywhere in the world.” – Nathan Lump, The New York Times
Spend three nights in charming Bevagna during this authentic self-driving cooking vacation in Umbria. Stay at a gorgeous historical residence hotel and enjoy Italian and Umbrian cooking classes with Chef Antonio.
3 nights — Available year round on request.
Discover the breath-taking beauty of the Umbrian countryside in this exclusive hiking and cooking getaway to the medieval town of Norcia. When not exploring the hilly region of the area — including nearby medieval towns — learn about Umbrian cuisine from Chef Flavio.
6 nights – Available any week on request April to October (excluding July and August).
Soak in the beauty of the green Umbrian countryside while learning how to create traditional Umbrian cuisine with acclaimed Chef Michael Schwartz. This one-time getaway also features a relaxing spa experience, various wine tastings, a pottery class, and so much more.
7 nights – Available only April 15-22, 2012.
Visit an enchanting medieval village while staying in an agriturismo that is based on organic agriculture and environmentally sustainable energy. Discover Umbrian culinary traditions and explore this historical region.
5 nights – Available April to December on request for a minimum of two people.
Visit the ancient city of Montefalco in the heart of Umbria and stay in the relaxing Villa Pambuffetti among the cypress trees. Discover Montefalco wines, meet local producers, and take hands-on Umbrian cooking classes!
4 nights – Available on request year-round for a minimum of two people.
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