Italian Cooking Short Breaks in Tuscany
Our short break cookery courses in Tuscany run March to May, and September to October. Our 4 day/3 night breaks to Tuscany give you the chance to discover the speciality dishes of the region and learn more about its rich cultural heritage. Be taken away by the stunning beauty of Tuscany’s rolling hills and medieval towns. Spend a day exploring Tuscany’s capital, Florence, wandering through food markets before having lunch at a local trattoria.
The whole experience was fab. So well organised. All of the people from Flavours and the other guests were so friendly. I actually felt I learnt a lot more than expected.
Villa Accommodation
Our villas in Tuscany have been hand-picked for their secluded locations, stunning views and traditional features, making them the perfect location for a relaxing Italian cookery course. Wander around the grounds of the villa, relax by the pool, and enjoy a refreshing glass of Prosecco as you dine al fresco. Our villas are situated near Florence, where you can visit a local food market and wander the old streets of the city. View our photo gallery to see more of our cooking venues.
Your Holiday Price Includes:
- 3 cookery lessons with our local Italian chef to learn Tuscan dishes.
- Villas surrounded by rolling hills and olive groves.
- Day trip exploring Florence, one of Italy’s most historic and beautiful towns, with lunch included.
- Private wine tasting at an excellent local vineyard.
- All meals including wines.
- Private transport throughout stay.
- Group airport transfers*
- No single supplement
* Provided you are able to meet them. Please ask for transfer times.
Dates for 2025
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| Fri 14 Mar - Mon 17 Mar | £1099 | Sold Out | |||
| Sat 5 Apr - Tue 8 Apr | £1099 | Sold Out | |||
| Sat 12 Apr - Tue 15 Apr | £1099 | Limited | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 19 Apr - Tue 22 Apr | £1099 | Sold Out | |||
| Sat 3 May - Tue 6 May | £1099 | Sold Out | |||
| Wed 7 May - Sat 10 May | £1099 | Sold Out | |||
| Sat 20 Sep - Tue 23 Sep | £1099 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Wed 24 Sep - Sat 27 Sep | £1099 | Sold Out | |||
| Sat 4 Oct - Tue 7 Oct | £1099 | Sold Out | |||
| Wed 8 Oct - Sat 11 Oct | £1099 | Sold Out | |||
| Sat 11 Oct - Tue 14 Oct | £1099 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Wed 15 Oct - Sat 18 Oct | £1099 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 18 Oct - Tue 21 Oct | £1099 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Wed 22 Oct - Sat 25 Oct | £1099 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 25 Oct - Tue 28 Oct | £1099 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Wed 29 Oct - Sat 1 Nov | £1099 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sun 30 Nov - Sun 7 Dec | £1599 | Available | Ask a question » |
Dates for 2026
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| Fri 13 Mar - Mon 16 Mar | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 4 Apr - Tue 7 Apr | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 11 Apr - Tue 14 Apr | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 18 Apr - Tue 21 Apr | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 2 May - Tue 5 May | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Wed 6 May - Sat 9 May | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 19 Sep - Tue 22 Sep | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Wed 23 Sep - Sat 26 Sep | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 3 Oct - Tue 6 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Wed 7 Oct - Sat 10 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 10 Oct - Tue 13 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Wed 14 Oct - Sat 17 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 17 Oct - Tue 20 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 17 Oct - Tue 20 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Wed 21 Oct - Sat 24 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Fri 23 Oct - Sat 24 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 24 Oct - Tue 27 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 24 Oct - Tue 27 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Wed 28 Oct - Sat 31 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Wed 28 Oct - Sat 31 Oct | £1199 | Available | Ask a question » |
Short Break in Tuscany - Itinerary
Day 1 - Benvenuti! Group transport to villa and first cookery lesson.
Benvenuti! Welcome to Tuscany! You will arrive at the villa where you can settle in, meet your chef and host, enjoy welcome drinks and a light lunch. Later this afternoon, you will be in the kitchen for your first cooking lesson with the chef, enjoying the results for dinner.
Day 2 - Enjoy your second cookery class and then off to a private wine tasting.
This morning, enjoy your second cooking lesson with your chef, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit a local winery for a private wine tasting. After this, you’ll return to the villa where you will have time to relax at the villa. Dinner is prepared by your chef.
Day 3 - Explore stunning Florence including lunch at an excellent trattoria.
Following breakfast, you will visit Florence and have a guided tour of the morning food market. This world famous city, considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, needs no introduction and certainly lives up to its reputation. After your market tour, spend the day exploring the many galleries and museums (buy your tickets in advance to avoid the queues), or shopping at leisure. Lunch will be at our favourite trattoria in central Florence. Return to the villa late afternoon, dinner is prepared for you at the villa.
Day 4 - Transfer to airport. Arrivederci!
After breakfast, you will have your final cooking lesson and enjoy your results for lunch. You will enjoy a leisurely afternoon before the transfer back to Pisa Airport for your flight home. Arrivederci!
No Single Supplement
A room to yourself. We never charge a single room supplement.
Solo Traveller Friendly
Over 70% of our guests travel solo taking advantage of our no single supplement policy.
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Flavours Holiday Testimonials
My favourite part of the holiday was the Cooking and eating the fruits of our labours. The cooking lessons were such fun. The chef and host had such great personalities.
Sandra & Barbara were absolutely wonderful as host & chef !
Meeting the rest of the. guests and cooking with Livia also Sara looking after me.
The trip to Florence was a highlight for me. I have been before but without a guide. I learnt a lot from Sara.
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