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Authentic Italian Cooking Vacation in Piedmont
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Authentic Italian Cooking Vacation
Travel to the very north of Italy for an authentic Italian cooking vacation, and you’ll discover Piedmont, a majestic land of pastures, mountain fortresses, vineyards where Nebbiolo grapes for Barolo wines are grown, and stunning views of the Alps.
This northern region is also home to Turin, a unique and thriving city that is known both for its stunning architecture, including baroque palazzos, as well as its shopping, what with the city’s many charming boutiques.
Your home for your authentic cooking vacation in Italy is also a place where culinary traditions thrive; pair the region’s famous Barolo wines with everything from starters like grissini, to entrees of agnolotti, and desserts of gianduja chocolates and biscotti, and you’ll be living like the locals do.
Just forty minutes outside of Turin is the quaint medieval town of Casalborgone. Situated among the hills, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, which you can experience and see from your accommodations, a family-run bed and breakfast that is a top-rated hotel on TripAdvisor. Once a family home, today this B&B is run by Francesca and her husband Albert, who treat their guests like family.
Come and live like a local during one of our most authentic Italian cooking vacations!
Highlights of Our Authentic Italian Cooking Vacation in Piedmont
Your authentic Italian cooking vacation in Piedmont will introduce you to the flavors of northern Italy during your hands-on cooking classes and your excursions. Whether you are with your hostess Francesca or one of her culinary-expert friends, you will experience Italy like a local.
Itinerary
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Day One
- Arrive at Chivasso train station and transfer to your bed and breakfast accommodations. (Transfers from Turin or Milan priced on request).
- After checking in, take some time to settle in. If it is summertime, relax by the pool, otherwise relax in your home away from home.
- In the afternoon, meet with Francesca to discuss the week. You will also get an introduction to the other themes of your stay – be they cheese, bread, or both.
- In the early evening, free time to explore the charming village of Casalborgone with its shops and historical center.
- Apperitivo and light dinner tonight (either at your accommodation or out).
- Overnight.
Day Two
- Breakfast at the B&B.
- Today you have a choice of activities. Option 1: Cheese day – Head out to visit a large cheese producer to learn about large- scale cheese production. Stop for the best ice-cream of the zone before heading to Casale Monferrato, a nice little town with a special production of biscuits: Krumiri. Time for a light lunch on your own. On the way back to your accommodation, stop at a small farm cheese producer to understand the difference between large and small scale cheese production. Buy some cheese for dinner, which you will enjoy with other local products back at your B&B.
- Option 2: Bread day – Visit the local bakery and learn about its bread production. Buy flour at the mill of Casalborgone and learn about the differences between the types of flour. Head to Marentino, a nice little village with an ancient oven and a super production of pizza and focaccia, where you enjoy enjoy a tasting for lunch. Return to the B&B for some free time to relax. Then enjoy a pizza dinner this evening.
- Option 3: Turin – Depart around 10 am for a visit to Turin with Francesca or one of her friends. You will taste all the typical products, from chocolate to agnolotti. Visit to the biggest market in Europe, walk under the covered passages entering in the historical coffee. Have free time for lunch, and buy some supplies for dinner. 5PM return to the B&B. Free time to relax and eventually enjoy the local products you purchased in Turin for dinner.
- Overnight.
Day Three
- A light breakfast out on the terrace.
- In the morning, return to the kitchen for a hands-on class, which will focus on the basics of all Italian cuisine.
- Lunch to follow based on your efforts, drinks included.
- In the afternoon, some time on your own.
- Dinner tonight on your own , either in town or at the B&B
- Overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast at the B&B.
- Today choose from the activities on day 2, or if you prefer, we can schedule a 2nd cooking class with Francesca, with free time in the afternoon.
- Dinner at the B&B or on your own.
Day Five
- Breakfast followed by check out.
- Return transfer to Chivasso train station. (Transfers from Turin or Milan priced on request).
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Day One
- Arrive at Chivasso train station and transfer to your bed and breakfast accommodations. (Transfers from Turin or Milan priced on request).
- After checking in, take some time to settle in. If it is summertime, relax by the pool, otherwise relax in your home away from home.
- In the afternoon, meet with Francesca to discuss the week. You will also get an introduction to the other themes of your stay – be they cheese, bread, or both.
- In the early evening, free time to explore the charming village of Casalborgone with its shops and historical center.
- Apperitivo and light dinner tonight (either at your accommodation or out).
- Overnight.
Day Two
- Breakfast buffet, which includes fresh fruits, eggs, handmade cakes, bread and butter, local cheese and ham, and yogurt, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
- Today you have a choice of activities. Option 1: Cheese day – Head out to visit a large cheese producer to learn about large- scale cheese production. Stop for the best ice-cream of the zone before heading to Casale Monferrato, a nice little town with a special production of biscuits: Krumiri. Time for a light lunch on your own. On the way back to your accommodation, stop at a small farm cheese producer to understand the difference between large and small scale cheese production. Buy some cheese for dinner, which you will enjoy with other local products back at your B&B.
- Option 2: Bread day – Visit the local bakery and learn about its bread production. Buy flour at the mill of Casalborgone and learn about the differences between the types of flour. Head to Marentino, a nice little village with an ancient oven and a super production of pizza and focaccia, where you enjoy enjoy a tasting for lunch. Return to the B&B for some free time to realx. Then enjoy a pizza dinner this evening.
- Option 3: Turin – Depart around 10 am for a visit to Turin with Francesca or one of her friends. You will taste all the typical products, from chocolate to agnolotti. Visit to the biggest market in Europe, walk under the covered passages entering in the historical coffee. Have free time for lunch, and buy some supplies for dinner. 5PM return to the B&B. Free time to relax and eventually enjoy the local products you purchased in Turin for dinner.
- Dinner on your own.
- Overnight.
Day Three
- A light breakfast out on the terrace.
- In the morning, head to the kitchen for your hands-on class, which will focus on the basics of all Italian cuisine.
- Lunch to follow based on your efforts, drinks included.
- In the afternoon, some time on your own.
- Dinner either in town or at the B&B.
Day Four
- Breakfast followed by check out.
- Return transfer to Chivasso train station. (Transfers to Turin or Milan priced on request).
Authentic Italian Cooking Vacation in Piedmont Trip Details
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Included in the 4-Night Italian Cooking Vacation
Accommodations4 nights accommodations at B&B
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- Lunches and dinners as per program (can vary by your selections)
Classes & InstructorsYour 1 or 2 cooking classes with your hostess Francesca are very much made to order! Your first class will normally focus on pasta, and the second will depend on the activities you choose, but in all cases the classes will be based on seasonal ingredients.
Excursions- Day trip to Turin, Bread Producer Excursion, and/or Cheese Excursion
Transfer Details- Group arrival and departure transfers Chivasso train station
- Transfers can also be arranged from/to Turin or Milan for an additional cost
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Included in the 3-Night Italian Cooking Vacation
Accommodations3 nights accommodations at B&B
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- Lunches and dinners as per program (which can vary according to your selections)
Classes & InstructorsYour cooking class with your hostess Francesca is very much made to order! Your class will normally focus on pasta, but in all cases will be based on seasonal ingredients.
Excursions- Day trip to Turin, Bread Producer Excursion, and/or Cheese Excursion
Transfer Details- Group arrival and departure transfers Chivasso train station
- Transfers can also be arranged from/to Turin or Milan for an additional cost
Accommodation Information
Stay in a charming bed and breakfast, which is adjacent to a castle, in the historic center of the medieval town Casalborgone. The family-owned property offers six rooms, all with double beds and ensuite bathrooms, that are decorated with antique furniture but in different styles. All rooms have WiFi. The property also features a lovely garden, terrace, and swimming pool that overlooks the hills of Turin.
Hotel pool at your B&B in Piedmont, home to your culinary adventure
Kitchen for your cooking classes in Piedmont
Soggiorno at your B&B in Piedmont, home to your culinary vacation
Courtyard of the accommodations for your culinary trip in Italy
Double bedroom at the B&B for your cooking vacation in Italy
Double bedroom at the B&B of your cooking vacation in Italy
View of the landscape during your culinary vacation in Piedmont
Double bed at the B&B during your authentic Piedmont cooking vacation
The dining room at the B&B during your culinary tour of Piedmont
Bathroom at the B&B during your cooking vacation in Italy
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Authentic Italian Culinary Vacation Pricing & Tour Dates
Find pricing and dates for our authentic Italian culinary vacation in Piedmont below, and contact us for availability or to plan your trip.
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Pricing
See moreUS$1450 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$250 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Authentic Italian Cooking Vacation in Piedmont Tour Dates
See moreOur authentic Italian culinary vacations in Piedmont are available any dates you choose for a minimum of 2 people. Sample dates are posted, but please inquire for availability.
2025
Sample dates, please inquire.
November 8-12
November 15-19
November 22-24
November 29-December 3
December 6-102026
Sample dates, please inquire.
January 2-6
January 13-17
January 18-22
January 27-31
February 3-7
February 18-22
February 25-March 1
March 4-8
March 9-13
March 15-19
March 26-30
April 1-5
April 7-11
April 22-26
April 27-May 1
May 3-7
May 7-11
May 14-18
May 18-22
May 22-26
June 7-11
June 11-15
June 20-24
June 25-29
July 3-7
July 10-14
July 19-25 – Unavailable
August 1-5
August 7-11
August 11-15
August 20-24
September 3-7
September 7-11
September 10-14
September 17-21
September 25-29
October 6-10
October 10-14
October 14-18
October 20-24
October 24-28
November 4-8
November 10-14
November 17-21
November 27-December 1
December 3-7
December 6-10 -
Pricing
See moreUS$1220 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$200 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Authentic Italian Cooking Vacation in Piedmont Tour Dates
See moreOur authentic Italian culinary vacations in Piedmont are available any dates you choose for a minimum of 2 people. Sample dates are posted, but please inquire for availability.
2025
Sample dates, please inquire.
November 8-11
November 15-18
November 22-23
November 29-December 2
December 6-92026
Sample dates, please inquire.
January 2-5
January 13-16
January 18-21
January 27-30
February 3-6
February 18-21
February 25-28
March 4-7
March 9-12
March 15-18
March 26-29
April 1-4
April 7-10
April 22-25
April 27-30
May 3-6
May 7-10
May 14-17
May 18-21
May 22-25
June 7-10
June 11-14
June 20-23
June 25-28
July 3-6
July 10-13
July 19-25 – Unavailable
August 1-4
August 7-10
August 11-14
August 20-23
September 3-6
September 7-10
September 10-13
September 17-20
September 25-28
October 6-9
October 10-13
October 14-17
October 20-23
October 24-27
November 4-7
November 10-13
November 17-20
November 27-30
December 3-6
December 6-9
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