8 Day Italian Cooking Vacations in Bologna, Italy
For Singles & Friends
Home to a wealth of Italy’s most famous and beloved dishes, Bologna is widely considered Italy’s food capital – quite an achievement in a country obsessed with food! The region of Emilia-Romagna boasts beautiful scenery, and world renowned delicacies such as balsamic vinegar, fresh tortellini and tagliatelle, parmiggiano reggiano, and of course Parma ham. Explore Bologna’s medieval towers and covered food market full of local artisanal produce, and marvel at Ravenna’s stunning mosaics. A week learning to cook in this foodie’s paradise is one that you won’t soon forget.
Cooking Vacation Itinerary:
Saturday
Benvenuti! Welcome to Bologna! Our Flavours transfer will meet you at Bologna Airport upon arrival. Once you arrive at the villa, you can meet your host and enjoy welcome drinks followed by dinner prepared by our local chef.
Sunday
After breakfast you will have your first hands-on cookery lesson with the chef, followed by lunch. You are free in the afternoon to relax as you wish at the beautiful villa. Dinner tonight is served at the villa.
Monday
This morning is your second cooking lesson with the chef, followed by lunch. In the afternoon enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery. Later this afternoon you will return to the villa for dinner.
Tuesday
Following breakfast, we will visit Bologna. Here you will have the day at your leisure to wander around this stunning city and explore the famous food market. Lunch will be at a local trattoria. Later this afternoon, you will have another cookery course with our chef, followed by dinner at the villa.
Wednesday
After breakfast you will have your third cookery lesson with the chef, enjoying the results for lunch. Later this afternoon you’ll have time to relax before dinner at the villa.
Thursday
After breakfast you will have another hands on cookery lesson with the chef, followed by lunch. Later this afternoon we will visit Ravenna. Here we will spend sometime sightseeing before dinner at a local restaurant.
Friday
After breakfast you will have another hands-on cookery lesson with the chef, followed by lunch. Later this afternoon we will visit Ravenna. Here we will spend some time sightseeing before dinner at a local restaurant.
Saturday
After breakfast, you will have some time to pack before our transfer will collect you and take you back to Bologna Airport for your flight home. Arrivederci!
Cooking Vacation Price: $2,350 - 8 Days
| Date | Region | Description |
|---|---|---|
| June 1 to June 8, 2024 | Bologna | 8 Days, 7 Nights- $2,350 per person |
| June 8 to June 15, 2024 | Bologna | 8 Days, 7 Nights- $2,350 per person |
| June 15 to June 22, 2024 | Bologna | 8 Days, 7 Nights- $2,350 per person |
| June 22 to June 29, 2024 | Bologna | 8 Days, 7 Nights- $2,350 per person |
| June 29 to July 6, 2024 | Bologna | 8 Days, 7 Nights- $2,350 per person |
| September 28 to October 5, 2024 | Bologna | 8 Days, 7 Nights- $2,350 per person |
| October 5 to October 12, 2024 | Bologna | 8 Days, 7 Nights- $2,350 per person |
| October 12 to October 19, 2024 | Bologna | 8 Days, 7 Nights- $2,350 per person |
| October 19 to October 26, 2024 | Bologna | 8 Days, 7 Nights- $2,350 per person |
Vacation Includes
No single supplement.
5 cookery lessons with our Italian chef.
Private, en-suite accommodation in our Emilia Romagna villa.
Visits to Bologna & local towns such as Ravenna.
All meals and wine, including 2 meals at a local restaurant.
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Deposit
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A non-refundable $750 deposit is required at time of booking. The balance is due 60 days before departure.
Cancellation and Change Vacation Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing to us by the person who the booking. Any notice will become effective from the date of receipt by us of the notice. Up to 10 weeks prior to departure, full deposit and any additional costs (private transfers etc), paid before that point will be withheld. ii) Within 10 weeks of departure 100% of the full vacation cost and any additional costs paid will be forfeited.