Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival to Villa Pandolfini Estate, orientation and "Benvenuto Dinner" to meet the chefs and your hosts. The entire group will arrive after lunch and settle into their accommodations, having time to explore the estate, relax and freshen up for the 'Benvenuto' dinner which will take place in the villa's historical 14th century kitchen. You will meet your chefs who, by the week's end will become your lifelong friends! Day 2: Southern Tuscany Tours. This day we have designed to give you an introduction to the Tuscan countryside, it's people, history and the culture. This will be an authentic travel experience visiting medieval villages, admiring impressive castles and witnessing centuries of history whilst driving through the green Chianti valleys, the Sienese Crete which is famous for it's red earth and the magnificent Val d'Orcia. Today we will take you to one of Tuscany's most charming vineyards to taste their wine and salami and then onto a cheese factory to see how the world famous 'Pecorino' is made. Lunch will be enjoyed in one of the quaint medieval towns of Southern Tuscany. Day 3: Cooking Day. Introduction to Tuscany Cuisine. The day's cooking will finish in lunch prepared by the students. Afternoon - free time. The group can relax or opt to choose additional activities and tours offered in our ' additional activities' program. Day 4: Cooking Day. Seasonal Cooking and Antipasty Desserts. The day's cooking will finish in lunch prepared by the students. Afternoon - free time. The group can relax or opt to choose additional activities and tours offered in our ' additional activities' program. Day 5: Visit to Mercato Centrale. Lunch and afternoon in Florence. Travel into Florence to visit the famous 'Mercato Centrale'. You will meet the chefs here and they will guide you through the multi level marketplace where for centuries Florentine's have purchased their fresh produce. Day 6: Cooking Day. Zuppe e Risotti. The day's cooking will finish in lunch prepared by the students. Afternoon - free time. The group can relax or opt to choose additional activities and tours offered in our ' additional activities' program Day 7: Cooking Day 4. Ceramic Factory, Medicea Villa. Lunch and a visit to a Medieval Hamlet "Secondi". Preparation for the Farewell Dinner. Partners welcome to join the 'Gran Finale'. Dinner with a surprise! Day 8: Farewell and Checkout. Notes: Price 2200 € Includes: 
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