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About the location: Palaia is a beautiful walled medieval town close to Pisa, Florence, Volterra, San Gimignano Lucca, Siena and the region of Chianti. The landscape is gorgeous, nature is pure and the small medieval villages are still full of fascination and authenticity, with their cafés, local bakers and butchers, small groceries, few restaurants, and open markets. Before you lies the the beautiful Tuscan panorama; rolling hills, with their profiles marked by the dark shade of the cypresses.

Welcome to a bit of heaven! Your hosts, Paolo (a former fashion photographer) and Patrizia (who has a degree in philosophy) greet you at their charming restored farmhouse nestled on top of a hill, surrounded by cypress and olive trees. Traveling around the world, Paolo and Patrizia came to understand what it is that transforms a typical holiday into a special experience you will remember for a lifetime; real people in an authentic environment. Tastes of Tuscany offers exactly that, an opportunity to experience genuine Tuscan lifestyle at a century-old farmhouse. The farmhouse has been their home for the last fifteen years, and staying at the farm you'll take part in their life, sharing with them their experiences, family and friends.

The house has four bedrooms and one suite, all with ensuite bathrooms, each with it's own character and handcrafted furniture handed down from generation to generation. There is lovely outdoor space, complete with a pool in a large garden full of wisteria and olive trees. This is an inviting place where everything combines to create a cozy atmosphere to make you feel completely at home The goal is to make you feel like a welcome guest for the week, which is exactly what they do!

About the classes: Patrizia will take you through the four hands on cooking classes, teaching you about the traditional family food of Tuscany, introducing you to the treasured family recipes that have been handed down through the generations. From picking the vegetables and fresh herbs in the organic garden, collecting freshly laid eggs from the chicken coop, shopping at the colorful local markets, to visits with local wine and food producers, this will be a feast for all your senses and the experience of a lifetime.

Tastes of Tuscany

Palaia, Tuscany
Cooking Vacation Itinerary

2010 Price Per Person US$2950 per person based on double occupancy Single supplement: $375

2010 Tour Dates Spring February 28-March 6 March 7-13 March 14-20 March 21-27 March 28-April 3 April 4-10 April 11-17 April 18-24 April 25-May 1 May 2-8 May 9-15 May 16-22 May 23-29 May 30-June 5 Summer June 6-12 June 13-19 June 20-26 June 27-July 3 July 4-10 July 11-17 July 18-24 July 25-31 August 1-7 August 8-14 August 15-21 August 22-28 August 29-September 4 Fall September 5-11 September 12-18 September 19-25 September 26-October 2 October 3-9 October 10-16 October 17-23 October 24-30 October 31-November 6 November 7-13 November 14-20

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