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Amalfi Coast, Italy - 5 nights Available March to June, September to October - Monday to Saturday
The Amalfi coast is one of the most romantic spots in the world. Spend five fabulous nights at a beautiful relais while enjoying hands-on cooking classes from a talented two star Michelin chef, excursions to the area's finest spots, all with some time for relaxing and shopping for the treasures that this magical area has to offer.
Stay in a charming Mediterranean village enjoying the enchanting views, powerful aromas of the sea and overall beauty of this magical destination. Amalfi is celebrated all over the world as a place of tranquility and romance offering the traveler an immersion into the Italian way of life. You will not only learn the secrets of the Italian kitchen from a great chef, but you will be taken to a typical farm and have lunch with the workers, learn about the making of mozzarella, indulge in incredible food and wine, and will meet wonderful people anxious to share their way of life with you.
Buon Appetito!
ITINERARY
DAY ONE
Naples
Private transfer from Naples airport to your relais in Nerano, a small village of the Amalfi coast, just across from the island of Capri. Accommodation at the relais, located just a few meters away from the sea on the enchanting Salerno Gulf, between Capri and Positano, the relais provides an oasis of taste and tranquillity, perfectly complemented with luxurious suites, a small swimming pool and a terrace.
Dinner at the relais your first evening.
DAY TWO
Cooking Lesson : Paccheri and Ravioli – Sorrento
In the morning you will have our first cooking lesson with our "two star Michelin" chef , in the kitchen of the relais. Our chef will draw on his own experience to reveal the secrets and the art of "la buona cucina". You will prepare some typical dishes such as "paccheri" pasta with pullet ragù and monkfish ravioli . Then we will taste the dishes we have prepared.
In the afternoon we will have a private excursion by car and driver to Sorrento. Time at leisure in Sorrento.
Dinner in a typical Pizzeria
DAY THREE
Costiera Villages : Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Wine Farm Visit
Today we will enjoy a private excursion by minibus and driver-guide to the enchanting Costiera Amalfitana villages. You will visit Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, discovering a little known side of the Amalfi Coast : the green heart of the Amalfi coast with centuries old vineyards and lovely villages where time seems to have stopped. We will visit a special wine estate where we will taste the award winning wines ( Falanghina, Aglianico ) together with the farm cheeses and salami, you will experience a true " lunch with the farmers " and will be immersed in the true farm atmosphere.
Dinner and evening on your own.
DAY FOUR
Cooking Lesson, Mozzarella Demonstration at the Farm House
In the morning you will have your second cooking lesson where you will prepare second course dishes using fresh fish from the small port below : red mullets, freshly caught fried fish and "pezzogna" fish parcels with curly scarola salad and pine nuts.
In the afternoon we will go into the hillside to visit a farmhouse in Sorrento surrounded by luxuriant vegetation including olive trees, citrus trees and vineyards as well as farm animals. From the farmhouse the view is breathtaking as you can enjoy both the Naples and Sorrento Gulfs. You will find a large range of typical products starting with wine, extra virgin olive oil, then various tasty marmalades and of course the world renowned Limoncello followed by the classic herbs liquors, appetizing seasoned products (cheeses, salami etc). You will start your visit with a guided tour of the Mediterranean vegetation around the farmhouse and of the kitchen gardens, led by one of the farmhouse owners who will provide you with all the information about the uses and the benefits of the plants, herbs and vegetables you encounter. Then you will have a tasting of typical products ( bruschette, different kinds of home made bread dipped in olive oil, pizza slices ) and a mozzarella ( Treccia ) demonstration and tasting.
DAY FIVE
Capri
Today you will enjoy an excursion by private boat to the enchanting island of Capri, weather permitting. Our private boat will transfer us from the beach of the village to Capri. You will have a full day at leisure to discover this unforgettable island.
Dinner and evening on your own.
DAY SIX
Transfer to Naples Airport/Train Station.
GROUP SIZE
A minimum of 6 persons is required to run this tour and the tour is limited to a maximum of 12 persons.
(The number of participants refers to how many persons are required to run the tour, not to how many persons you must have in your party. Please inquire.)
HOW TO ARRIVE
Closest airport/train station is Naples.
*These details are provided as additional information. Please check below to see if transfers are included in this tour.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Double Room/US$2475 Single Supplement/US$450
*Pricing is per person based on 6 persons
*Pricing may vary depending on market fluctuation
After availability is confirmed, a 30% per person deposit and the completed and submitted registration form will secure your reservation. Final payment is due in full 75 days before your arrival date.
*Dates are available March to June, September to October, upon request depending on availabiltiy. Please inquire
*Five (5) nights' accommodation in B&B Relais *Five (5) breakfasts *Two (2) cooking lessons taught by the 2 star Michelin chef followed by lunch *Two (2) dinners (drinks not included) *Private transfers to/from airport/train station and excursions as per program by minibus and driver-guide *Guided visits of the farmhouse and mozzarella demonstration *Light dinner at the farmhouse (drinks included) *Guided visit of the wine cellar and wine tasting including lunch (drinks included) *Capri excursion by private boat, weather permitting
Airfare, personal expenses, drinks for the dinners on Day 1 and 2, visit and tickets to Capri are not included.
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