View of the lovely Villa, home for your Italy cooking vacation.

Double room at the villa.

Enjoying dessert on a cooking vacation in Italy

Cooking classes on a cooking vacation in Italy

Dessert plate on a cooking vacation in Italy

Gnocchi dish on a cooking vacation in Italy

Dining outside on a cooking vacation in Italy

The Villa Pambuffetti on a cooking vacation in Italy

Outside of the villa on a cooking vacation in Italy

View of the villa at night on a cooking vacation in Italy

Elegant double room at the villa.

Dinner served on the elegant terrace of the villa.

View from above at the Villa.

Double room in the tower of the villa.

A well of flour with egg during a pasta making cooking class in Italy.

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Overview

Umbria Cooking Vacation

The picturesque town of Montefalco is perfectly situated in central Umbria, where it offers a stunning panoramic view of the Spoleto valley, full of olive groves and vineyards. Cobbled streets slope upwards to the center of the town, giving way to the town’s nickname, “la ringhiera dell’Umbria,” which means “the balcony of Umbria.” It is a perfect location for an Italian culinary vacation featuring Umbrian cuisine. While known for its stunning views, Montefalco is also known for its beautiful medieval churches and its Passito, Sagrantino, and Secco wines.

Latest Review

We gave this trip 5 stars

★★★★★

Linda & Jean

Iowa

Trip taken October 2014

From the time we arrived at Villa Pambufetti, we felt like we were part of the family! We spent our days with Alessandra in the kitchen and learned so much! She really put us to work, which we loved - learned different doughs for desserts, pizza, pasta, lasagne, some wonderful sauces and great chicken cacciatore. Her husband, Mauro was our waiter in the evenings and told us about olive oils and wines. The olive oil tasting was educational and enjoyable and the trip to the butcher was very interesting. Alessandra's 8 yr old daughter helped him time the strings around the sausages. The Villa itself was lovely and we loved our large room with high ceilings and a small balcony to look out over the countryside. I picked this trip solely on the description on the site and our expectations were more than exceeded. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who likes to cook, has a sense of humor and loves to learn.

Umbria Cooking Vacation Highlights

Your amazing Umbria cooking vacation will include 2 hands-on cooking classes in which you will explore Umbrian cuisine, including pasta and pizza. Your three-day tour will also take you to the charming town of Bevagna, and to the shop of an expert butcher!

Culinary Vacation Itinerary

Umbria Cooking Vacation 2024 Tour Itinerary

Day One

Itinerary runs Friday to Monday.

Transfer from Foligno train station and check-in to your room at Villa Pambuffetti in Montefalco.
Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant in town (drinks not included, paid locally).
Overnight.

Day Two

Following breakfast, begin your first cooking class with Alessandra.
Lunch to follow based on your efforts with local wines included.
In the afternoon, visit the butcher Massimiliano Angelucci in Montefalco to see the way salame, sausages, and other meats are produced and prepared. OR, depending on the day, visit the Scacciadiavoli family winery for a tour and tasting.
Dinner on your own this evening.
Overnight.

Day Three

Breakfast.
Your second hands-on cooking class, followed by lunch based on your efforts. Local wines included.
In the afternoon, depart for the walled town of Bevagna, which is flat unlike many Umbrian hill towns. On your own, explore the town and see the influence of both the Etruscans and Romans on the churches, museums, and architecture.
Dinner at a restaurant in Montefalco (drinks not included, paid locally).
Overnight.

Day Four

Breakfast, check-out, and transfer to Foligno train station.

Umbria Cooking Vacation Tour Details

3 Night Details

Included in the 3-Night Cooking Vacation in Umbria

Accommodations

3 nights accommodation in standard double room

Food & Beverages

Daily breakfast
2 lunches (wine included)
2 dinners (drinks not included)

Classes & Instructors

Your 2 hands-on cooking lessons at Villa Pambuffetti are led by Italian-born Alessandra Pambuffetti, who speaks excellent English, and her cook Anna. At a young age, Alessandra discovered her passion for cooking while she helped her babysitter knead pizza dough. She learned the secrets to Italian cooking from her grandmothers and Chef Betulia, who cooked for the Pambuffetti family. In 1992, when the Pambuffetti family opened the villa, Alessandra cooked in the restaurant and began teaching cooking classes. During the classes, Alessandra and Anna share both Alessandra’s family culinary secrets and local folklore as you learn to create classic Italian and Umbrian dishes, including pizza and pasta.

Excursions

Visit of butcher shop to see local products or to a local winery
Excursion to Bevagna with time to explore on your own

Transfer Details

Round-trip transfers to/from Foligno train station _(Please note early or late transfers may incur a surcharge.)_

Miscellaneous

Welcome drink

Accommodation Information

Just outside the ancient walls of Montefalco, and within walking distance, lies the 200-year-old Villa Pambuffetti in a serene setting among beautiful gardens. Upper bedrooms of this renovated villa, once a family palazzo, offer wonderful views of the Umbrian countryside. Inside, the 12 comfortable rooms and 3 suites are furnished with antiques and modern amenities, including en suite baths, air-conditioning, television, mini-bar, room safe, and free WiFi. Among the beautiful cypress trees is a large heated pool. Villa Pambuffetti is a true Italian sanctuary, offering a peaceful setting to relax, rejuvenate, and learn about Umbria and its cuisine.

The Villa Pambuffetti on a cooking vacation in Italy

View of the lovely Villa, home for your Italy cooking vacation.

Double room at the villa.

View from above at the Villa.

Dinner served on the elegant terrace of the villa.

Elegant double room at the villa.

Double room in the tower of the villa.

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Umbria Cooking Vacation Pricing & Tour Dates

See pricing and dates for our authentic Umbria cooking vacation in Montefalco below, and contact us for availability or to plan your Italy culinary vacation.

3 Night Pricing

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Umbria Cooking Vacation 3-night Pricing:

3-Night Cooking Vacation Pricing

US$910 per person based on double occupancy

Add US$75 per person to upgrade to superior room

30% deposit due to confirm booking.

Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!

Umbria Cooking Vacation Tour Dates

Our Umbria cooking vacation at Villa Pambuffetti can be booked any weekend Friday to Monday. March through November, for a minimum of 2 people. Please inquire with specific dates for availability.

2023-2024
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