Italian Cooking Holidays in Tuscany
Tuscany is the perfect place for a cookery holiday. The region of Tuscany is world famous for its rustic and hearty food, its rich culture and its stunning landscapes. Get lost in these amazing Tuscan towns with the tangle of ancient streets, taking in the medieval architecture of their churches and museums.
Explore Tuscany’s famous frescos on the piazzas, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding Tuscan countryside from its hilltop position. There is so much to discover on our Italian cooking holidays in Tuscany.
If you’d prefer to go for a short cookery break in Tuscany, have a look at our 4-day cookery break in Tuscany with limited availability.
Great mixture of cooking, visits and time to relax by the pool. The food was delicious and the Tuscan scenery was wonderful.
Villa Accommodation
Our villas in Tuscany are all situated amongst that famous Tuscan backdrop with olive groves, vineyards, and woodlands. Excellent craftsmanship went into renovating the villas, taking care to maintain their traditional features. The pool areas are complete with sun loungers and a gazebo, overlooking the rolling Tuscan hills.
Your Holiday Price Includes:
- 5 cookery lessons with our local Italian chef.
- Villas surrounded by rolling hills and olive groves.
- Private, en-suite accommodation in one of our Tuscan villas.
- All meals and wine, including 2 meals at local restaurants.
- Sample delicious Tuscan wines at a private wine tasting.
- Day trips exploring some of Tuscany's most historic and beautiful towns, Voltera and San Gimignano.
- Private transport throughout stay.
- Group airport transfers*
- No single supplement
* Provided you are able to meet them. Please ask for transfer times.
Dates for 2024
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| 12 Oct - 19 Oct | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » |
Dates for 2025
Reserve your holiday by paying a deposit of £599 today.
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| 26 Apr - 3 May | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 3 May - 10 May | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 10 May - 17 May | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 10 May - 17 May | £1799 | Sold Out | |||
| 17 May - 24 May | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 31 May - 7 Jun | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 7 Jun - 14 Jun | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 14 Jun - 21 Jun | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 21 Jun - 28 Jun | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 28 Jun - 5 Jul | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 30 Aug - 6 Sep | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 6 Sep - 13 Sep | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 6 Sep - 13 Sep | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 13 Sep - 20 Sep | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 20 Sep - 27 Sep | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 27 Sep - 4 Oct | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 4 Oct - 11 Oct | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 11 Oct - 18 Oct | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| 18 Oct - 25 Oct | £1799 | Available | Ask a question » |
Cooking Holiday in Tuscany - Itinerary
Day 1 (Saturday) - Benvenuti! Welcome to Tuscany
Our Flavours transfer will meet you at Pisa Airport. You will arrive at the villa, where you can settle in, meet your chef and host, and enjoy welcome drinks. Your chef will prepare dinner this evening at the villa.
Day 2 (Sunday) - First cooking class with our Italian chef.
After breakfast you have your first cookery lesson with the chef, enjoying the results for lunch. You are free to enjoy the afternoon as you wish. Dinner is prepared for you at the villa.
Day 3 (Monday) - Visit the local area and wander its streets on your day trip
After breakfast, we will make our way to a nearby town where you will have the chance to shop or explore before returning to the villa where you can enjoy the rest of your afternoon. Dinner will be prepared for you at the villa.
Day 4 (Tuesday) - Visit a local winery and enjoy a private wine tasting
Enjoy your second hands-on cookery lesson this morning after breakfast and then sample your own dishes for lunch. In the afternoon, visit a local winery for a private wine tasting and return to the villa, where dinner will be prepared by your chef.
Day 5 (Wednesday) - Visit a local market
After breakfast, you will head to a local market selling a great range of fresh local products. There is no better way to discover the essence of a region than by living how Italians do! After you have had a chance to browse the stalls we will return to the villa for lunch. Later that day you will have your third cooking lesson and then you can enjoy the results for dinner.
Day 6 (Thursday) - Visit to Voltera
After breakfast, join your chef in the kitchen to prepare a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll head to Volterra, one of Tuscany’s best-preserved historical towns. Perched on a hilltop and surrounded by Etruscan walls dating back to the 4th century BC, Volterra is rich in Etruscan, Roman, and Renaissance architecture and also boasts a beautiful garden, Parco Archeologico Enrico Fiumi, for you to explore. Later, you’ll enjoy dinner at a local trattoria.
Day 7 (Friday) - Final cooking lesson with farewell dinner in great company.
After breakfast, you’ll enjoy your final cooking lesson, followed by lunch. Spend your last afternoon relaxing at the villa, and in the evening, celebrate with a special farewell dinner prepared by your chef.
Day 8 (Saturday) - Arrivederci! Private transfer to Pisa Airport.
After breakfast, you’ll have some time to pack before our driver takes you on our group 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.
Travel Information
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If you might be interested in activities other than Cooking, you can find out more about the Pilates, Painting, Photography and Learn Italian activity holidays that we offer in Tuscany.
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Flavours Holiday Testimonials
The chef (Carlo) and host (Diego) were fabulous. Carlo provided great lessons with warmth and atmosphere. Diego was extremely attendant to our every need and want. The villa and setting was wonderful. I plan to attend another cooking week vacation next year.
Barbara and Marguerita were excellent cooks and hosts and went the extra mile for our enjoyment. I've already booked another cooking holiday!
This holiday was fantastic - Barbara and Margherita were absolutely outstanding and a credit to Flavours Holidays. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and I feel that they too enjoyed their time with us. Barbara is an incredible cook, the lessons were fun and the food we ate was delicious throughout. Margherita was the most fantastic host - thoughtful, patient, fun and with amazing English We had the most fantastic group - laughing non-stop from start to finish and this really makes the experience. (The only downfall was one member of the group who felt compelled to not join in with the other 8 members, at times making it a little awkward for the rest of us - Barbara and Margherita were incredibly patient with her and should be commended for how they handled it).
Host Margherita and chef Barbara were amazing and tended to our every need.nPanoramic view from the terrace was breathtaking
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