Cook and Live with a Family in the Heart of Bologna
Cooking Tour Itinerary
Archways in Bologna, Italy
Tour at a Glance: Brief Tour Description, Dates, Prices
Cooking Tour Dates & Prices
To Reserve
Terms & Conditions
Sunday
Meet at Bologna airport or train station. Private transfer and accommodation at a very nice apartment, private and completely independent, in the heart of Bologna, five minutes walking from the historic centre of the city.
Welcome dinner with the family at home-- your first introduction to traditional Emilia Romagna cuisine.
Monday
In the morning meet with Raffaella, for a cup of coffee or cappuccino for to plan your week. They will give you lots of information on what the city offers you and suggestions so you enjoy exploring Bologna during your free time.
The rest of the morning is yours to explore Bologna's markets, piazzas, shops or just laze in a cafe on Piazza Maggiore and watch local life go by. Light lunch on your own.
In the late afternoon, return home for your first cooking lesson on traditional recipes of the region, followed by a dinner of our creations at home.
Tuesday
In the morning, a local English speaking guide will walk with you for three hours on a guided tour of the city to learn the history of this medieval city, full of beautiful museums, churches and art works.
The rest of your day is free time to shop and explore the city.
Wednesday
In the morning walk with Raffaella to the central food market of Bologna, called "Mercato di mezzo". It is the oldest market, one of the few survived after the birth of the big stores, where the native families of Bologna still go everyday to buy their fresh food: fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese. It consists of a couple of ancient narrow streets stuffed with colorful, irresistible Italian food shops, stands, delis. Beautiful for the eye and for the taste buds!!
At the market you will buy the food for your cooking lesson. Lunch on your own.
In the afternoon cooking lesson, team up to cook with Raffaella and Francesca to discover their best family recipes. Sit around their dining room table and enjoy congenial conversation as you dine on what you have prepared together with regional wines.
Thursday
You have a free day today to take a train to a great choice of famous cities like Venice (1 1/2 - 2 hours), Florence (1 hour), Milan (2 hours), Ravenna (about one hour), Ferrara (30 minutes) or Parma (1 hour).
In Venice or Florence, Marcello and Raffaella will arrange for you to meet a local, English speaking guide who will show you the most beautiful places of the city and explain its the history.
Enjoy free time to explore the city on your own and have a light lunch of more delectable local dishes. Return to your home in Bologna by train. Dinner on your own in Bologna.
Friday
Morning
free for shopping or markets or museums or returning to some of your favourite spots you've discovered in Bologna. Lunch
on your own.
In the late afternoon join Raffaella and Francesca for your last cooking lesson to prepare your special farewell dinner. Celebrate all you've learned about genuine local Italian cuisine, your new friendships around the family's dining table in your "arrivederci--see you again" dinner.
Saturday
Departure after breakfast. Private transfer to Bologna airport or train station.
Note: Itinerary is subject to minor changes. We will do our best to keep changes to a minimum.
2008 Dates: (for a min of 2 people, maximum 3 people who share one bedroom in the apartment)
Dates by request -- just ask us for the dates you want.
2008 Cooking Tour Prices: (for a min of 2 people, maximum 3 people who share one bedroom in the apartment)
Prices are in Euros and are subject to currency exchange fluctuation.
1395 Euros (approx $2205 US; $2205 CAD) per person double occupancy.
1230 Euros (approx $1945 US; $1945 CAD) per person triple occupancy.
Includes:
- 6 nights in a nice apartment in Bologna center
- 3 cooking lessons
- meals as written in the program with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee
- guided visit of Bologna with an English speaking guide
- guided visit of Venice or Florence with an English speaking guide
- train tickets to Venice of Florence
- English assistance for sightseeing information and suggestions
- private transfers and assitance on arrival and at departure
Tour at a Glance: Brief Tour Description, Dates, Prices
Why
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To Reserve: Contact Margaret Cowan at margaret@italycookingschools.com or call 1-800-557-0370 or 604-681-4074 or fax 604-681-4909 (Pacific time).
