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Amalfi Coast Culinary Vacations: Mediterranean Cooking Experience
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Best Selling Holidays on Amalfi Coast
Your home for our best-selling Amalfi Coast cooking vacation is the elegant 5-star Oasi Olimpia Relais, a property featured on NBC Extra’s Mansions and Millionaires.
Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi lies about 10 km from Sorrento and is one of our favorite settings for Amalfi Coast culinary vacations. Perched on the Sorrentine Peninsula just beyond the Amalfi Coast, its name — “on the two gulfs” — perfectly describes the sweeping views over both the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno. From one vantage point you can gaze toward the isle of Capri; from another, toward Mount Vesuvius. It’s easy to see why this area is considered one of the most beautiful places in southern Italy for cooking vacations with The International Kitchen.
The setting for your Italy cooking vacation is the refined Oasi Olimpia Relais, a five-star villa with just six rooms and five suites, nestled on the hills of Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi. Originally built in 1892 as a private residence for a wealthy German aristocrat, the villa has been meticulously restored into a luxurious retreat with impeccable interiors and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Amenities include a stunning 15-meter swimming pool, tennis court, outdoor dining areas, a wine bar, and lush terraced gardens. While the setting feels unmistakably luxurious, the welcoming owner and staff make the experience feel personal — more like staying with close friends than in a formal hotel.
The Amalfi Coast region is among the most idyllic destinations in the world and an exceptional choice for Amalfi Coast cooking vacations, whether you visit during the quiet off-season or the height of summer. From the era of the Etruscans to today’s movie stars, this coast has long captivated travelers. During your week-long culinary vacation in Italy, excursions will take you from the glamorous island of Capri to the cobblestoned streets of Amalfi and other iconic Amalfi Coast towns.
From wine tastings in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius to hands-on cooking classes in the teaching kitchen of Oasi Olimpia Relais — and dinners at some of the region’s most celebrated restaurants, including Michelin-starred favorites — this Amalfi Coast cooking vacation offers an unforgettable blend of Italian food, wine, culture, and breathtaking coastal scenery.
All-Inclusive Amalfi Coast Vacations Highlights
Your 6-night luxury Amalfi Coast culinary vacation will include accommodations in a beautiful 5-star relais hotel as well as:
- 4 hands-on cooking classes in the teaching kitchen
- Excursions to the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Pompeii
- Winery visit and wine tasting
- Farm visit with cheese making demonstration
- Olive oil mill visit
- Meals as indicated
Amalfi Coast Foodie Tour Itinerary
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Day One
- Pickup from the Naples airport or train station.
- Arrival at the charming Oasi Olimpia Relais. Afternoon check-in to your deluxe room for your Amalfi Coast culinary tour. (If you arrive early, leave your bags at the front desk and head out to explore the town or the grounds.)
- Time on your own. If you are not jet-lagged, you may wish to take a short walk into Sant’Agata to do a little exploring. This is a charming little town; perhaps stop with the locals for a coffee and one of the pastry specialties of the region, or just stroll along the old streets.
- Welcome dinner of local cuisine at the hotel’s elegant restaurant, Villa Oasi.
Day Two
- A lovely buffet breakfast awaits you.
- In the morning, head to a local farm producing top-quality cheeses such as mozzarella, provolone, and caciotta. Visit the farm, meet the animals, and then settle in for a cheese-making demonstration! A light tasting lunch will follow, including the wonderfully fresh cheese and other products from the farm.
- Return to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon. Weather permitting, you may wish to enjoy the swimming pool. A massage can also be arranged in the hotel’s massage room (advance reservations of at least 48 hours required).
- At 5:00 PM, enjoy your first cooking lesson, followed by dinner based on your culinary creations, with wine.
Day Three
- Fantastic buffet breakfast followed by your second cooking class.
- After class, enjoy a light lunch, then depart with your driver for an exploration of the Amalfi Coast.
- The town of Amalfi rises up dramatically from the sea, and is dominated by its impressive cathedral. Relax in the Piazza Duomo or wander through the cobblestone streets, browsing the small shops along the way.
- Head next to Ravello, perched high above the sea. Ravello is known for its exquisite ceramics and the beautiful gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo.
- Free time for shopping and exploration in both towns.
- Return to the hotel to relax before dinner, based on your morning culinary efforts, with wine included.
- Overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast.
- In the morning, head to Pompeii with a 2-hour guided tour of the archeological ruins.
- Next, depart for a winery visit on Mount Vesuvius. At this charming wine cellar experience a wine tasting and lunch.
- Return to the hotel around 4:30 PM. You’ll have some time to relax before dinner out at one of Italy’s most renowned restaurants, the Michelin-star Don Alfonso 1890.
- Overnight.
Day Five
- Buffet Breakfast.
- Third cooking class with lunch to follow based on your efforts.
- Afternoon on your own.
- Dinner on your own.
- Overnight.
Day Six
- Breakfast.
- Today enjoy a full-day visit to the enchanting isle of Capri. Stroll along quiet paths past secluded villas, admire the turquoise waters from the harbor, enjoy a coffee in Capri’s main piazza, or explore ancient ruins and natural wonders. If sea conditions allow, you may have the opportunity to visit the magical Blue Grotto. (Please note that if the Blue Grotto is open, it entails taking a boat to the entrance, then waiting in line to transfer to the smaller boats that are permitted in the grotto. Your guide can provide details. Note also that the grotto is only open on days when the sea is calm). You will have an English-speaking guide to help you, but transportation costs on the island are not included, to be paid locally.
- Today’s lunch will be on your own.
- Return to the hotel in the mid-afternoon and begin making pizza dough with the chef. While the dough rises, enjoy a class on preparing traditional limoncello liqueur. Once the dough is ready, finish crafting your personalized pizza and enjoy it for dinner.
- (Please note on the rare occasion weather prevents the ferries from operating, and alternate excursion will be proposed.)
Day Seven
- Breakfast and departure from the hotel to the Naples airport or train station.
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Day One
- Pickup from the Naples airport (around 12:00 noon) or train station (around 2:30 pm).
- Arrival at the charming Oasi Olimpia Relais and check in to your deluxe room for your Amalfi Coast culinary tour.
- Time on your own. If you are not jet-lagged, you may wish to take a short walk into Sant’Agata to do a little exploring. This is a charming little town; perhaps stop with the locals for a coffee and one of the pastry specialties of the region, or just stroll along the old streets.
- Welcome dinner of local cuisine at the hotel’s elegant restaurant, Villa Oasi.
Day Two
- A lovely buffet breakfast awaits you.
- In the morning, head to a local farm for an Amalfi Coast food tour, where they produce top quality local cheese, such as mozzarella, provolone, and caciotta. Visit the farm, meet the animals, and then settle in for a cheese-making demonstration! A light tasting lunch will follow, including the wonderfully fresh cheese and other products from the farm.
- Return to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon. Weather permitting, you may wish to enjoy the swimming pool. A massage can also be arranged in the hotel’s massage room (advance reservations of at least 48 hours required).
- At 5:00 PM, enjoy your first cooking lesson, followed by dinner based on your culinary creations, with wine.
Day Three
- Fantastic buffet breakfast followed by your second cooking class.
- After class, enjoy a light lunch and then depart for an Amalfi Coast food tour and cultural excursion.
- The town of Amalfi rises up dramatically from the sea, and is dominated by its impressive cathedral. Relax in the Piazza Duomo or wander through the cobblestone streets, browsing the small shops along the way.
- Head next to Ravello, perched high above the sea. Ravello is known for its exquisite ceramics and the beautiful gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo.
- Free time for shopping and exploration in both towns.
- Return to the hotel to relax before dinner, based on your morning culinary efforts, with wine included.
- Overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast.
- Today enjoy a full-day visit to the enchanting isle of Capri. Stroll along quiet paths past secluded villas, admire the turquoise waters from the harbor, enjoy a coffee in Capri’s main piazza, or explore ancient ruins and natural wonders. If sea conditions allow, you may have the opportunity to visit the magical Blue Grotto. (Please note that if the Blue Grotto is open, it entails taking a boat to the entrance, then waiting in line to transfer to the smaller boats that are permitted in the grotto. Your guide can provide details. Note also that the grotto is only open on days when the sea is calm). You will have an English-speaking guide to help you, but transportation costs on the island are not included, to be paid locally.
- Today’s lunch will be on your own.
- (Please note on the rare occasion weather prevents the ferries from operating, and alternate excursion will be proposed.)
- Return to the hotel mid-afternoon. You’ll have some time to relax before dinner out at one of Italy’s most renowned restaurants, the Michelin-star Don Alfonso 1890.
- Overnight.
Day Five
- Buffet Breakfast.
- Transfer back to Naples.
Mediterranean Food & Wine Tasting Trip Details
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Included in Your 6-Night Italy Culinary Vacation
Accommodations6 nights accommodations in classic rooms (either one large or two twin beds) with ensuite bathroom
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- 4 lunches
- 5 dinners
- Local wine included with all included meals
Classes & Instructors
Your 4 cooking classes will take place in a large teaching kitchen designed specifically for your culinary vacation with The International Kitchen. The kitchen features wide granite worktops, a professional-grade range, and an outdoor veranda where you can relax between courses.Your Mediterranean cooking classes will be led by one (or at times both) of the resident chefs. Chef Giuseppe is a young but highly experienced chef from Sorrento, raised in a family with a deep-rooted passion for traditional Italian cuisine. He trained at a local culinary school and has worked in several hotels and restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Il Buco in Sorrento.
You may also be instructed by Chef Giovanni, who lives in Sant’Agata and studied at the local hospitality school. He speaks excellent English, having spent a year working in Scotland.
Together, the chefs will guide you through classic southern Italian dishes such as Sorrento-style gnocchi, stuffed calamari, and Neapolitan-style artichokes. All recipes rely on the freshest ingredients, including vegetables harvested from the hotel’s organic garden, and reflect traditions passed down through generations. Your final cooking lesson of the week will focus on mastering the essentials of authentic Neapolitan-style pizza.
Excursions
- Farm visit with cheese demonstration
- Exploring the Amalfi Coast towns
- Winery visit at Mount Vesuvius
- Guided tour of the archeological site of Pompeii
- All-day excursion to Capri (weather permitting)
Transfer Details- Arrival transfer from Naples airport, train station, or city center.
- Departure transfer to Naples airport, train station, or city center.
Not Included
- Drinks outside of meal times.
- Local tourist tax (a few Euros per person per night), paid locally.
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Included in Your 4-Night Italy Culinary Vacation
Accommodations4 nights accommodations in classic rooms (either one large or two twin beds) with ensuite bathroom
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- 2 lunches
- 4 dinners
- Local wine included with all included meals
Classes & InstructorsYour 2 cooking classes will take place in a large teaching kitchen designed specifically for your culinary vacation with The International Kitchen. The kitchen features wide granite worktops, a professional-grade range, and an outdoor veranda where you can relax between courses.
Your Mediterranean cooking classes will be led by one (or at times both) of the resident chefs. Chef Giuseppe is a young but highly experienced chef from Sorrento, raised in a family with a deep-rooted passion for traditional Italian cuisine. He trained at a local culinary school and has worked in several hotels and restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Il Buco in Sorrento.
You may also be instructed by Chef Giovanni, who lives in Sant’Agata and studied at the local hospitality school. He speaks excellent English, having spent a year working in Scotland.
Together, the chefs will guide you through classic southern Italian dishes such as Sorrento-style gnocchi, stuffed calamari, and Neapolitan-style artichokes. All recipes rely on the freshest ingredients, including vegetables harvested from the hotel’s organic garden, and reflect traditions passed down through generations.
Excursions- Farm visit with cheese demonstration.
- Exploring the Amalfi Coast towns
- All-day excursion to Capri (weather permitting)
Transfer Details- Arrival transfer from Naples airport, train station, or city center.
- Departure transfer to Naples airport, train station, or city center.
Not Included
- Drinks outside of meal times.
- Local tourist tax (a few Euros per person per night), paid locally.
Accommodation Information
Your accommodations for your luxury Italy cooking vacation will be a beautiful 5* hotel. Situated on a hill of Sant’ Agata sui due Golfi, the villa was built in 1892 for a rich German aristocrat as a luxurious residence. Today, after being painstakingly restored as a splendid hotel, the five-star relais holds six rooms and five suites that are impeccably furnished (rooms can feature either one large bed, or two twin-sized beds). The hotel for our Italy cooking vacations also offer access to wonderful amenities, including a 15-meter swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, wine bar, outdoor dining, tennis court, and lush Amalfi Coast vegetation.
The extensive gardens provide plenty of opportunity to relax outside, to have a spritz or a glass of wine on the terrace overlooking the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius, or to dine under the wisteria at the outdoor dining room. Because of its location, the relais and the grounds offer wonderful breezes, unparalleled sunsets, and jaw dropping beauty wherever you look.
Exterior of the villa.
Classic bedroom at the relais.
The 5* Oasi Olimpia relais.
Superior room at the relais.
The pool at the villa.
The labyrinth and view from the park.
The view of the park and the sunset.
Outdoor dining at the relais.
Dining outside on the terrace.
Aerial view of the relais, the gardens, the orchards.
Relaxing in the extensive gardens around the hotel.
The hotel pool surrounded by the garden.
Spacious junior suite at the relais.
Aerial view of the labyrinth of the relais.
Detail of a classic room.
Pool at the relais.
Plenty of chance to relax in the gardens.
Relaxing outdoors in the gardens.
Bedroom of the penthouse suite.
The terraced gardens and the villa.
A view of Vesuvius from the garden.
The chef in the fruit orchard of the relais.
Breakfast table at the relais.
Dining outdoors at sunset.
Having breakfast outdoors under the wisteria.
Dining outdoors at sunset.
Entrance hall and salotto.
A view of the large terrace and orchards looking toward Naples.
Salotto at the relais.
Entrance hall of the relais.
King bed in a classic room at the relais.
Superior room bathroom.
Superior room at the relais.
Junior suite bathroom.
Junior suite shower.
Junior suite bedroom.
Terrace of the penthouse with a view of Vesuvius.
Penthouse private terrace.
Bathroom of the penthouse suite.
Penthouse bathroom.
Penthouse living room and view.
Penthouse living room.
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Luxury Amalfi Coast Culinary Vacation Pricing & Dates
Find pricing and dates for our luxury Amalfi Coast cooking vacations below, and contact us for availability or to book your trip.
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2026 Culinary Vacation High Season Pricing
May 2-October 3, 2026See moreUS$4175 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$440 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
- Add US$490 per person to upgrade to Junior suite
- Add US$735 per person to upgrade to Penthouse suite
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
2026 Culinary Vacation Low Season Pricing
March 29-May 1, 2026; October 4-October 31, 2026See moreUS$3570 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$440 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
- Add US$490 per person to upgrade to Junior Suite
- Add US$735 per person to upgrade to Penthouse suite
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Mediterranean Cooking Classes Dates 2026
See moreOur best selling Amalfi culinary vacations are available any week early April to November for a minimum of 2 people. Sample dates follow, please inquire for availability. Interested in taking over the whole property for a private luxury Amalfi cooking holiday? Please contact us!
2026
March 28 – April 3 – available – Join a confirmed week!
April 5-11
April 12-18
April 19-25
April 26 – May 2 – available – Join a confirmed week!
May 2-8 – available – Join a confirmed week!
May 9-16 – SOLD OUT
May 17-21
May 23-30 – SOLD OUT
June 3-July 10 – SOLD OUT
July 12-18
July 19-25
July 26-August 1
August 2-8
August 9-15
August 16-22
August 23-29
August 30-September 4
September 5-20 – SOLD OUT
September 21-27 – SOLD OUT
September 27-October 3 – SOLD OUT
October 4-10 – unavailable
Octobber 11-17 – available – Join a confirmed week!
October 18-24 – on option
October 25-31 -
2026 4-night Culinary Vacation High Season Pricing
May 2-October 3, 2026See moreUS$3150 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$300 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
- Add US$370 per person to upgrade to Junior suite
- Add US$610 per person to upgrade to Penthouse suite
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
2026 4-night Culinary Vacation Low Season Pricing
March 29-May 1, 2026 October 4-October 31, 2026See moreUS$2785 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$310 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
- Add US$370 per person to upgrade to Junior suite
- Add US$610 per person to upgrade to Penthouse suite
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Amalfi Coast Culinary Tour Dates 2026
See moreOur best-selling Amalfi Coast culinary vacation is available any week late-March through November for a minimum of 2 people. Sample dates follow, please inquire for availability.
2026
March 28-April 1 – available – Join a confirmed week!
April 5-9
April 12-16
April 19-23 – available – Join a confirmed week!
April 26-30 – available – Join a confirmed week!
May 3-7 – available – Join a confirmed week!
May 9-16 – SOLD OUT
May 17-21
May 23-30 – SOLD OUT
May 31-June 4
June 3-July 10 – SOLD OUT
July 12-16
July 19-23
July 26-30
August 2-6
August 9-13
August 16-20
August 23-27
August 30-September 3
September 5-20 – SOLD OUT
September 21-25 – SOLD OUT
September 28-October 3 – SOLD OUT
October 4-8 – unavailable
October 11-15 – available – Join a confirmed week!
October 18-22 – on option
October 25-29
Plan Your Perfect Amalfi Coast Trip
Planning a culinary vacation in Italy should feel as enjoyable as the experience itself. From coordinating flights and ground transportation to adding extra nights, private excursions, or additional cooking experiences, we’re here to take care of the details so you can focus on enjoying the journey.
Whether you’d like to extend your stay on the Amalfi Coast, explore nearby destinations, or tailor your itinerary to match your personal interests, our team will work with you to create a seamless and thoughtfully curated cooking holiday.
Get in touch with us to start planning a culinary vacation at Oasi Olimpia Relais that’s truly your own.
