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. . cooking, painting and Pilates holidays in Italy
Over the last 10 years Flavours Italian cooking holidays
have regularly been written about in the press (Telegraph,
Times, BA Highlife Magazine and many more) as well as
being featured on the BBC Holiday Programme when Nicky
Chapman joined them at their venue in Puglia - visiting
a fantastic fish market and then cooking up her own
delicious Italian seafood dish.
Cooking Holidays in Italy
Flavours Italian Cookery Holidays is a specialist ATOL
bonded Italian holiday tour operator - offering quality
Italian cooking holidays and courses since 1998. Choose
from a week long cooking vacation in Tuscany, Puglia,
Sicily or Umbria where you can indulge in 7 days of
glorious Italian food! We also have short break cooking
holidays to the very popular regions of Tuscany and
Bologna.
Our cooking lessons are relaxed, fun and hands-on.
They take place in the kitchen of the villa, with everyone
working in a group with the chef. As we only take small
groups everyone can really get involved. Our local chefs
are very passionate about cooking and sharing their
knowledge. You’ll learn new techniques and skills,
while creating recipes traditional to the region using
fresh, seasonal ingredients. Italian food is simple
but tasty and the recipes you’ll learn are ones you
can bring home and create in your own kitchen with ingredients
that can be found anywhere.
Painting Holidays in Italy
In the last few years we have used our knowledge of
Italy and some stunning locations to offer a series
of painting holidays in both Tuscany and Umbria. Perfect
for both the beginner right through to the more experienced
watercolour painter, our team of inspirational art teachers
will, over the course of a week, work with you to develop
your painting skills.
Pilates Holidays in Italy
Tuscany and Sicily are also the fantastic locations
for our Italian Pilates holidays – with daily pilates
lessons these holidays are the perfect break whether
you're experienced in Pilates or not.
On both a painting or a pilates holiday in Italy, guests
will also be able to take advantage of our extensive
culinary skills and will enjoy delicious food and wine.
With a maximum group size of 8 guests made up of mainly
single travellers - you can be assured of being in the
company of like minded travellers.
All Flavours holidays are fully ATOL protected and
include flights, airport transfers*, accommodation,
lessons, all meals, drinks as well as excursions and
activities with private minibus transport throughout.
*flight allowance £100 per guest included
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COOKING
HOLIDAYS IN TUSCANY |
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TUSCANY
ITALIAN COOKING SHORT BREAK HOLIDAY3
night Itinerary
We now offer short break cooking holidays close
to Florence, this region of Tuscany nicknamed
the gem of Italy is easily accessible for most
regional airports. Our villa is nestled on a
typical Tuscan hillside next to the delightful
small town of San Miniato.
For itinerary and further information - click
here
TUSCANY ITALIAN COOKING WEEK LONG HOLIDAY
7 night Itinerary
Tuscany is world famous for its food, its rich
culture and its stunning landscapes. Get lost
in Florence’s tangle of ancient streets taking
in the facades of its art-studded churches and
museums.
Take a walk around Lucca's city centre which
is almost completely closed off to traffic and
surrounded by medieval walls – the ideal place
to stroll around and window shop. Discover San
Gimignano, a small hilltop city full of ancient
towers, and a lovely place to while away the
afternoon. There's lots to discover on our Italian
Cooking Holidays in Tuscany.
April, May, October in Tuscany are quite mild,
not hot or cold. There are less tourists around
and the cities are quieter. June and September
are lovely and warm without being too hot. This
is the ideal time to travel weather-wise but
also the busiest time to be in Tuscany. July
and August are the hottest & sunniest months,
if you like the heat this is the time to go.
For itinerary and further information - click
here
TUSCANY HOLIDAY VENUE
 Tuscany
is world famous for food and its rich culture.
Simplicity is key to Tuscan cuisine, with just
a few ingredients our chefs in Tuscany create
exceptional mouth watering dishes to enjoy whilst
looking out over breath taking landscapes.
Our Tuscany Holiday venue is tucked away in the
countryside on it’s own private estate, set
within peaceful grounds surrounded by beautiful
views. The area is well known for truffles and
other Tuscan delicacies that you will be sure
to sample. The luxurious bedrooms, all decorated
in a modern style and are ensuite.
Our villa is close enough to Florence which allows
us to have a day trip there. The city is small
enough to explore on foot with a compact historical
centre. The best way to get a feel for the city
is to get lost in the tangle of ancient streets,
taking in the stunning façades of its art-studded
churches and museums as you find them.
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COOKING
HOLIDAYS IN SICILY |
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COOKERY
HOLIDAY IN SICILY
7
night Itinerary
Sicily is an island of contrasts, mixed cultures
and changing landscapes, and is bathed in sunshine
most of the time. It has an amazingly diverse,
ancient heritage. We base ourselves in the south-east
and the surrounding area is dotted with well-known
historical sites – such as Siracusa Greek
Theatre, and various Baroque towns such as Noto
and Ragusa.
Sicilians have a passion for food & drink
and the sunshine and sea make the flavours of
Sicily intense and exotic. Various civilizations
– Greek, Roman, Arabs, Normans, Spanish and
British – have left their mark on Sicilian
Cuisine. Every conqueror of this island has
left behind the imprint of his culinary heritage.
Discovering Sicilian cookery is like discovering
Sicilian history. Various civilizations –
Greek, Roman, Arabs, Normans, Spanish and British
– have left their mark and from the gastronomic
point of view, their influence is still in evidence
in modern day Sicilian cooking.
We only visit Sicily during Spring and Autumn,
the best times of year to be there. It will
be comfortable without the extreme heat of mid-summer
and without getting too cool in the evenings.
For those who like it mild, May and October
are best, or if you're looking for hot days
and balmy nights, June and September are better.
Flavours Sicilian itinerary is not just about
being in the kitchen, as we say, 'Cooking's
just the half of it'. The other half involves
wine tastings and trips to places such as the
village of Noto and the picturesque cities of
Ragusa and Modica.
For itinerary and further information - click
here
SICILY HOLIDAY VENUE
 The
villa where our Cookery Course in Sicily is held,
is situated on a private estate, is of typical
Sicilian style and dates back to 1848. Chosen
because of its location, it has some beautiful
views of the surrounding areas. Upon waking in
the morning, to a clear blue sky, you can enjoy
breakfast outside and soak up the sea views.
Our Sicily holiday venue has luxurious bedrooms,
all decorated in a modern style, are ensuite.
Each room has a view of either the sea, almond
grove or the Sicilian countryside. Our Cookery
School in Sicily has a beautiful spacious dinning
room, the perfect setting to enjoy all the Sicilian
dishes you will be creating. Because ‘Cooking
is just the half of it’ we have chosen to surround
you in an environment that will completely immerse
you in the flavours of Sicily.
To let you discover the flavours of Sicily we
have based our venue in the south east of the
island: the place where it all began. The surrounding
area is dotted with well know historical sites
– such as Siracusa Greek Theatre, the Temples
of Agrigento and various Baroque towns such as
Noto and Ragusa – as well as popular gastronomic
locations such as Pachino for cherry tomatoes,
Modica for chocolate, Avola for almonds and wine,
Ragusa for Caciocavallo cheese and so on…if
all this talk of food is making you hungry, then
have a look at our Sicilian Recipes...
Within the grounds of the estate there is an
outdoor pool, which is encircled by almond and
olive trees. After a dip, you can sit back and
relax on the terrace and enjoy the sight and sound
of the sea.
This is the first year that we are running our
Sicily course. But to see what our guests have
said about other villas and holidays, then please
take a look at our testimonials page.
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COOKING
HOLIDAYS IN PUGLIA |
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COOKERY
HOLIDAY IN PUGLIA7
night Itinerary
On a Flavours cookery course in Puglia you
will be staying at the beautiful Casino Pisanelli.
Your holiday includes coking lessons with our
lovely local chef Antonio and visits to Lecce
known as the Florence of the South,
Otranto (situated by the sea) with the chance
to visit the famous cathedraland, the old town
of Gallipoli, as well as a private wine tasting.
"I could almost feel the stress leaving
me when I got up the first morning and walked
around the beautiful garden at Casino Pisanelli...Livia
just couldn't do enough to help, I don't think
I have eaten so much fabulous food in a week!"
For itinerary and further information - click
here
PUGLIA HOLIDAY VENUE
 Casino
Pisanelli is our Puglia holiday venue which is
indeed a stunning venue, situated in the heart
of rural Salento - a real hidden gem. Originally
a hunting lodge built in the 17th century for
a local count, the estate is now used exclusively
by Flavours for just a few weeks a year. The style
is a stunning mix of traditional and modern, with
wonderful formal gardens and a swimming pool -
the perfect spot to relax after a busy morning
in the kitchen.
Described as one of the most beautiful houses
by the sea (Elle Decoration) and featured in the
September 2007 issue of Homes & Gardens Magazine,
Flavours are delighted to have exclusive use of
Casino Pisanelli during May, September and October
each year.
The property dates back to the 17th Century when
it was used by the local aristocrat, Count Pisanelli
as a hunting lodge. It has in the past few years
been lovingly restored using the skills of local
craftsmen and artisans to produce a stunning blend
of modern and traditional Italian style. As well
as the swimming pool, cleverly integrated into
the formal gardens, there are also courtyards
with lemon and orange trees - the perfect setting
for meals al fresco! Surrounding the lodge are
acres of olive groves which provide delicious
extra virgin olive oil throughout the week.
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COOKING
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COOKERY
HOLIDAY IN UMBRIA7
night Itinerary
Flavours Umbria Holiday Venue is set on a hillside
location near the picturesque medieval town
of Todi and so our guests can enjoy stunning
views across the landscape. Todi is said to
have the most perfect piazza in Italy. Umbria's
landscape of lush rolling hills are dotted with
ancient castles, fortresses and watchtowers.
Excellent food and wine are as much a part of
Umbria'scharm as its beautiful landscapes and
the region has many delicacies.
Our week long courses in Umbria are £1,599
per person with no single supplement, which
is an added bonus for the single traveller.
Our courses are held during the months of May,
June, September and October, you'll find details
of availablity in our dates and prices section.
The hilltop city of Orvieto, perched upon a
rocky plateau with its world famous Duomo dominating
the skyline is a breathtaking place to lose
yourself for the day. The central city is a
car-free haven and perfect for exploring on
foot. The views over Umbria from Orvieto are
outstanding.
On our Italian Cooking Holidays in Umbria you'll
discover the climate is similar to that of Tuscany,
being generally quite mild and comfortable during
the Spring and Autumn, which is when we visit.
May & October are quite mild, not hot or
cold. June and September are lovely and warm
without being too hot. Our itinerary includes
a visit to the city Orvieto , so that you can
see the world famous Duomo which dominates the
city's beautiful skyline!
For itinerary and further information - click
here
UMBRIA HOLIDAY VENUE
 This
is one of our most stunning locations (which is
why we also running painting holidays at this
location). It's less well-known than it's neighbour
Tuscany, but is equally as beautiful and the regional
food is hearty, peasant cuisine that will perk
up even the most jaded palette. Explore the medieval
hilltop towns of Todi and Orvieto with its amazing
domed cathedral or simply marvel at the wonderful
views of cypress trees over the rolling hills.
Local deicacies include wild boar and truffles.
Our Italian Cooking Holidays in Umbria are based
at a villa just over an hour north of Rome, near
Spoleto, in the medieval village of Eggi. This
17th Century villa with private garden is the
perfect base to discover the pleasures and treasures
of Umbria in an authentic environment.
The villa is designed to provide both peaceful
places of retreat and areas (inside and out) to
dine, work and play together as a group. Quiet
garden areas, an orchard, an enclosed courtyard
to the east and a split level terrazzo overlooking
the pool to the west, provide options for recreation
and dining.
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COOKING
HOLIDAYS IN BOLOGNA |
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COOKERY
HOLIDAY IN BOLOGNA3
night Itinerary
Flavours are proud to run our 4 days/3 nights
Italian Cooking Holidays in Bologna and believe
it is a truly wonderful place for a break and
to learn to cook Italian food. Our Bologna Holiday
Venue is the beautiful Palazzo Minelli.
Even though your stay with us is a short one,
we pack as much as we can into every minute
of it and hope you come away from Bologna with
a sense of this historic town, as well as some
wonderful Italian recipes to take home and try
out on your friends and family!
For itinerary and further information - click
here
UMBRIA HOLIDAY VENUE
 Our
Bologna holiday venue is a family owned Palazzo,
approximately twenty five minutes from Bologna
itself. The former stables have been converted
to offer comfortable bedrooms for guests, all
with en-suite facilities.
Bologna is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, with
plenty to offer the foodie! Tucked away in the
surrounding countryside is Villa Bologna, located
on a private estate. The villa is deep in the
heart of the Emilia Romagna countryside and is
delightful. As with all Flavours holidays you
will be staying in a historical Villa that is
typical of the area, Villa Bologna is simply no
exception!
Recently restored to make the best use of period
features and the stunning views over the surrounding
countryside, you will wake up in peaceful surroundings
ready for a day of cooking, eating and relaxation!
The Palazzo has belonged to the same family for
generations and offers our guests the chance to
be immersed in the history of this area as well
as exploring the food!
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