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Cooking and Italian Lessons in Sorrento - (Options: Italian Cooking and Culture, Wine Tasting and Gastronomy) - Sorrento, Italy - 6 nights

Discover the beauty of the Amalfi coast during this spectacular week long journey to Sorrento. Your hosts are an Italian family whose passion is to share their culture. During your stay, you will take professional Italian classes to learn this romantic language as well as cooking classes to learn traditional dishes. Limited to 12 persons.
Available year round - Sunday to Saturday

Yoga and Cooking in Le Marche -  Le Marche, Italy - 7 nights

The region of Le Marche awaits you. Join us for a week of self-discovery through yoga practice and hands-on cooking lessons in this hidden part of Italy. You will stay in a traditional country home surrounded by olive trees and wheat fields, take yoga classes from your hostess, cooking classes from a local Italian, visit food and wine producers and visit fortified medieval villages, which are typical of this region.
Available April, May, June, October, November - Saturday to Saturday

Cooking and Italian Lessons in Tuscany - (Options: Day Cooking Classes, Weekend Packages, Wine and Food Tastings)- Tuscany, Italy - 5 nights

Take hands-on cooking lessons in an authentic Italian kitchen in the countryside of Tuscany. You will learn traditional, home style Italian recipes, learn Italian and stay in either a beautiful family country home or if you prefer, a four star Relais. Take excursions to the surrounding area, shop, explore and relax. Private cooking classes and walking tours also available.
Available year round (except week before Christmas)



NEW! Cooking and Walking in Florence - (Options: Additional Cooking Classes, Shorter or Longer Stay) - Florence, Italy - 4 nights

Stay in a small and quaint bed and breakfast in the heart of historical Florence and learn to cook by your hostess, Mariangela who will teach you authentic recipes taught to her by her "nonna". Learn a bit about wine, take a leisurely walking tour of Florence and immerse yourself in this unique and artistic city.
Available year round

NEW! Hiking and Cooking in Italy - Tuscany/Umbria, Italy - 7 nights

Interested in good food and good wine, art, history, beautiful landscapes and learning how to cook? This is the vacation for you! This hiking and cooking tour takes you to Siena, San Gimignano, Pienza, Montalcino, Assisi - with even more stops along the way. Hear the Gregorian monks chant at the famous monastery, Sant'Antimo Abbey, taste incredible gelatos, enjoy beautiful accommodations and create memories that will last a lifetime. This is an ideal trip for those that want to experience Tuscany and Umbria firsthand, by exploring what each region has to offer.
Available April to July, September and October - Saturday to Saturday

Cooking and Walking in Umbria - (Options: Biking, Spa, Shopping, Wine Tours, Shorter or Longer Stays) - Umbria, Italy - 6 nights

Umbria is one of the most spectacular regions of Italy. You will stay at a beautiful 17th century villa surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and rolling hills. Enjoy walks to the most scenic sites, learn the secrets of Umbrian and Tuscan cuisine from a talented chef and immerse yourself in the flavours and tastes of Bella Italia!
Villa recommended by Karen Brown's Guides.
Available year round

NEW! Yoga and Cooking in Umbria - Umbria, Italy - 7 nights

Active Gourmet Holidays brings you a week of yoga, cooking classes and delectable cuisine. Spend your week in a luxurious 12th century country house estate located in the lush Umbrian hills. Take yoga classes, visit a truffle farm and a local market and spend an afternoon getting pampered at a thermal spa. For a week you will be Umbrian and will learn the secrets of this very special cuisine through hands-on cooking classes and by immersing yourself in the flavours of this very special region of Italy.
Available May to September - Saturday to Saturday
 


France

Cooking, Hiking and Yoga - (Options: Hiking and Cooking, Cooking, French Lessons, Chocolate Course, Mini-Gourmand Tour, Cooking and Wine Course) - Arles, France - 5 nights

Arles is one of the most captivating cities of all of Provence. Treat yourself to a week of culinary lessons, hiking and yoga as you discover this special area of France. Learn to cook from a native chef who will show you the beauty and simplicity of authentic Provençal cuisine. Enjoy yoga in the mornings before you begin your day and go on hikes that will help you appreciate the scents and colors of Provence.
Available May and September



Cooking and French Lessons in Provence - (Options: Day Cooking Classes, Shorter or Longer Stay) - Provence, France - 7 nights

Learn to speak French and cook authentic Provençal dishes in a beautiful little village. Your hostess and teacher is a native French woman who will teach you some secrets about cuisine and language. Who better to learn from? Enjoy a week of cultural immersion, wonderful cuisine and fine wines in a delightful area of Provence.
Available year round - Saturday to Saturday

Cooking and Painting in Provence - Provence, France - 5 nights

Join Marie-Pierre and Phillippe in Provence for a fabulous week of art and gourmet food. You will not only see the beautiful villages of the Luberon but will learn painting and cooking techniques that will last you a lifetime. Indulge in fabulous Provençal meals and immerse yourself into this beautiful part of Provence, known for its colours and landscapes, its welcoming people and of course for the wonderful foods and tastes that make this area so special.

Available year round - Monday to Saturday


 
Cooking and Trekking in the Luberon - Provence, France - 7 nights

Learn to cook authentic Provençal recipes in a tiny village in the beautiful Petite Luberon region of Provence. You will be instructed by a renowned local chef who is even mentioned in Peter Mayle's "A Year in Provence". Hike through this beautiful landscape as you discover the region's hidden treasures. Stay in a lovely guest house, indulge in gourmet food and luscious wines and experience outstanding hospitality by your hosts.
Available March to June, August to October - Saturday to Saturday

NEW! Hiking and Feasting in Arles - Provence, France - 6 nights

Stay fit while indulging in the delectable cuisine of Provence. Learn to cook from a native of Arles while staying in a bed and breakfast located in the heart of this wonderful city. Enjoy scenic walks through vineyards and coastline, visit cheese makers and olive oil mills and experience all that is Provence during your stay.
Available May and September - Sunday to Saturday



 
Cooking and Biking/Walking in Bordeaux - (Options: Garden Visits, Museum Visits) - Bordeaux, France - 6 nights

Discover the renowned Bordeaux region of France for a week of cooking instruction, wine tastings, biking and exploration. Stay in a lovely bed and breakfast situated on the edge of a small village. Learn to cook from a talented French cook who is also a doctor and nutritionist. And if you wish, bike amidst vineyards and scenic biking trails.
Available year round - Saturday to Friday
 

Cooking and Yoga in the Languedoc-Roussillon - (Options: Painting/Art Classes) - Languedoc-Roussillon, France – 7 nights

Join us for a week of hands on traditional French cooking and energizing Iyengar yoga practice. You will be staying in a beautiful spacious “Maison de Maitre” with shady gardens and a turquoise pool. Lionel is our English speaking French chef and his English partner Karen is a qualified yoga teacher.
Available August and September – Saturday to Saturday