Casa Ombuto, Villa Bellorcia & Torre Del Tartufo Cooking Vacations in Tuscany
Your luxury culinary vacation will take place with our longtime collaborators in Tuscany in one of three amazing properties, Torre del Tartufo, Casa Ombuto, or Villa Bellorcia. All are private villas in the countryside of Tuscany, and all feature en suite bedrooms, common living areas, gardens, a swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna/fitness.
The culinary program includes cooking classes in the afternoons, while most mornings are free for exploring on your own. (For this reason, many of our travelers prefer to have their own rental car, although it is not required.)
Come explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside while learning to cook with new friends at Torre del Tartufo, Casa Ombuto & Villa Bellorcia!
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Casa Ombuto, Torre Del Tartufo & Villa Bellorcia Food Trip Details
During your week-long exploration of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine you will stay in one of three beautiful private villas and cook with wonderful chefs ready to share their vast experience. The villas are exquisite, the cooking classes fun, the food and wine amazing. Join us for this true Tuscan retreat with one of our oldest partners!
Itinerary
Please note that the Tuscany cooking weeks can vary a bit by the villa in which you are staying. The Mediterranean weeks, fitness and yoga weeks, and the hiking and cooking weeks have slightly different itineraries. Please inquire for specifics!
Day One
- Arrival on your own at your accommodations. (We can arrange transfers to and from Florence airport on request, although we recommend having your own vehicle to use during the free time.)
- Check-in after 4:00 pm.
- Welcome dinner and introduction given by the chef and a chance to get to know each other.
- Overnight.
Day Two
- Breakfast is served, followed by a free morning.
- A light lunch at around 1:00 pm for those who are not off sightseeing.
- Hands-on cookery course starts around 3:00 pm.
- For dinner you will dine on your creations accompanied by a delicious Tuscan wine to compliment the dishes.
- Overnight.
Day Three
- A buffet Breakfast is served and you have time to relax or do some sight seeing or enjoy the pool or take a walk.
- A light lunch is served around 1:00 pm.
- Hands-on cookery course starts around 3:00 pm, during which you prepare a four-course meal.
- For dinner you will dine on your creations accompanied by the finest Tuscan wines.
- Overnight.
Day Four
- After breakfast, a full-day excursion, which will vary according to your accommodation.
- For those staying at Casa Ombuto or Torre del Tartufo: You will visit a wine and olive oil estate for oil and wine tasting, after which pay a visit to a wine estate for a Tuscan wine tasting and make your way to a cheese and meat Farm for an authentic lunch and cheese and meat tasting. After lunch, stop in a local town for a gelato or visit a ceramic or fabric factory before heading back to your villa.
- For those staying at Bellorcia: drive through the magnificent Val d’Ocria to visit Montalcino and taste the famous Brunello di Montalcino Tuscan wines and have time to walk around the village. Visit an authentic pecorino cheese farm in Pienza and have a chance to see how these locals produce delicious Tuscan cheeses. Lunch is planned in a breathtaking location. Before going back to the villa for supper, visit an Olive oil farm to taste cold pressed extra-virgin olive oil and learn how it is made.
- The day ends with a light, informal dinner at the villa.
- Overnight.
Day Five
- Breakfast is followed by a morning at leisure.
- After lunch, your hands-on cookery course starts around 3:00 pm.
- For dinner you will dine on your creations accompanied by the finest Tuscan wines.
- Overnight.
Day Six
- After breakfast you have the day for yourselves, to do some sightseeing or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
- This is the ideal day to make a trip to Florence for shopping and sight seeing as it’s only a 50 km drive away. Or visit La Verna—an ancient monastery where San Francisco de Assisi lived most of his life.
- Alternatively, you can of course stay at the villas and relax at the pool or take a dip in the hot tub.
- Lunch and dinner reservations can be made at a restaurant of your choice.
Day Seven
- Breakfast is followed by a morning at leisure and for those interested we have a light lunch ready at 1:00 pm.
- Hands-on cookery course starts at 3:00 pm and you prepare an elaborate buffet dinner covering all the cooking techniques you have learned in the week and many more. Presentation of food will also be demonstrated.
- At the grand finale dinner you will be presented with a certificate of attendance.
Day Eight
- Breakfast and departure on your own around 10 a.m.
Please note: depending on the specific start date, days 2 and 3 might be flipped.
Day One
- Transfer from the Arezzo train station. There is a set transfer around 11:30 AM, or you can take a taxi at any time (cost paid locally). Or, you may want to rent a car and arrive on your own.
- A light lunch at around 1:00 pm.
- Hands-on cookery course starts around 3:00 pm.
- For dinner you will dine on your creations accompanied by a delicious Tuscan wine to compliment the dishes.
- Overnight.
Day Two
- A buffet Breakfast is served and you have time to relax or do some sight seeing or enjoy the pool or take a walk.
- A light lunch is served around 1:00 pm.
- Hands-on cookery course starts around 3:00 pm, during which you prepare a four-course meal.
- For dinner you will dine on your creations accompanied by the finest Tuscan wines.
- Overnight.
Day Three
- After breakfast, depart for your excursion.
- You will visit a wine and olive oil estate for oil and winetasting, then pay a visit to a wine estate for a wine tasting and make your way to a cheese and meat Farm for lunch and cheese and meat tasting. After lunch you will stop in a local town for a gelato or visit a ceramic or fabric factory and then go back to your villa after an exciting, fun-filled day to have a light, informal dinner at the villa.
- Overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast.
- Departure on your own, or there is a set transfer to the Arezzo train station at 10:00 am.
Casa Ombuto, Torre Del Tartufo & Villa Bellorcia Cooking Class Details
Included in the 7-Night Tuscany Cooking Vacations
Accommodations
7 nights accommodation at either the Torre del Tartufo, Casa Ombuto, or Villa Bellorcia
Food & Beverages
- Daily breakfast
- 5 lunches
- 6 dinners
- Local wine included with all included meals
Classes & Instructors
During this Tuscany cookery holiday, you will learn to make complete 4-course Italian dinners covering all the basic Italian cooking techniques. You will make a wide range of dishes including such staples as:
- crostini, bruschette and torte verdura
- homemade pasta and gnocchi
- pizza in a real wood-fired pizza oven
Excursions
- Full-day excursion on day 4 (see itinerary for details)
Transfer Details
- Transfers are not included for the 7-night itinerary but can be arranged on request and paid locally. You may wish to have a rental car for this itinerary (particularly for the 7-night itinerary).
- Transfers are included for the 3-night itinerary at Torre del Tartufo around 11:30 am on arrival day and 10:00 am on departure day.
Not Included
- Arrival and departure transfers for the 7-night itinerary
- Lunch and dinner on your free (7-night itinerary only)
Included in the 3-Night Trip Torre Del Tartufo Cooking Vacations
Accommodations
3 nights accommodation at the Torre del Tartufo villa
Food & Beverages
- Daily breakfast
- 3 lunches
- 3 dinners
- Local wine included with all included meals
Classes & Instructors
2 hands-on cooking classes
During this cookery holiday, you will learn to make complete 4 course Italian dinners covering all the basic Italian cooking techniques. You will make a wide range of dishes including such staples as:
- crostini, bruschette and torte verdura
- homemade pasta and gnocchi
- pizza in a real wood-fired pizza oven
Excursions
- Full-day excursion on day 3 (see itinerary for details)
Transfer Details
- Transfers are not included for the 7-night itinerary but can be arranged on request and paid locally. You may wish to have a rental car for this itinerary (particularly for the 7-night itinerary).
- Transfers are included for the 3-night itinerary at Torre del Tartufo around 11:30 am on arrival day and 10:00 am on departure day.
Not Included
- Arrival and departure transfers for the 7-night itinerary
- Lunch and dinner on your free (7-night itinerary only)
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Tour Dates:
Available select dates for a minimum of one person. Please inquire for specific dates and review our complete pricing details.
7 Nights
Starting at
$4,200
3 Nights
Starting at
$2,750
Accommodation Information
Torre del Tartufo
This stunning villa, which dates back to 1700, is situated on the hillside just 15 minutes from Arezzo and 30 minutes from Cortona (Florence and Siena are about an hour’s drive). But with its views that seem to go on forever, Torre del Tartufo feels like a secluded retreat in beautiful Tuscany. The villa’s name comes from the surrounding truffle estate, which is famous in the area for seeing how truffles are found and used in cooking. As for the villa itself, the owners suspect it was once a chapel that was built up over the centuries. Today, the renovated villa features top-of-the-line finishing as well as beautiful floors and marble bathrooms, while still retaining a Tuscan charm. The villa’s 120-hectare estate includes fertile grounds for truffles — due to the hazelnut and oak trees — as well as apple orchards and a deer farm. The lake located behind the villa also offers stunning views of the hills.
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Casa Ombuto
Situated on a hill, this Tuscan villa is in a secluded environment that offers breathtaking views of the area’s hills and villages, including the picturesque medieval town of Poppi in the heart of the Casentino valley. The villa dates back to before 1800, and today features farm-style teak furniture, large living areas with fireplaces, terra-cotta floors, open wooden beams, and marble bathrooms. The property also has a lovely private outdoor area known as the ‘piazza,’ which is shaded by four old trees, where breakfast and dinner are served weather permitting.
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Villa Bellorcia
The newest addition to the group of properties is the stunning villa Bellorcia, which boasts 8 double en suite bedrooms, a large outdoor area with a heated pool, hot tub, and outdoor dining area. There is also a vegetable garden.
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Villa Bellorcia, Torre del Tartufo & Casa Ombuto Pricing & Tour Dates 2024
Check out the pricing and dates for the Tuscany cooking vacations at Torre del Tartufo, Casa Ombuto, and Villa Bellorcia.
Torre del Tartufo, Villa Bellorcia, Casa Ombuto Cooking Tour 2024 Pricing:
7-night Program
US$4200 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$300 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
- Subtract US$1050 per non-cooking companion
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Tartufo, Ombuto, and Villa Bellorcia 7-Night Food Trip Dates
Available for a minimum of 1 person. Please note availability changes frequently – inquire with specific dates.
2024
March 31-April 7 – Torre del Tartufo
April 6-13 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
April 7-14 – Torre del Tartufo
April 13-20 – Mediterranean week at Ombuto
April 20-27 Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
April 21-28 – Torre del Tartufo
April 27-May 4 – Casa Ombuto
April 28-May 5 – Torre del Tartufo
May 4-11 – Mediterranean week at Ombuto – 2 rooms left
May 5-12 – Torre del Tartufo
May 11-18 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
May 18-25- Casa Ombuto
May 19-26 – Torre del Tartufo – sold out
May 25-June 1 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
May 26-June 2 – Torre del Tartufo -1 room left
June 1-8 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
June 2-9 – Torre del Tartufo
June 8-15 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
June 15-22 – Mediterranean week at Ombuto
June 16-23 – Torre del Tartufo – 1 room left
June 22-28 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
June 23-30 – Torre del Tartufo
June 29-July 6 – Casa Ombuto
June 30-July 7 – Torre del Tartufo
July 6-13 – Mediterranean week at Ombuto
July 14-21 – Torre del Tartufo
July 20-27 – Casa Ombuto
July 21-28 – Torre del Tartufo
July 27-August 3 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
July 28-August 4 – Torre del Tartufo
August 3-10 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
August 10-17 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
August 11-18 – Cooking & Yoga at Torre del Tartufo
August 17-24 – Mediterranean week at Ombuto
August 18-25 – Torre del Tartufo
August 24-31 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
August 31-September 7 – Casa Ombuto
September 1-8 – Torre del Tartufo
September 7-14- Mediterranean week at Ombuto
September 14-21 at Bellorcia
September 14-21 – Casa Ombuto
September 15-22 – Torre del Tartufo
September 21-28 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
September 21-28 at Bellorcia
September 22-29 – Torre del Tartufo
September 28-October 5- Mediterranean week at Ombuto
October 5-12 at Bellorcia – 3 rooms left
October 5-12 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
October 6-13 – Torre del Tartufo
October 12-29 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
October 13-20 – Torre del Tartufo
October 19-26- Mediterranean week at Ombuto
October 20-27 – Torre del Tartufo
October 26-November 2 – Cooking & Hiking at Ombuto
November 3-10 – Torre del Tartufo
Torre del Tartufo Cooking Holidays 2024 Pricing:
3-night Program
US$2750 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$100 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
- Subtract US$900 per non-cooking companion
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance due 60 days prior.
Torre del Tartufo 3-Night Food Tour Dates
Three-night cooking vacation Torre del Tartufo available these select dates for a minimum of 1 person.
2024
At Torre del Tartufo.
April 15-18
May 13-16
May 16-19
June 10-13
July 8-11
July 11-14
August 5-8
August 26-29
September 9-12
September 30-October 3
October 28-31
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Country:
Italy
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Tuscany
Tour Dates:
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7 Nights
Starting at
$4,200
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Starting at
$2,750
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