If you are looking for the gold standard of Italian cooking, this is an experience not to be missed. Perfect for those who are truly passionate about Italian cuisine, who enjoy the practical experience of home cooking and the joy of gathering around the table.

Taught by the experts at Casa Artusi, you will go to the source to learn about the unique qualities of Italian cuisine, recognized by UNESCO for its contribution to the world. As you meet the people - those who produce the ingredients and who lovingly transform them into a celebration - you’ll gradually learn how to bring the spirit of true Italian cuisine home with you, by turning simple ingredients into something much more than just a meal.

Tour basics:

Length: 8 days, 7 nights

Price: Starts at $5500 per person double occupancy; $500 single supplement for solo travelers.*

Deposit: $600 per person

Includes:

• Accommodation in 4-star hotels throughout the tour

• Transportation to and from the airport and for all scheduled excursions

• All scheduled programs and tours with local expert guides as specified in the tour itinerary

• Breakfast and other meals as described in tour itinerary

• Comprehensive assistance and information during tour, from pre-arrival to departure, including help with flight arrangements (please inquire if needed)

• Customized advice on pre- and post-trip destinations

Activity Guide & Dietary Restrictions:

*Please note: Prices subject to change. Take advantage of our flexible cancellation policy. Start planning now!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Sink your teeth - and your hands - into the generational traditions and modern interpretations of Italian cuisine. 

You will learn from the experts at Casa Artusi, the Foundation and Cooking School devoted entirely to Italian home cookery. The very first center of gastronomic culture in Italy, Esperienza has partnered with them since our founding. Developed as part of our ongoing collaboration, this program will introduce you to the very best techniques, genuine ingredients, and above all, to the spirit of the Italian people and the culture that nourishes its culinary legacy every single day.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

Experience a week of Italian cooking in Romagna, through hands-on lessons, behind-the-scenes demonstrations, dining experiences, visits with award-winning chefs, and intimate interactions with hosts, stories shared by local English-speaking guides, and much more.

Five days of cooking lessons at Casa Artusi, based on the work of Pellegrino Artusi, author of the “bible” of Italian cuisine, Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well, this program will begin with a cultural introduction to the values of Artusi and an in-depth study of the quality of local raw materials. It will not only show and teach you the details behind a series of gems of home cooking, it will elaborate on the recent UNESCO recognition of Italian cuisine as an intangible world treasure and introduce you to chefs: from homemakers to Michelin chefs to a legend who cooked for the pope. In the kitchen, in the museum, at the table, the art of cooking and eating will permeate your stay and inspire you to create your own masterpieces.

Our Culinary Program Hosts and Experts:

Anna Bonavita. The founder of Esperienza has a life-long passion for food, excellence and in-depth history exploration. Since 2000 she has been visiting or living in Romagna and would be delighted to share her love for La Terra del Buon Vivere (The Land of Good Life, as Romagna is called).

Susy Patrito. The former director of Casa Artusi and the creative force behind Esperienza’s Cooking with the Seasons series is also passionate about the culinary and cultural treasures of rural Romagna.

Guest Reviews:

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