Cooking and the hilltop town of Cortona

This 4 days and 3 night package is not just a cooking experience – it is to also an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful manor in Cortona, Italy which has been brought back to stunning life by an ex Melbourne couple of impeccable Italian stock.

Suggested Itinerary:

You will descend for breakfast each morning to find a rich spread of home-made cakes, fresh fruit, and lots of treats, served to you on a sunny terrace overlooking enchanting panoramas and green fields. Sitting at dinner, enjoying some of the best dishes and wines that travel in Tuscany can offer.

The villa in Cortona is not an ordinary hotel but an “Historical Residence” dating back to 1464. It is managed by an Italian-Australian family with a tradition in hotels. It is a home away from home, where you can relax or decide to visit some of the nearby medieval towns, not to mention the ease with which you can hop on a train and visit Florence or even Rome for the day.

Want to brush up on your Italian cooking skills? Take advantage of the following package:

Typical Inclusions:

• 3 night stay for 2 people in a double Superior Room
• Daily buffet breakfast
• 1 cooking class for 2 people including all nibbles and refreshments, recipes and tricks of the trade, lunch in the garden and good local wine. ( Maximum in each class is 6 participants. Each class starts at 11 am and concludes with lunch).
• VIP in-room amenities

Prices may vary due to seasonality please contact your Concierge Traveller Advisor for more information.

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