Cooking or culinary holidays, vacations, tours to Italy:

ITALY
the land of style, culture, romanticism and myriad culinary delights

From the fast paced cities of Northern Italy to the peaceful idyll of rural areas in the South this is a country to savour and enjoy. Steeped in tradition and with a rich heritage, both old and new.

Each region of Italy has its own style and culture with a climate which varies dramatically from north to south - a climate we can but envy. A passionate people with a passionate lifestyle whether it be for their beloved football, the opera or for their food.

The food and the romanticism of the country are there in all walks of life to be enjoyed by everyone - again and again. One visit to Italy will never be enough as there is so much to take pleasure from.

: :  Inspirational cooking courses worldwide with www.GoLearnTo.com Fancy learning to cook in Tuscany, making foie gras in France or Tapas in Spain? How about cooking with local women in Turkey or making pizza & gelato in Italy? GoLearnTo.com offer a range of top quality, great value cooking courses in 7 countries worldwide including France, Italy, Spain, Thailand & Turkey to suit all timescales and budgets. click for further details

: :  Cooking at Villa San Michele in Tuscany The Cookery School at Villa San Michele has become a permanent institution: a true benchmark. A fact known to Gourmets from all over the world who have followed it from the start, to the internationally renowned Chefs who are happy to hold their lessons there, and to Guests of the Villa who have yet another reason to love this wonderful hotel. click for further details

: :  Cooking in Tuscany with On The Menu . . . cooking in Tuscany With On The Menu, you learn to cook sensational food in spectacular locations. The venue in Tuscany has been carefully chosen. You will be staying at a gorgeous Tuscan villa near Arezzo, soaking up the sun, the food, the wine and the good life while Italian Chef Franco teaches you his cooking style - an exciting combination of classic Italian and modern. click for further details

: :  Active Gourmet Holidays features Tuscany and other regions Active Gourmet Holidays give you the choice of many different holidays to choose from. Something to suit everyone's tastes - the regions of Tuscany, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Amalfi coast, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto. click for further details

: :  Good Tastes of Tuscany . . . cooking in Tuscany That easygoing Italian way of life that visitors find so alluring and desirable, la dolce vita, is indisputably linked to the Italians' instinctive knowledge of how to drink and eat well. Experience first hand the good tastes of Tuscany - cooking and wine classes designed to expose you to an intimate side of the Italian lifestyle. click for further details

: :  Cookery courses for the adventurous Enjoy an Italian cooking holiday in the heart of the Prosecco wine area in the Veneto, located in the north eastern part of Italy, between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Stay in the beautifully restored farmhouse, where Antonella will teach you how to prepare wonderful meals at home. click for further details

: :  Culinary tours to Northern Italy - Tuscany and other regions Gourmet Traveler specialises in small, personalised culinary tours, of between six to twelve people. There are several tours to different parts of Northern Italy leaving you with the dilemma of which to choose . . . Cinque Terre, Tuscany, Umbria, Venice Carnival or Venice. click for further details

: :  Culinary tours to Southern Italy Gourmet Traveler specialises in small, personalised culinary tours, of between six to twelve people. There are several tours to different parts of Southern Italy leaving you with the dilemma of which to choose . . . Amalfi Coast, Rome, Sicily or Puglia. click for further details

: :  Cooking Italian in Tuscany and Umbria Because of its location, because of its Etruscan roots, because of its charming medieval character, and above all because of its celebrated Cathedral which is a gem of Gothic architecture, Orvieto is one of Italy's most unique and interesting cities . . . and just outside Orvieto is the setting for this wonderful cooking holiday! click for further details

: :  Learn to cook the magnificent cuisine of Sicily Sicily is more than an island, it is a unique part of the world full of art, archaeology, history, folklore and breathtaking scenery . . . and of course great food. This is your opportunity to relax and enjoy all that Sicily has to offer whilst learning about the Sicilian way of life, food and cooking with FranSicile which has a variety of different culinary tours to choose from. click for further details

: :  Taste Tuscany gastronomic tours and vacations . . . cooking in Tuscany Wonderful personalised day long tours of Tuscany. Choose from such delights as the Cooking & Culinary Tour, the Cheese Spectacular, the Farm Extravaganza, Wine Tasting, a Gastronomic Tour of Pienza or the Montalcino Classic Tour . . . or why not combine a few days or seek their expert advice. click for further details

: :  Artisan Bread School in Tuscany Join the master bakers of the Artisan Bread School in rural Tuscany and learn the secrets of baking English and European breads. You'll use fresh local ingredients to bake everything from sourdough to Italian delicacies. Fresh-baked bread is an essential introduction to every meal. Learn skills that will make you an artisan baker in your own home. click for further details

: :  Farmhouse cooking school in Tuscany This beautifully restored farmhouse in Tuscany provides wonderful accommodation for your stay whist you learn all about the food of the region in the framhouse's Italian cooking school. Everything combines to create the perfect atmosphere for your holiday. click for further details

: :  Italian Cooking with Mama Margaret Leave your worries far behind you and escape to Italy! Experience the slower, sweeter life of long ago, before you forgot who you were. You have time for laughing and sharing stories around the table, cooking and eating delicious local food made from fresh seasonal ingredients and relaxing in a beautiful countryside with local people . . . so much more than just cooking lessons! click for further details

: :  Cooking Classes Lake Garda Italy Le Gemme di Artemisia is a restaurant on the shores of Lake Garda where you can take cooking lessons with Chef Andrea. Everyone gets personal attention, in the restaurant kitchen and you can choose from different topics and you will enjoy spending several hours with the chef learning about Italian food, cooking a menu, as well as sharing opinions and ideas, tasting wines and having lunch. click for further details

: :  Cooking Classes in Perugia Nothing excites the spirit of a passionate chef more than fresh, high-quality ingredients. In her cooking classes in Perugia Christine Hickman focuses on the freshest seasonal ingredients and typical Umbrian specialties. Classes on specific subjects, as well as private and two to five day sessions are also available by special arrangement. click for further details