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Tuscan Countryside – near Siena
Join us – learn and partake in
a traditional Tuscan cooking experience – at the same time enjoy
the magical atmosphere and sights of the fascinating country.
The all-in-one package includes
- 7 nights stay Borgo il Poggiaccio and uses all of its sports facilities
( tennis, outdoor swimming pool, mountain bikes, basket ball,
etc._
- 5 days of cooking lessons – held under the watchful eye of the
chef
- 2 evening dinners at the restaurant La Cantina del Poggiaccio
- 1 evening dinner at a selected restaurant in Siena
- Wine and cheese tasting tours
- Daily trips to purchase your lunch ingredients ( experience a
street market in Tuscany, visit to the local butcher and even to a shepherd)
- Souvenir of your stay
Weekly program:
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Time
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Activity
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Saturday
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Afternoon
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Arrival and welcome aperitif
Dinner at Poggiaccio with
introduction to the program
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Sunday
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Morning
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First cooking lesson with
lunch
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Afternoon
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Excursion to San Gimignano;
Evening at leisure
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Monday
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Morning
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Second lesson with lunch
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Afternoon
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Visit to the butcher and
demonstration; evening at leisure
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Tuesday
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Morning
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Third cooking lesson with
lunch
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Afternoon
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Visit to Pienza and Montepulciano
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Wednesday
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Morning
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Visit to caselficio (cheese production) –
Drive through Chianti countryside and vineyards,
Snack on the way, visit to a winery and wine tasting
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Afternoon
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Late afternoon trip to Siena,
Walk around the centre;
Dinner in Siena
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Thursday
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Morning
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Morning trip to Florence with visit
to its famous
food market, short visit
to the town centre;
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Afternoon
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Fourth cooking lesson late
afternoon and dinner
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Friday
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Morning
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Final cooking lesson and
lunch
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Afternoon
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Afternoon free for relaxing
or last minute shopping’
Farewell dinner at Poggiaccio
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Saturday
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Morning
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Departure after breakfast
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Price
Price - for group of 4 - 6 persons - from US$ 1500 per peron/ week; in a double bedroom
accommodation with half board included, exclusive of beverages,
for accommodation in a single bedroom - surcharge of US$550 per
week.
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