From Florence: Tuscan Cooking Class in a San Gimignano Winery
5 hours
From 09:00
Group 1+
English
5 hours
09:00
What you'll do
Master the secrets of Tuscan cuisine during this group cooking class at a winery in San Gimignano. Meet your guide in Florence at 9 AM or 4 PM and then travel to the rural family-run winery. The visit begins with a tour of the estate before you take part in a hands-on cooking class where you’ll create favourite Tuscan dishes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Conclude this class by sitting down to eat the mouthwatering dishes you’ve made, paired with wines from the winery and a tasting of their extra virgin olive oil.
Highlights
- Winery Tour: Explore a family-run winery in Tuscany with a tour of the estate
- Tuscan Cooking Class: Learn to make authentic regional recipes during a hands-on cooking session with a local chef
- Meal with Wine: Enjoy a delicious Tuscan feast that you’ve made yourself, paired with wines from the winery and a sampling of their extra virgin olive oil
Itinerary
- 1Duration: Approximately 5 hours
- 2Group Size: 2 to 15 guests
- 3Start Time: 9 AM or 4 PM
- 4Meeting Point: In front of Burger King, Piazza Adua, Firenze, Toscana, 50123
- 5Family-Run Winery Tour: Travel to a family-run Tuscan wine estate and explore during a brief tour of this historic property
- 6Cooking Class: Join your chef for an interactive cooking class focusing on authentic Tuscan recipes, emphasising fresh ingredients and various cooking techniques. You'll cook a complete menu, from appetisers to desserts, using seasonal ingredients, many sourced from the local area
- 7Tuscan Meal: Enjoy a feast of your culinary creations, expertly paired with the estate's distinguished wines like Chianti Classico, Vernaccia of San Gimignano, and Rosso di Montalcino. You can also sample extra virgin olive oil, another prized product from the winery
- 8Return to Florence: Experience a comfortable and convenient return journey to the heart of Florence
- 9End Time: 2 PM or 9 PM
What's Included
- Hands-on cooking class
- Winery tour
- Meal paired with wines
- Olive oil tasting
Cooking Class Menu:
- Appetiser: Tuscan Crostini, Tomato Crostini, Sausage Crostini
- First Course: Homemade pasta with meat sauce and Truffle Lasagna
- Second Course: Fillet with flavourings and green pepper, or steak with arugula and Parmesan cheese
- Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream with balsamic vinegar or Tiramisù
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Meet in front of Burger King, Piazza Adua, Firenze, Toscana, 50123
Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your departure time
Notes
Important Information
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- The tour will commence promptly. All participants must arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough attendees to meet the requirements. If this happens, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- The description is an example of food you may taste and will vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size
- Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users or strollers
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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