Villa Romana: Authentic Amalfi Cuisine
The town of Minori has been well renowned for pasta making since medieval times and since the 17th-century invention of the “‘ngegni,” a device which made mass pasta production possible. This turned every available public and private space in Minori, even the sea-front promenades, into an outdoor display of fresh-made pasta drying in the sun: macaroni, ‘ndunderi, cocce, cannarocini, vermicelli, and tagliarelli.
This gastronomically oriented town, set in a beautiful inlet, is the perfect base from which to explore the gorgeous Amalfi Coast. It is also the perfect place for an Amalfi culinary vacation. You will not only visit Minori’s treasures such as the ruins of the 1st-century Villa Romana, but also explore the Coast’s best offerings: Pompeii, the excavation of a town buried by a volcanic eruption 2000 years ago; Ravello, the most poetic cliff-top town of romantic gardens; and Amalfi, the charming, cobble stoned, seaside town with a magnificent cathedral.
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Trip Details
Your 4 hands-on cooking classes with chef Erasmo during your culinary vacation on the Amalfi Coast will initiate you in the Mediterranean cooking style as well as in Minori’s pasta tradition. (Please note Chef Erasmo does not speak English, but an interpreter will be present.)
Itinerary
Day One
- Transfer from the Salerno train station or the Naples airport.
- Arrival at Villa Romana Hotel & Spa.
- Rest until the evening and then enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Day Two
- Morning: After breakfast transfer to Pompeii for the visit to the ruins of this very popular archeological site.
- Afternoon: Your first cooking lesson is from 3:30-6:00pm.
- After the lesson, you will eat what you have prepared for your Mediterranean dinner!
Day Three
- Morning: After breakfast depart for a guided visit of a Limoncello factory with a practical demonstration of the production of this popular European lemon liqueur, and finish your morning with a visit to a Roman villa.
- In the afternoon, participate in your second cooking lesson.
- Dinner tonight at a local restaurant.
Day Four
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- Enjoy a guided visit to a dairy products factory with a demonstration of the production of mozzarella cheese.
- Then, your third cooking lesson will take place, lunch to follow.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Day Five
- Morning: after breafkast, depart for a guided visit to a local fishmonger from 9:00-10:00am.
- Your fourth and final cooking lesson follows from 10:30am-12:30pm, and will culminate in a gourmet lunch.
- Afternoon: After the sumptuous lunch, depart for a guided visit to the town of Ravello at the top of the cliffs, where you will visit the Cathedral, the Villa Cimbrone gardens and the Villa Rufolo.
- Dinner tonight is at a typical restaurant in Minori.
Day Six
- Morning and afternoon: Spend the day exploring the town of Amalfi. You will have a guided visit to the paper mill, which produces the very popular “Charta Amalfitana.” Sightseeing of the town’s cultural treasures: St. Andrew’s cathedral and the Cloister of Paradise. Weather permitting, you may also take a trip out to sea to visit the Emerald Grotto.
- The day will culminate in a farewell dinner with musical entertainment and a demonstration of local ceramics.
Day Seven
- Breakfast and check out.
- Transfer back to the Salerno train station or Naples airport.
Day One
- Transfer from the Salerno train station or the Naples airport.
- Arrival at Villa Romana Hotel & Spa.
- Rest until the evening and then enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Day Two
- Morning: After breakfast transfer to Pompeii for the visit to the ruins of this very popular archeological site.
- Afternoon: Your first cooking lesson is from 3:30-6:00pm.
- After the lesson, you will eat what you have prepared for your Mediterranean dinner!
Day Three
- Morning: After breakfast depart for a guided visit of a Limoncello factory with a practical demonstration of the production of this popular European lemon liqueur, and finish your morning with a visit to a Roman villa.
- In the afternoon, participate in your second cooking lesson.
- Dinner tonight at a local restaurant.
Day Four
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- Enjoy a guided visit to a dairy products factory with a demonstration of the production of mozzarella cheese.
- Then, your third cooking lesson will take place, lunch to follow.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Day Five
- Breakfast and check out.
- Transfer back to the Salerno train station or Naples airport.
Trip Details
Included in the 6-Night Trip
Accommodations
6 nights accommodation in double room
Food & Beverages
- Daily breakfast
- 1 lunch
- 6 dinners
- Local wine included with all included meals
Classes & Instructors
Your 4 hands-on cooking classes with chef Erasmo during your culinary vacation on the Amalfi Coast will initiate you in the Mediterranean cooking style as well as in Minori’s pasta tradition. (Please note Chef Erasmo does not speak English, but an interpreter will be present.)
Excursions
- Visit of the ruins of Pompeii
- Guided visit of a ‘limoncello’ factory and a Roman villa
- Excursion to a local dairy with cheese making demonstration
- Trip to the fishmonger
- Guided visit of Ravello with its famed villas
- Excursion to Amalfi
Transfer Details
- Arrival transfer from Salerno train station or Naples airport.
- Departure transfer to Salerno train station or Naples airport.
Not Included
- Local city tax (a couple Euros per person per night), paid locally.
Included in the 4-Night Trip
Accommodations
4 nights accommodation in double room
Food & Beverages
- Daily breakfast
- 4 dinners
- Local wine included with all included meals
Classes & Instructors
Your 3 hands-on cooking classes with chef Erasmo during your culinary vacation on the Amalfi Coast will initiate you in the Mediterranean cooking style as well as in Minori’s pasta tradition. _(Please note Chef Erasmo does not speak English, but an interpreter will be present.)_
Excursions
- Visit of the ruins of Pompeii
- Guided visit of a ‘limoncello’ factory and a Roman villa
- Excursion to a local dairy with cheese making demonstration
Transfer Details
- Arrival transfer from Salerno train station or Naples airport.
- Departure transfer to Salerno train station or Naples airport.
Not Included
- Local city tax (a couple Euros per person per night), paid locally.
Accommodation Information
The Villa Romana Hotel & Spa, named after the ancient ruins, is a lovely, four-star hotel, which will accommodate you in comfort while delighting your palate with masterfully concocted Mediterranean cuisine. The Hotel is surrounded by a lemon garden and terraces with a sunny pool overlooking the tiered hills of the Amalfi coastline. The newly updated accommodations offer private bathroom, telephone, TV, minibar, and air conditioning; all rooms face a quiet, beautiful garden.
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Pricing & Tour Dates
High Season Pricing:
May through September
6-night Program
US$3500 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$360 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
Please inquire with specific dates for pricing and availability.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Groups of 5 or more: please inquire for pricing.
Low Season Pricing:
March, April, October & November
6-night Program
US$2750 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$360 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
Please inquire with specific dates for pricing and availability.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Tour Dates
Available year round for a minimum of 2 people. Sample dates follow (6-night itinerary runs Sunday to Saturday). For December through February: please inquire.
2022
March 6-12
March 13-19
March 20-26
March 27-April 2
April 3-9
April 10-16
April 17-23
April 24-30
May 1-7
May 8-14
May 15-21
May 22-28
May 29-June 4
June 5-11
June 12-18
June 19-25
June 26-July 2
July 3-9
July 10-16
July 17-23
July 24-30
July 31-August 6
August 7-13
August 14-20
August 21-27
August 28-September 3
September 4-10
September 11-17
September 18-24
September 25-October 1
October 2-8
October 19-15
October 16-22
October 23-29
October 30-November 5
November 6-12
November 13-19
November 20-26
Sample High Season Pricing:
May through September
4-night Program
US$2400 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$240 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
Please inquire with specific dates for pricing and availability.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Sample Low Season Pricing:
March, April, October & November
4-night Program
US$2200 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$240 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
Please inquire with specific dates for pricing and availability.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Tour Dates
Available year round for a minimum of 2 people. Sample dates follow. For December through February: please inquire.
2022
March 6-10
March 13-17
March 20-24
March 27-31
April 3-7
April 10-14
April 17-21
April 24-28
May 1-5
May 8-12
May 15-19
May 22-26
May 29-June 2
June 5-9
June 12-16
June 19-25
June 26-30
July 3-7
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31-August 4
August 7-11
August 14-18
August 21-25
August 28-September 1
September 4-8
September 11-15
September 18-22
September 25-29
October 2-6
October 19-13
October 16-20
October 23-27
October 30-November 3
November 6-10
November 13-17
November 20-24
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