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Tuscany Cooking Vacations at Torre del Tartufo, Casa Ombuto & Villa Bellorcia
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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!
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
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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.
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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
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Included in the 7-Night Tuscany Cooking Vacations
Accommodations7 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 & InstructorsDuring 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)
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Included in the 3-Night Trip Torre Del Tartufo Cooking Vacations
Accommodations3 nights accommodation at the Torre del Tartufo villa
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- 3 lunches
- 3 dinners
- Local wine included with all included meals
Classes & Instructors2 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)
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.
Double room at the villa in Tuscany
Bedroom at the villa in Tuscany
The kitchen for your cooking classes in Tuscany
Eating a meal outdoors during your Tuscany cooking vacation
Pool and landscape in Tuscany
Pool at the villa in Tuscany
Detail of the villa in Tuscany
View of the Tuscan countryside from the villa
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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.
Bathroom at the villa in Tuscany
Dining table under the vines
Pizza oven at the villa in Tuscany
Arial view of the villa ground in Tuscany
Swimming pool at the villa in Tuscany
Outdoors at the villa in Tuscany
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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 2025
Check out the pricing and dates for the Tuscany cooking vacations at Torre del Tartufo, Casa Ombuto, and Villa Bellorcia.
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Torre del Tartufo, Villa Bellorcia, Casa Ombuto Cooking Tour 2025 Pricing
See moreUS$4450 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!
2026 Pricing
See moreUS$4950 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
See moreAvailable for a minimum of 1 person. Please note availability changes frequently – inquire with specific dates.
2025 – please inquire for the theme of each week!
June 21-28 at Casa Ombuto
June 22-29 at Torre del Tartufo
June 28-July 5 at Casa Ombuto – sold out
July 5-12 at Casa Ombuto
July 6-13 – sold out
July 12-19 at Casa Ombuto
July 13-20 – sold out
July 19-26 at Casa Ombuto – sold out
July 20-27 at Torre del Tartufo
August 2-9 at Casa Ombuto
August 19-26 at Casa Ombuto
August 10-17 at Torre del Tartufo
August 16-23 at Casa Ombuto
August 23-30 at Casa Ombuto
August 24-31 at Torre del Tartufo
August 30-September 6 at Casa Ombuto
August 31-September 7 – sold out
September 6-13 at Casa Ombuto
September 13-20 at Casa Ombuto
September 13-20 – at Bellorcia
September 14-21 – sold out
September 20-27 at Casa Ombuto
September 20-27 at Bellorcia
September 21-28 – sold out
September 27-October 4 at Casa Ombuto
September 29-October 7 – sold out
October 4-11 at Bellorcia
October 4-11 at Casa Ombuto
October 5-12 at Torre del Tartufo
October 11-18 at Casa Ombuto
October 11-18 at Bellorcia
Ocotber 12-19 at Torre del Tartufo
October 18-25 at Casa Ombuto
October 25-November 1 at Casa Ombuto
October 26-November 2 at Torre del Tartufo
November 1-8 at Casa Ombuto
November 2-9 at Torre del Tartufo
November 9-16 at Torre del Tartufo2026 – Now taking 2026 bookings, please inquire for dates!
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Torre del Tartufo Cooking Holidays 2025 Pricing
See moreUS$2850 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.
2026 Pricing
See moreUS$3150 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
See moreThree-night cooking vacation Torre del Tartufo available these select dates for a minimum of 1 person.
2025
June 30-July 3
August 4-7
August 18-21
September 8-11
October 20-232026
March 30-April 2
April 20-23
May 18-21
June 29-July 2
July 20-23
August 24-27
September 28-October 1
October 19-22
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